The mass-shooting-of-the-week in America that took place in a church in a rural Texas town Sunday morning follows what has become an all-too-familiar pattern in our nation these days: An unhappy white guy, with no particular axe-to-grind, decides to slaughter…
Month: November 2017
Thank You to Our Veterans
Its was 99 years ago this Saturday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end…
Sports 11-09-2017
WHS sports roundup WHS girls soccer wins two in tourney The Winthrop High girls soccer team has won its first two contests in the North Sectional of the MIAA Division 4 North state soccer tournament. Coach Tracey Martucci’s Lady Vikings…
Obituaries 11-09-2017
Edwin Hargreaves Retired John Hancock Life Insurance Company manager Edwin C. Hargreaves of Winthrop passed away on Nov. 1. He was 90 years old. Edwin was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the V.F.W.-Winthrop Post…
Happy Halloween Winthrop
Winthrop was alive and out last night on Halloween. Scores of children and their parents populated the streets and sidewalks, turning Winthrop into a town of ghosts, gouls, creatures, and dinosaurs. Pictured above, Cruz Bennett, a red dinosaur, is captured…
Voters Ready for New Polling Places
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Voters will be going to the polls Tuesday using new voting machines, and for some new polling places. For Precincts 1, 3, 6 voters should report to the Winthrop Middle/High School, 400 Main St., to vote.…
Boston Blades Partners up with WPS
By Kate Anslinger It’s a pretty well known fact that Winthrop is a true hockey town. From the time many local children can walk, they are fitted for skates and sent out on the ice with the assistance of their…
News Briefs
Fifth annual free dining out event for veterans All veterans are invited to the Fifth Annual Free Dining Out event that will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. The dinner will be held at the…
Michael Chaves to Participate in All-American Bowl in New Orleans
While attending an Offense-Defense Football Camp this summer, Michael Chaves a 14 year old 8th grader of Winthrop, MA, was named an Offense-Defense All-American and invited to participate in the 12th Annual Offense-Defense Bowl Week festivities taking place this December…
The Adriatic Restaurant and Bar is the Place to Dine for Mediterranean
By Sue Ellen Woodcock If you’ve never been to the Adriatic region — go. If you can’t make it there stop in for dinner at The Adriatic Restaurant and Bar. Restauranteur Eddie Banks serves up authentic dishes from countries that…