By Kate Anslinger It seems like people have a love/hate relationship with math. Some aren’t too keen on calculations and problem solving, and others live for it. Seventh-grade math teacher, Rachel Desrochers, is one of those who thrive in the…
Month: November 2017
Health Officials in Winthrop, Chelsea, and Revere Swap Ideas
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Health officials and other stakeholders from Winthrop, Revere and Chelsea gathered Wednesday morning at the E. B. Newton Center to share ideas on the three communities working in collaboration on health issues. This was the first…
Police Blotter 11-02-2017
Monday, Oct. 23 Reporting party states there are several cars parked in the vicinity of Circuit and Emerson roads without sticker. Most have been there for several days. Five cars parked on the street. Only one without a sticker. Parking…
Flood Insurance Renewal is Critical for Massachusetts and New England
By Richard Paris New England is well aware of the wreckage that can come with a major storm. In recent years, Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Hurricane Hanna were just a few of the storms that left scars up and…
Letters to the Editor
Military serving overseas? Dear Editor: Let’s help bring a little bit of the Holidays to relatives, friends and neighbors serving overseas with the United States Military. The Christmas Holidays will soon be upon us. If you have a sister, brother,…
New Fire Station is Long Overdue
Although it is well-known that the two fire stations in Winthrop are fairly ancient, nonetheless it was a shock even to us to read in the Sun-Transcript two weeks ago that the central firehouse on Pauline Street dates back to…
Sports 11-02-2017
WHS sports roundup MacPhail, Llovera shine at NEC Meet Cormac MacPhail and Camilla Miranda-Loverra turned in outstanding performances representing the Winthrop High cross-country program Saturday at the Northeastern Conference League Meet held Saturday at Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield.…
Obituaries 11-02-2017
Maria Mirata Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston Maria L (Singarella) Mirata of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died peacefully at home with her family by her bedside on Oct. 29. The beloved wife of the late Pino Mirata, she was the devoted…