Ghosts, goblins, dragons and superheroes will flood into the center business district for the “Halloween Haunt†this Wednesday, Oct. 31, starting at 4 p.m. This is the 19th year of the Halloween Haunt that was started by Kathy Clark, who…
Month: October 2018
Three Reasons to Vote ‘No’ on Question 1
Because I’m a nurse, and I work in a hospital, I’m asked every day how I feel about Ques-tion 1. I’m beyond concerned. I’m scared—for patients and nurses—and I’m voting “No.â€Â Question 1 highlights an important topic, but it is…
Letter to the Editor
Pooch Parade this Saturday Dear Editor, The Friends of the Winthrop Dog Park would like to invite the citizens of Winthrop to dress up their dogs and families and come join us for our fourth annual Pooch Parade and Costume…
Are You Ready for Halloween?
Next week, many neighborhoods will become magical places as thousands of children dressed in all types of costumes will descend on the streets in search of candy and treats. Likewise, residents will not only decorate their houses in scary Halloween…
Everyone Can Vote Early
Perhaps because we are political junkies, Election Day always brings a rush of adrenaline when we go to the polling booths to vote. It seems that the entire community is abuzz, especially at the polling places, with the candidates’ supporters…
Sports 10-25-2018
WHS sports roundup WHS girls soccer defeats Everett The Winthrop High girls soccer team defeated Everett, 4-1. The Lady Vikings’ leading scorer, Maura Dorr, scored two goals and single tallies were added by senior captain Olivia Holmes and freshman Mia…
Obituaries 10-25-2018
John ‘Jack’ Kinlin Past Exalted Ruler and Honorary Life member of Winthrop Elks John F. “Jack†Kinlin of Winthrop passed away on Oct. 18. He was 86 years old. Jack was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean…
Annual Fall Craft Fair at St John Episcopal
Abigail Charlotte and her mother, Victoria Bonney, admiring glitter keychains by Stacey Gainor, of Sweetie by the Sea Designs. The action came during the annual St. John Episcopal Church’s 14th annual Craft Fair on Oct. 13 at the church. Several…
Matt Serino Inducted in to Saugus High Hall of Fame
Winthrop High School Athletic Director Matt Serino was inducted in to the Saugus High Athletic Hall of Fame at a banquet Friday night at the Saugus Elks. Serino was a Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic ice hockey player and…
DeLeo Hosts 21st Annual Women’s Health Forum
The 21st Annual Women’s Health Forum, hosted by Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo, was held last Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, at the Neil Shapiro Center for Performing Arts and brought in over 30 participants and vendors. “This is my…