The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced that President and CEO of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Manny Lopes has been elected chair of its Board of Directors. Lopes joined the Foundation board in 2016. In the chair…
Month: May 2019
Strawberry Festival Set for June 15
The Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) announced that this year’s Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 3-6 pm on the grounds of the historic Deane Winthrop House at 40 Shirley St. The ticket price is…
News Briefs
Book, Cookie and Plant Sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church On Saturday May 18, 9am to 1 p.m., St John’s will be welcoming shoppers and browsers at 222 Bowdoin St. St John’s is once again in full spring swing, preparing for its…
Student Highlight: Freshman Hopes to Create a Lasting Legacy
Alongside fellow students, Ty Calinda and Ivy Crespo, 15-year-old Julia Marcoccio spearheaded a new opportunity for future classmates in the Viking Longship Project. Marcoccio recognized a link between the Viking culture and the blacksmithing trade and put in the work…
Volunteers Are Needed USO Center at Logan Airport Seeks Support
Legendary comedian Bob Hope brought international recognition to the USO (United Services Organization) by leading 57 USO entertainment tours overseas for the enjoyment of men and women serving in the U.S. Military during conflicts. The mission of the USO is…
Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Offers Tips to Help Older Adults Avoid Being Financially Scammed
There has been a lot of talk about identity theft and the need to protecting your financial information. Is this all media frenzy, or is there more you should be doing to protect yourself and your assets? There are many…
Local Student Earns Silver in Competition
Superintendent Heidi Riccio is pleased to share that a team of Essex Tech students came in second place in hardscaping at the 20th annual Trowel Trades Competition yesterday, and another placed third for her brick and block wall. Masonry students…
Following News of Closure, Pope John High Donations on the Rise in Effort to save School
Since notifying families on April 23, of a potential closing of Pope John XXIII High School at the end of the academic calendar in June 2019 a number of distinguished alumni, parents and families have worked together to ensure that…
Police Blotter 05-16-2019
Monday, May 6 Calling party on Shirley Street stated that his cat got out early this morning. All black cat, white paws. No answer from ACO. Motor vehicle stop at Walden and Short Street. Citation issued for speeding. Motor vehicle…
Letters to the Editor
Logic & Common Sense Dear Editor, I was driving down Ocean View Ave on May 9th at 10:10 in the morning and was delighted to see 25 Winthrop High Students playing tennis during a gym class. I pulled over in…