Monday, July 15 911 hangup on Lincoln Street. Calling party could not speak, and was barely understandable. Male continues to ask if this is 911. When called back, elderly male stated that he needed help, then hung the phone up.…
Month: July 2019
Overuse of Antibiotics Threatens All of Us
The discovery and widespread use of antibiotics in the middle of the last century ranks as one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Until the 20th century, infections that we now consider straightforward to treat – such as pneumonia…
Letters to the Editor
Fireworks Committee Says Thanks Dear Editor: The Winthrop Fireworks Committee would like to thank our many sponsors that help to make this fireworks display such a great success! The Winthrop Fireworks display is funded 100 percent by donations and this…
Guest Op-Ed : Raising the Minimum Wage Is a Women’s Issue
By Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Pramila Jayapal We’ve been cheering on the U.S. women’s soccer team — first as they won the World’s Cup and now as they pursue pay equity. For too long, female professional athletes have earned just…
Obituaries 07-25-2019
Faye Weil Nothing Was More Important to Her Than Her Family Faye Weil, longtime resident of Winthrop, recently of Chelsea, entered into rest on July 17 at the age of 96. Nothing was more important to Faye than her family.…
Car Calamity
Police Lt. Lessard Retires Following 39-Year Career
Chief Terence M. Delehanty announced that Winthrop Police Lt. David E. Lessard retired this week from the Winthrop Police Department after nearly four decades of service to the community. Lt. Lessard officially retired on Monday, July 8, after serving the…
Red Sox Fans Go the Distance
CBD Map Headed to Council
The Planning Board has decided on a much-awaited boundary of the Center Business District (CBD) and will present the new map to the Town Council for approval or not. It will also be up to the Town Council to decide…
Ferry Remains Out of Commission
The Winthrop Ferry service remains suspended until mechanical repairs can be made to one of its engines. The town is still awaiting delivery all of the necessary parts for the repair. Tanji Cufini, who manages the ferry, said the engine,…