Local Residents Receive Degrees at 151st WPI Commencement On Saturday, May 11, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, 1,019 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 151st commencement ceremony. Joseph Bosco of Winthrop., was awarded a bachelor of…
Month: July 2019
Feelin’ Blue Bout Brown’s
By Frank M. Costantino With heartfelt pangs from nearly everyone who were long-time customers, regular or occasional “members” of the counter/coffee klatch, after-school kids, or a harried senior with a new ‘scrip to fill right away, Brown’s drugstore was an…
Emerson has Been Named Chief of Staff to the Chicago City Council Committee on Finance
Anne Weston Emerson, daughter of Irene Dwyer of Winthrop and the late Michael Emerson, was apointed to the Chief of Staff for the City Council Committee on Finance of Chicago. Emerson attended The Winsor School and graduated from Brandeis University.…
Police Blotter 07-11-2019
Monday, July 1 Calling party at Putnam Place stated that there is a boat half up on the sidewalk and half in the street. It is blocking parking spots for vehicles. 92 states there is a boat is on the…
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.†What brings these words to mind is…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Letters to the Editor
Regarding the Center Business District Dear Editor, I will be out of state on July 15 for the upcoming Planning Board meeting. I just wanted to express my concern about the corner I think our Town government is turning relative…
Obituaries 07-11-2019
Stephen ‘Steve’ Callis Active in Golf, Tennis and Fishing Communities and Winthrop Lodge of Elks Stephen R. Callis of WInthrop, best known to his friends as “Steveâ€, passed away on July 3. He was 70 years old. Born and raised…