Month: January 2025

Frank DeFelice

The passing last week of Winthrop native and WHS grad Frank DeFelice brings to an end an era in our community and on the North Shore. Both Frank and his younger brother Bob, who passed away in October, were legendary coaches at the…

Our Remarkably Unremarkable Weather

When the National Weather Service made its long-range forecast for the winter last fall, it was a good news/bad news scenario. They were predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures for our region, which was the good news (after all, who likes cold weather),…

Letters to the Editor

Compliance is Required Dear Editor, Winthrop is not an island – neither literally nor figuratively. As the state’s Supreme Judicial Court has finally released its decision concerning Milton and the MBTA Communities Act (known as 3A) we must contend with…

WHS Sports Roundup

WHS gymnastics team defeats Essex The Winthrop High gymnastics team opened its season with meets against perennial state power Masconomet and Essex Tech. In the contest with Masco, which finished second in the state and should be in the top…

News Briefs

Sweetheart’s Valentine Sale at St John’s Episcopal Church on Feb. 8 St John’s Episcopal Church will host their annual Sweetheart’s Valentine Sale on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9am–1pm, at 222 Bowdoin Street in Winthrop. Visitors will find savory foods, sweets,…

Obituaries 01-23-2025

Frank DeFelice Legendary Coach  Frank DeFelice, an old-school coach who taught his players how to play, how to win and, most important, how to live, died January 14 at Salem Hospital. He was 84 years old. “He was the guiding…