Viking icemen top two NEC foes The Winthrop High boys hockey team earned a pair of close, hard-fought victories over Northeastern Conference (NEC) opponents by identical scores of 3-2 this past week at Larsen Rink. Last Wednesday the Vikings hosted…
Month: January 2025
Vikings Best Medford, 5-1, after Falling to Peabody, 1-0, in Battle of Unbeatens
By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High girls hockey team returned quickly to the winning track with a 5-1 victory over Medford Saturday at the Mustangs’ home rink. Coming off a tough 1-0 loss to Peabody, the Vikings came out fired-up…
Grein, Sacco Receive All-State Honorable Mention Awards
By Cary Shuman Winthrop High School football players Gabe Grein and Todd Sacco were selected for Division 6 All-State Honorable Mention awards in the 2024 season. The awards follow the duo’s recognition to the All-Northeastern Conference Team. Grein was a…
Obituaries 01-16-2025
Barbara M. Harrison Longtime Town Meeting member and retired activities director at the Winthrop Senior Center and the former Cliff House Nursing Home Barbara M. Harrison of Winthrop passed away at the Devereux House in Marblehead on December 26, 2024…
Town Lights The Menorah for Hanukkah
Wedding Engagement of Dr. Joy Facella-Ervoloni and Nathan McGuire, Esq.
Letterie gives Annual State of the Town Address
By Adam Swift Town Council President Jim Letterie touched on many of the big issues that are on tap in Winthrop in the coming year, from a school override and a debt exclusion for a new fire station to continued…
Town Council to Hold Special Meeting on Old Middle School Jan. 14
By Adam Swift The town council scheduled a special meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Harvey Hearing Room at Town Hall to discuss the future of the old middle school site. The old Winthrop Middle School…
Belcher Re-elected as Council Vice President
By Adam Swift Town Council Vice President Hannah Belcher will continue in that role for 2025. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the council voted for Belcher to serve another year as vice president. Belcher abstained from the vote, and councilors John…
News Briefs
Lodge of Elks 1078 is Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Inaugural Sweetheart Valentine’s Day Dance Winthrop’s Lodge of Elks 1078 never refuses to help the community of Winthrop on any level. The offer dinners for our veterans, host awards nights…