Natalie Blake, 68 Virginia resident Natalie E. Blake of Midlothian , Va., died on August 4 at her residence. She was 68 years old. Prior to retirement, she worked as the office manager and later as a technical research librarian…
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A ferry good beginning – Project is a reality; Markey praised for his leadership
Winthrop ferry service, a ten-year dream in the making, became a reality this week. U.S. Congressman Edward J. Markey joined Speaker of the Mass. House Robert DeLeo, State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli, Council President Jeffrey Turco and state and local officials…
Summer League entries endure the heat
The “dog days of summer†really took their toll when Winthrop Summer League teams needed their extra guys to play those extra minutes. Just as Lebron, Dwight, and Bosh were being highlighted, the Cavaliers’ owner looked perplexed. We still have…
Great Police Work – Quick action averts a possible tragedy, gets a gun off the streets
We did not have the time last week, but we did not want to let it pass without mentioning the outstanding work by our Winthrop police officers in apprehending two out of town men who allegedly were responsible for firing…
The Good Ol’ Days – A look way back … To 2000
Former President Ronald Reagan once famously asked the rhetorical question of viewers during his second debate with Jimmy Carter, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?†What brought Reagan’s quote to mind was the lead story in…
One Sign of Progress – Ferry service finally arrives
It often is said that the wheels of government turn slowly. That thought was brought to mind by another story in that paper of 10 years ago in which we reported that a consultant hired by the town told the…
Police Blotter 08-04-2010
July 26 4:02 a.m. — Officer Ferruccio has a Hutchinson Street resident take her barking dog inside for the night. 5:35 a.m. — A party reports the glass of an exterior door of a Banks Street business has been smashed.…
Obituaries 08-04-2010
Harry Goldstein Winthrop resident Harry A. Goldstein of Winthrop died on August 2. He was the beloved husband of the late Roslyn (Becker) Goldstein; devoted father of Leonard I. Goldstein and his wife, Susan, and the late Morrisa Goldstein; dear…
Polino narrowly earns final spot on Committee
In a close vote, the School Committee and the Town Council elected Melissa Polino to fill the vacant seat on the School Committee at a joint meeting Tuesday night at the Cummings School. Polino received eight votes to edge Karen…
Successful Pony League season concludes with a thrilling Mets vs. Orioles title series
As another very successful Parks and Rec Pony League season wrapped up Saturday morning with the Mets vs the Orioles squaring off in the playoff finals. These two teams played each other for the 3rd time in 6 days. Beginning…