On November 12th, 175 Elks members and guests filled the hall at the Winthrop Elks Lodge for a Night of Comedy, staring comedians Jim Lauletta, John David, Joey Carroll, Greg Howell and Jacob Simon. The evening included special guest singer…
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The comeback
By Jim Lederman With less than six minutes remaining in the game, Revere had a 22-8 lead. “We could have tossed in the towel and give up,†said coach Sean Driscoll. What transpired was a courageous “comeback†for the Winthrop…
Police Blotter 12-02-2010
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 7:02 AM: Officer S. Hickey stopped a MV on Washington Ave. and issued a citation to the operator, a Peabody resident, for the CMVI of speeding. 9:08 AM: Officer S. Hickey stopped a MV at Pleasant St.…
Obituaries 12-02-2010
Ralph Hodgkins Worked for Fulton Packing, Eagle Plumbing Ralph A. Hodgkins of Winthrop died at his home on November 26. He was 69 years old. Mr. Hodgkins was employed as a production manager for Fulton Packing Company for many years.…
3 … 2 … 1 … OPEN!
Winthrop residents Jen and Joe Lanza recently celebrated the grand opening of their affordable shopping store, 321 Ready, Set, Save !, with Revere Mayor Tom Ambrosino, City Councilor Ira Novoselsky, Revere Chamber of Commerce representatives, friends and family. ‘We are…
2010 Winthrop Ornaments on sale now
The 17th edition of the commemorative Winthrop ornaments have been issued. This year’s design features the Winthrop Playhouse in white on a maroon bulb, drawn by artist Grace Meidanis. All proceeds benefit the holiday lighting fund. The 2010 bulb is…
The Season Of Giving – There are plenty of opportunities to help people in need
We will not try to sugar coat this 2010 holiday season. A recent poll of Massachusetts residents reveals that a large majority do not believe that the recession is over, even though the recession technically ended, according to the economists,…
Go Vikings! – Root with restraint on game day
Victories over Revere on Thanksgiving Day have become virtually an annual expectation for Winthrop High football fans for the past 35 years. What had been an even series since its inception in 1913 has become a lopsided rivalry, with Revere…
Obituaries 11-24-2010
Lottie Goldkrand Worked in Chelsea Assessor’s Office, active in many clubs and organizations Lottie "Charlotte" Goldkrand of Chelsea, formerly of Revere, died on November 22. She was 98 years old. Born in Roxbury and raised in Chelsea, she attended Chelsea…
WHS Students will take part in Flag football event at gillette stadium
The Winthrop High School Special Education program, under the direction of teacher Chris Donnelly, will field a football team and a cheerleading squad for the First Annual Special Olympics Flag Football State Games at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots…