Sparked by a breakout performance from running back Cam Martin, the Winthrop High football team defeated Gloucester, 32-0, in the Northeastern Conference South Division opener Friday night at Miller Field. Martin rushed for 193 yards and a touchdown as the…
Author: Cary Shuman
Town Honors Flanagan on Retirement
One couldn’t help but notice that the sun made an appearance on an otherwise cloudy day just as the speaking program for Fire Chief Paul Flanagan began at his well-attended retirement celebration. There’s a literary term for that. Yes, the…
WHS Football: Vikings Fall to Danvers, Hosts Gloucester Friday
Winthrop Coach Jon Cadigan is looking ahead to the Northeastern Conference South Division opener against Gloucester Friday night at Miller Field after a 42-0 loss to a powerful Danvers squad at Dr. Deering Stadium. The Falcons (3-1) proved every bit…
A Slam Dunk: Ron Spinney Earns Obvious Hall of Fame Distinction
Winthrop High School sports fans knew this glorious achievement was coming for a long time. It wasn’t just the victories – and there were more than 400 of them, or the seven Northeastern Conference titles and 20 state tournament appearances…
Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser Held at Revere’s Della Russo Stadium
Family and friends participated in the Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser Saturday at Harry Della Russo Stadium. Tina died unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2021. She was the former owner of the yoga studio, Yoga Lounge, Winthrop. Her passion was…
Edwards Makes Official Announcement for Senate Race
Boston City Councillor Lydia Edwards announced her candidacy for the First Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate seat Sunday morning at Ingleside Park. A large group of supporters, including well-known community leader Donna Segreti Reilly, attended the event. Former Town Councillor…
Winthrop Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant for New Dog
The Town of Winthrop has broken ground for a new dog park adjacent to Veterans Road, using a $100,000 grant from the Winthrop Foundation for the much-anticipated project. The target date for the construction of the dog park is spring,…
Council President Boncore Holds Campaign Fundraiser
Supporters and friends packed the Winthrop Golf Club for a campaign re-election reception for Town Council President Phil Boncore. Town Councillor Peter Christopher began the speaking program by praising Boncore’s leadership and stating, “I’ve seen first-hand the progress we’ve made…
Chaves Scores Two Touchdowns as Vikings Hold off Austin Prep, 23-21
Senior captain Mikey Chaves had the second Pick-6 of his excellent career and a touchdown reception as the Winthrop High football team hung on to defeat Austin Prep, 23-21, on the Cougars’ home field in Reading. The Vikings built a…
Capobianco Resigns From Winthrop School Committee
Valentino “Tino” Capobianco, who has served as a member of the Winthrop School Committee since 2015, has resigned from the Committee. Capobianco said that he has accepted a position in the private sector. Putting the town first as he has…