James Healy, one of the founders of Boston Duck Tours, presented “Massachusetts Firsts” during the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association’s (WIHA) April 2 dinner meeting in the Deane Winthrop House barn. Healy is a retired history officer for Boston Duck…
Author: Marianne Salza
WIHA Hosts Presentation on ‘The Lightship Service’
Operating a lightship was considered to be the most jeopardous responsibility in the United States Coast Guard. The floating lighthouses were crewed by 10-12 sailors, and anchored some 10 miles offshore to guide other vessels through unwieldy terrain, dense fog,…
“Annie” Playing for One Week Only at Boch Center Wang Theatre
Spunky, little orphan, Annie, and her friends endure a “hard knock life” at a neglectful orphanage in 1933 New York. Although times can be burdensome, she believes there is hope for sunshine. “Annie,” directed by Jenn Thompson, and featuring scores…
State Sen. Lydia Edwards’s 43rd Birthday
Senator Lydia Edwards celebrated her 43rd birthday on December 13 at the Reel House. Supporters, as well as local and state officials, honored Edwards for her leadership, reflecting on her accomplishments in housing and LGBTQ+ pride. “I have been honored…
Aly Rose Esthetics Has All Your Skincare Needs in One Place
Licensed esthetician, Alyssa Marino, believes that the only experience more calming than the sound of the ocean waves outside her Winthrop home is receiving a facial treatment. One can unwind while being cared for at Marino’s hygienic, boho-chic skincare boutique,…
The Life and Times of John H. Orrall
At the onset of World War II, Winthrop High School graduate of 1942, John (Jack) H. Orrall, left his studies at the University of New Hampshire to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he served in the 533rd…
Mylestones Community Fair Held in Memory of Myles P. Vercruysse
A Community Fair to benefit Mylestones, The Myles P. Vercruysse Memorial Fund, was held on November 4 in the old Winthrop Middle School gymnasium, where crafters, small businesses, and community programs were displayed. The Myles P. Vercruysse Memorial Fund was…
WHS Drama Presents Freaky Friday
Winthrop Drama Society will be presenting “Freaky Friday” November 8,9,10, at 7pm, in the Neil Shapiro Center for the Performing Arts, at Winthrop High School. The musical comedy is based on the novel, “Freaky Friday,” by Mary Rogers, and the…
News from the WIHA Garden Club
Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) members have been preparing and maintaining the grounds of the Deane Winthrop House before special events for decades, trimming hedges and bushes, and aerating and plugging the lawn. On September 26, Sandy Joneck-Schiff, past…
26th Annual Winthrop Community Health Forum
The 26th Winthrop Community Health Forum, presented by Commonwealth Clinical Services, Inc., Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Winthrop Board of Health, Winthrop Foundation, and the Doctor Pramodchandra and Devila Shah Family Foundation, was held on October 18 at Winthrop High School.…