By Sue Ellen Woodcock Michael Patrick McCarthy, 35, of Quincy, and his girlfriend Rachelle D. Bond, 40, both of 115 Maxwell St., Dorchester were arraigned in Dorchester District Court Monday morning on charges of the death of toddler Bella Bond.…
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MWRA Remembers Bella Bond
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Employees of the Massachusetts Resources Water Authority had planned on dedicating a bench and memorial stone to Baby Doe last Friday afternoon, but by the time the service began everyone knew her name was Bella. The…
Police Blotter 09-24-2015
Monday, Sept. 14 Medical aid call to 19 Golden Dr., hip pain. Caller states she lost diamond earring at Deer Island walkway. Medical aid call to 93 Veterans Road. Medical aid call to 41 Lincoln St. Victim of larceny came…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for the coverage Dear Editor, I’ve been involved in some volunteer and charitable endeavors here in Winthrop. Some recent ones have been promoting the Quality of Life Questionnaire that led to the Health Report of 11-14. This report spurred…
Time for A New Miller Field
With the construction of the new Winthrop Middle High School progressing at a rapid pace, it’s time to give consideration to an upgrade of the adjacent high school athletic facilities. For far too long — especially for a community such…
A Sad, Sad Story
The recent discovery of the identity of the young girl whose body was discovered on a beach at Deer Island almost three months ago has brought closure to one aspect of the tragic circumstances surrounding this matter. However, the allegation…
Sports 09-24-2015
WHS sports roundup WHS volleyball team opens with 3-1 mark The Winthrop High volleyball team has opened its 2015 campaign in impressive fashion with three victories in four contests in the first two weeks of the season. The Lady Vikings…
Obituaries 09-24-2015
William Poor Retired Public Works, Superintendent of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard William G. Poor of Portsmouth, NH,, formerly of Winthrop,, passed away September 17. He was 97 years old. Born in Winthrop on July 21, 1918, the son of the…
Lee Dzedulionis Recognized for Work
The Winthrop Town Council recognized Lee Dzedulionis, center, chair of the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, for her 28 years of service to the town and the disabled. Pictured with her are Town Manager James McKenna, Councilors Paul Varone, Nick DelVento,…
Winthrop Candidates Ready for November Election
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Candidates for the Nov. 3 election have been confirmed and their signatures have been certified by the town clerk’s office. There are races for several seats and a couple of incumbents who face no challengers. The…