Giselda “Sally†Sampson Of Winthrop Giselda ‘Sally†Sampson of Winthrop died February 18 after a brief illness in the Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, Melrose. She was 89 years old. Born in Boston, she lived in Winthrop since 1951 and formerly lived in…
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Maceros to be Honored by Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) will honor John and Trudy Macero of Winthrop for their sustained commitment to providing children in Winthrop with quality arts education in school and afterschool. The award presentation will take place at Wednesday, March 11…
Parking Meters in Grovers Ave. Lot are Off the Table
 WINTHROP – The town manager has taken off the table an idea to have paid parking at a lot on Grovers Avenue. Not finding the support he would need, Town Manager James McKenna told the Town Council he was taking…
Police Blotter 03-05-2015
Monday, February 23 Caller on Maryland Avenue reports a yellow lab type dog appears to have been struck by a car. Male party walked into the lobby requesting an ambulance, stating he is feeling under the weather. Party on Beach…
Opinions
HEATHER ENGMAN IS IN The biggest news story of the week is the announcement by attorney-at-law Heather Engman that she will be a candidate for the Precinct 4 seat on the Winthrop Town Council. Winthrop residents often saw Heather at…
Letters to the Editor
Announcing my candidacy for Town Council Precinct 4 Dear Editor: I am writing to enthusiastically announce my candidacy for Town Council in Precinct 4. I am running for Town Council because I love living in Winthrop. Winthrop residents are lucky…
Sports 03-05-2015
3-2 proves an unlucky combination for Winthrop boys, girls hockey teams The Winthrop High boys and girls hockey teams learned the hard truth of post-season play — that only one team will end its season on a happy note —…
Obituaries 03-05-2015
Robert Blumenthal Retired Civil Engineer; past member of Winthrop Planning Board Robert C. Blumenthal, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died at Massachusetts General Hospital on March 2. He was 91 years old. A graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of…
Local Author Speaks About Book on PTSD
WINTHROP – Overlooking Boston Harbor with the nighttime sparkling Boston skyline in the distance it is hard to imagine the lasting impact of war, military service or any trauma for that matter. Tuesday night the Cottage Park Yacht Club’s own…
Winthrop Businesses Weathering the Storms
WINTHROP – This winter has been a challenge for all of us, especially local business owners who rely on a steady stream of customers to balance the books. For Ann Vasquez, owner of the La Siesta Mexican restaurant on Woodside…