When people think about Thanksgiving , usually the first thing that comes into their thoughts is “food, family, and an amazing after dinner nap to be well rested for Black Friday shopping.†But, where did the real meaning of this…
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Peter Struzziero Steps Down as Library Director
Peter Struzziero, director of the Winthrop Public Library, will step down from his position to become the director of libraries for the Town of Arlington. Struzziero will leave his position in Winthrop on Dec. 10 following an 18-month tenure as…
Happy Thanksgiving
Another Thanksgiving is upon us, a day for schoolboy football, family gatherings, and not much else to do other than enjoy a great dinner that reminds us how fortunate we truly are. Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its…
Sports 11-20-2014
The Game 83rd Annual Battle Patriots vs. Vikings at 10 a.m. Miller Field Game number 83 By Jim Lederman The Battle of the Beaches – Patriots vs. Vikings; Kelly’s Roast beef vs. Paesans and Nicks. Who will take home the…
Buccini Appears in Velveteen Rabbit
A rocking horse that talks, boats that dance, a toy soldier that marches and a soft, endearing rabbit who changes a young boy’s life. This is all part of the magic created on stage in Boston Children’s Theatre’s (BCT) annual…
Winthrop Seeks North Title on Friday Night
The undefeated Winthrop Vikings (9-0) and the undefeated Lynnfield Pioneers (9-0) will battle Friday night 7 pm at Miller Field for theDivision 4 North Title. The Vikings defeated Triton 14-0 and Lynnfield overwhelmedSwampscott 35-7 to reach the final in Division…
Town Officials Gain Insight Into Health Needs
 WINTHROP – The town of Winthrop now has a snapshot of the health needs in the community thanks to the input of residents and a committee that worked with Massachusetts General Hospital to create a health needs assessment. “This is…
Police Blotter 11-13-2014
Monday, November 3 Call of a car parked in the same place for days. Officer reports vehicle listed out of town, placed on 72-hour list. Report of an injured duck near Daw Playground. Female caller reports a wire down. Party…
Winthrop Pays Tribute To Veterans
Winthrop paid tribute to its war veterans this week in impressive fashion commencing with Winthrop Center Cafe owner Roger Oliveira hosting a dinner for veterans at his cafe that was sponsored by American Legion Post 146. The Winthrop Chamber of…
Town in Great Financial Shape
It was revealed at a Council meeting that the Town of Winthrop has more than $2.2 million in free cash in its accounts and to that, we can only say, “Great job, Town Manager James McKenna and Chief Financial Officer…