When Tom Hankard, branch manager at Webster First Federal Union, told us that more than 1,300 children and parents attended last year’s Halloween Haunt in Winthrop Center, our reaction was,”Wow, that is one very popular event.” Hankard invites children and…
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Letters to the Editor
History is being made Dear Editor: History is being made in Massachusetts political circles. As we go to the polls on Tuesday November 4th we have the opportunity to elect the first woman Governor in Massachusetts, Democrat Martha Coakley. To…
Sports 10-30-2014
NEC Champions Vikings wins NEC title; defeat Danvers 27-16 Â By Jim Lederman The undefeated Winthrop Vikings (7-0) captured the NEC South Title with a comeback victory (27-16) over the Danvers Falcons (3-4, 3-2) at Dr. Deering Stadium in Danvers.…
Massport Contributes $170K to Local Health Programs
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced a $170,000 contribution to the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to address early symptoms of childhood asthma and adult COPD in Winthrop. The money will help fund the salaries of community health workers…
Clothing Drive Starts on Nov 1
The Extended Election Day Clothing Drive will be held on Saturday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 6. All clothes can be dropped off at the skating rink parking lot where the clothing drive trailer will be located. Recycling of textiles…
Addiction Prevention Collaborative Moving Forward
WINTHROP – A group addressing heroin and opiod addiction in several communities, including Winthrop, updated the Town Council on its next steps to help reduce the number of overdoses in town and help get addicts into recovery. According to the…
Middle School Students Host Halloween Fundraiser
Winthrop High School’s 8th grade class will be organizing a Halloween dance fundraiser on Oct. 30, from 7:30-10:30pm, at the Winthrop Yacht Club to raise money for their class trip. “The reason why we wanted to do this dance is…
Police Blotter 10-23-2014
Monday, Oct. 13 Reports of a Viking cab hitting a town tree and took off their side view mirror, Cab has stopped. Party requesting EMS for a young child. Chelsea PD requesting our ACO for an assist in their city.…
Massport Helps Town With Contribution
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health study about the impacts of Logan Airport on Winthrop residents’ health took 14 years from its launch to its release, but officials have certainly been quick to react to its findings. The Massachusetts Port…
Speaker DeLeo Receives Major Award
That was an impressive tribute to Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo as he received a special award from the Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH) for his excellent work in increasing access to addiction and treatment services in Massachusetts.…