MassDOT Secretary & CEO Richard Davey and Highway Administrator Frank DePaola recently announced the winners of the #DOTspeak Highway Message Board Contest. After receiving hundreds of entries, MassDOT has selected three winners from the social media contest that solicited creative…
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More Recognition for Captain Eruzione
Sports Illustrated has been the nation’s No. 1 sports magazine for a long time and a part of our American culture since its first issue in 1954. That’s a lot of magazine covers and SI just completed a contest in…
The Coughlin Controversy: Town Manager, Council President Lead Strong Park Renovation Effort
The creation of the all-volunteer Winthrop Parks Committee arguably has been one of the crowning achievements of Council President Peter Gill’s administration. The formation of the committee was his idea and the tremendous improvements at Pico Park brightened the whole…
A Smooth Transition: Supt. Macero Confident about New School Year
Superintendent of Schools John Macero has been spending a lot of his time this summer making sure that the students’ transition to their new school sites will be smooth and orderly when the academic year begins next week. It’s certainly…
Sports 08-28-2014
Jess Saying What a Week: It is that time of the year again—time for college students to head back to school. The next few weeks will be full of “goodbyes†and “see you soon†as friends and family head off…
Obituaries 08-28-2014
Mary Arlene Sobanek Of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston Mary Arlene (Derome) Sobanek of Chelsea, formerly of East Boston, passed away on August 25. She was 80 years old. The cherished daughter of the late Annie (Curry) and Arthur Derome,…
Winthrop Resident Trudy Macero Receives “Unsung Heroine†Award
Trudy Macero of Winthrop was recently honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the  Status of Women’s 2014 class of Unsung Heroines in a ceremony at the State House. This distinction celebrates extraordinary women who perform acts of…
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Tompkins for Suffolk Co. Sheriff
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Sheriff Steve Tompkins’ candidacy to continue serving as  Suffolk County Sheriff. Senator Warren Senator Warren announced her support of the Sheriff at his campaign headquarters in Roxbury where she was joined by State Senator Linda…
Open House at Winthrop High School Set for Aug., 28
Superintendent of Schools John Macero has announced that there will be an Open House on Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., at Winthrop High School, 151 Pauline St., site of the former Winthrop…
Police Blotter 08-21-2014
Monday, August 11 E911 caller from Revere concerned about her friend on Hawthorn Avenue whom is having issues with raccoons in the ceiling. W91 will check on resident and advise her of procedure. Party called from Stasio Lumber reporting the…