The Winthrop High boys hockey team made it six straight victories, and eight in their last nine games, with a pair of convincing wins this past week over Northeastern Conference rivals Saugus and Marblehead, setting the stage for a big…
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Obituaries 01-30-2014
Joan Ruggiero Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston Joan F. (Indingaro) Ruggiero of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, died on January 27. She was 73 years old. The beloved wife of over 54 years of Frank G. Ruggiero, she was…
Four Generations
FOUR GENERATIONS: Shown from left: Donna Jewison (Di- Giovanni, formerly of Winthrop) and now of Chatfield, Minnesota, grandmother; Chelese Bakken holding Lily of Denver, Colorado and on the right is great-grandmother, Carol Alagero of Winthrop.
Judge Finds Winthrop Man ‘Not Guilty’
A motorist, charged with allegedly driving at then-Winthrop Town Council President Jeffrey Turco in a Nov. 7, 2011 election eve incident, was found not guilty this past Friday. James Lederman, 70, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous…
The Speaker Steps up Again: DeLeo Gives Support to WHS Cheerleaders
We just knew that Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo would be offering his strong support for the Winthrop High cheerleading squad that has qualified for the National Championships in Florida. And Speaker DeLeo, despite a busy schedule of…
Temple Project Moves Forward: New Temple, Senior Housing Will Transform the Neighborhood
Yes, it’s strange to see the demolition work happening on a portion of the Temple Tifereth Israel property on Veterans Road. The temple has become such a familiar site for long-time Winthrop residents and the Jewish community, led by Temple…
Council Meeting Postponed: Council Will Meet Tonight (Thursday)
In the light of the snowstorm that arrived Tuesday afternoon, Council President Peter Gill made the sagacious decision to postpone the regular Town Council meeting and reschedule it for Thursday night. It’s part of the territory of being the Council…
Police Blotter 01-23-2014
Monday, January 13 Officer assisted Gorman School crossing at Revere Street. Party reported that her name and info had been used to open credit cards with Sears Mastercard account, Best Buy account and Toys R Us account. All appear to…
Girls Track Team Wins Two Meets in Final Relay Event
There is nothing more exciting at a track meet than when the outcome hinges on the final event, the 4 x 400 relay. Such has been the case for the Winthrop High girls track team in both of its victories…
Obituaries 01-23-2014
Henry Glock Retired Meat Cutter; Veteran of Two Wars Henry C. Glock of Winthrop passed away at the East Point Nursing Home in Chelsea on January 18. He was 93 years old. Henry served in the U. S. Coast Guard…