The Millennial Generation is a bunch of self-absorbed, apathetic do-nothings. That is the sentiment often expressed by anyone over 30. I’d be lying if I were to tell you that I, a high school teacher, didn’t sometimes suspect the same.…
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Congratulations, vice President DelVento: Nick Has Been a Fixture on the Council since Its Inceptio
We join with the Town Council and the residents of the community in congratulating Precinct 3 Councilor Nicholas DelVento on his election as the vice president of the Council for 2014. The other councilors voted unanimously for DelVento, who has…
Vanessa Caruccio Hosts Event Jan. 25: Bone Marrow Donor Drive Is Important
One of the best aspects of being part of the fabric of small-town life for a long time is that you get the opportunity to watch some of our students excel in the classroom and on the athletic field and…
Bob Katz’s Nu-tread Anniversary: Resident’s Family Business Is 80 Years Old
We extend a hearty congratulations to Winthrop resident Bob Katz on the 80th anniversary of Nu-Tread Tire and Auto Center, an East Boston business that he has personally presided over for the past 32 years and that has been in…
Cheerleading Fundraiser: Come Join the Fun Saturday Night
We hope Winthrop residents will turn out to support our Winthrop High cheerleading squad at a fundraiser Saturday night at the Winthrop Yacht Club. Our cheerleaders, led by head coach Rachel Mustone, are heading to the National Championships next month…
Police Blotter 01-16-2014
Monday, January 6 Party reporting a past breaking and entering of her motor vehicle parked on Locust Street. 91 received a report of a second past breaking and entering of a motor vehicle at the above location. Caller on Court…
WHS Girls Hockey Team Wins Two More, Now 7-1
The Winthrop High Lady Bulldog hockey team won two both of its games this week in convincing fashion, a 7-0 shutout of Matignon and a 5-1 triumph over Marblehead, to improve to a sterling 7-1 record at the almost-halfway mark…
Obituaries 01-16-2014
Frank Fisichella Verizon Retiree, Of Maine, formerly of Winthrop Frank Fisichella of Bidderford, Maine, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine on January 10 after a prolonged illness. He was 81 years old. Born…
High Tide on Shore Drive
Winthrop Shore Drive provided some spectacular photographs during the high tide on Friday.
Councilor Mael’s Victory: His Parking Lot Proposal May Make Sense
Councilor Craig Mael’s made a motion to “have a discussion” about his proposal — which he first unveiled in December — for the possible renting or leasing of parking spaces in town parking lots. Mael’s interesting idea certainly struck a…