Although the economists tell us that the recovery from the Great Recession is still a slow one, the bottom line is that for most Americans, things are going well and getting better compared to a few years ago But for…
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Police Blotter 11-28-2013
Monday, November 18 Female at the Ft. Banks School reports an unusual sound from the school. 98 Jaworski reports the janitor is on the scene. Filter on the smoke alarm was noisy. Caregiver reports one of his clients on Morton…
Vikings Favored Against Revere in Thanksgiving Day Game
The Winthrop High School football team has been through some unique and interesting experiences this season. The Vikings won a road game against Salem at Beverly’s Hurd Stadium, vied for a playoff berth in the first season of the MIAA’s…
Obituaries 11-28-2013
Eileen Barbuto Member of Winthrop Elks and Auxiliary Member of Winthrop AMVETS Eileen C. (Murray) Barbuto of Winthrop passed away on November 20. She was 69 years old. Eileen was a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078 and…
Winthrop’s Heritage Room
The Winthrop Historical Commission and the Town of Winthrop dedicated Winthrop’s Heritage Room at the Winthrop Cultural Center in memory of Don Simioni, a true historian and friend. Pictured at the ceremony at the E.B. Newton School are, from left,…
Induction Ceremony
Northeastern University Hall of Fame inductee Donald MacLeod is pictured with his son, Doug MacLeod, and his grandchildren, Scott MacLeod and Rachel MacLeod, at the induction ceremony Saturday night.
Community Health Assessment Underway
The Town of Winthrop and Massachusetts General Hospital are working together to conduct a community health assessment. The goal of the health assessment is to engage the community in creating a comprehensive picture of Winthrop’s overall health and a plan…
WHS Cheerleaders in Dana-farber Fundraising Drive
Cheerleaders from Winthrop are participating in the Cheer for Dana-Farber fundraiser. As a part of this new fundraising initiative, the Winthrop High School cheerleaders and the Winthrop Youth Football Sixth Grade cheerleaders are raising critical funds to support adult and…
Remembering 50 Years Ago: Kennedy Had a Special Connection to Winthrop
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941, and…
Police Blotter 11-21-2013
Monday, November 11 Two calls of a major motor vehicle crash on Pleasant Street and Washington Avenue. Units, fire, Action request G&J. One to MGH. Citation for driving under the influence. Custodian at Metcalf Square reports a man sleeping in…