The Winthrop Men’s Summer Basketball League is set to return to the McKenna Courts. Sean Driscoll, director of the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Department, and Phil Lundberg, IAABO-sanctioned basketball referee, are trying to revive the league that was once a…
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Obituaries 06-13-2013
William Walter Grover Retired BCBS Claims Examiner William Walter Grover, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died on June 3. He was 64 years old. Bill graduated from Winthrop High School in 1967, attended Salem State College and was employed by…
Elks to Host Flag Day Services
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks will host Flag Day Services on June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Lodge. Exalted Ruler Pamela Milton said residents are welcomed to join the Lodge at its annual commemoration of Flag Day. Esteemed Loyal…
Congratulations, Graduates
A high school graduation is a bittersweet time both for the graduates and their family members. Although it is the most joyous and significant event thus far for the grads in their young lives, it also signifies the end of…
Police Blotter 06-06-2013
Monday, May 27 Caller on Coral Avenue reports that her neighbor is disturbing her. He goes outside and puts his phone on speaker and yells into it. Officer spoke to the party and he stated he was sorry and would…
WHS Softball Team Wins Opener, Advances to Quarters
The Winthrop High softball team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA state softball tournament with an 8-1 victory over Northeast Regional Vocational School in a first round contest that was played Saturday…
Obituaries 06-06-2013
Eugene ‘Gene’ Martel Active in Winthrop Political Affairs Eugene J. “Gene†Martel passed peacefully on April 9 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 97 years old. Gene was very active in Winthrop political affairs, a Town Meeting member and…
Memorial Day 2013
In this Richard Honan photograph, members of Winthrop Troop 75 stand at attention during the services on Memorial Day at the Winthrop Cemetery.
Secretary Bialecki Visits Winthrop Center
State Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki, Town Manager James McKenna, and Council President Peter Gill walk through French Square during a tour of the Winthrop Center business district.
A Productive Meeting: Secretary Bialecki Provided Optimism for Town’s Business Future
That was certainly a productive and energizing visit to our town by Mass. Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki, who met with town and business leaders to discuss strategies to improve local small business development, the ongoing projects…