As our readers surely know, we often use this column to praise the exploits of our Winthrop High athletic teams. So we are very happy to note that there is a nice story on the front page of this week’s…
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Viking Pride Steps Up Again: Will Donate New Floor to Cover the Ice at Eruzione Center
The Viking Pride Foundation once again has stepped up to the plate with the donation of a floor to cover the rink surface at the Michael Eruzione Center at the Larsen Rink so that the facility can be used in…
Police Blotter 05-30-2013
Monday, May 20 Constable called to request our assistance as he tries to serve a warrant on a male on Johnson Avenue. Sister answered and said he was not there. Constable stated he would try to get a search warrant.…
Lady Viking Softball Team to Host Tourney Game Saturday
The Winthrop High softball team will open play in the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA state softball tournament this Saturday, June 1, at 4 p.m. on the local field. The Lady Vikings, who finished the regular season with…
Obituaries 05-30-2013
Phyllis Antonelli Of Revere, formerly of Chelsea Phyllis M. (Reid) Antonelli, a 60 year resident of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died at her home following a long illness on May 22. She was 84 years old. Born and raised in…
Winthrop Scholars
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce held its 2013 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Danvers. The students in the top five percent academically in the Winthrop High School Class of 2013 were among the…
First Place Finisher
Tricia McGee Diaz was the winner in the women’s division of the Jordan Boys and Girls Club/Chelsea Police Relief Association Road Race in a time of 21:45 over the 3.1-mile course. Tricia was escorted on the last half mile to…
Captain Flanagan Assists Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Winthrop Fire Department Captain Charles Flanagan is in Oklahoma assisting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) team in the aftermath of the tornadoes that devastated the Oklahoma City area. Council President Peter Gill made the announcement at the Council meeting…
Debate on Fees: Debate Was Healthy on Important Issue
We always have been impressed by the work on the Town Council by Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers who entered town government service after a distinguished career in public safety, many years spent as the Chief of the Winthrop Fire Department. Powers…
The Right Approach: Finding a New Ferry Service is a Smart Idea
Town Manager James McKenna has offered a fiscally sound and smart approach to the new ferry service operations that will commence next week. Knowing that there would be no federal and state subsidy for the ferry service this year, but…