The Winthrop High football team made sure its senior class would enjoy a fond farewell at Miller Field, taking control early against Triton and racing to a 40-14 victory over the visitors Friday night. Winthrop’s twelve seniors were honored in…
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A Nice Run: WHS Girls Soccer Team Did Well in State Tourney
Congratulations are in order for head coach Tracey Martucci and the WHS girls soccer team on their run in the MIAA State Tournament that came to an end Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to St. Mary’s of Lynn. It’s always…
Obituaries 11-08-2012
Mary St. John East Boston Resident Mary J. (Chisari) St. John of East Boston died on November 4. She was in her 90th year. She was the beloved wife of the late James P. St. John and his wife, Carol…
Trick or Treat
From left: Ariana Sarro, Aliyah Lovell, Daniella Zanelli, and Anabelle McAdams took part in the Annual Halloween Haunt that was sponsored by Webster First Credit Union on Wednesday night in Winthrop Center. many local businesses took part in the festivities…
Good Planning Keeps Sandy’s Impact to Minimum
A coordinated effort and the advance preparations of local officials, departmental leaders, and Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo helped the town escape the wrath of Hurricane Sandy in good shape, according to Town Manager James McKenna. Hurricane Sandy…
Be Sure to Vote : It’s Your Choice….and It’s a Big One
The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
Large Voter Turnout Predicted
Winthrop Town Clerk Carla Vitale is expecting a large turnout of voters for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Vitale said there are 11,461 registered voters in the town. A total of 479 residents registered between the September election and…
Viking Fall to Amesbury
The Winthrop High football team had its hopes for a league title curtailed by a strong Amesbury High contingent, 35-7, Friday night at Landry Field in Amesbury. A win over the Fightin’ Indians would have vaulted Winthrop (3-5) back into…
Police Blotter 11-01-2012
Monday, October 22 Party on Mermaid Avenue reports her motor vehicle had paint thrown all over it sometime last evening. Caller on Grovers Avenue would like to check on his son who he was supposed to meet up with today.…
Obituaries 11-01-2012
Rita Dente Chelsea Resident Rita M. (Bradley) Dente of Chelsea died on October 26. She was the beloved wife of 61 years of Christe Dente Sr. of Chelsea; devoted mother of Rita Pearson and her husband, Roy of Gloucester, Susan…