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Vikings Fall Short to Pentucket

The Winthrop High football team was hoping to continue the positive feeling after its memorable win over Saugus a week ago but Pentucket running back Cody Rothwell had other plans. Winthrop’s defense was unable to consistently contain Rothwell (271 yards…

Obituaries 10-25-2012

James O’Malley and Ella Haney O’Malley A 66 Year Love Story James O’Malley, 92 and his wife Ella, 89, both of Pittsfield, died on October 11 and October 17 after long illnesses surrounded by loving family members who included Nancy…

Chamber Breakfast

Martin Barrett (left) of Web First Insurance spoke at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Tuesday about helping small businesses save money on their health insurance costs. He is pictured at the breakfast with Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre and…

Holden Seeks to Fill Business Manager Spot

Winthrop School Committee (WSC) member, William Holden, opened a discussion during the October 11th WSC meeting regarding financial management. “I’m concerned that we don’t have a business manager,” says Holden, who suggested Superintendent, John Marcero, post that position for the…

New Bus Policies to Be Considered

The Transportation Sub-Committee discussed student conduct on buses and new bus policies during their Oct. 3 meeting. They unanimously voted on two rules to bring forth to the Winthrop School Committee (WSC). “The first one is that the bus monitor…