You can expect a big crowd on Friday at the Point Shirley Association when teachers and residents gather for a party to celebrate the career of Chris Donnelly, long-time Winthrop High teacher and director of the Life Skills Program. Mr.…
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Police Blotter 05-16-2013
Monday, May 6 Caller on Jefferson Street requesting medical attention for wife who’s feeling discomfort. Report of a lifeline activation on Golden Drive. Fire will handle. DPW removing some of the banners on Crest Avenue from the light poles. At…
Winthrop High Sports Roundup
WHS baseball team ready for tourney run The Winthrop High baseball team kept alive its hopes for qualifying for the state tournament with a 5-4 victory over Brighton this past Friday. The Vikings can punch their ticket for a Journey…
Obituaries 05-16-2013
Marion Landry Of Winthrop, formerly of Orient Heights Marion T. Landry of Winthrop, formerly of Orient Heights East Boston, died suddenly on May 12. She was the beloved mother of Paula Garrant of Merrimac and Brian Counihan of Franklin, both…
Way to Go,no. 26.
Ken Quist, pictured with his grandmother, Charlotte Carroll, began playing football with the Winthrop Youth Football Program. He continued onto high school under the leadership of coach Tony Fucillo and coach Sean Driscoll. Kenny was a member of the Super Bowl…
Talking About Fees: Council Thoroughly Examining the Issue
What a fascinating discussion it was by the Town Council about the various fees that are charged by the town for various permits, certificates, inspections, and other town services. Residents watching on WCAT had to be impressed by how the…
Congratulations, Dave: Former WHS Hoop Coach Now at St.Mary’s
Dave Brown was too good at what he does – coaching basketball and building a winning program – to stay on the sidelines for long, so it is not unexpected that he has been named the head coach of the…
Great Event Saturday: Family Fun Night Benefits Parks Committee
Just a reminder that the Winthrop Parks Committee will be holding its Family Fun Night fundraiser Saturday at the Cottage Park Yacht Club beginning at 5 p.m. If ever an event looked like a “fun” one on paper, it is…
Police Blotter 05-09-2013
Monday, April 29 Mother on Cliff Avenue requesting we check on her daughter and granddaughter as conversation earlier seemed a bit off. W100 assisted 92 in the person check and spoke with the daughter who is fine and will call…
Winthrop High School Sports Roundup
Lady Vikings top two NEC rivals The Winthrop High softball team stretched its wining streak to five games this past week with wins over Northeastern Conference rivals Salem, 4-2, and Lynn English, 8-1, behind two strong pitching efforts by sophomore…