The Winthrop High School sailing team completed a successful season under second-year head coach Joe Zambella, compiling a 7-4 record against area schools. The Vikings had 12 athletes on the team, led by captain Nicole O’Brien, who was the team’s…
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Obituaries 06-20-2013
Ruth Adams Retired Secretary Ruth (Freeman) Adams of Winthrop died on June 16 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, Revere. She was 105 years old. Born in Boston, the loving daughter of the late Janet D. (MacDuffie) and Charles Clark,…
Showing off Their Caps at WHS Graduation
Winthrop High School graduates Sophie Gillespie, Sophia Grayson, Colleen O’Keefe, Renee LoPresti, and Jordan Griffiths display their artistic graduation caps at the Class of 2013 commencement ceremonies Friday night.
All Aboard: Ferry Service Resumes in Town
As a peninsula, it seems only natural that The Town of Winthrop would provide water transportation for its residents to and from Boston. It’s a more environmentally friendly way of commuting than driving a car, and offers a relaxing, spacious…
DeLeo to Hold Winthrop Beach Cleanup, June 22
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D–Winthrop) announced that the annual Winthrop Beach Cleanup will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 9 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the corner of Shore Drive and Dolphin Avenue. “I am proud to join my…
Donations Sought For Fireworks
At the last Town Council meeting Chief Paul Flanagan had stated that the town’s annual 4th of July Fireworks were in question. No sponsor had stepped up to organize the event. Town Manager, James McKenna expressed his concern to Chief…
Pancake Breakfast is Sunday: Father’s Day Tradition is Fun
One of the great traditions in Winthrop, which now spans some 50 years (that’s more than two full generations), is the annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support the Winthrop High football program. The flapjack fest not only is…
Ferry Service Returning: The Boat is a Great Way to Get to Boston
A mode of public transportation long-enjoyed by South Shore residents, a ferry to Boston across Boston Harbor, once again is being afforded to Winthrop residents with the resumption of ferry service for the summer season. We honestly can say that…
Congratulations, WHS Softball: Lady Vikings Made a Nice Run in Tourney.
We want to take a small space to say, “Congratulations,†to the Winthrop High softball team for a fine season which saw our Lady Vikings fall by a slim 5-4 margin last Thursday in Lowell in the semifinals of the…
Remembering Paul Cellucci: Loved Mass., Fought ALS Bravely
When the news came out a few years back that former Governor and Ambassador to Canada A. Paul Cellucci had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Massachusetts residents of all political stripes were saddened at the prospect of our always-vigorous…