We were looking at the list of the many activities that Sean Driscoll’s Parks and Recreation Department offers and one that jumped off the page was the Cummings School Running Club for students in grades 3-5 that has been under…
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Bus Service Remains: Thanks to Speaker Deleo and Sen. Petruccelli
Bus service from Orient Heights into Winthrop will remain intact by MBTA officials when all is said and done. Fares will inevitably be rising as much as 23% but at least the Orient Heights-Winthrop bus route will remain. That Winthrop…
U-14 Girls Capture Middlesex Conference Crown
Legendary Philedelphia Flyers hockey coach Fred Shero said to his 1975 Stanley Cup winning hockey team “Win today, and we walk together foreverâ€. That statement rang true on Sunday, April 1 at 9 p.m. in Arlington’s Buck Hills Hill Rink.…
Police Blotter 04-05-2012
Tuesday, March 27 Caller reports that the lights are malfunctioning at the intersection of Highland Avenue/Crest Avenue and Revere Street. DPW notified and will have a unit respond. Party reports ongoing harassment from her neighbor on Grovers Avenue. She wanted…
Obituaries 04-05-2012
William Wallace Had Distinguished Banking Career William L. “Bill†Wallace of Winthrop, formerly of Everett, died at the Chelsea Soldiers Home on March 28. He was 82 years old. He was a US Army veteran who served with honor during…
Hanson Brothers Highlight Benefit Hockey Game on April 21
Come join us on Saturday, April 21st  4:00 – 6:00 pm for a Benefit Game at the Larsen Rink and a reception to follow at Saint John’s School 7:00pm-12midnight. It’s been six years since the Bad Boys of Hockey came…
Police Blotters 03-29-2012
Tuesday, March 20 Party reports from Houghton Marine Services that some of his property had been tossed around d the area. He would like to see an officer. He believes that kids after school are throwing the buoys into the…
Spring Financial Forum: Important Information for Every Taxpayer
One of the requirements under the town charter is for a financial forum to be held for the purpose of discussing town budgetary and spending matters. The spring financial forum will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the…
Another Win for Viking Pride: Group is Underwriting New Lacrosse Program
Once again the Viking Pride Foundation has the answered the call for Winthrop athletes. The Foundation has made a substantial donation for the purchase of uniforms for the boys and girls lacrosse teams that will be taking the field for…
Character Breakfast is Always a Hit: Annual Parks and Rec. Event is Set for This Saturday
One of the most enjoyable events on the calendar each year for the youngest ones in our community is the Character Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt that will take place this Saturday at the Gorman/Fort Banks School on Kennedy Drive…