John Parilla Member of Winthrop Elks John A. Parilla of Winthrop died in Bedford, NH on June 1. He was 82 years old. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Winthrop Lodge…
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Congratulations, Class of 2012: Traditional Graduation Exercises to Be Held Tomorrow Evening
The 110 members of the Winthrop High Class of 2012 will march onto Miller Field tomorrow (Friday) evening before a large crowd of proud relatives, friends, and, especially, parents to receive their diplomas in traditional exercises. For the parents who…
We Will Have Fireworks: Deleo, McKenna Team Up to Continue a Winthrop Traditio
Two weeks ago, it appeared that the town’s annual tradition of a fireworks display on the Fourth of July would be discontinued. But that’s when our town leaders, knowing that this tradition was important to residents young and old and…
Olivia Goncalves: 2011 Winthrop High Grad is with the U.s. Marines
There is a heartwarming story in the Sun-Transcript this week about Winthrop resident Olivia Goncalves becoming a member of the United States Marine Corps and how her mother Sandra, a single parent, worked so hard to set a foundation from…
Lady Vikings Do Well at D-4 State Meet
A contingent of members of the Winthrop High girls track and field team turned in strong performances at this past weekend’s Division 4 State Meet. Lexi Vaccaro was the top performer for the Lady Vikings, bringing home a fourth place…
Police Blotter 05-31-2012
Tuesday, May 22Â 911 call transferred from a male who was calling on behalf of his friend on Sunset Road who believes her ex-boyfriend continues to pound on her door and she further believes he is intoxicated. Units were able…
Obituaries 05-31-2012
William Martino Of Florida, formerly of East Boston William F. Martino of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of East Boston, died on May 26. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence G. (DeMattia); devoted father of William, Linda…
Like a Sheet of Glass
Richard Honan has taken a page from the great early artists and photographers who found mirror images of passive scenes so compelling. In the above photograph the brilliant colors of the ocean and sky mix perfectly with this mirror imaged…
Macphail “Coach of Year,†Five Named to All Star Team
Winthrop High girls track coach Warren MacPhail was named the Coach of the Year of the South Division of the Northeastern Conference this week. For MacPhail, who has been at the helm of the Lady Viking track program for 15…
21st Century Lists Summer Activities
The Winthrop 21st Century Community Learning Center’s after-school program is drawing to a close next week, but according to Executive Director Cathy DelVento, parents will continue to have access to an affordable after school option through the end of the…