In thinking what to write about Memorial Day, we first realized that it has special poignancy in 2012 because there still are thousands of American troops, brave men and women, who are risking their lives in Afghanistan to make America…
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Police Blotter 05-24-2012
Tuesday, May 15Â Party reports observing a drug transaction at Energy To Go and the parties are still in the parking lot. Officers located and interviewed subjects. Male party called from Shirley Street stating there is a female screaming at…
Well Deserved Honor: Susan Martucci Truly Has Been an Unsung Heroine
The presentation of the Unsung Heroine Award to local resident Susan Martucci is one of the most well-deserved plaudits that we have seen in many years. Susan thus becomes one of a select group of women who have been recognized…
Daw Playground Just Beautiful: Renovated Playground is a Testament to Community Spirit
What a great display of community spirit took place last Saturday when residents, town officials, and the Department of Public Works convened at Daw Playground to restore it and install the new playground equipment that will provide hours of enjoyment…
Obituaries 05-24-2012
Roberta Copeman Past President of Winthrop Emblem Club; Retired Secretary for Brooks Dental PC Roberta B. Copeman of Winthrop died at the Whidden Hospital in Everett on May 20. She was 79 years old. A member and Past President of…
And the Winners Are
The winners of the $10,000 cash prize at the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Dinner are pictured SatÂurday night at the Cottage Park Yacht Club after the drawing. Splitting the prize four ways and receivÂing $2,500 were, from left, Richard Gay,…
Casino in the Forefront: Negotiation Committee Appointment Imminent
The Town Council met with its attorneys from Kopelman and Paige for more than an hour at Tuesday’s meeting and there was some great back-and-forth discussion as Winthrop readies for the casino process and Suffolk Downs’ plans to build a…
Handling Tough Situation: Financial Problems Were Not Theirs
We admire the way that Superintendent of Schools John Macero and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard have handled the delicate situation of a financial misstep that occurred prior to Macero becoming superintendent last year. Macero and Howard are working…
Chamber Dinner a Big Success: $10,000 Annual Event Once Again Was Fun for All
The Chamber of Commerce’s $10,000 Dinner is always one of the most enjoyable events on the social calendar and this year’s event held Saturday night at the Cottage Park Yacht Club was another outstanding function. Of course, the main highlight…
Neighbor2neighbor: New Local Organization Aids Hobson Family
Neighbor2Neighbor is a new Winthrop organization that helps people in time of an emergency or a crisis, and the group showed how important their work is with the outstanding pancake breakfast that was held Saturday to assist the Hobson family,…