A Winthrop patrol officer, working a traffic detail at the Dunkin Donuts on Main street last Saturday morning, November 26, found himself in a very dangerous situation when he tried to serve warrants on a man wanted by Boston and…
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Christmas Concert and Two Fairs Highlight Weekend Events
Winthrop residents who are looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit early this year can start this weekend with a holiday concert and two holiday fairs to keep them busy. Both St. John’s Episcopal Church and the…
Five Vikings Named to the CAL/NEC Tier 3 All-star Team
With the end of the regular season in high school football, the annual post-season awards were announced this week and five Winthrop players were chosen on offense and defense as CAL/NEC all-stars for their performances this season, including offensive and…
Vikings Roll over Revere, 33-0: Paulson Leads with 113 Yards and Three Touchdowns in Thanksgiving Day Rout
The Winthrop Vikings, still upset with themselves over a last minute loss to Newburyport that cost them a post-season berth less than two weeks earlier, took their frustrations out on Revere Thanksgiving Day, scoring 26 unanswered first half points en…
Thanksgiving Memories
This was a great week for Winthrop football, past and present. Our 2011 Vikings played what was perhaps their most complete game of the season with a 33-0 rout of Revere that made Thanksgiving dinner all the more delicious for…
Obituaries 12-01-2011
Adele Scott Winthrop resident Adele Scott of Summit Avenue, Winthrop died at the Mass General Hospital on November 25 surrounded by her cherished family. She was 97 years old. She had a loving and wonderful life with her devoted husband…
Let’s Go Vikings! Whs Fans Should Demonstrate Class and Restraint for Holiday Classic
Victories over Revere on Thanksgiving Day have become virtually an annual expectation for Winthrop High football fans for the past 35 years. What had been an evenly matched series since its inception in 1913 has become a lopsided rivalry, with…
Don’t Miss Holiday Celebration: Chamber of Commerce Plans Big Event
One of Winthrop’s great traditions continues Friday night in French Square with the 20th Annual Holiday Lighting Festival. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eric Gaynor and Chamber President Bernice MacIntyre are expecting another large gathering for the fun and festive…
Vikings Look to Finish Above .500 with a Win over Revere on Thanksgiving
Head coach Sean Driscoll and the Winthrop Vikings, eager to put their bitter defeat to Newburyport in the rearview mirror, this week have focused on getting back above .500 as they prepare to face off with Revere in the traditional…
Police Blotter 11-22-2011
Monday, November 14 Male reports his elderly mother is having some difficulty breathing. Call transferred to WFD and EMS for service. Party came in to report her motor vehicle was damaged on Bellevue Ave. due to the road conditions from…