The Winthrop High hockey team handily defeated two Northeastern Conference opponents this past week, dispatching Revere, 5-1, last Wednesday, and Lynn, 11-1, Saturday at Larsen. The contest at Revere’s Cronin Rink saw the Vikings assert their dominance early. However, the…
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Police Blotter 01-19-2012
Tuesday, January 10 Party reports a male in a silver/gray motor vehicle is parked on Waldemar Avenue and looking around with binoculars. Officer reports speaking with an investigator who is working in the area. A copy of a harassment prevention…
Obituaries 01-19-2012
Marie Ann Jordan Smith Former Winthrop Resident Marie Ann (Jordan) Smith, formerly of Winthrop, died on January 11surrounded by her daughters, Donna Marie and Marybeth, and her granddaughter EmilyAnn. She worked for many years as a switchboard operator and receptionist beginning…
End of an Era: Brothers Restaurant Owners Sell Business
For 41 years the Bitopoulos family – George and Nancy and Nick and Dee Dee – have owned and operated Brothers Restaurant, a landmark business on Revere Street. But now they are selling the business and they will be serving…
Boys Hoop Team Knocks off English
The Winthrop High boys basketball team turned in one of its most stunning regular season victories in the Northeastern Conference in many years with a 67-52 triumph over Lynn English Monday night on the latter’s home court. “This was a…
Down to Two: Poll Locations an Issue
Town Clerk Carla Vitale conducted an impeccable election in November and the whole process ran smoothly from start to finish. The poll workers were courteous and helpful. The Winthrop Police did their usual standout job of securing the poll locations…
Police Blotter 01-12-2012
Tuesday, January 3 Caller reports that she thought someone had been attempting to push in the rear door of her home on Lewis Avenue. Officers spoke to caller. She stated her son heard the storm door slam closed but when…
Obituaries 01-12-2012
James Ahearn, Jr. US Postal Service Letter Carrier James M. Ahearn, Jr., a local letter carrier, died unexpectedly in his Winthrop home on January 8. He was 58 years old. Born in Chicago Ill, he was the beloved son of…
A Shining Event: Inaugurations Are a Time for Optimism and New Directions.
The town can take great pride in the wonderful inaugural/swearing-in ceremony that was held Tuesday evening at the Cummings Schools (and may we note that Arthur Cummings, for whom the school is named, was in attendance). The fact that this…
Well Deserved Tribute: A Standing Ovation for Mary Lou Osborne
One of the most touching moments of the ceremony came when a citation was presented to outgoing School Committee chairwoman Mary Lou Osborne and the crowd rose as one to give her a standing ovation. The town of Winthrop greatly…