Editorials

Great Reception – WCAT cookout was a big success

Mike Cabral, executive director of Winthrop Cable Access Television (WCAT), was thrilled by the turnout at WCAT’s third annual cookout…

16 years ago

Council Controversy Bottom line: The President has the authority

The WCAT viewers who stayed tuned to the Town Council meeting for all four hours saw some volatile discussions about…

16 years ago

A Good Move Relocation of Parks and Rec. makes sense

Sometimes a change in location is good, and that appears to be the case with the Parks and Recreation Department’s…

16 years ago

Final Thoughts… Get well, Chief Flanagan

We want to wish our Fire Chief, Paul Flanagan, a speedy recovery from his appendix surgery. We understand the leader…

16 years ago

End of an era for Viking football

For Winthrop High football fans, the 2010 season will be a sentimental one as the Vikings play for the final…

16 years ago

Warren White a great choice – School Committee made fine selection for Acting Supt.

The Winthrop School Committee made an excellent choice in appointing Warren White as the Acting Superintendent of Winthrop schools. The…

16 years ago

There goes Swifty… – Wonderland’s closing marks end of an era

The end of an era came last Thursday when nearby Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere closed its doors for good,…

16 years ago

Summer’s waning days

While the last few days have seen inclement weather, the weatherman says things will be warming up again, giving Winthrop…

16 years ago

Wildlife Invasion – Your best weapon is common sense

There were the usual laughs about skunks, but Town Manager James McKenna showed how serious he considers the recent surge…

16 years ago

Free Kindergarten – At long last, the dream is now a reality

That was great news for parents of kindergarten age students when the School Committee voted to bring free, all-day kindergarten…

16 years ago