Thanks Councilor Honan Dear Editor,????? Councilor at Large Tracey Honan will soon be stepping down from her post on the Winthrop Town Council. I feel impelled to thank Councilor Honan for her fortitude and leadership during some seriously difficult times…
Category: Editorials
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”— Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line —…
Happy Thanksgiving
A Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, but we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas.…
Let’s Go, Winthrop – Beat Revere!!!!
When the Winthrop High football team takes to the field at Harry Della Russo Stadium on Thanksgiving morning, coach Jon Cadigan and his Vikings will be looking for their second straight holiday victory over their ancient rivals after snapping a…
Guest Op-Ed: Bay Staters Deserve Opportunities To Build a Better Financial Future
By State Reps. Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Francisco E. Paulino Whether you grew up in Revere, Winthrop, Lawrence, Brighton, or Boston, every community in the Commonwealth values kitchen-table issues; an honest day’s work, safe streets, affordable homes, good schools, access…
Guest Op-Ed: Why Preventing Diabetes Should Be a Priority at All Ages
By Dr. Donna O’Shea More than 96 million Americans, or 1 in 3 adults, live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it. That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70%…
Remembering President John F. Kennedy
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American who was alive at that time. Just as the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5,…
Letter to the Editor
Regarding the False Text Dear Editor, The Gill family has been involved in local, state and national politics for a long time. We campaign and vote for the person who we believe will be the best candidate for the town…
“Thank You” To Our Veterans
This Saturday, November 11, will mark the 104th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day marked by solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…
Happy 90th Birthday, Gov. Dukakis
We wish to extend our best wishes for a “Happy Birthday” to former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, who turned 90 last week. Mike Dukakis served as governor of our state from 1975-79 and then again for two terms from 1983-91.…