By Sue Ellen Woodcock Voters on Tuesday will choose between the teams of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine; Gary Johnson and William Weld; Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka; or Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Also on the ballot several unopposed…
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A Sip of Winthrop is November 4  Guests are invited to enjoy sampling dozens of wines from around the world as well as specialty craft beers at the ninth annual, “A Sip of Winthrop.â€. Experience an evening of the Red,…
Early Voting is Big Hit in Winthrop
For the first time every community in Massachusetts has been offering early voting as a way to accommodate people’s daily schedule, and reduce lines at the polls on Nov. 8. In Winthrop, Town Clerk Carla Vitale said over 2,000 voters…
Residents Seek Resolution on Gym Fees
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It was standing room only when over 50 adults and children packed Tuesday night’s town council meeting pleading for a solution to the rental of the old middle school gym soon Pauline Street. Over the weekend…
Residents Come Out Eager to Learn about Health Education
Photos and Story By Kate Anslinger The Robert DeLeo Women’s Health Forum brought out members of the community last Wednesday evening. The high school cafeteria was filled with tables that offered all aspects of health education, from free flu shots…
More Construction to Start in 2017 on Shore Drive Area
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just after winding down the $25 million Winthrop Beach re-nourishment project, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced another $10 million project that focuses on the road and the sidewalks at the Highland or…
A Milestone:Arms Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Sue Ellen Woodcock David Goll is not one to make a fuss about his business being 100 years old. But it must be acknowledged for its place in history, its famous chicken pie and macaroni and cheese. “We didn’t…
WHS Drama Club Presents ‘Little Mermaid’ Nov 4-6
By Kate Anslinger Neil Shapiro was well known for his enthusiasm in life, especially when it came to the community in which he lived and his position as drama teacher at Winthrop High School and Middle school. The current high…
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WINTHROP FERRY ENDS SUNDAY Sunday October 30 will be the last day of ferry service. VETERANSÂ Â SERVICES NEWS The next Veterans/Families Food Bank will take place Wednesday November 2 at the American Legion (next to Town Hall). Pick-up is from…
Meeting on Piping Plovers
Speaker DeLeo met with the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matthew Beaton, and the Commissioner of Fish and Game, George Peterson, to discuss ongoing efforts related to piping plover conservation and the recreational use of local beaches. The meeting…