Last Friday the East Boston Savings Bank celebrated 165 years in business with neighborhood-wide celebrations at all bank branches including Winthrop.. The events included promotions, raffle and a IPad give-a-way. “East Boston Savings Bank owes its success over the past…
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Unique Dining Experience is Featured at Kasbah Restaurant
The Kasbah Restaurant, 59 Putnam St., has been a staple on the Winthrop dining scene in the center of town for 11 years. Owner Nasser Belghiti, who is originally from Morocco, has made a large investment in his business and…
CAPIC Receives Boston Foundation Grant
CAPIC has been awarded a grant of $20,000 by the Boston Foundation, Robert Repucci, executive director, said today. According to Robert Repucci, the grant will be used for emergency energy assistance for eligible residents of Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop. CAPIC…
Winthrop Voters Go for Markey, Gomez in Primary
Congressman Edward J. Markey, who has represented Winthrop for 37 years, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s special election. Markey received 57 percent of the vote statewide to defeat Congressman Stephen Lynch. A small turnout…
Correction – No Walk to School Planned on May 1
In this week’s Winthrop Sun Transcript a story appeared about a Walk to School happening on May 1.  According to last year’s organizer of the Walk to School, Dawn Sullivan, this walk was not scheduled and is not happening on…
A Leader by Example: Winthrop’s Katerina Mallios Completes a Successful Career at Babson as a Team Captain
Katerina Mallios is one of the winningest basketball players in Winthrop High School history and likely a future Hall of Famer. A four-year starter in soccer and basketball and a member of a 20-0 Winthrop hoop team playing alongside fellow…
Belastock Named New Winthrop High School Principal
Eileen Belastock has been named as the new principal of Winthrop High School, succeeding Gail Conlon who is retiring at the end of the school year. Superintendent of Schools John Macero selected Belastock from a group of four finalists for…
Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio to Hold Fundraiser for One Fund
Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio at 315 Shirley St. in Winthrop is hosting a day of “Fun, Fitness and Giving†to benefit The One Fun on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oceanside will be offering a…
Speaker DeLeo Hosts State Democatic Committee Meeting: Members Convene at the WHS Cafeteria
In an unprecedented event in Winthrop political annals, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo hosted a meeting of the State Democratic Committee April 11 at the Winthrop High School cafeteria. More than 200 State Committee members packed the room…
Bookstore Feels Right at Home at the Winthrop Public Library
Amy Vendetti purchased books Tuesday at a little known bookstore in the town. “I love this place – I’ve come out of here with two shopping bags full of books,†said Vendetti, a Winthrop resident. The object of Vendetti’s affection…