House Speaker Bob DeLeo won an easy re-election to the top post as Speaker on Wednesday in the State House, and in comments after his election, vowed to tackle the state’s fiscally-unsound Department of Transportation (MassDOT). With Revere Mayor Dan…
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Taking the Plunge
Almost 20 local residents braved the cold winds and water to take their annual New Year’s Day dip at Yirrell Beach. These hearty souls are on the way out after the plunge has been taken
Winthrop Football Banquet is Sun.
The Winthrop High School football team will celebrate its 2012 season at the annual breakup banquet Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Lodge of Elks. The WHS cheerleading squad, led by head coach Rachel Mustone, will also be recognized at the…
Markey Running for Senate
Congressman Ed Markey (D-Malden) has officially tossed his hat in the ring as a candidate for Sen. John Kerry’s potentially vacant seat – and already Sen. Scott Brown has publicly challenged Markey’s residency at the Congressman’s childhood home in Malden.…
Brown Inducted into 1,000-point Club
Winthrop Police officer and former Winthrop basketball coach David Brown was enshrined in the St. Mary High School 1,000-point club during a ceremony Saturday at the school’s Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium. Brown and his family looked on proudly as a banner…
Santa’s Parade on Christmas Eve
Jack Soares, Sophia Soares, Jessica Soares, Michael Soares and Caroline Cerrone await the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in Winthrop. .
Delehanty Completes Training at FBI National Academy
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty is back at the helm of the department following eleven weeks of professional studies and administrative courses at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Delehanty began his training in the program Sept. 29 and…
School Bd. Sees Options for Schools
With many residents supporting the Winthrop Public School Department’s (WPS) plan to construct a new school facility in the town, Winthrop School Superintendent John Macero presented three options to the Winthrop School Committee (WSC) during the committee’s last meeting. Last…
Winthrop Parks and Recreation Winter News and Notes
Children Ski and Snowboard Program – 5 week program at Nashoba Valley in Westford MA. Program runs on Wednesdays beginning January 2, 2013 and bus departs at 2:30pm from rear of Winthrop Middle School and returns approximately 6:45pm. Rentals and…
11th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
The All Saints Choir of Men and Boys perform at the 11th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church.