Town Manager James McKenna has been setting his sights on building up the small business community, telling the Council that the town has applied to be part of a state initiative (a plan that includes Revere and Chelsea) that grants…
Clark Wins Democratic Primary: Congratulations to the Democratic Nominee to Succeed Ed Markey
Congratulations to State Sen. Katherine Clark on her victory in the Democratic primary in the Fifth Congressional District for the seat previously held by Edward J. Markey. Clark conducting an outstanding campaign and was seen often in our town reaching…
Big Game for Winthrop Football: Vikings Still Have a Chance at an NEC Title
Despite a tough loss to Peabody last Friday night, the Winthrop High football team can still win the Northeastern Conference title, but the Vikings will have to defeat Classical this Friday night and Danvers next week to lay claim to…
Winthrop Defense Struggles in 30-29 Loss to Peabody
Sean Driscoll knows football and when your team rushes for 305 yards, your quarterback, son Dylan Driscoll accounts for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and your go-to captain, Jordan Corbett has another stellar performance (141 yards rushing,…
Obituaries 10-17-2013
Priscilla Prozantes Retired Proprietor of Peter’s Variety in East Boston Priscilla (Georgopoulos) Prozantes, a resident of Winthrop for 70 years, passed away at the Massachusetts General hospital on October 11. She was 91 years old. Prior to her retirement, Priscilla…
The Race Is on: Gill, Turco Square off in Televised Debate
Council President Peter Gill and challenger Jeffrey Turco offered contrasting views about how they would lead the town in the next two years during a spirited Council President Debate Tuesday night broadcast live on WCAT. The candidates disagreed on just…