Jurors in the trial of John LaCoy heard opening statements and prosecution testimony on Wednesday. Lacoy, a resident of Winthrop, is charged with second-degree murder for the homicide of Casey Taylor, 36.. Lacoy allegedly stabbed Taylor to death in August…
Big Decision Tonight
Mary Lou Osborne, who co-chairs the School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) with David Dockendorf, is calling it a “milestone meeting.†Indeed, tonight’s the night that many people in Winthrop have been looking forward to with much anticipation for a long…
Great Tribute to Harney
That was certainly an emotional moment at the Winthrop High football banquet when head coach Sean Driscoll announced the creation of an award in memory of Dr. Robert Harney, the beloved team doctor who did so much to help so…
Wynn is in the Casino Game
Steve Wynn, the prominent developer of casino and resort properties, has submitted the Phase I application and the $400,000 licensing fee in quest of the one casino license that will be granted in the Greater Boston area. Suffolk Downs in…
Not a Great Idea
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. Even going to jail has an upside (you have plenty of time to relax, you don’t have to worry about paying bills, your spouse and kids can’t bug you, and you know…
Police Blotter 01-17-2013
January 7 Break down near Governors Park. Officer reports car is off to side of the road. Call of someone having a seizure. Caller reports excessively loud music coming from neighboring apartment. Female called to report a neighbors house is…