The ceremony honoring the 23 students who recorded perfect scores on the MCAS exam was evidence that great things are happening in classrooms throughout our school system and is proof that our schools are providing the opportunity to thrive and…
A Fine Debate: Candidates Deliver Their Message
The Town Council President’s debate between incumbent President Jeffrey Turco and candidate Peter Gill certainly lived up to the hype with both candidates delivering their message very well under the spotlight of live television. Turco, whose outstanding performance in the…
Neighboring Areas Concerned About Robust Truck Traffic
It’s too bad that beach sand can’t just fall from the sky. It seems that the Winthrop Beach renourishment plan just cannot escape controversy. In its 10-year history, though never really getting off the drawing board, it has elicited complaints…
Barker Leads Vikings to Pivotal Division Victory over Saugus; WHS Improves to 3-3
Winthrop Vikings head football coach Sean Driscoll praised his team following a 27-20 win over Saugus this week noting that the team accomplished the win without its three top running backs, as Jordan Corbett Franks and Phil Locigno started the…
Police Blotter 10-20-2011
Monday, October 10 Boston Police report a possible rape case where victim is unsure, but believes it may have occurred in Winthrop early in the morning after attending a Boston bar. Lt. Perrin responded to station and is following up,…
Obituaries 10-20-2011
John Koumanelis Jeweler John W. Koumanelis of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Winthrop, died in Nashville on October 8. He was 58 years old. Born in Winthrop and currently employed as a jeweler, he was the son of the late William…