If we may quote Kathleen Cappuccio, who wrote in her letter to the Sun-Transcript this week: “I was born and raised in Winthrop and have lived in this great town for most of my life. I cannot recall in recent…
Beverly Wins Big: Vikings Must Regroup Quickly for Tonight’s Game at Weston
The Winthrop Vikings battled a wet and wild Saturday afternoon last week and ended up falling in a 35-7 loss at Beverly, that dropped them to 1-3 on the season. The loss will be followed by a short turnaround this…
Obituaries 10-06-2011
Anna Crosby East Boston resident Anna A. (Minerva) Crosby of East Boston died on October 3. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Crosby with whom she shared 35 years of marriage; loving mother of Carol Ann…
MGH Bicentennial Celebration
To mark the 200th anniverÂsary of its founding, the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) hosted its Bicentennial Gala on Friday, September 16, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Hosted by MGH President Peter Slavin, MD, for over 1200 guests, the…
Clark ‘Poofy’ Heighton Jr. : He Embodied Volunteerism and Generosity
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Clark I. “Poofy†Heighton Jr. personally, but I am most likely the exception to the rule in Winthrop. “Poofy†was perhaps best known around town as a 37- year veteran of the…
Latest MCAS Scores Show Improvement, Point to a Long Road Ahead
New Superintendent of Schools John Macero said this week that the recent release of MCAS scores by the state, showing improvement across the board for the Winthrop School District was welcome news, “but there is still a long way to…