The Displaying Initiative Award of the week belongs to Winthrop High School sophomore Kelly Russo, who will appear before the School Committee tonight to make a presentation asking that a music class be added to the academic offerings at the…
It’s in the Genes: Bo Diaz Follows in Grandfather’s Footsteps
Robert “Bo” Diaz of the Winthrop High football team was this year’s winner of the Ironman Competition that measures the players’ strength, endurance, conditioning, and athleticism. Diaz is the grandson of the late John McGee, who was captain of the…
An Intriguing Idea: Maggio Wants Size of Town Council Reduced to Seven
Town Councilor Jeanne Maggio, who announced last week that she will not be running for re-election, isn’t leaving the Town Council arena just yet. Her comments in an interview that appear in this week’s Sun-Transcript in which she states that…
Phase One is Underway: Belle Isle Bridge Reconstruction Finally has Begun
No one has to tell the commuters who use the Belle Isle Bridge to travel in and out of town that the demolition phase of the bridge reconstruction project has begun. There had been a slight delay with the FAA’s…
Senior Leaders, Experienced Juniors to Lead 2011 Vikings
Training camp for the 2011 Winthrop Viking football team only began on Monday, but head coach Sean Driscoll and his staff already have an idea of the types of players they have and despite having just a handful of senior…
Police Blotter 08-25-2011
Monday, Aug. 15 10:16 a.m. – A parking ticket is issued to a vehicle owner for blocking a driveway on Wave Way Avenue. 11 a.m. – There is a report of three vehicles parked in the Delby’s Lot that have…