We have to admit that it is nice to have the Fourth of July occur around a weekend to make it a long and festive summer event. Sure, we have a lot of Monday holidays, but none of them are…
Enjoy the Holiday: Fourth of July Memories will Last a Lifetime
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Winthrop has been a family tradition for generations. Friends and relatives return from all over the country to visit every year, looking forward to the Pt. Shirley Horribles Parade, the games and contests at…
Obituaries 06-30-2011
Gloria Evans Teacher, volunteer and advocate for the blind Gloria M. Evans of Wave Way Avenue, Winthrop died at the Weymouth Healthcare Center on June 27 after a long illness. She was 74 years old. Born in Augusta, Maine, the…
A Crane is Preventing Project from Taking Flight: Repairs Delayed by Crane Issues; State hopes Project will begin Later This Month
A community liaison consultant hired by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said on Tuesday that the long-awaited Belle Isle bridge replacement project is about one month behind due to an outstanding issue regarding the planned use of a large…
Parade and Fireworks Highlight July 4th Events
The town of Winthrop’s annual Independence Day celebrations are scheduled to take place Monday, July 4. The annual Horribles Parade, led by the volunteers from the Point Shirley Association are set to step off from the Public Landing at 9…
Man Wanted in Connection with Rash of Break-ins
Police ask for public’s help in apprehending suspect For the Transcript Winthrop Police this week released a wanted poster featuring the photograph of a Winthrop man, who is now wanted in connection with a recent rash of daytime break-ins in the Court…