Sometimes a change in location is good, and that appears to be the case with the Parks and Recreation Department’s move from its long-time headquarters at the E.B. Newton School to its new home at the Winthrop Middle School. Sean…
Final Thoughts… Get well, Chief Flanagan
We want to wish our Fire Chief, Paul Flanagan, a speedy recovery from his appendix surgery. We understand the leader of our Fire Department is resting comfortably and should be back at the helm of the department soon. The name…
End of an era for Viking football
For Winthrop High football fans, the 2010 season will be a sentimental one as the Vikings play for the final time in what we’ve known to be the Northeastern Conference for the past 35 years or so. It’s a possibility…
Police Blotter 09-10-2010
August 30 12 a.m. — Five kids are dispersed from the White Hen Pantry on Revere Street. 12:02 a.m. — A Revere Street resident reports that her house has been broken into. 6:54 a.m. — A Bowdoin Street resident reports…
Obituaries 09-10-2010
Florence Campanaro East Boston resident Florence R. Campanaro of East Boston died on September 5. She was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Pasqualina (Madio) Campanaro; she was the dear sister of…
Wonderland Closed – After 75 years the Greyhound Park locks its doors with little fanfare
A simple sign hung on the front door Thursday morning at Wonderland Greyhound Park. There were no press conferences held or historic photos rolled out. For many years a recreational destination for many Winthrop residents and Revere’s largest employer for…