The end of an era came last Thursday when nearby Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere closed its doors for good, ending 75 years of operation. At the height of Wonderland’s popularity, there were large crowds every night. Its dining room…
Summer’s waning days
While the last few days have seen inclement weather, the weatherman says things will be warming up again, giving Winthrop residents another taste of summer. It has been a great summer, weather wise, up until the last few days and…
Police Blotter 08-25-2010
Monday, August 16 12:10 AM: Officer Turner responded to a report of a loud group on a balcony at Governor’s Drive. He ordered the group inside for the night. 6:53 AM: A caller reported three individuals were in a MV…
Obituaries 08-25-2010
John Nicolas Marine biologist John Robert Nicolas of Cotuit, formerly of Winthrop, died suddenly on July 30 while at sea aboard the research vessel Marcus G. Langseth. He was 62 years old. Born in Winthrop on December 22, 1947 to…
You better shape up – Residents are organizing a competition in the spirit of TV’s ‘Biggest Loser’
Winthrop residents Michael A. Miccichi and Alyssa C. Foley, calling on their own personal experiences with health and fitness issues in the past, are teaming up with local public relations and marketing consultant Michelle Bishop and a pair of local…
Free K – All-day kindergarten available to all families at no cost
The Winthrop School Committee voted to have free all-day kindergarten available for local students beginning at the start of the coming (2010-11) school year. In essence, parents who had been paying $2,300 to send their children to the all-day kindergarten…