Senior Haley Benson scored two first half goals and junior Nicole Black scored what would prove to be the eventual game winner to power the Winthrop High girls soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Shawsheen Tech last week. Alyssa…
Boys soccer team shows improvement
The Winthrop High boys soccer team had a mixed week, defeating Shawsheen Tech, 2-1, but falling to Revere, 4-1. However, in both contests WHS head coach Pasquale D’Amore saw a lot of positive signs as his team prepares to head…
WHS golf team just misses in tourney bid
The Winthrop High golf team learned the truth of the age old axiom, “Close only counts in horse shoes,†as the Vikings fell shy of qualifying for a state tourney berth by the narrow margin of a 37.5-34.5 loss to…
Don’t Forget To Vote – It’s the best way to exert your influence
Newspaper editorial writers routinely exhort their readers to “get out and vote†on Election Day. We typically write that in a democracy, voting is not merely the right of every citizen, but an obligation. It is the best means each…
No On Question 2 – Save jobs and affordable housing
There are three questions on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in Tuesday’s election. Our readers no doubt are well-familiar with Questions 1 and 3, which call for a repeal of the sales tax on liquor and for a rollback…
Police Blotter 10-27-2010
October 19 5:42 a.m. — The WFD is notified about a caller’s report of a “strong odor of propane†on Irwin Street. 11:48 a.m. — A driver is cited for a speeding violation at Pleasant Street and Court Road. 12:06…