The Winthrop Vikings dropped a heart-breaker 21-14 to the Beverly Panthers last Friday, following a re-scheduling of the game. In an attempt to avoid what was predicted to be a heavy rainfall on Saturday in Beverly, the two teams agreed…
WPS will offer a two-year extension to Supt. Jenkins
The Winthrop School Committee plans to offer Superintendent Steve Jenkins a two-year contract extension according to Committee Chairman Patricia Milano. The offer does not include any increase in salary or benefits and would keep Jenkins in Winthrop for two additional…
VPF announces $65,000 grants program for athletics, activities
Viking Pride Foundation and the Winthrop School Committee will announce a new program to support the Winthrop schools athletic and extra-curricular programs with a new $65,000 targeted grant program. This procedure will mean that the award will be going directly…
Arrest Report 10-27-09
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 4:13 PM: A Shirley St. resident reported that the driver’s side mirrors of two of his MVs were torn off overnight. 5:00 PM: Two school age girls ran into the station to report they were being chased…
Vote on Tuesday – It’s the best way to make your voice be heard
After months of campaigning, the town election finally is upon us this Tuesday. The main event is the race for Town Council President with candidates Susan Bolster, Jeffrey Turco, and Barbara Survilas vying for the top elected position in local…
Book Smart – The Winthrop Public Library is the place to be
That was an extraordinary number that Library Director Alan Thibeault revealed at the public forum last week when he stated that close to 6,000 items a month (roughly 300 per day) are circulated at the library. That includes books, audio…