May 3 12:05 a.m. — Officers tell a group of people making noise on a roof deck on Prospect Avenue to take the party indoors. 3:11 a.m. — A motion alarm is activated at a Lincoln Street residence, but the…
Town’s response was refreshing
Winthrop Fire Chief Paul Flanagan oversaw a major water distribution effort to Winthrop residents in response to the ruptured water pipe break Saturday in Weston that affected the 2.5 million residents in the area. Flanagan contacted MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management…
Fucillo joins Tufts Univ. staff – Legendary WHS coach says he was in the ‘right place at the right time’
When Tony Fucillo “retired†as the Winthrop High football coach following the 2006 season, most Viking fans felt at some point the legendary mentor would return to the game at some point. The thinking was that Tony Fucillo was too…
24-hour shift – Firefighter’s day-long run/walk will raise money for Viking Pride, promote fitness
Winthrop firefighter Michael Lopez, with the department just over three years, is making a statement to his adopted home. He’s here and he wants to help – and not just at the scene of a fire, or car accident, or…
Ferri three-hits Revere in 3-0 softball victory
The Winthrop High softball team snapped a two game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Revere Monday on the local field. Alex Ferri earned her first varsity shutout, going all seven innings in which she yielded just three hits,…
Viking nine tops Saugus, drops pair
The Winthrop High baseball team nipped Saugus last Thursday, but then dropped its next two contests to Peabody and Revere. Coach Jim Gillis’s Vikings now stand at 5-4 on the season. Rob Swanson picked up the win over Saugus with…