The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
Large Voter Turnout Predicted
Winthrop Town Clerk Carla Vitale is expecting a large turnout of voters for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Vitale said there are 11,461 registered voters in the town. A total of 479 residents registered between the September election and…
Viking Fall to Amesbury
The Winthrop High football team had its hopes for a league title curtailed by a strong Amesbury High contingent, 35-7, Friday night at Landry Field in Amesbury. A win over the Fightin’ Indians would have vaulted Winthrop (3-5) back into…
Police Blotter 11-01-2012
Monday, October 22 Party on Mermaid Avenue reports her motor vehicle had paint thrown all over it sometime last evening. Caller on Grovers Avenue would like to check on his son who he was supposed to meet up with today.…
Obituaries 11-01-2012
Rita Dente Chelsea Resident Rita M. (Bradley) Dente of Chelsea died on October 26. She was the beloved wife of 61 years of Christe Dente Sr. of Chelsea; devoted mother of Rita Pearson and her husband, Roy of Gloucester, Susan…
Hope Through Experience Strives to Help Others with Drug Counseling
Michael W. Tanner was an outstanding athlete growing up in East Boston and was destined to be the quarterback of one of the highest-scoring high school football teams in Massachusetts. A star baseball pitcher and shortstop at Savio Prep as…