The Winthrop High boys tennis team claimed victories in both of its matches this past week to climb over the .500 mark with a 5-4 record. Coach Barbara Hoffmann’s squad recorded a big 3-2 win over Saugus last week. Alex…
Connors wins again
Jake Connors won both events in which he entered to score 10 points for a depleted Winthrop High boys track team in its meet with Swampscott last week. Jake won the high jump with a leap of 6-2 and took…
Dowson wins 400 in NEC Frosh/Soph Meet
A large contingent of freshmen from the Winthrop High girls track team competed in the Northeastern Conference Freshman/Sophomore Meet held last Friday in Lynn with a number of Lady Vikings earning ribbons for finishing among the top six in their…
A Good Response – Chief Flanagan, others deserve credit
When the great water crisis of 2010 came, the town of Winthrop was ready to handle the emergency situation well. Much of the credit for Winthrop’s excellent response to the emergency must go to Fire Chief Paul Flanagan, who upon…
We Take Exception – Business owner should have been allowed to speak at Town Council meeting
Cindy Levins, co-owner of the Moonstruck Cafe and Luna Boutique, was among those who opposed the Town Council’s vote to implement a brown bagging policy and set a fee of $400 from local restaurants for the license. Ms. Levins has…
Touchback – Coach Fucillo returns to coaching
We knew Tony Fucillo couldn’t stay away from the football sidelines for long. Like Liberace and piano playing and Steven Spielberg and movie making, Fucillo and football coaching are synonymous with excellence. We congratulate Tony, our former Winthrop High football…