Ten-year-old Shanel Turransky was already a state and district championship swimmer when she entered the waters off Winthrop Beach for her first attempt at the Five Sisters Swim on September 5. The long distance event was certainly going to be…
A big statement – McCarthy’s running, stingy ‘D’ lead to key victory over Rams
“This was a big, big game, and big win for our program,†said head coach Sean Driscoll after the Winthrop Vikings finished off what was perhaps their biggest win of the last three years, 16-6 over the Lynn Classical Rams.…
Cat’s eyes – Vigilant neighbors help WPD thwart attempted break-in
A would-be cat burglar is likely not to return to the Shirley Street, after a pair of alert neighbors and a rapid response from Winthrop patrols likely interrupted a potential break-in on Point Shirley last week. Winthrop Police arrested Scott…
Rehab WHS? Town Council will see if it’s feasible
The Town Council approved an appropriation of $160,000 for a feasibility study and securing a project manager for potential renovations to Winthrop High School. With Winthrop High School’s accreditation process set for 2010, school officials will likely be called upon…
Public Forum on town services set for October 20
Council President Tom Reilly has announced that the annual public forum on the delivery of town services will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street. Town Manager James McKenna together with…
WHS cross country teams continue along the right road
If the Winthrop High School cross country teams are suffering from cases of bruised egos, head coach Warren MacPhail is more than ready to play the role of psychologist. The Vikings haven’t had a lot of success against their competitors…