Month: September 2016

News Briefs

LIZZY BORDEN PLAY HERE ON  SEPT. 29 The Delvena Theatre Company presents Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks! Thursday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Public Library. On a scorching hot day in Fall River in August 1892,…

Police Blotter 09-15-2016

Monday,  September 5 Party stated there is a house alarm on Elmwood Ave. sounding. Police responded to Elmwood Ave., alarm resets itself. Trying to fix problem. Medical Aid called for woman found on floor. EMS notified. Female called to report…

Letters to the Editor

On water meter replacements Dear Residents: In an effort to expedite the completion of the town wide water meter replacement project that was implemented in 2014, and to better serve the community, with enhanced customer support capabilities, the Winthrop Water…

Remembering the Heroes of 9/11

For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…

Sports 09-15-2016

WHS sports roundup Girls soccer team drops season-opener The Winthrop High girls soccer team dropped a 5-0 decision to Division 4 Rockport last Friday in the Lady Vikings’ season-opener. Coach Tracy Martucci’s 2016 edition features 10 seniors and will be led by…

Obituaries 09-15-2016

John Craven Jr. Retired executive chef John G. Craven, Jr. of Winthrop passed away on September 12 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Facility in Revere. He was 68 years old. John was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1971 to1973…

The Restless Sea

Sonya Feng, 15, hurries away from the shore as the incoming tide brings the storm waves closer to the shore on Monday. The effects of Hurricane Hermine could be felt on Monday and Tuesday as an unsettled ocean and high…

Ferry Ridership Increasing

By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Winthrop Ferry has been doing well. A tourism video has been created showing a couple with bicycles leaving Rowe’s Wharf. When they arrive in Winthrop after 20 minutes on the ferry, they get on their…