One of the great traditions in Winthrop, which now spans some 50 years (that’s more than two full generations), is the annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support the Winthrop High football program. The flapjack fest not only is a great way to treat Dad to a sport-oriented breakfast in which he no...
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Ferry Service Returning: The Boat is a Great Way to Get to Boston
A mode of public transportation long-enjoyed by South Shore residents, a ferry to Boston across Boston Harbor, once again is being afforded to Winthrop residents with the resumption of ferry service for the summer season. We honestly can say that there is no better way to commute to Boston than to take the ferry....
Congratulations, WHS Softball: Lady Vikings Made a Nice Run in Tourney.
We want to take a small space to say, “Congratulations,” to the Winthrop High softball team for a fine season which saw our Lady Vikings fall by a slim 5-4 margin last Thursday in Lowell in the semifinals of the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA state softball tournament. Coach David Guffey, who...
Remembering Paul Cellucci: Loved Mass., Fought ALS Bravely
When the news came out a few years back that former Governor and Ambassador to Canada A. Paul Cellucci had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Massachusetts residents of all political stripes were saddened at the prospect of our always-vigorous former chief executive being struck down by this dreaded disease with no cure. Paul...
Congratulations, Graduates
A high school graduation is a bittersweet time both for the graduates and their family members. Although it is the most joyous and significant event thus far for the grads in their young lives, it also signifies the end of a period during which they have been dependent upon their parents, teachers, community, and...
A Productive Meeting: Secretary Bialecki Provided Optimism for Town’s Business Future
That was certainly a productive and energizing visit to our town by Mass. Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki, who met with town and business leaders to discuss strategies to improve local small business development, the ongoing projects in the town, and attracting more visitors to the town to partake of the...
Opportunities Abound at WHS: Michael Lessard, Nicole O’brien Show What Can Be Achieved at Winthrop High
As our readers surely know, we often use this column to praise the exploits of our Winthrop High athletic teams. So we are very happy to note that there is a nice story on the front page of this week’s Sun-Transcript about the academic success of two of our Winthrop High School students, valedictorian...
Viking Pride Steps Up Again: Will Donate New Floor to Cover the Ice at Eruzione Center
The Viking Pride Foundation once again has stepped up to the plate with the donation of a floor to cover the rink surface at the Michael Eruzione Center at the Larsen Rink so that the facility can be used in the summer for a number of indoor activities. It’s another great and generous donation...
Debate on Fees: Debate Was Healthy on Important Issue
We always have been impressed by the work on the Town Council by Councilor-at-Large Larry Powers who entered town government service after a distinguished career in public safety, many years spent as the Chief of the Winthrop Fire Department. Powers has demonstrated a keen knowledge of the issues that are important to Winthrop residents...
The Right Approach: Finding a New Ferry Service is a Smart Idea
Town Manager James McKenna has offered a fiscally sound and smart approach to the new ferry service operations that will commence next week. Knowing that there would be no federal and state subsidy for the ferry service this year, but understanding that residents wanted to see it continue in some form, McKenna has brought...
