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Wonderland Closed – After 75 years the Greyhound Park locks its doors with little fanfare
A simple sign hung on the front door Thursday morning at Wonderland Greyhound Park. There were no press conferences held or historic photos rolled out. For many years a recreational destination for many Winthrop residents and Revere’s largest employer for decades and its claim to fame for years just sputtered out of existence with only a... »
Local and state police investigating alleged stabbing
A brazen daylight attack of a local man, reportedly by two members of a motorcycle gang, is being investigated by Winthrop Police and the State Police Major Crimes Unit as a possible stabbing incident that erupted out of a dispute over ownership of a motorcycle. The incident took place at approximately 2 p.m. last Friday,... »
At long last, the end is near! – Putnam area roadway project to be completed in next two weeks
As the end of August draws nearer, many residents and businesses in the center business district of town have been frustrated at the pace of a major water-sewer and roadway replacement project that has dragged on almost two months longer than originally scheduled. Though it is cold comfort to residents and business owners who say... »
You better shape up – Residents are organizing a competition in the spirit of TV’s ‘Biggest Loser’
Winthrop residents Michael A. Miccichi and Alyssa C. Foley, calling on their own personal experiences with health and fitness issues in the past, are teaming up with local public relations and marketing consultant Michelle Bishop and a pair of local personal trainers to create a health and fitness program aimed at helping Winthrop residents... »
Free K – All-day kindergarten available to all families at no cost
The Winthrop School Committee voted to have free all-day kindergarten available for local students beginning at the start of the coming (2010-11) school year. In essence, parents who had been paying $2,300 to send their children to the all-day kindergarten program will now be able to do so free of charge. All parents who have... »
Captain McKay has faith in new venture
Captain George McKay wanted to build a ship that could accommodate physically challenged children and their families and provide them with free sailing trips in the waters. McKay has accomplished his goal with the construction of Raw Faith, a 118-foot ship that is now docked at the town pier in Winthrop. The three-masted ship looks like... »
All the right moves – Jenkins has no regrets about his arrival — or departure
Dr. Steve Jenkins is clearly leaving a job he enjoys in a town he loves. Jenkins, superintendent of Winthrop schools for six years, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position on December 31. “It’s just the time ,” said Jenkins. “Many mentors told me that you will know when it’s... »
Sharing the spotlight – Macero and Moskal are set to appear in ‘Hairspray’
John Macero has been an actor for 36 years, with roles in several productions on his resume, including the hometown Winthrop Playmakers. He has helped countless young actors reach for the stars as an acting coach at the Winthrop School for Performing Arts, where he works with his wife, Trudy Macero. One of his former... »
A ferry good beginning – Project is a reality; Markey praised for his leadership
Winthrop ferry service, a ten-year dream in the making, became a reality this week. U.S. Congressman Edward J. Markey joined Speaker of the Mass. House Robert DeLeo, State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli, Council President Jeffrey Turco and state and local officials at the inauguration of the Winthrop ferry service Tuesday morning at the Town Pier. Turco, master... »
Casino bill is unraveling
What looked like a billion dollar bonanza in the form of expanded gaming has turned into a billion dollar banana peel – and everyone’s slipping on it this week. State leaders from the governor to House reps are embroiled with infighting this week after a long weekend of compromise and, subsequently, catastrophe. Gov. Deval Patrick... »
