California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores of judicial nominations…
Guest Op-Ed: The Significance of Governor Healey’s Visit to Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
Letter to the Editor
Mothers Out Front Discuss Dangers of PFAS Dear Editor, Recently, Winthrop’s Mothers Out Front, invited Cindy Luppi, a woman from Winthrop and New England Director of Clean Water Action, to speak about the dangers of PFAS, a toxic causing chemical.…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Lacrosse Wins at Peabody, Edges Swampscott in OT The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team traveled to a pair of Northeastern Conference rivas this past week and came home with impressive victories. Last Thursday, the Vikings trekked to Peabody and held…
Winthrop Little League Opens Season on Saturday
The Winthrop Little League will hold its Opening Day ceremonies Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Little League ‘A’ Field. Matt Emanuelson, who is beginning his first year as president, said that there will be 25 teams – 4 ‘A’…
Obituaries 05-04-2023
Donald Acone A True Son of Winthrop Whose Energy and Presence Around Town Will Surely Be Missed Donald R. Acone of Winthrop passed away quietly on May 1 following a brief illness. He was a proud octogenarian of 86 years.…