It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Guest Op-Ed: Barker, Buffett, Richardson and Extraordinary Lives
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Jimmy Buffett, Bob Barker and Bill Richardson all died recently. They all had one thing in common. They lived extraordinary lives. Buffett had become a billionaire. He had amassed his fortune by capitalizing on his song,…
Winthrop High Football Team Hosts Stoneham in Opener
The preseason preparations are over, and all roads lead to Miller Field on Friday (6:30 p.m.) when the Winthrop High football team hosts Stoneham High in the opening game of the 2023 season. Coach Jon Cadigan’s Vikings face a tough…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Team Kicks Off 2023 Season The Winthrop High boys soccer team was scheduled to kick off its 2023 season yesterday evening (Wednesday) under the lights at Miller Field against Northeastern Conference South Division opponent Saugus. “I am very…
Obituaries 09-07-2023
James Patrick O’Brien Eversource Retiree, His Greatest Enjoyment Was Being on the Water With Family and Friends James P. O’Brien of Winthrop, Hudson, NH and Acton, ME passed away on August 31 at the age of 89. He graduated from…