By contrast, Waymo’s accident and injury rate, based on millions of miles of real-world experience, is a small fraction of the human rate. In addition, a big plus for passengers — especially women — ...

Town Council President Jim Letterie highlighted the current plans for the new fire station at the old middle school site at last week’s council meeting. Letterie provided a brief update on the most ...

Educators and parents spoke out on the need for a new contract for the Winthrop Teachers Association during the public speaking portion of Monday night’s school committee meeting.

Letterie said one of the toughest things Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard has to do is call a snow day for the district.

During the meeting, Winthrop raised several questions regarding 3A compliance and its potential impact on existing condominium documents, particularly as the Planning Board’s proposed 3A district ...

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season.

The town council approved consolidating several of its subcommittees at last week’s meeting. The consolidation brings the number of standing subcommittees for the council down to four from seven. The ...

Most of DCR’s pool and waterfront positions are seasonal, with a 40-hour workweek, including weekends and holidays. Limited part-time lifeguard and instructor positions (up to 20 hours per week) may ...

USAF Lt. Col. William GillisGraduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1955 USAF Lt. Col. William A. Gillis ended earth’s mission on 23 Sept. 2025. After graduating from Winthrop High School in 1955, ...

Educators and parents spoke out on the need for a new contract for the Winthrop Teachers Association during the public speaking portion of Monday night’s school committee meeting. The collective ...

Pumphret’s hat trick lifts WHS boys to 3-2 win over Masco The Winthrop High boys hockey team earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Northeastern Conference North Division opponent Masconomet Monday ...

Louis J. Picciuolo, Jr. Licensed Mechanical Engineer, member of The Winthrop Playmakers Louis J. Picciuolo, Jr., a resident of Winthrop and Otisfield, ME, passed away at age 88. He is survived by his ...