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Julie Markakis, 81, dies; funeral set for Oct. 2
September 29, 2026
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Julie Markakis, 81, of Winthrop, dies
Julia Adela "Julie" Markakis, 81, of Winthrop, died Friday, Sept. 25, at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1945. Solimine Funeral Homes will hold visitation and a funeral service Friday, Oct. 2, in Lynn.
Solimine Funeral Home
Conservation Commission meets Wednesday
The Winthrop Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, starting at 7 p.m.
Town of Winthrop
Fire House Building Committee meets Oct. 5
The Fire House Building Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, at 4:30 p.m. at 1 Metcalf Square, ground level.
Town of Winthrop
Open Jam Night tonight at Blackstrap BBQ
Blackstrap BBQ, 4 Somerset Ave., hosts Open Jam Night tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring an instrument and join in.
Blackstrap BBQ
Library schedules junk-journaling workshop for September 30
A junk-journaling workshop for ages 12 and up is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hazlett Room, where participants can start or continue handmade journals using recycled and upcycled materials.
Winthrop Public Library & Museum
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