Winthrop Transcript

Winthrop Residents Turn Out To Support State Sen. Lydia Edwards’ Campaign Kickoff

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:04:29 +0000

Marino Provides Updates on Patriotic Celebrations, 3A Cases

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:02:18 +0000

Staff Report The town is continuing to work on plans for a boat parade and other festivities in conjunction with the nationwide 250 celebrations. We met with representatives from three local Yacht Clubs last week and have set July 3rd…

Town Rededicates Field in Honor of Charles A. DeMinico

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:01:56 +0000

By Cary Shuman The Town of Winthrop rededicated a baseball field in memory of World War II veteran, professional baseball player, and Winthrop Police officer Charles A. “Charlie” DeMinico. Winthrop Veterans Officer Phil Ronan, master of ceremonies for the program,…

Police Department to Host Youth Academy

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:01:41 +0000

Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Police Department will host its 8th annual Youth Police Academy from August 17-21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The academy is operated in hopes of fostering relationships between the Winthrop Police…

Massport Joins Industry Panel on Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:01:24 +0000

Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) continues to advance its commitment to reducing aviation emissions and supporting the industry’s transition to lower-carbon flight, with a strong focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical pathway. As…

North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season Produces Highest Number of Births Since 2009

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:58 +0000

Special to the Transcript The North Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close with the highest number of calves recorded since 2009. The annual calving season in the southeastern United States, which runs from mid-November until mid-April,…

Large Crowd Attends Campaign Reception for Sen. Lydia Edwards at Mexico En Tu Casa

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:28 +0000

Photos by Cary Shuman Sen. Lydia Edwards held a re-election campaign fundraiser at Mexico En Tu Casa Restaurant, 71 Jefferson St., Winthrop. A standing room only crowd attended the event, representing a strong show of support in town for the…

Gov. Healey Announces Winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:09 +0000

Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey has announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The…

Housing, Health, Hunger: This is why America is Failing

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:59:47 +0000

Americans’ optimism about their future has sunk to an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup Poll (which was conducted, we might add, before the war with Iran had begun). Why the malaise when we have record-low unemployment and a…

WHS Sports Roundup

Transcript Staff — Thu, 07 May 2026 14:59:10 +0000

Three from Winthrop Gymnastics qualify for upcoming regionals Winthrop’s Zoe Rey, who was the senior captain of the Winthrop High gymnastics team this past season, qualified for the upcoming 2026 USA Gymnastics Region 6 Xcel Regional Championships (XSA, XG, XP,…