Cats star in some of the most viral videos on the Internet and some even grow to celebrity status on Instagram with millions of followers (looking at you, Nala Cat). Yet some of the coolest cats remain undiscovered at shelters and…
Month: June 2021
Mass. Registry Announces Appointments for In-Person Transactions Are Continuing
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced that many of the new initiatives that were put in place to provide additional flexibility for its customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted on Saturday,…
Chief Flanagan Praises Winthrop Firefighters for a Job Well Done
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Fire Department was dispatched on Sunday at 3:17 P.M for a report of a structure fire at 100 Summit Ave with a possible occupant trapped on floor 2. Upon arrival on scene firefighters encountered…
Malden Catholic Celebrates 86th Commencement
On May 15, Malden Catholic High School celebrated the 86th Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021. Following all guidelines established by the state and national health organizations, Malden Catholic hosted a live graduation on the Brother Gilbert Stadium with…
Has America Gone From On the Brink to over the Edge?
With Americans emerging cicada-like from the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, one would think that this would be a time of joy as we resume participating in all of the things that make life worth living. But rather than embracing in…
Letters to the Editor
SST Threatens East Boston, Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, et al Again! Dear Editor, Many years after the Concorde SST was mothballed due to insurmountable extreme environmental, safety and financial issues it appears that Logan Airport’s densely populated surrounding communities (East Boston,…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Softball Team Swamps Swampscott The Winthrop High softball team celebrated its Senior Night in fitting fashion with a 14-2 victory over Swampscott last Thursday. The Lady Vikings moved out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back. Winthrop…
Obituaries 06-10-2021
Florence Lindquist Devoted Wife and Mother Florence J. (O’Brien) Lindquist, 91, of Winthrop passed away on June 5. The beloved wife of the late Donald J. Lindquist, she was born in Malden, the cherished daughter of the late John and…
WHS Graduation Set for Friday Night at Miller Field
More than 145 Winthrop High School seniors will receive their diplomas at the Class of 2021 graduation exercises Friday (6 p.m.) at Miller Field. Class President Jenna Dorr, Vice President Maura Dorr (Jenna’s twin sister), Secretary Rachel Farley, Treasurer Grace…