The pandemic has been challenging for everyone but just imagine what it’s been like for the ALS and MS residents at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. In addition to fighting debilitating diseases, these individuals have had to cope with…
Month: September 2021
Administration Files Legislation to Further Support Military Families Transferring to State
The Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation to improve the occupational licensing process for certain professions for military families transferring to Massachusetts. The legislation would help facilitate license portability for military families transferring to military installations in Massachusetts by entering the Commonwealth…
Diaz/Brotons Win Snipe Western Hemisphere & Orient Championship
Special to the Transcript After having this event postponed for a year and attendance effected by COVID, Cottage Park Yacht Club was able to host a very successful event which included exciting racing and numerous fun land activities.. The South…
Let’s Build a Drug Treatment and Homeless Facility in Dover
Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, when there was talk of expanding Logan Airport to the detriment of residents in the communities of Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, and South Boston, among others, then-State Senator William Bulger of So. Boston suggested constructing…
Letter to the Editor
I’m Backing Lydia Edwards, Democrat for State Senator Dear Editor, At Lydia Edwards’ official kickoff here in Winthrop on Sunday, 09-19-21, I had the extreme honor and privilege of meeting Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards and hearing why she’s running…
A Slam Dunk: Ron Spinney Earns Obvious Hall of Fame Distinction
Winthrop High School sports fans knew this glorious achievement was coming for a long time. It wasn’t just the victories – and there were more than 400 of them, or the seven Northeastern Conference titles and 20 state tournament appearances…
Vikings Football Fall Just Short to Medway, 10-8
The Winthrop High football team held a high-scoring Medway team to a single touchdown, but it wasn’t enough as the Vikings fell to the Mustangs, 10-8, last Friday night in Medway. Medway (2-1), one of the stronger teams in the…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Blanks Danvers, 2-0 The Winthrop High boys soccer team returned to its winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Danvers last Thursday in its only contest of the past week. The teams battled to a nil-nil draw through the first…
Obituaries 09-30-2021
Paul Holthaust Retired MWR Operations Manager Paul V. Holthaus, 90, of Winthrop, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on September 23. Paul was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1948. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the…