Special to the Transcript Malden Catholic has hired Michael Saccomani to head its Varsity Boys Lacrosse program, according to Malden Catholic Director of Athletics, William Raycraft. “Over the years, Malden Catholic has a tradition of leading lacrosse in conference and…
Month: September 2023
CASA Celebrates 25 Years in Town, Shares Data-Based Observations
Special to the Transcript It’s been 25 years and CASA has a lot to celebrate. Community Action for Safe Alternatives (CASA) is a non-profit organization in Winthrop with the following mission: In collaboration with community partners, CASA offers no-cost, safe,…
BCBS Supports Metro Boston Urban Reforestation Efforts
Special to the Transcript In recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Crossâ€) is donating $1 for every ride taken on Bluebikes in September* to the Boston Tree Alliance, a City of Boston program working…
Gov. Healey Declares September As Campus Fire Safety Month
Special to the Times Governor Maura T. Healey has declared September to be Campus Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts, and fire officials are reminding students, parents, and others to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon…
Public Health Officials Announce Season’s First EEE Positive Mosquito Samples
Special to the Independent The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed today by the…
Guns Are Now The Leading Killer of America’s Children
It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Guest Op-Ed: Barker, Buffett, Richardson and Extraordinary Lives
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Jimmy Buffett, Bob Barker and Bill Richardson all died recently. They all had one thing in common. They lived extraordinary lives. Buffett had become a billionaire. He had amassed his fortune by capitalizing on his song,…
Winthrop High Football Team Hosts Stoneham in Opener
The preseason preparations are over, and all roads lead to Miller Field on Friday (6:30 p.m.) when the Winthrop High football team hosts Stoneham High in the opening game of the 2023 season. Coach Jon Cadigan’s Vikings face a tough…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys Soccer Team Kicks Off 2023 Season The Winthrop High boys soccer team was scheduled to kick off its 2023 season yesterday evening (Wednesday) under the lights at Miller Field against Northeastern Conference South Division opponent Saugus. “I am very…