Special to the Transcript Whether you’ve been a member of Cottage Park Yacht Club (CPYC) for years or have always been curious about what goes on behind those doors, Saturday, June 27 offers a special opportunity to experience one of…
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News Briefs
Restrictions in place for Tall Ships viewing The Tall Ships are coming to the Boston area to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday in July. Town officials are inviting the public to view the Tall Ships from the MWRA Deer Island…
Police Department Launches Limited-edition America 250 Shirts and Patches
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Police Department recently announced the release of limited-edition America 250 commemorative patches and t-shirts, celebrating the spirit of freedom. The exclusive items have been created to honor the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United…
Winthrop Public Library and Museum Unveils New Study Rooms
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Public Library & Museum is pleased to announce the addition of three new study and meeting rooms, created through the renovation of a section of the library’s basement. The new spaces include two intimate…
Local Student Tessa O’Toole Honored at Mass. State House
By Transcript Staff Winthrop’s Tessa O’Toole continues to make a positive impact far beyond her hometown. The Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School student was recently invited by GBH to serve as a Community Ambassador during the network’s inaugural Public Media…
DCR, NPS, Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises Announce the Return of Ferry Service to Spectacle Island
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed on Saturday, June…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger Statewide
Special to the Transcript As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding…
FBI Boston Warns Drone Operators of Temporary Flight Restrictions during FIFA World Cup 2026
Special to the Transcript Planning to fly your drone in Massachusetts or Rhode Island during the FIFA World Cup 2026? Be aware that the government will establish temporary flight restrictions around FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan festivals, and other…
NeighborHealth Holds Art of Health Care Event
Special to the Transcript NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie…
Five Years Ago This Week….
Five years ago this week, an unspeakable act of violence, motivated solely by racial hatred, shattered the peace and calm of an early-summer Saturday afternoon in the community of Winthrop. A 28 year-old white man, a native of Wareham who…