It was 103 years ago on November 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.†Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the…
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Guest Op-Ed: The Experience to Change Things
By Anthony D’Ambrosio The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted our community in virtually every way imaginable. It laid bare all our society’s vulnerabilities and inequities, as well as the ways in which our leaders are failing in their obligations to Massachusetts residents.…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Wins Tourney Opener The Winthrop high boys soccer team advanced to the round of 16 in the Division 4 state soccer tournament with an 8-3 victory over Bishop Connolly this past Saturday in an opening round contest…
Trunk or Treat
CPYC Establishes New Scholarship for Winthrop High School Seniors
Determined that something good come from the coronavirus pandemic, members and families of the Cottage Park Yacht Club have established a new scholarship for graduating seniors of Winthrop High School. The award, “The Commodore Peter Towner C.P.Y.C. Educational Scholarship,†is…
News Briefs
Upcoming Events at First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist Service of Holy Communion – each Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Evensong – prayer service using the music of Taizé – each Wednesday, 6:30-7 p.m. in the Sanctuary Men’s…
North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra returns live Nov. 14
After a twenty-month pandemic-induced hiatus, the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the stage and opens its 73rd season Sunday, November 14, 3:00 p.m. at Swampscott High School when Music Director Robert Lehmann conducts a program that features Beethoven’s heralded…
Minichiello Celebrates 100th Birthday at CPYC
Special to the Transcript Richard Minichiello is a long-time resident of Winthrop who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. In attendance at the party were Representative Jeff Turco and Council President Philip Boncore. A great many family and friends including his brother,…
Lydia Edwards Endorsed by Community Activists
Special to the Transcript In the special election to the State Senate, Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by: Monique Nguyen, Executive Director of the Matahari Women Workers’ Center; Lenita Reason, Workers’ Rights Executive Director, Brazilian Worker Center; and Gladys Vega,…
D’Ambrosio Launches First TV Ad of Special Democratic Primary
Special to the Transcript Candidate for State Senate, Anthony D’Ambrosio, today launched his first television ad in the special Democratic Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex district. The 30 second ad titled “Unafraid†will be airing across the district…