Staff Report The Winthrop Commission on Disabilities (WCOD) has officially announced an upcoming free community workshop titled “Staying in Your Home” to support local residents. This informative event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at 1 p.m. and will be…
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Public Health Officials Announce First Two Confirmed Measles Cases in Mass. this Year
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed today that two cases of measles have been diagnosed in Massachusetts residents. ?•?The first case was reported in a school-aged Massachusetts resident who was exposed and diagnosed out…
Community Action For Safe Alternatives (CASA) to Host 2026 Rising Tide Youth Awards
Special to the Transcript Community Action For Safe Alternatives (CASA) will host its annual Rising Tide Youth Awards on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Winthrop Elks. The event is open to the public. The Rising Tide Youth Awards reflect…
The Birdy and the Nerdy:
Boston Birding Festival to host benefit trivia night at Short Path Distillery Special to the Transcript The Boston Birding Festival has announced a high-flying evening of competition and conservation with “Birdy Trivia,” taking place on Thursday, March 5, 2025, from…
Remembering the 1976 WHS State Champion Hockey Team
It was 50 years ago this week that the Winthrop High hockey team completed an undefeated season of 26-0-1 (a 4-4 tie with Saugus was their lone blemish) with a 4-1 victory over Western Mass. champion Springfield Catholic to capture…
Our Brave Soldiers Once Again are Defending Freedom
Regardless of whether one agrees with the undertaking of an undeclared war with Iran that ignited over the weekend, these hostilities once again have placed the lives of American soldiers at immediate risk on the front line. However, as our…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Ribeiro named to Dean’s List Marina Ribeiro, of Winthrop has been named to the Fall 2025 Emmanuel College Dean’s List. Ribeiro is majoring in Neuroscience. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point…
Vikings Beat Rockport 5-4 in OT, Abington, 3-1
By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High School boys hockey team was set to play Wilmington in the Division 4 state quarterfinals Wednesday night following a thrilling 5-4 victory over Rockport and a hard-fought 3-1 decision over Abington in MIAA Tournament…
Continuing A Proud Athletic Tradition: Ferrara Nets the Game-Winner vs. Rockport
By Cary Shuman Paul Ferrara humbly spoke about his clutch, game-winning goal versus Rockport in overtime during an interview after practice Monday at Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione. “I was just in the right place at the right time…
Star in Net
Jimmy Lyman steps up in 3-1 win over Abington By Cary Shuman Jimmy Lyman had to be at his best because Abington goaltender Nicholas Harris was dazzling at the other end of the ice. Harris blanked the Vikings’ offense for…