The entire country (with the exception of those whose goal is to cause anarchy and chaos) breathed a sigh of relief thanks to the last-minute passage by the House and Senate of a bill to fund the government for 45…
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Tim Wakefield
We just wish to say a few words to acknowledge the passing this week of Tim Wakefield, the former Red Sox pitcher, who passed away suddenly this week from brain cancer. Beyond his remarkable success as a Major League pitcher…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You for a Successful Season Dear Editor, If you walked through the Farmers Market at Ingleside Park this summer (+ a little bit of spring and fall!), you may have noticed a colorful cluster of tunnels and climbers crawling…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Wins Two, Now at .500 The Winthrop High boys soccer team won two out of three games this past week, bringing their season record to 4-4-1. Last Wednesday coach Phil Ronan and his crew made their long…
Obituaries 10-05-2023
Elizabeth “Bette” Conley Her Warmth and Generosity Knew No Bounds Elizabeth “Bette” Conley of Winthrop passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by family on October 23. She was 84 years old. Born in Boston, she was the…
St. Michael the Archangel Parish Picnic
Council To Take Up RFI Proposal For Middle School Site
By Adam Swift The Town Council is expected to continue a conversation on issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a proposed public-private partnership to build a sports complex at the Winthrop Middle School site at its next meeting on…
News Briefs
Health Dept. Hosting Overdose Awareness Vigil Health Director Meredith Hurley announces that the Winthrop Health Department will be hosting an Overdose Awareness Vigil next week to mark the conclusion of National Recovery Month. On Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6-8:30 p.m.,…
Building Committee Discusses Conceptual Plans for Police Station Upgrade
By Adam Swift Architects from Kaestle Boos discussed conceptual plans for the second phase of a public safety building project at a public hearing held by the Fire House Building Committee on Monday night. Voters will be asked to approve…
Winthrop Art Association Makes Donation to School Art Department
Special to the Transcript Recently it was brought to the attention of the Winthrop Art Association that the art programs at the local schools needed art supplies to ensure a successful year. After contacting the Winthrop Public Schools Art Department,…