Special to the Journal Last week, Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to…
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Edwards Promoted to Captain in Massachusetts National Guard
By Cary Shuman Lydia Edwards, state senator for the Third Suffolk District that includes East Boston, was promoted to the rank of Captain as a JAG Officer in the Massachusetts National Guard during an impressive ceremony May 8 at the…
Sail Boston 2026 to Commence with the Meet Boston Parade of Sail
Special to the Transcript This July, Massachusetts will welcome more than 60 ships from around the world as the Sail Boston 2026 celebration arrives in Boston Harbor. In the largest convergence of ships to assemble in the area since 2000,…
Winthrop Residents Turn Out To Support State Sen. Lydia Edwards’ Campaign Kickoff
Marino Provides Updates on Patriotic Celebrations, 3A Cases
Staff Report The town is continuing to work on plans for a boat parade and other festivities in conjunction with the nationwide 250 celebrations. We met with representatives from three local Yacht Clubs last week and have set July 3rd…
Town Rededicates Field in Honor of Charles A. DeMinico
By Cary Shuman The Town of Winthrop rededicated a baseball field in memory of World War II veteran, professional baseball player, and Winthrop Police officer Charles A. “Charlie” DeMinico. Winthrop Veterans Officer Phil Ronan, master of ceremonies for the program,…
Police Department to Host Youth Academy
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Police Department will host its 8th annual Youth Police Academy from August 17-21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The academy is operated in hopes of fostering relationships between the Winthrop Police…
Massport Joins Industry Panel on Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) continues to advance its commitment to reducing aviation emissions and supporting the industry’s transition to lower-carbon flight, with a strong focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a critical pathway. As…
North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season Produces Highest Number of Births Since 2009
Special to the Transcript The North Atlantic right whale calving season has come to a close with the highest number of calves recorded since 2009. The annual calving season in the southeastern United States, which runs from mid-November until mid-April,…
Large Crowd Attends Campaign Reception for Sen. Lydia Edwards at Mexico En Tu Casa
Photos by Cary Shuman Sen. Lydia Edwards held a re-election campaign fundraiser at Mexico En Tu Casa Restaurant, 71 Jefferson St., Winthrop. A standing room only crowd attended the event, representing a strong show of support in town for the…