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…
Gov. Healey Announces Winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
Special to the Transcript Governor Maura Healey has announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The…
Housing, Health, Hunger: This is why America is Failing
Americans’ optimism about their future has sunk to an all-time low, according to a recent Gallup Poll (which was conducted, we might add, before the war with Iran had begun). Why the malaise when we have record-low unemployment and a…
WHS Sports Roundup
Three from Winthrop Gymnastics qualify for upcoming regionals Winthrop’s Zoe Rey, who was the senior captain of the Winthrop High gymnastics team this past season, qualified for the upcoming 2026 USA Gymnastics Region 6 Xcel Regional Championships (XSA, XG, XP,…