Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo has disclosed that he is negotiating job opportunities with Northeastern University. Speaker DeLeo’s Office released the following statement last Friday, Dec. 18: “Today I filed a disclosure letter with the House Clerk and…
Month: December 2020
Winthrop Residents Remember Beloved Educator
In a world where you can be anything, #belikeAmy Exactly one year ago today, Amy Gallagher was featured in the Transcript as an “Ordinary Person with an Extraordinary Story.†If you passed Amy on the street as a stranger in…
Santa Claus to be on Streets in Winthrop on Dec. 24
The tradition continues in spite of it being 2020. The Winthrop Firefighters announce Santa’s Route for December, 24 Christmas Eve. Anyone standing out along the route should practice social distancing, wear a mask or face covering, and stand with people…
Police Blotter 12-24-2020
The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates: MONDAY,DECEMBER 7 0736: An officer issued a parking ticket to a motor vehicle (MV) that was blocking the driveway of the…
The True Spirit of Christmas
The Christmas season usually is the most wonderful time of the year. But Christmas, 2020, is anything but wonderful. We are undergoing a degree of hardship unlike any that we have experienced in our lifetime. More Americans are dying each…
Winthrop High Sports Roundup
New Coach, New Year for WHS Boys Basketball The Winthrop High boys basketball team, under the direction of new head coach Mike Triant, began its practice sessions for the 2021 season last week. “Things have been going great. We had…
WHS Girls Basketball Getting Ready for Action
The Winthrop High girls basketball team began practicing last week in anticipation of its 2021 season. “I’m just happy to be back in the gym with such a great group of kids,†said head coach Joe Lowe. “The COVID rules in…
Karge Creates Sunnyside Light Show to Raise Funds for Veterans
Ten years ago, Jason Karge found himself immersed in a YouTube video that showcased a magical setting, coordinated blinking lights to the sound of Christmas music. It was a scene that stuck in his mind and he immediately added the…
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News Brief
Senior Center News The Senior Center will be giving an apple pie to the first 100 Seniors to call in. The drive by pick up date will be Wednesday, December 23 from 9am-1pm. To request a pie please call us…