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Month: July 2024
Letters to the Editor
In Search of WHS Class of 1984 Members Dear Editor: We are in search of the Winthrop High School Class of 1984. Our 40th Class Reunion is quickly approaching on August 17, 2024 at the Winthrop Elks. Please contact David…
Winthrop LL 12-year-old falls in Final Four of District 16 Tournament
The Winthrop Little League 12-year-old Williamsport team showed its resilience with a dramatic 9-8 victory over East Lynn Sunday, but the postseason journey ended the next night in a loss to Lynnfield in the Final Four of the District 16…
Obituaries 07-11-2024
Michael Vito Lombardo Co-founder and CEO of GlideFast Consulting, an Elite ServiceNow Partner Michael Vito Lombardo, 37, of Topsfield, sadly passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced the disease with incredible strength,…
Large Crowd Attends Campaign Reception For Rep. Jeff Turco
Residents Participating in 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge Fundraiser
Special to the Transcript On Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 6,500 riders, including 10 residents from Winthrop, will participate in the milestone 45th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising a record $75 million for Dana-Farber Cancer…
Sumner Tunnel to be Closed Starting July 5
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is slated to begin on July 5 and run to August 5. The…
Alternative Travel Options During Sumner Tunnel Closure
Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced their comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for residents and visitors ahead of the scheduled closure of the Sumner Tunnel…
News Briefs
Twilight by the Sea 2024 The Greater Boston Track Club (GBTC) Twilight by the Sea 2024 will be held on Saturday July 13 at Miller Field, 100 Cross St, Winthrop. Online Registration is at simplyregister.net/register/?e=126201. Registration is available online and…
Happy Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from our youth, when…