Vikings falls to Tewksbury in season opener By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High School football team lost to 18th-ranked Tewksbury, 34-7, in the season opener last Friday night at the newly dedicated Miller Field at Coach Bob DeFelice Stadium. There…
Month: September 2025
The WHS Football Team
The WHS Cheerleaders
Calandra Steps in as New Fire Chief
By Adam Swift Winthrop has a new fire chief. This week, Town Manager Tony Marino announced that the town has hired former Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Calandra as its next fire chief. Former Fire Chief Scott Wiley officially retired on…
Winthrop PD Offers School Safety Tips
Special to the Transcript As the new school year begins, the Winthrop Police Department is reminding residents that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep students safe — on the roads and beyond. Drivers should be alert on the roads and…
Cadigan, Winthrop Vikings Set for Season Opener Versus Tough Tewksbury Squad
By Cary Shuman On a historic day in Winthrop High School athletics when the town honors one of its greatest athletes and coaches of all time, the Vikings will kick off their 2025 season Friday (6:30 p.m.) at Miller Field…
Winthrop Cultural Council seeks funding Proposals by Oct. 16
Special to the Transcript Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 16. The Winthrop Cultural Council has set an October 16th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants supporting community cultural activities. According…
Tompkins Stepping Away from Office as He Faces Federal Charges
Special to the Transcript Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins is stepping away from his position until the case involving federal extortion charges against him is resolved, Governor Maura Healey stated last week. Tompkins, who has served as Suffolk County Sheriff…
WHS Fall Sports Swing into Gear
The fall sports season for Winthrop High athletes is set to swing into high gear this week. Coach Jack Wallace’ Viking golf team opened its season last week with a victory over Northeastern Conference rival Saugus, 52-20 last Wednesday at the…
Obituaries 09-05-2025
Michael Edward DeSpirito He was instrumental in founding the drug court in the East Boston court system; giving a second chance in life to many Michael Edward DeSpirito, of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Tuesday, August 26,…