Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Donned in a 1770s British military surgeon uniform, with a black cocked hat and red wool coat, historical re-enactor, Graeme Marsden, of the First Foot Guards regiment, stood beside a wooden medical chest containing…
Month: October 2025
Big Apple Circus at Suffolk Downs
Story by Marianne Salza The Big Apple Cirus is continuing its legacy of jaw-dropping thrills, breathtaking feats of strength, and dazzling artistry for its 48th season, returning to Boston for the first time since 2019. The Big Apple Circus, produced…
A Fitting Tribute to Bill Russell
The recent dedication of the “William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge” that connects Charlestown to the North End represents a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who not only was a sports legend, but who exemplified by the way he led…
At Last: Peace in the Middle East
The prospect of a lasting peace in the Middle East, a place that has been the root of so much pain and suffering in our world, truly is a reason for rejoicing today. The wars, bombings, and hostage-takings that have…
Letters to the Editor
Hannah Belcher for TC President: Real Solutions for Transportation and Public Safety Dear Editor, Winthrop is at a crossroads—and traffic isn’t the only thing that’s stuck. Every day, residents face worsen-ing congestion, unreliable routes, and serious safety concerns. When roads…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys soccer defeats swampscott; closes in on tourney The Winthrop High boys soccer team continued its record-setting pace with a 2-0 victory over Northeastern Conference South Division rival Swampscott last Friday evening under the lights at Miller Field before…
Obituaries 10-16-2025
Sam Hain Winthrop High School graduate who passed away too soon from the effects of Muscular Dystrophy Sam Hain, 24, of Winthrop, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, from the effects of Muscular Dystrophy. He…
Council President candidates debate at WCAT studio
The two candidates for Town Council President shared their vision for the future of the town on Monday night at a debate, sponsored by WCAT and the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce at the WCAT Studio on Monday night. Incumbent President…
Elizabeth “Betsy” Shane seeks Town Council Precinct 3 seat
Special to the Transcript Betsy Shane has announced her intent to seek the Precinct 3 Council seat. The following is her statement: “With the encouragement of friends and other community members, I have decided to run for the open Town…
Grace Kingsbery announcesrun for Library Trustee
Special to the Transcript I am running for Library Trustee because I love our library and I love Winthrop. I grew up moving around our country and the world as a member of a military family, but Winthrop has truly…