The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic…
Author: Transcript Staff
Letters to the Editor
Winthrop Resident Urges Increased Civic Participation Dear Editor; Every community should as a standard seek to foster healthy discourse and make every resident feel valued, respected, welcome and able to have a voice on community-related issues. No matter who you…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS softball team defeats Ipswich, 14-6 The Winthrop High softball team put it all together last Thursday to post a 14-6 victory over Ipswich at Cellucci Field. Freshman Lucy Boncore collected four hits in five at bats with three RBI…
Obituaries 04-24-2025
Ellen M. Leary Retired Switchboard Operator Ellen M. Leary of Winthrop passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers on April 20, 2025. She was 94 years old. Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late…
Spring Craft Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Swett’s Liquors
State Auditor Visits PSA Hall
By Adam Swift State Auditor Diana DiZoglio brought her message on the need for an audit of the state legislature to the people last week at the Point Shirley Association Hall. DiZoglio was the guest of Diana Viens and the…
Supt., School Comm. Offer Thanks to Voters for Approval
By Adam Swift The school committee held its first meeting Monday night since the passage of two school override questions totaling just shy of $5 million passed at the polls on Saturday, April 4. It was a relatively short meeting,…
State Awards over $10,000 in Fire Safety Grants to WFD
Special to the Transcript Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments will receive over $3 million dollars in grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.…
News Brief
Public Invited for Easter Sunrise Service Aboard USS Constitution USS Constitution is pleased to announce a free, public Easter sunrise service aboard the ship on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The nondenominational service will be conducted by a U.S. Navy chaplain.…