When Frances Haugen, a former data scientist with Facebook, disclosed thousands of internal documents to the Wall St. Journal in 2021 that revealed that Facebook’s own research showed the negative impacts of its Instagram algorithms on teen mental health, Americans…
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Sen. Edwards Secures Key Investments for Third Suffolk District in FY26 Supplemental Budget
Special to the Journal The Massachusetts Senate has passed the Fair Share Supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Senator Lydia Edwards secured several local and regional investments included in the supplemental budget, advancing a fiscally responsible plan that strengthens public…
WHS Sports Roundup
Fast start: Boys lacrosse at 5-0 The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team remained undefeated with a trifecta of victories this past week over Northeastern Conference (NEC) rivals Swamposcott and Beverly and non-league opponent Bishop Fenwick. Coach Brian Donnelly’s Vikings, who…
Obituaries 04-16-2026
Gretchen Collins Retired teacher who dedicated her life to the promotion of music education Gretchen A. Collins, a resident of Winthrop, passed away peacefully in Saugus on April 7, 2026, at the age of 87. Born to the late Alice…
St. Michael’s Parish Easter Egg Hunt
‘Opening Day’ at The Parc
Superintendent Provides Budget Update, Contract Negotiations
By Adam Swift Superintendent of SchoolsLisa Howard provided an update on contract negotiations and the school budget process to the school committee at its regular meeting on Monday night. Howard said the administration will be doing a short budget presentation…
Town Manager Provides Update on Fire Station, Tall Ships Event
In his regular report to the town council, Town Manager Tony Marino provided an update on ongoing work on the new fire station at the old middle school site. “With the Old Middle School and Auditorium work now complete, we…
News Brief
Spring Craft Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop; Lobster-Lunch-to-Go orders due by Wednesday, April 15 The April 15 deadline for pre-ordering a Lobster Lunch-to-Go ($25) is fast approaching as St John’s Episcopal Church, 222 Bowdoin Street in Winthrop,…
Chelsea’s Historic Forbes Property Sold to Mass Audubon
By Adam Swift The 18-acre Forbes property in neighboring Chelsea has been sold to Mass Audubon, marking a major milestone for regional conservation. “We can report that the receiver has officially sold the property to Mass Audubon for $8.36 Million,”…