This Sunday is Easter Sunday, the holiest and most significant day in the Christian faith, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurred two days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Our friends of the Eastern Orthodox faith…
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Obituaries 04-02-2026
Alice Haskell Longtime Chairperson of the Winthrop Council on Aging and member of the Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club Alice J. (Cardillo) Haskell, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2026. Born September 19, 1937 in Boston, Alice was…
Bob Trav and Obamacare
Dear Editor, As April 13th approaches, the Commonwealth prepares to celebrate one of the most important and historically meaningful legislation in Massachusett’s history, specifically the 2006 groundbreaking landmark healthcare law, officially known as Chapter 58 and its Health Connector, and…
Climate news just keeps getting worse
A little while back, we wrote in this space that it seemed likely that climate change would accelerate even beyond scientists’ worst-case scenarios. It was clear — even to non-scientists such as ourselves — that the negative effects on our…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS sofball opens season Tuesday The Winthrop High softball team is set to open its 2026 season this coming Tuesday (March 31) with a contest against non-league opponent Hamilton-Wenham. The season-opening pitch at the Lady Vikings’ new softball field at…
Obituaries 3-26-26
Annie “Nancy” KilmartinHer life was a testament to faith, family, gratitude, and quiet strength, and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Annie M. “Nancy” (Staunton) Kilmartin, 90, passed away peacefully in North Andover on March 18, 2026, surrounded…
Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Massachusetts set for March 21 at Revere Beach
Get ready to freeze for a cause! On Saturday, March 21, hundreds of brave participants will gather at the historic Revere Beach for the 2026 Revere Polar Plunge. This high-energy event, formerly known as the Nahant Polar Plunge, invites community…
Winthrop Educators rally at ‘Full Court Frenzy’ to celebrate students and highlight commitment beyond the classroom
Special to the Transcript Winthrop educators packed the stands at Winthrop Middle School Thursday night for the “Full Court Frenzy,” a spirited basketball event where teachers and staff came together to cheer on their colleagues and celebrate the community they…
Winthrop Chamber of Commerce to host 34th Annual Business & Community Awards on April 9
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual Business & Community Awards on Wednesday, April 9, celebrating the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Winthrop a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.…
Letters to the Editor 3-19-26
Thank you! Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity, long overdue, to publicly thank the members and officers of Winthrop lodge of Elks #1078 for their continued support. A special shout out to the Daly sisters for spearheading…