Author: Transcript Staff

Police Blotter 10-02-2014

Monday, September 22 ADT Alarm called to say that Brown’s Drug Store’s alarm is gong off. Officer reports building secure and all is quiet. Party on Cliff Avenue reports that her motor vehicle was broken into and a car charger…

Baker Makes a Splash

That was certainly a well-attended and enthusiastic crowd on hand for the reception for Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker last Friday at the Winthrop Golf Club. Winthrop native Ed Cash and the Town Republican Committee certainly did a fantastic job organizing…

Healthy Eating

Winthrop resident Therese Ockenden has a nice event on Tuesday, October 7, for those who are concerned about their weight. Therese’s group, Healthy Eating, will host a showing of a new documentary, “Fed Up,” at 6 p.m. at the Winthrop…

Letters to the Editor

Supports Martha Coakley for Governor Dear Editor, I’m writing to openly endorse Mass Attorney General Martha Coakley for state governor, because she has the vision, ability, and determination to build a better, more fair future for all who live and…

Sports 10-02-2014

Vikings run wild over Revere, 21-0 The Winthrop Vikings improved their record (3-0) with a 21-0 shut out of the Revere Patriots before a large crowd at Miller Field on Friday night.  The Vikings play the NEC south rival Salem…

Obituaries 10-02-2014

Ann ‘Nancy’ Guide Of Winthrop Ann C. “Nancy “ Guide of Morton Street, Winthrop passed away at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on September 19. She was 82 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Healy) and…

IPads to be Distributed to Students

IPads are versatile tools that can offer educators diverse ways of instruction planning and methods of engaging with students. Next Monday and Tuesday nights (Sept. 29-30) these touch screen tablets will be distributed to students in grades 8-12. “We’re excited…

Students safety is Priority at WPS

Winthrop has been approved by the state to make school upgrades that will increase the safety of students and faculty using state-of-the-art protection. “There was a $251,000 earmark in regards to school safety. The police chief has been handling that…