Category: News
Winthrop Kicks Off America 250 with July 3 Celebration and Boat Parade
Winthrop is planning to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the Fourth of July in style this year with a mix of new events and long-standing traditions. On Friday, July 3, the Winthrop Day Celebration and Boat Parade kicks off at…
Annual Horribles Parade and Fireworks to Light Up July 4
On the Fourth of July proper on Saturday, Winthrop’s 144th Annual Horrible’s Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. from the public landing at 770 Shirley St. The event ends with free festivities including a DJ, leg races, a blueberry pie…
WIHA to ‘Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future’ during Independence Week
Alongside the town’s main events, the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) is hosting a packed schedule of activities to celebrate Winthrop’s history, community, and our nation’s birthday. True to their motto to “Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future,” the…
Former Winthrop Fire Chief Remembered as True Gentleman
By Adam Swift Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra and the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 announced the death of former Winthrop Fire Chief and Town Councilor Joseph “Larry” Powers Jr. on Sunday. Chief Powers started his career at the Winthrop Fire…
Patriotism, Pride and Military Support Still Alive and growing in Winthrop in the Hearts of 3 Neighborhood Boys
JJ Smith is 14 years old and has been inspired to help those that have given so much for his and our freedom. JJ has taken up the mantle to help the thousands of US Veterans from all branches that…
News Briefs
State Fire Marshal Urges TO Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts,…
Town Manager Provides Update on Grant Funding, Fire Station Bidding
Staff Report In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino said the town continues to look into issues surrounding a grant the state denied. “The Winthrop Parents Network program has been denied grant funding for…
Winthrop Television Star Shahjehan Khan Lands his Biggest Role Yet
By Cary Shuman When the Sun Transcript last sat down with Winthrop’s high-profile actor Shahjehan Khan for an interview last year, he was basking in the glow of his breakout role in Netflix’s No. 1-rated movie, “Aftermath.” The ascension toward…
Exemplary Leadership
Winthrop resident Fields helps Chelsea secure All-America City Award By Cary Shuman A Winthrop resident is being credited for her professional contribution to Chelsea’s success at the National Civic League All-America City Awards Program held this past weekend in Denver.…