By Adam Swift The Winthrop Police Department responded to Winthrop High School to investigate a potential threat directed toward the school community on Friday, April 3, which was later determined to be not credible. At approximately 9:40 a.m., Winthrop Police…
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Issues Warning of Scams, Officer Impersonation
Special to the Journal The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) is warning residents of Suffolk County and beyond about a series of scams including those involving the impersonation of Department officers and other law enforcement agencies. According to numerous reports…
Massachusetts to Launch EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars
Special to the Transcript Massachusetts is moving forward with the adoption of chip and tap-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which will enhance security measures to better prevent theft across the system, including for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…
“….To Boldly Go Where No Man has Gone Before…”
For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern…
Winthrop has the Power to Protect Residents, and the Town Should Use It
By Sen. Lydia Edwards Senator Lydia Edwards, State Senator for Third Suffolk District and former Chair of the Housing Committee As Winthrop continues to grapple with housing challenges, we need to be clear about one thing: we are not powerless…
WHS Sports Roundup
Strong start for WHS boys lacrosse The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team opened its season with a pair of impressive victories over non-league rivals St. Mary’s of Lynn, 15-4, and Lynnfield, 17-4, last week. The high-scoring duo of Seth Sacco…