Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for statewide elementary school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in…
Seth Sacco Rushes for Three Touchdowns as Vikings Roll into Playoffs with 28-12 Win
By Cary Shuman After turning in a rushing performance that harkened back to superstar Vikings Chucky Sullivan, Steve Staffier, and Bobby Kneeland, just to name but a few, Winthrop junior Seth Sacco received a nice gesture from the opposing coach.…
WHS sports roundup
WHS boys soccer falls in state tourney The Winthrop High boys soccer team came up on the short end of a 2-1 decision to Tri-County Regional Vocational School in an opening-round contest of the MIAA Division 4 state soccer tournament…
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This Monday, November 11, we will celebrate the 106th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day of solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…
Is Drought Our Next Climate Crisis?
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, we don’t need a weatherman to tell us that our parched lawns and gardens are an indication that there has been a lack of rain in the past month. But even we were surprised to learn…
Obituaries 11-07-2024
Barbara Wright She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion Barbara A. Wright, a beloved resident of Winthrop, born on July 7, 1934 in Morristown, New Jersey, passed away at Melrose Wakefield Hospital on November 3, 2024. She…