On Oct. 8, Winthrop residents will be running in the 17th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as a member of the official Dana-Farber team. Residents include: Stephanie O’Brien Erin Morano Hundreds of…
Month: September 2017
Regina Jardon is Inspired by the Kindness of Her Students
By Kate Anslinger When it comes to teaching, Connecticut native Regina Jardon has no shortage of drive and passion for the career. Her enthusiasm is catchy, especially when she talks about how much she is inspired by her students. Having…
McDuffee Turns in Papers for Precinct 1 Councilor
Mike McDuffee, candidate for Town Council, Precinct 1 delivered his Nomination Papers to the Town Clerk on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The following is his statement: “I am proud and grateful for the support and help given to me in the…
Home Grown:DeMarco Begins Campaign for Winthrop Councillor-At-Large
Robert DeMarco, a lifelong Winthrop resident, has announced his candidacy for a councillor-at-large position on the Winthrop Town Council. DeMarco is the son of Winthrop High baseball coach Frank DeMarco and Rosemarie DeMarco. He is married to Karen (Prunier) DeMarco.…
CAPIC to Celebrate 50th Year at Gala Celebration Sept 26
By Seth Daniel There’s no better preparation for the future than one’s history. And there’s no better thing to celebrate than a 50th anniversary. The CAPIC human services organization will accomplish both things at it’s 50th anniversary celebration of the…
Police Blotter 09-21-2017
Monday, Sept. 11 Report of a sick raccoon on Waldemar Avenue. It is in the middle of the street rolling around. 94 responded and stated that the raccoon had left and is not in sight. Gorman School reports a suspicious…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: My husband and I have lived in Winthrop for 20 years and love the community feel and the beauty of living near the ocean. We read the Transcript every week, and for the first time feel compelled to…
Fall Is Here– Make the Most of It
Although those of us who are fortunate to live near the coast may choose the summer as our favorite time of year, fall is the top choice of many of our fellow New Englanders — and a close second for…
Sports 09-21-2017
WHS sports roundup WHS girls soccer defeat Everett, 7-1 The Winthrop High girls soccer team earned a 7-1 victory over new Northeastern Conference rival Everett last week. The Lady Vikings grabbed a 3-0 lead at the half and never looked…
Obituaries 09-21-2017
Rose Sacco Of Winthrop Rose Sacco of Wadsworth Avenue, Winthrop, passed away at Winthrop Place on September 18. She was 96 years old. Born in East Boston, she has been a Winthrop resident for over 63 years. She was the…