Massachusetts law mandates that drivers age 75 and older must renew their licenses in person at an RMV location and undergo a vision test. The RMV can request a road test or written exam only if there ...

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Winthrop Farmers Market Sunday Winthrop Farmers Market has been very successful. On average, we are seeing 1000+ customers per market. Over half of the ...

Special to the Journal Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is expanding a public health initiative thanks to a major grant award from the Cummings Foundation. The Foundation awarded $300,000 over 10 ...

By Adam Swift Over the next two years, the town will be replacing the fiberglass poles on its approximately 450 fire hydrants. The poles are typically used to help locate the hydrants in the snow or ...

When Winthrop High School sports fans think of the great Bob DeFelice, the talk usually begins with the unbeaten streak – an amazing run of 33 games, two Division 2 Super Bowl championships in 1981 ...

Special to the Transcript The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced improvements this fall to subway and bus schedules, which go into effect on August 24. The MBTA ...

After 23 years, Paul Levy is handing over his keys for the ACE Hardware on Main Street to longtime employee and new owner, Lauren Murphy, who credits Levy for playing an incredible role in her life.

On July 12, 2025, the Winthrop Police Explorers, accompanied by Deputy Chief Stephen Rogers and Lt. Mary Crisafi, left Logal Airport to attend the 2025 National Public Safety Cadets Competition in ...

The editor-in-chief of Winthrop High School’s The Viking Times recently accomplished a rare feat in the world of media. Recent graduate Shannon Raneri received a prestigious Gracie Award for The ...

By Adam Swift The school committee held a moment of silence for former high school principal John Domenico at its meeting on Monday. Domenico, who died last month, was a well-respected athlete, coach, ...

The Massachusetts Legislature has enacted a $61.01 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a fiscally responsible plan that protects core services for the state’s most vulnerable residents, ...

On Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Chuck Kubik was promoted to Colonel in the United States Air Force during a celebratory pinning ceremony held on the USS Constitution. Surrounded by ...