Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra and the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 announced the death of former Winthrop Fire Chief and Joseph “Larry” Powers Jr. on Sunday. Chief Powers started his career ...

Vittini and Executive Director Brianna Flannery.

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, ...

Joseph “Larry” Powers Jr., lovingly known to family and affectionately called “Chief” by so many whose lives he touched, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael Joseph Hayes, affectionately known as “Iron Mike,” of Winthrop, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpy, brother, uncle, mentor, ...

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.

JJ Smith is not alone in his fight, and pledge to raise $1000.00 dollars for the annual 62-mile walk/run challenge to stop soldier suicide, Danny Minning and Bryce O’Brien have joined this young ...

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 ...

Inspire the Future,” the organization is inviting the public to join them for a special Independence Week. On Friday, July 3, residents can visit the WIHA table at Landing Day to say hello, learn ...

USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4 at 10 a.m. This underway honors Independence Day, commemorating the American Revolution and the signing of the ...

Mystic Valley Elder Services is proud to announce that Mary Ellen Keough received the nonprofit agency’s Community All-Star Award. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts impact the ...

When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace.