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Winchester High basketball teams open up the winter season Friday night against Stoneham
While the high school fall sports season officially concluded last week with the playing of the Super Bowl championship games at Gillette Stadium, the winter sports teams have been going at it since the Monday after Thanksgiving, when practices began across the board for all teams. It’s now their
First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC to hold Festival of Lessons & Carols
The following was submitted by First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC: On Sunday, Dec. 14, join First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved Advent tradition from England wherein God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in word and
Ripley Chapel presents The Pandora Consort: Hildegard Reanimated – Vision in Vision
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church : Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present The Pandora Consort, an early music ensemble dedicated to reimagining classical music performance by integrating multimedia and interactive elements, and by sharing
Sen. Jason Lewis announces virtual office hours for December
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, Dec. 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any
Winchester Community Music School to hold lunchtime faculty concert Dec. 11
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Thursday, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m., Winchester Community Music School will be holding “Sentimental Journey,” a lunchtime faculty concert. This lunchtime faculty concert at Winchester Community Music School will bring the audience on a Sentimental Journey across generations
Jenks Science and Tech Talks - on truth and the purposes of government
By Ron Latanision and John Brown On November 14, author Joe Simonetta spoke about the truth, which is under siege in our contemporary world; and on November 28th Wilson Forum Historian Vincent Dixon spoke about a central debate of our time, the purposes and evolution of government. By Ron Latanision
PHOTO ESSAY: Protestors continue opposition outside ICE facility in Burlington
The protests started with a few people showing up at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington on Wednesdays. But these days, the gatherings have grown as residents from all over the state, including Winchester, have shown up in protest. Recently, Winchester News asked local photographer, Kristin
Winchester to interview 3 finalists for town manager post
The Select Board will interview three finalists for town manager during the week of Dec. 15, marking a pivotal step in a search that began after Beth Rudolph’s unexpected resignation in July and comes as Winchester confronts significant fiscal pressures and major infrastructure needs. The candidates are Joseph Domelowicz
Muraco Elementary School Parent Association to host first community gingerbread house-making event
Grab your imagination, Winchester, it’s gingerbread house making time! On Dec. 7, the Muraco Elementary School Parent Association (MESPA) is hosting its first community event — a morning of making gingerbread houses, hot chocolate and snacks and holiday music. It’s a first for the parent organization. “We do a
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Winchester residents join growing ICE protests in Burlington
Hundreds of people holding signs gather every Wednesday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington. Among them are Winchester residents who say their presence is driven by concern, compassion and a sense of responsibility. What began in April as a small demonstration organized by the group
Muraco Elementary School Parent Association to host first community gingerbread house-making event
Grab your imagination, Winchester, it’s gingerbread house making time! On Dec. 7, the Muraco Elementary School Parent Association (MESPA) is hosting its first community event — a morning of making gingerbread houses, hot chocolate and snacks and holiday music. It’s a first for the parent organization. “We do a
Documentary reveals Winchester’s close call with being named ‘Harmony’
The Winchester Historical Society marked the town’s 175th anniversary with the world premiere of “The Changing Shape of Winchester,” a documentary examining how the community’s boundaries evolved since its 1850 incorporation. Filmmaker Peter Engeldrum presented his latest work to a full house at the Jenks Center, concluding a
