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Winchester environmental students aid in mapping Fast Forest growth data
It’s a sunny morning and Wright-Locke Farm is busy: Kindergartners are visiting the chickens, residents are walking dogs and a group of parents is entertaining toddlers nearby. But in a far corner of the farm, science is being done. Classes of AP environmental science students from Winchester High School

Winchester to host ‘No Kings Day’ pro-democracy rally on Oct. 18
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester will host its second No Kings Day event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main St., Winchester. The event is part of a national pro-democracy movement pushing

Letters Trellis celebrates old-fashioned letter writing
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis invites you to celebrate our nation’s 250 years of posting mail by writing a letter to a loved one or friend. While people once maintained a list of mailing addresses for family and friends, this habit has become less common

Winchester Health Department to hold flu clinics
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Winchester Health Department will present public flu clinics on the following dates for anyone 6 months and older, resident and non-residents: Oct. 2, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23, 2025. Flu shots (Standard & High Dose) and FluMist nasal spray (ages 2

Network for Social Justice holds PRIDEtoberfest on Oct. 4
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Join the Network for Social Justice on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., at the Griffin Museum, 57 Shore Road, for an Oktoberfest-themed PRIDE party for all those 21+ to release some positive energy and

Winchester family’s house is electrifying
If you’re driving down New Meadows Road, you probably can’t pick out the all-electric house in the neighborhood. And because solar panels are pretty common these days, that won’t help you, either. Certainly, Caroline Staudt’s house looks just like her neighbor’s homes. It just operates

Still biting: A look back at ‘Jaws’ as it re-releases for its 50th anniversary
By Adrien Coakley What comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it backyard barbecues, going to a carnival or on vacation? Is it going to your local pool, fireworks on the Fourth of July and popsicles? What about a giant, man eating shark terrorizing a beach town? Ever
Winchester School of Chinese Culture camp offers students mix of learning and fun
As another fun and eventful week comes to an end at the Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) summer camp, dozens of children ages 5 to 11 go home with new experiences and lasting memories. Whether cooling down at a water park or learning how to make Chinese scallion pancakes,

REVIEW: A lazy afternoon meal of goodness at the Black Horse Tavern in Winchester
It was a quiet Sunday at the Black Horse Tavern when we stopped in for a late lunch, but it was still lively. The atmosphere was laid back, but the staff was attentive and I was ready to be waited on! I have been wanting to try the Tavern mostly
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Winchester family’s house is electrifying
If you’re driving down New Meadows Road, you probably can’t pick out the all-electric house in the neighborhood. And because solar panels are pretty common these days, that won’t help you, either. Certainly, Caroline Staudt’s house looks just like her neighbor’s homes. It just operates

Network for Social Justice holds PRIDEtoberfest on Oct. 4
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Join the Network for Social Justice on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., at the Griffin Museum, 57 Shore Road, for an Oktoberfest-themed PRIDE party for all those 21+ to release some positive energy and

Get your spirit on, Winchester! Chamber to host annual Spirit Weekend, Sept. 19-21
When else can you see Pogo Fred, hear Sounds Like Chicken and play an informal game of pickle ball on the streets of downtown Winchester? It must be Spirit Weekend. Coming up Sept. 19-21, Spirit Weekend is a time for the community to come together not only to honor hometown