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E-bike complaints rise in Winchester amid safety concerns
Winchester Police Lt. Frank Limoncelli says complaints about electric bikes are climbing, with collisions between e-bikes and cars among the biggest concerns. “Some of these can reach speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour,” Limoncelli said. “At that speed, you’re going to have to pay close attention.” Select
Senator Jason Lewis Announces Virtual Office Hours for September
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding virtual Office Hours on Monday, September 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss
Winchester Hospital to hold Community Benefits Annual Public Meeting September 17
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: The Winchester Hospital Community Benefits Annual Public Meeting will be held next week on 9/17 at 9:30am at the Council of Social Concern (2 Merrimac St, Woburn, MA 01801). Winchester Hospital will be sharing the results of our Community Health Needs
Joyce Westner to receive the League of Women Voters of Winchester Civic Leadership Award
The following was submitted by The League of Women Voters of Winchester: When Joyce Westner was about 10 years old, she decided to start a newspaper for her neighborhood, which she wrote in pencil. It had a circulation of one and there was no second issue. But she started volunteering
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
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
Another source of local news for Winchester neighborhood
There’s a new print publication in Winchester, produced by several members of Ashley Shie Semones-Howe’s family. She calls it “148 Neighborhood Reporter” after the family’s home address. It has a print run of two — one that Ashley keeps in a folder, and one that her children can
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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
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,
Winchester News holding summer donation campaign
Happy summer, readers! Winchester News has made great strides in its two-year existence. We are always looking to increase coverage and improve where we can, but on a shoestring budget. There are still things currently beyond our reach. As you know, we mainly fundraise at the end of the year
