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Winchester High football opens up the 2026 season at home against Lynn Classical on Sept. 10
Another high school sports year is less than a week away. On Monday, Aug. 24, the Winchester High fall athletes will report to their coaches for the first day of practice. The football team for one will be heading into this season looking to repeat as Middlesex League champions after
Winchester families can now register for Cool Science Club
The following was submitted by the Cool Science Club: Registration for the Cool Science Club is now open for the summer of 2026! We are excited to welcome both new and returning students to the Cool Science Club for another summer of discovery! CSC offers a wide array of engaging,
Wakefield Jewish Festival returns for a major celebration of culture, tradition and community
The following was submitted by Chabad of Wakefield: The Wakefield Town Common will come alive with music, culture and celebration as the Wakefield Jewish Festival returns on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. Following last year’s tremendous success, which attracted more than 500 people, this year’
Greater Boston Stage Company announces Young Company Summer Festival 2026
Nearly 100 young artists. An unforgettable summer of theater.
Winchester Public Library hosts end of Summer Reading lawn games
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 22, join the staff from the Winchester Public Library on the lawn, 80 Washington St., for lawn games (and maybe some cool treats) to wrap up the 2026 Summer Reading Program, from 2-3:30 p.m. This
Network for Social Justice Summer Leadership Program lifts up student voices
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: In the last week of July, 12 high school students from Winchester and Woburn gathered for a summer program focused on youth leadership. The program was developed and delivered by a team of people including staff of the Network for
Wright-Locke Farm celebrates another season of Family Farm Nights in Winchester
Around 200 parents and kids laid their picnic blankets on the lawn of Wright-Locke Farm on Aug. 11 as they sat down for the final Family Farm Night of this year. Kids gathered in front of the band to dance, sometimes with their parents and sometimes alone. Parents sat
Art in August is blooming all over Winchester
Local businesses show their support for local artists = a win-win for community
Where in Winchester is Waldo?
Families search for beloved book character throughout July, tradition continues with celebration at Book Ends
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Winchester High School staffers, coaches take up the challenge for ALS research
Another school year is only weeks away, and inevitably when the time comes teachers will ask their students: “How did you spend your summer vacation?” But this year in Winchester, the roles could be reverse. A total of 10 Winchester High School teachers and coaches participated in the third annual
Winchester Planning Board tables 972 Main St. discussion to Sept. 8
The Planning Board has tabled a discussion of a proposed development by the Treetop Group at 972 Main St. until its next meeting on Sept. 8. An abandoned muffler shop currently sits on the site. The Aug. 4 meeting was planned as a continuation of discussion from July when most
Winchester’s Sept. 1 primary: The races that will shape the Nov. 3 ballot
A precinct-by-precinct look at contenders, stakes and choices across federal, statewide, legislative and county contests.
