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John Bellaire, 22, among youngest townwide winners in Winchester history
He won all eight precincts after a door-to-door campaign that emphasized direct voter contact over institutional backing.
Network for Social Justice to celebrate 35th anniversary
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network For Social Justice turns 35 this spring! There will be a celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., Winchester. Connect with your local friends and neighbors as
Winchester Community Music School presents Jazz Jam Session
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Saturday, March 28, join the community at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., for a Jazz Jam Session, an afternoon of fun, spontaneous jazz playing, beginning at 3 p.m. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all skill levels are
Winchester Unitarian Society hosts Community Blood Drive
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: On Monday, March 30, the American Red Cross will be holding a Community Blood Drive at Winchester Unitarian Society, Metcalf Hall, 478 Main St., from 2-7 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code
Winchester High School hosts Science & Engineering Night
The following was submitted by Winchester Public Schools: On Thursday, April 2, Winchester High School will host Science & Engineering Night, from 5-7 p.m. This is the first time for this event, and the goal is to get students excited about science. It is a free event for families
Girls Leading Change working to promote health, empowerment in Winchester and beyond
Executive Director of the Network for Social JusticeMarch is Women’s History Month: a time to recognize the incredible contributions of women to history. To mark the occasion, young women from an array of local organizations participated in “Girls Leading Change: Promoting Health and Empowerment,” an event held at the
Residents take the ‘Plunge’ to support Swim Winchester pool project
The wind almost carried the tent away during registration, and the rain picked up just as swimmers splashed into the water at Shannon Beach on Upper Mystic Lake Sunday, afternoon for the second Swim Winchester Polar Plunge. Organized by Swim Winchester, the March 22 event at the Mystic Lakes drew
Oh, what a trivial night! WFEE bee was a load of fun!
I feel the need to apologize to the Teletub-bees seated at our table during WFEE’s recent Trivia Bee. I was one of the Winchester Newshounds, Round 5, losers. Reporter Will Dowd and editor Nell Escobar Coakley were my teammates and Will taunted those poor high school girls like it
Winchester Troop 507 celebrates milestone, honoring first female Eagle Scouts
Dozens filled the hall — proud Scouts, families and friends — cheering on a historical milestone in local scouting. Troop 507, under Scoutmaster Mann Shoffner, proved once again that the rank of Eagle Scout is more than just a collection of badges — it’s a testament to nonstop leadership and dedication. In
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Winchester Community Music School set to expand, upgrade
The big events in Winchester Community Music School always take place in Nichols Performance Hall. With the school and its performances’ growing in popularity, the hall and many of its amenities are due for an upgrade. The performance hall is one of the main areas that the school seeks to
Winchester residents share snow day photos
Winchester News recently asked residents to share their snow photos from the Jan. 25-26 storm. Many of our own staffers went out and shot photos around town or just in their own backyards. Other residents also shared their incredible photos, some from high in the air over the town and
En Ka Society encourages residents to join and give back to Winchester
The En Ka Society is inviting women in the community to join its mission to give back to Winchester. The deadline to apply for this year’s new member group is Feb. 1. “We do an annual deadline because we like to bring in a whole bunch of women at
