Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells. These are hooded mergansers which show up in the late fall at local ponds.
Mary New December 2, 2023
Mary Cannon always dreamed of writing a book. Instead of writing it alone, she found an unexpected co-author – her 4-year-old son, Noah. Together, they created “The Owl That Could Only Howl.” The Winchester native describes the book as “a story about discovery, acceptance, and celebrating every child’s unique voice.
On Saturday, March 7, members of the Junior Classical League (JCL) from numerous Massachusetts schools gathered at Winchester High School for Winchester Latin Club’s 2nd Annual Certamen competition, known as CertaWIN. Certamen is a quiz bowl-style game for Latin and Classics secondary school students who are members of the
Winchester residents packed into the Jenks Center on April 10 for the town’s first Volunteer Fair. “On first reflection, we believe the inaugural Winchester Volunteer Fair was a great success,” said organizer Fred Yen, of the event, in an email to Winchester News. “Bringing together so many organizations that
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The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters Winchester and Winchester Public Schools: On Saturday, May 9, Winchester Public Schools will host the Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase at the McCall Middle School Gym, 458 Main St., from 2-3:30 p.m. The Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, May 3, 12-5 pm, Winchester Community Music School will host Music MAYnia, from 12-5 p.m. at the school, 407 Highland Ave., rain or shine. Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument
The long wait is over. Almost. After two plus years and a nearly two hour presentation, the Winchester School Committee voted on March 26 to adopt a new literacy program, Arts & Letters, for the elementary grades. “This afternoon we celebrate another milestone,” said Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Laurie
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On April 11, Winchester High School hosted the Massachusetts History Day State Competition, with students from across the Commonwealth showcasing their documentaries, exhibits, papers, websites, podcasts and performances centered on the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” Cassandra Fisher & Penelope Howes
