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Winchester’s brightest fifth graders and adults will gather soon to compete in a fierce trivia competition that will raise money for Winchester schools. The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE), a nonprofit that provides grants for Winchester’s public schools, will host its 23rd annual trivia bee March 11
As snow fell on Feb. 7, more than 100 people gathered at the Griffin Museum to walk to Crawford Memorial Church in a show of solidarity with immigrants amid nationwide ICE raids, arrests and deportations. “Winchester in Solidarity: Walking With Our Neighbors” was organized by the political activism group IndivisibleWin,
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
Millions of people from New Mexico to New England saw the harsh effects of Winter Storm Fern, which blasted 24 states with snow and ice. At least 26 people have died as a result of the storm, thousands are without power and many more are stranded in airports as flights
The following was submitted by Winchester Beat: Winchester residents Jennifer Haefeli and Tara Hughes have launched a local news podcast called Winchester Beat. The short format show offers a roundup of local news and events, including many stories from Winchester News. The show currently focuses on issues related to town
Candidate profiles for both the town wide and Town Meeting member races are now live in the Winchester News/League of Women Voters of Winchester 2026 Election Guide. While the deadline for submission was Feb. 24, if a candidate has not turned in their profile and/or headshot, they may
Attention all contractors! The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust is looking for a qualified candidate interested in renovating the property at 160 Forest St. The town has put out a Request for Information (RFI) for interested parties on Feb. 13 and AHT is ready to present the property. The deadline for
The following was submitted by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a state representative, education attorney, former teacher, and mom announced Feb. 25 that she is running for state Senate for the 5th Middlesex District. On Feb. 24, current state Sen. Jason Lewis announced he will not seek re-election, creating an
