Gliding, twirling, and dancing across the ice, Winchester residents were feeling the “turkey season” at Flynn Rink in Medford last weekend. For a small fee of $5 dollars per person, families could spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon on the ice, with an additional $3 for face painting services by the
Philanthropy. It’s a word we’ve all heard before, whether talking about the charitable efforts of Oprah or Bill Gates, yet somehow fail to ascribe an impactful definition that’s relevant to our lives and experiences. But in her recently-published book, “Philanthropy Means Love,” Winchester native Jessica Carbone aims
The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, normally empty on a Saturday, was uncharacteristically full of fold-out tables, puppies, and poodles this past weekend. The reason? The Massachusetts-based dog rescue Last Hope K9 Rescue was holding an adoption event in the church’s multipurpose room. The Greater Boston-based nonprofit, which relies
Craving the tangy-sweet deliciousness of Pad Thai? How about a cold and refreshing glass of O-Liang (Thai Iced Tea) to wash it all down? If that’s you, keep your eyes peeled for December in Bangkok, a small family-style Thai restaurant set to open up at 612 Main St., the
It’s that time of year again — and much to the chagrin of students and joy of parents, school is right around the corner. Yet, for Winchester, something is different this year. In case you’re not aware, for the school year that’s about to begin in a matter
Craving the sensation of washing down a crunchy bagel with some delicious nitro coffee? Then check out Bagel Bar, a highly-acclaimed franchise that, after immense popularity in its first location, is now open at 11 Thompson St. in downtown Winchester. Founded by charismatic entrepreneur, bagel-lover and Arlington native Michael Toulopoulos,
On a recent spring evening, families from Winchester and neighboring towns gathered at the First Congregational Church to celebrate the culmination of hard work and dedication, as five members of Boy Scout Troop 503 received the most prestigious rank a Scout can achieve — the designation of Eagle Scout. Of the
Winchester’s third AANHPI Heritage Celebration kicked off at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester downtown last Wednesday. The event featured a variety of activities, events, and performances recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. In the United States, May is officially recognized as AANHPI
The Winchester High School Red and Black faced off against St. John’s Prep Eagles at TD Garden in the 2024 Boys Ice Hockey Finals in March. While Winchester lost the bout 3-2 in the final “second of regulation time” (footage revealed on social media afterwards proved that the final
Winchester added another checkmark in the win column earlier this month when the Winchester High School Varsity Wrestling team faced off against Lexington in a classic dual meet, the last home meet of the 2023-2024 season. With a final score of 45-24, WHS came out with yet another win, adding
By Cameron Hopkinson Dec. 16, 2023 Last Saturday on a cold December morning at 6 AM, the Winchester High School Wrestling Bus, packed with sleep-deprived yet nervously excited student-athletes, pulled out of the WHS parking lot—the destination: Amherst New Hampshire, specifically Souhegan High School. You might ask, “For what
By Cameron Hopkinson Dec. 9, 2023 On a cold Thanksgiving morning the Winchester Red and Black faced off against the Woburn Tanners in the annual “Turkey Day Tussle” Thanksgiving football bout. Fun fact, this cherished rivalry dates back to 1891 making it 132 years old! Fans of players on both
