By Adrien Coakley What comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it backyard barbecues, going to a carnival or on vacation? Is it going to your local pool, fireworks on the Fourth of July and popsicles? What about a giant, man eating shark terrorizing a beach town? Ever
By Joon Choi and Dr. Prassede Calabi Ever wondered how much food is thrown away in Winchester High School’s cafeteria each day? According to data collected by past WHS AP Environmental Science classes (2016, 2017), roughly 100 lbs of food were wasted daily during lunch, constituting almost half of
By Ron Latanision, John Brown, and Walter Hubbard In June, Marv Goldschmitt added the perspective of a technological philosopher to The Artificial Intelligence Revolution and Professor Amit Goyal spoke about High Temperature Superconductors Artificial Intelligence - Wrap Up for the 2024-2025 Forum Season On June 27, our season wrap-up, The
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the disability community while honoring the civil rights milestones that have paved the way for greater inclusion. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the
Hi, I’m Griffin Lauretano and I am a purebred poodle! I am very smart and playful! I am 4 years old! I hang out in Winchester with my Grammie, Cheryl. We take long walks around our beautiful neighborhoods in Winchester and enjoy seeing other neighbors and their dogs! Hope
By Lauren Herrmann Owen Wilson is a 13-year-old, 63-pound Catahoula Leopard, which is the state dog of Louisiana. This breed is thought to be a combination of dogs that Spanish and French explorers brought to the Choctaw Lakes region to herd wild boars in the 16th to 18th centuries. The
Paatchi is a rescue from Dubai, United Arab Emirates whom my husband David Keeney and I adopted when we were living and working in the Middle East. He is 9 years old. We found him abandoned in a scorching hot Dubai desert weather at the tennis courts where our daughters
By Lucy Kratman Sam Russo says it’s the children who inspire her every day at Creative Corner School. As co-director of the Winchester-based early childhood program, she’s spent more than a decade watching young learners grow through play, creativity, and exploration. This year, the school marks 25 years
I never thought there’d come a time I’d be writing these four words, but here goes: Thank God I’m old. What makes me so grateful for being long in the tooth and gray in the mane? Well, having just passed a milestone birthday – I’m now entitled
On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of hard-working volunteers could be found along Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond, Judkins Pond near the Griffin Museum, and around the Mill Pond/Mystic Valley Parkway area removing invasive plants and clearing out trash. Joining the tireless Conservation Commissioners were members of the Friends
By Olivia Cafarelli Manzi For more than 15 years, Larry Farelli has led the Winchester Middle School Math Team, guiding students through problem-solving challenges and inspiring a love of mathematics. This year, the team has achieved remarkable success, earning accolades at both the state and national levels. “I’ve been
The following was submitted by Book Ends: One Day. Fifty States. 1,600+ Bookstores. Join Book Ends, 559 Main St., for the 12th Annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26. This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store.
James A. Johnson III, Longtime Winchester Resident, Passes Away at 71 It is with deep regret that we share the passing of James A. Johnson III, a lifelong resident of Winchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband
The following was submitted to Winchester News by the Network for Social Justice. Nearly 100 people including students, parents, teachers, and professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) gathered at the Griffin Museum of Photography on Saturday, April 5, for an event to honor local women leaders in STEM
Eleanor is our 13-year-old French Bulldog. She is very set in her ways. She loves her long naps and her daily walks. She is quite annoying with her barking at other dogs and people, but we love her so much we put up with it. She is such a sweetie
The following was written by John McConnell, architectural historian, who will be giving the March 27 presentation: The world watched, horrified, as fire ravaged the ancient Notre-Dame Cathedral in April 2019. The very next day the President of France, Émmanuel Macron, vowed that the treasured building — one of the symbols
