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Winchester woman helps feral cats find new homes

Winchester woman helps feral cats find new homes

Taylor Anderson is a student at Endicott College studying journalism. This story was produced for the Massachusetts News Service of Endicott College in partnership with Winchester News. Winchester native Ali Lowell is seeking to introduce the world to the “purr-fect” companion. She should know. She’s been trapping, socializing and

Charles Smith, 75, urban designer

Charles Smith, 75, urban designer

Longtime Elm Street resident Charles Smith died on Jan. 31 at the age of 75. Mr. Smith moved to Winchester in 1989, a few years after coming north from his southern roots in Georgia and Tennessee. After a four-year Navy tour in Vietnam, he earned a master’s degree in

Science and Technology at the Jenks - Restarting power plants plus the blood-brain barrier

Science and Technology at the Jenks - Restarting power plants plus the blood-brain barrier

By Ron Latanision, John Brown, and Walter Hubbard Emeritus Professor Ron Ballinger of MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering spoke in January about recent interest on the part of Big Tech in Restarting Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants. The growing demand for electricity stimulated by EVs, data-intensive cryptocurrencies (especially

Pet of the Week: Malf

Pet of the Week: Malf

Meet Malf, a 3-year-old Siberian, who belongs to Isla DeFeo who calls him “an amazing cat.” “This fat cat will loaf around not caring what is happening,” she writes in an e-mail she sent about her beloved cat. “Malf is currently almost 19 pounds! His little face will head butt

Jenks forum discusses renewables

Jenks forum discusses renewables

By John Brown, Ron Latanision, and Walter Hubbard  In December Patrick Roche of Good Energy discussed the state of renewable electricity on the New England grid and how this aligns with Massachusetts’ ambitious climate goals, with particular emphasis on how this works here in Winchester.  Good Energy manages community choice

The strength of a community: A mother’s reflection

The strength of a community: A mother’s reflection

The following was submitted by Kendra Winner, Aidan McElhinney’s mother: It’s been a year since my son, Aidan McElhinney, suffered a traumatic brain injury at just 18 years old when a patch of black ice caused the car he was driving to skid and crash. Since that devastating

Fair Share Amendment is working as intended

Fair Share Amendment is working as intended

The following is an opinion column written and submitted by Sen. Jason Lewis and Rep. Jim O’Day: Less than two years after voters approved the Fair Share Amendment to the Massachusetts constitution, the “millionaire’s tax” is already having a positive impact on Massachusetts. Our state now has a

Winchester Network for Social Justice interns enjoy summer experience

Winchester Network for Social Justice interns enjoy summer experience

High school summers are filled with memories of hanging out with friends, playing football on the beach, fishing, and concerts, all blended with college preparation stress — looming more significant each moment. The summer before your senior year is bittersweet. Responsibility grows more significant while childhood foolishness shrinks away into stolen

Free Narcan kits available from Health Department

Free Narcan kits available from Health Department

The Winchester Health Department is offering free Narcan kits. Residents can pick them up anonymously. The kits can save lives that could be lost to opioid or fentanyl overdoses. Each kit contains: 2 Narcan nasal spray, Fentayl test strips, substance use and mental health help lines and resources. For more

Rebecca Slisz named new Network for Social Justice director

Rebecca Slisz named new Network for Social Justice director

The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network for Social Justice Board of Directors is delighted to announce Rebecca Slisz as its permanent executive director. The decision followed an extensive recruitment and interview process this spring. Slisz has served as the interim executive director since February

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