Opioids in any form are highly addictive drugs. They come in prescription form, like oxycodone after dental surgery, while others are obtained illegally, like heroin or fentanyl. Opioid abuse is a disease, formally called Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), and it affects people in communities across our country. Winchester is no
Winchester resident Alan He attended Muraco Elementary School and is now an 11th grader at Winchester High School. From 2021 to 2023, Alan, his parents Xinya He and Cuiru Zhu, and his sister Fiona lived in Shanghai, China. It was there Alan attended Living Word Shanghai School, excelling academically and
Special to the News from the Network for Social Justice Jan. 11, 2024 The Network for Social Justice and Winchester ABC Chapter invite the Winchester community--including students, families with children of all ages, older adults, and faith groups--to attend the 5th annual MLK Winchester Day of Service. This year’s
Annual Town Election to be held March 26 Have you ever given it thought to run for public office? Would you like to volunteer your time to assist the Town of Winchester? Do you have experience and talents that can benefit the Town? Well if so, here are a few
Special to the News from Winchester Hospital Jan 4, 2023 Winchester Hospital is celebrating the birth of one of the first babies born in the New Year. Meet Graziella Lee Romano, born at 3:13 am on January 1, weighing in at 6 pounds 10 ounces, 19.5” tall. Mom
This is excerpt text for the Jenks article Jan 4
A brief review by Shreya Jha The month of December is a time of winding down, reflecting, and getting ready for the new year. With winter vacation for students and a season of festivities, Winchester celebrates with extravagant decorations and a jubilant atmosphere. To start the month, Winchester’s annual
Special to the Winchester News Dec. 28, 2023 The En Ka Society is a non-profit charitable organization of over 200 women volunteers. Our mission is to aid non-profit organizations and initiatives that serve the people of Winchester, its residents in need, and our town for public purposes. We provide both
Special to the News Dec. 20, 2023 We hope you will join us at First Congregational Church in Winchester (the big white church on the town common) for one of our three services on Christmas Eve. It is a beautiful time to gather with people, sing carols, pray for the
Special to the News Dec 16, 2023 We hope you will make Crawford part of your Christmas celebration this year (crawfordmethodist.org/Christmas-at-crawford) at 34 Dix St. We have three services planned on the day of Christmas Eve, and a community carol sing-along as well! Seeing that Christmas Eve is
By James Pidacks Dec. 13, 2023 How do the bell chimes work to sound on the hour? This learning journey started while working with a vendor on security cameras. I was in the bell tower for the first time. I looked at all the equipment and wanted to learn more.
Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday Special to the News, Dec. 13, 2023 For Immediate Release: Griffin Museum of Photography Presents Transcendence: Awakening the Soul- Photographs by Xuan Hui Ng Winchester | December 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Acclaimed photographer Xuan Hui Ng presents Transcendence: Awakening
Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Winchester High School’s Curtain & Cue Presents “YOU SEE US AS YOU WANT TO SEE US: Reflections on The Breakfast Club.” Adapted from an original play conceived and directed by Dana Discordia, “You See Us...” is a parody of and homage to
Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Need gifts or stocking stuffers? Sponsor native plant(s) in the WIN Fast Forest - a gift that keeps on growing, for a few hundred years (What's the Fast Forest you say? See below and https://wfmchub.org/growlocal/ ) We’ll
By Charlene Band Dec. 9, 2023 If you’d like to buy toys for less fortunate child, you can bring them to the downtown fire station or to the toy store. Deran Muckjian, owner of Catch a Falling Star on Main Street, was busy organizing and restocking the shelves when
Special to the News Dec. 9, 2023 Each year the Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Holiday House Tour with beautiful homes that showcase the artistry and creativity of Winchester’s talented residents and get everyone in the mood and inspired for the upcoming Holidays! This year the tour will
