The protests started with a few people showing up at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington on Wednesdays. But these days, the gatherings have grown as residents from all over the state, including Winchester, have shown up in protest. Recently, Winchester News asked local photographer, Kristin
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Thursday, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m., Winchester Community Music School will be holding “Sentimental Journey,” a lunchtime faculty concert. This lunchtime faculty concert at Winchester Community Music School will bring the audience on a Sentimental Journey across generations
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and Sen. Jason Lewis joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a supplemental budget which prioritizes affordability for Massachusetts residents and protections for those being negatively impacted by decisions at the
The following was submitted by Book Ends: Book Ends held an Indie Author Showcase 2025 on Nov. 22, featuring several local authors who did meet and greets with shoppers and signed books. Participating authors included: Rachel Diamond Calow, A.E. Macdonald, Danielle Renino, Izzy Deleo, Cecile Ganne, Elyse Fritschel, Eric
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester (IndivisibleWIN) is proud to announce that renowned public policy scholar, author, and democracy advocate Danielle Allen will headline its December guest speaker program at the Winchester Public Library on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. The event is free and
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Friday, Dec. 5, the Jenks Center, welcomes residents to learn about Age-Friendly Winchester, beginning at 10 a.m. The Town of Winchester was declared an “Age-Friendly Community” by AARP in 2018. The goal of Age-friendly Winchester is to actively work towards
The following was submitted by the Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament: On Saturday, Dec. 13, the first Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament will be held at Winchester High School gymnasium, 80 Skillings Road, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with an introduction and the National Anthem. At 10 a.m.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass joint resolutions S.2684 and H.4692 in the Senate and House of Representatives
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: SAIL Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan has been named Young Journalist of the Year by the Yachting Journalists Association (YJA). Mullan was selected for her work surrounding the wreck of the 40-foot sailing yacht Alliance and the crew’s subsequent rescue under the cover
Carol Ann Clem-Cronon, of Falmouth, died on Nov. 12, 2025 after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. She was 67. Carol Ann lived in Winchester for 29 years before moving to Falmouth. A celebration of life service will be held on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: From now through Dec. 19, spend $25 or more at any participating Winchester of Chamber of Commerce business (just look for the red bows on storefronts!) and you’ll receive a raffle ticket. On Dec. 19, the Chamber will host
The following was submitted by the Muraco Elementary School Parent Association: On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Muraco Elementary School Parent Association (MESPA) will host a community gingerbread house decorating event at the Sons of Italy in Winchester, 117 Swanton St., from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Gather your friends,
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum is pleased to present three exhibitions on view through December and early January: Winter Solstice, Izabella Demavyls | Without a Face, and Arnold Newman Prize Winner and Finalists Winter Solstice Members Exhibition 2025 In the darkness of winter,
The following was submitted by the Mystic River Watershed Association: More than 815,000 river herring passed through the fish ladder at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford in 2025, according to the official estimate from the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). 815,000 river herring is the highest population
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: On Oct. 30, Winchester Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly named Muni Family Medical Center in Wilmington, marking the completion of extensive renovations to the medical facility made possible by a landmark philanthropic gift from the Muni family. Hospital leadership, staff
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The town of Winchester is looking for two (2) registered voters who hold no other town office for the Housing Partnership Board. The term to expire at Fall Town Meeting 2028. The Housing Partnership Board was established by vote of Town
