As 2024 wraps up, you might be looking for a way to spend those cold, snowy days. What’s better than a book? And the Winchester Public Library has just what you’re looking for. Nicole Langley, WPL director, said from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024, the library saw
Editor’s Note: Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. When it first appeared, it was an immediate sensation, and became one of
If you ask seemingly anyone, particularly students, involved in the McCall Middle School portfolio assessment pilot program what they think, they will tell you – it’s better than MCAS. “You know, as many years as I’ve been doing it, I cannot recall one essay I’ve written on MCAS
Winchester Police believe ice to be the determining factor behind an accident on Swanton Street Saturday evening that caused a car to crash through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery. Lt. Ed Donohue said the driver, who lives in the area, was on his way home Dec. 21 when
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis led the successful effort in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Educator Diversity Act, legislation that was signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey on Nov. 20, 2024. The Educator Diversity Act seeks to strengthen
The Winchester High School Red & Black boys hockey team finished the regular season last year with a 13-9-1 record. They were the 11th seed in the Division 1 power rankings, and went on to win four more games in the postseason to earn a spot in the state championship
Winchester residents popping into their favorite Swanton Street bakery Sunday were shocked to find the business closed after a car crashed through a wall on Dec. 21. Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, located at 63 Swanton St., had no electricity following the accident Saturday evening. Owners Mamadou and Mame Mbaye were
The holiday season is upon us and for residents of Winchester who are celebrating, the following houses of worship will be hosting events. Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church on Church Street, will offer services on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. and again at
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester was recognized at an award ceremony on Nov. 22 by the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for having achieved a 20% reduction in municipal energy use since becoming a Green Community in 2010. Annual energy savings
On a recent sunny day, while strolling through the downtown business district, the Winchester News ran into the most unlikely person. His name is Ron Diberto, but he’s best know as the “Mill City Santa” from Lowell. So, what was he doing in Winchester? Dilberto said he wanted to
The Winchester High School boys basketball team wrapped up the regular season last year with a 12-8 record. They were seeded 38th in the Division 1 power rankings, before going on to beat Arlington (14-7, 27th seed) — a team that defeated the Red & Black twice during the regular season
Petunia and Poppy are Cornish Rex cats owned by Charlene and Bill Band. “The first Cornish Rex was discovered in Cornwall, UK in the 1950s,” Charlene says. “This unusual breed, with their curly hair and large ‘bat’ ears, is the result of a genetic mutation of a barn cat litter.
The following was submitted by Winchester Scouts Troop 507: Winchester Scouts Troop 507 has a Christmas tree pickup each year after the holidays. This service is provided to the Winchester residents for $22. To sign up or find out more, click here. Please consider letting the Scouts pick up and
Winchester Select Board members sharply criticized MBTA officials Monday night over continued delays and disruptions from the $50 million Winchester Center station reconstruction project. Completion, which was scheduled for the end of December 2024, has now been pushed to June 2025, more than two years behind schedule. During their update
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Has your household made the switch from WinPower Standard to WinPower 100? Either way, we’d like to hear from you. Nearly 550 Winchester households have chosen the WinPower 100 option in the town’s WinPower program, using only 100% clean
If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last time we had four winners. Mike Arwe, Kevin Drum, Heidi and Barry Star identified it as the door to the Griffin Museum. See last week’s to refresh your
