One year ago, the Winchester High boys basketball team entered the Division 1 state tournament as the ninth season with a 16-4 record, but as is the case of any postseason game, upsets and heartbreakers sometimes factor into the final result. Unfortunately, both of those scenarios were rolled into one
It was a typical day in Xuemei Li’s Winchester High School Mandarin class — until a party broke out. Li, who is in her third year at WHS, was teaching as usual when a group of people came through her door armed with flowers and a surprise. Li had been
By Ron Latanision and John Brown On November 14, author Joe Simonetta spoke about the truth, which is under siege in our contemporary world; and on November 28th Wilson Forum Historian Vincent Dixon spoke about a central debate of our time, the purposes and evolution of government. By Ron Latanision
While the high school fall sports season officially concluded last week with the playing of the Super Bowl championship games at Gillette Stadium, the winter sports teams have been going at it since the Monday after Thanksgiving, when practices began across the board for all teams. It’s now their
The following was submitted by First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC: On Sunday, Dec. 14, join First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., for the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved Advent tradition from England wherein God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in word and
The following was submitted by Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester: Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester, renowned for innovative sushi and a luxury atmosphere, is elevating their midweek dining experiences with a fresh lineup of culinary and cocktail options. Loyal guests and newcomers are invited to enjoy the newly launched Happy
The Health Department in mid-November gave its go-ahead to embattled Gloria’s Pizzeria owner Steven Beck to re-open the Main Street restaurant after having fulfilled six requirements set down by the office in early October. In a letter dated Oct. 6, Director of Public Health Jennifer Murphy informed Beck the
Dear friends and supporters: My husband and I founded the “Lights of Love” – Winchester in 2004. For more than two decades, the “Lights of Love” has illuminated our Town Center and downtown area all year round – a glowing tribute in memory of our deceased children, family members and friends whose
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church : Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church is pleased to present The Pandora Consort, an early music ensemble dedicated to reimagining classical music performance by integrating multimedia and interactive elements, and by sharing
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, Dec. 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any
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
Hundreds of people holding signs gather every Wednesday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington. Among them are Winchester residents who say their presence is driven by concern, compassion and a sense of responsibility. What began in April as a small demonstration organized by the group
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 Winchester High football team might have fallen short of its ultimate Gillette Stadium goal, but there was still plenty to celebrate. The Red & Black, the fourth overall seed in Division 2, racked up 11 wins, including two in the playoffs, before dropping their only game of the season
The Select Board will interview three finalists for town manager during the week of Dec. 15, marking a pivotal step in a search that began after Beth Rudolph’s unexpected resignation in July and comes as Winchester confronts significant fiscal pressures and major infrastructure needs. The candidates are Joseph Domelowicz
