The following was submitted by Cummings Properties: Twenty-one local students will return to school this fall with new practical skills and professional experience after a summer at Cummings Properties, including Winchester residents Jack Mackey and Ella Matule. Each year, the Woburn-based firm provides young adults from high school to graduate
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, Sept. 4, from 3-6 p.m., Nouvelle Maison, Winchester’s destination for great coffee, fine provisions, wine and community events, is excited to announce its first-ever “Back to School à la Nouvelle” Tasting Extravaganza. This special event celebrates la rentrée, the
As another fun and eventful week comes to an end at the Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) summer camp, dozens of children ages 5 to 11 go home with new experiences and lasting memories. Whether cooling down at a water park or learning how to make Chinese scallion pancakes,
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Repair Café will be open at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. The Repair Café is a joint non-profit collaborative initiative of First Congregational Church’s Justice Ministry and
Picture it: Aug. 1, 1985, downtown Winchester. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the grand opening of a new North End Italian restaurant right on Mount Vernon Street. There was food, there were limousines...and there was Jay Leno. That’s right, Jay Leno kicked off the festivities when Filippo and Anna
Elm Street resident Jay Sullivan has not only taken many photographs over the years, but he has digitally enhanced many of them, some to turn into more interesting pictures, but others just for fun. Sullivan earned an MFA in painting from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and
The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is holding a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Winchester Town Hall, relating to the renovation and sale of the house and land located on 160 Forest St. The AHT is overseeing the development of this town-owned property and
The following was submitted by Conquer Ninja Gyms: Local families and fitness enthusiasts have a convenient new destination for active fun. Conquer Ninja Gyms, a national brand in “ninja warrior” obstacle training, has opened its first East Coast location at 10 Gill St. in Woburn. Inspired by the hit TV
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., will be hosting LED Mini Golf to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program. The event will take place in the Children’s Room and the library lawn, from
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum and Winchester Cultural District are excited to welcome the School of Honk to Winchester on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Griffin Terrace, 67 Shore Road. The event starts at the Griffin Terrace for
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation known as the Shield Act 2.0, strengthening protections for those seeking and providing
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2025-2026 Best Hospital and received seven high performing ratings in the group’s annual best hospital report. “Winchester Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of our community, and this
For these Winchester Youth Baseball Cal Ripken 2025 World Series All-Stars, the sport is more than just something they play on a diamond, it also becomes a part of their identity. As teammates, they have shared familial experiences on the field as a result of participating in the Cal Ripken
The following was submitted by Janet Parnes: On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Jenks Center will host a portrayal of a woman described as one of America’s most influential women of the first half of the 20th century. Yet, Frances Perkins’ story languishes in history’s dusty archives. Soak up
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank is proud to announce the completion of its “Checking for Charity” campaign, which has resulted in a total of $10,000 in donations to four local non-profit organizations. Through this initiative made possible by our customers, the following
Fire officials believe a two-alarm fire that tore through a house on White Street in the early morning hours of Tuesday started on a back porch. According to report, the Aug. 19 fire started around 1 a.m. on the back porch of 40 White St. 0:00 /0:24
