‘Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees’ exhibit now showing at Ripley Chapel
First Congregational Church in Winchester hosting exhibit through June 14. Hours extended for PRIDEfest on June 11.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Art inside ‘graffiti tunnel’ is amazing, graffiti on Greenway not as bad as depicted
To the Editor: I run on the Tri-Community bike path from Winchester to Stoneham and beyond frequently. I know people say graffiti leads to negative outcomes, but the article [“How graffiti detracts from bike paths: A spray-painted ride along the Tri-Community Greenway”] neglected to include how amazing
Town Day turns Winchester Center into a daylong reunion
Winchester’s annual celebration began with the Jaycees in the 1970s, later revived in 1982 and still guided by longtime volunteers.
Winchester News awarded $75,000 Cummings Grant
Winchester nonprofit receives three years of funding from Cummings Foundation
Winchester High School graduates the Class of 2026
Winchester High School graduated 370 students in the Class of 2026 on Friday, June 5, 2026. The following is a list of all the students who graduated: Milla Viktoria Aberg, Felix Daniel Sullivan Abruzzese, Benjamin Michael Acker, Sarah Marjorie Adams, Jack William Allen, Emil Bernard Altaras, Sydney Gwendolyn Andella, Anamaria
Winchester High laxmen advance to the D-1 Elite 8 game against host St. John’s Prep today (June 6) at 2 p.m.
The Winchester High boys lacrosse team (18-2), the seventh seed in Division 1, has outscored its first two state tournament opponents – Bridgewater-Raynham (13-2, 26th seed, 12-7 final record, counting playoffs) and St. John’s of Shrewsbury (15-14 in OT, 10th seed, 11-9 final record,
Winchester High girls tennis advances to the Division 1 state semifinals after beating Acton-Boxborough in the Elite 8
Last year, the Winchester High girls tennis team (17-4, eighth seed) defeated Boston Latin in the Elite 8, 3-2, only to lose to Wellesley in the Division 1 state semifinals, 4-1. The Red & Black are once again scheduled to face the Wolfpack, but this time in
Friends of the Fells ‘PoopBlitz’ documents 100+ pounds of dog waste in the Fells
The following was submitted by the Friends of the Fells: This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered at various locations in the Fells to collect data on dog waste left in the Reservation, calling the event a “PoopBlitz.” The name was inspired by a “bioblitz,” a community
Rep. Michael S. Day helps pass civil rights and technology bill
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in passing H.5444, An Act relative to civil rights and technology. Day, who chairs the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, helped re-draft the bill and carried the debate
Network for Social Justice expands events to celebrate Pride in Winchester
The Network of Social Justice is teaming up with other organizations this June to bring a variety of events to Winchester for Pride month. The organization will be hosting five Pride events throughout the month while partnering with the Family Action Network of Winchester (FAN), the First Congregational Church of
TMMA Bulletin — June 3, 2026
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News
Winchester High girls tennis faces off against Acton-Boxborough in the Elite 8 today in Stoneham at 5 p.m.
As the second seed in Division 1, the Winchester High girls tennis team appears to be on a probable collision course with history after winning two more matches – both in the Division 1 state tournament – to remain undefeated on the season at 21-0. The Red & Black again shutout
Griffin Museum, Network for Social Justice hosting Winchester’s first PRIDE Tea Dance
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Sunday, June 14, the Network for Social Justice will hold a PRIDE Tea Dance, from 2-4 p.m., at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road. The event rain date is Saturday, June 20. What is a
Kate Lipper-Garabedian’s Senate bid tests a broader map
State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian was sworn into the Massachusetts House on March 25, 2020, in what she still calls a “dystopian” ceremony. The State House was distanced, family was barred and she took the oath with a 1-year-old waiting at home and a 6-year-old watching
WHS baseball advances to the D-1 Sweet 16 Thursday at Xaverian after Nick Penicaud’s arm shuts down Plymouth North
The Winchester High baseball team (17-4) is off and running as the 11th seed in the Division 1 state tournament after defeating Plymouth North (14-7), the 22nd seed, 3-1 at home in the Round of 32 on Sunday, May 31. The Red & Black now move on
Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Arts Winchester invite residents to Town Day Beer Garden
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Saturday, June 6, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Arts Winchester invite you to join them as Town Day 2026 wraps up with an unforgettable afternoon at the Town Day Beer Garden, from 3-6 p.m., on the