The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: Twin votes this past week suggest a growing divide in the 5th Middlesex state Senate race between candidates on transparency and an audit of the state Legislature. Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a state representative running for a seat in the state Senate, voted to
Parents in Winchester got the news in a superintendent’s letter on a Friday in June — an eighth-grade teacher at McCall Middle School had been put on immediate leave, barred from school buildings and told to have no contact with students while a criminal case moved forward in Lowell
There are times in life when we should stop and enjoy the world around us. We here at Winchester News were reminded of that this week when a photographer named Raphaelle Cruz sent us this lovely note: “Hello! I am a photographer working out of Lincoln, Massachusetts. I frequently come
In observance of Juneteenth, Winchester town offices and the Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, June 19. The Transfer Station will resume normal business hours on Saturday, June 20. Winchester News is a non-profit organization supported by our community. If you appreciate having local Winchester news, please donate
Students, teachers and administrators recently met to discuss how to make Winchester High School more inclusive, settling on a plan to re-evaluate the history and English curriculum and create change in the school’s environment. The members of gender, racial and religious minority clubs came together on June 3
On a display board near the middle of the Winchester Town Common, a question waited in marker: “What do you wish people understood?” By Thursday evening the sticky-note answers had multiplied. “Everyone deserves love and respect.” “Identities aren’t fixed.” “Be you! And be rainbow.” One read simply, “There
Listening sessions are underway, the form tests single, split and tiered ballot formats.
The Winchester High boys tennis team started the Division 1 state tournament as the eighth seed with a 17-2 regular season record. They went on to win the postseason opener against Lowell (3-2, May 27), the 25th seed, before losing to Concord-Carlisle, the ninth seed, by the
Growing up playing sports, athletes quickly begin to realize that nothing is guaranteed. There’s always a roadblock that gets in the way. When confronted with these situations, individuals or teams learn to adapt to get back into what their ultimate goal was, when they started their mission. But when
A McCall Middle School teacher was arraigned on June 12 for allegedly possessing child pornography. In a letter to parents and staffers, Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett stated that upon learning of the allegations, eighth-grade teacher Jason Van Dinter, was put on immediate leave. Hackett said Van Dinter wasn’t
The Malden city councilor frames the Senate race around municipal budgets, Beacon Hill accountability and the practical limits facing communities across the district.
The danger in this week’s heat is its timing. Heat-related illnesses and hospital visits tend to rise in the first few days of 85-degree weather, before bodies have adjusted to summer conditions, according to guidance posted by Winchester — and the season’s first serious heat arrived at
New clinic open at 95 Cross St., hosting June 28 open house event
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in passing H.5472, An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. This landmark legislation establishes essential consumer data privacy rights, provides consumers with greater control over their own
For most high school state tournament teams in any sport, the ending is always disappointing. But upon reflection, they inevitably realize by just getting there means they still enjoyed success. The Winchester High boys volleyball team (11-10), the 19th seed in the Division 1 state tournament, falls into that
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