The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: On Saturday, Oct. 10, come to the Farmers Market for International Day and celebrate the many cultures that enrich the community! Music and dance take center stage, with performances from a wide variety of groups: The Winchester Community Music School'
Winchester resident Margaret Walsh had one child. She does not believe he could have been saved. “Robbie was never meant to be a day over 19,” she told the crowd on the Winchester Town Common on Sept. 30 . “He was never meant to go to college. This is just the
The Winchester High girls cross-country team, the defending state Division 1B champions, is off to a fast start with a 3-0 record, while the boys are 1-2. All three of these meets were held on the Horn Pond course. The girls dominated all three of their opponents,
An embattled history and contentious present-day politics, a cast of larger-than-life personalities, and gritty film-friendly surroundings. Yes, Medford has all the makings of an Oscar-winning movie.
After beating three non-league opponents to begin the 2026 season with a 3-0 record, the Winchester High football team is getting ready for its first Middlesex League game Friday night, Oct. 2, against host Melrose at 7 p.m. The Red & Black’s latest win was against
Controversy has erupted over a 6-year-old mural, resulting in a slew of online posts that to some, appear to be a concentrated campaign of hate. In a statement to the Select Board earlier this week, School Committee Chair Tim Matthews stated he was speaking solely in a personal
Entering Wednesday’s (Sept. 30) non-league road showdown against Franklin, the Winchester High girls volleyball team were a perfect 9-0. However, the Panthers spoiled its plan of an undefeated season. Both Division 1 teams now have identical 9-1 records, something any coach would sign up for at
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, presents “Walls, Rock & Rum: The Colonial History of the Middlesex Fells,” from 6-7 p.m. , with authors Alison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath. Historians Alison C. Simcox and Douglas
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, we sent our intern Xiyue Eric Han out to meet public officials in Winchester and ask them what they do when it comes to town government. Here’s what he found out. Ask around Winchester what the Finance Committee (FinCom) does and you’ll
The following was submitted by the Family Action Network (FAN): On Saturday, Oct. 3, join the Family Action Network (FAN) for its first event of the 2026–2027 year, Families & Fire Trucks, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the Vinson-Owen School, 75 Johnson Road. Rain date is
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: On Friday, Oct. 2, Ripley Chapel presents the Kathleen Parks Band, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and
The League of Women Voters of Winchester awarded its 14th Civic Leadership Award to Susan McPhee, the town’s energy conservation coordinator of over 17 years and CEO of Spark Energy Conservation during a ceremony at the Lynch Elementary School on Sept. 22. McPhee has been credited with saving Winchester
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: This year, you’ll see nine different ballot questions on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. To help keep you informed and ensure you know exactly what you’re voting for, we’ve created this short guide (also available online)
The following was submitted by Winchester Open Studios: Winchester is excited to announce its fourth annual Open Studios event, welcoming visual artists using all mediums. The goal is to welcome as many artists as space will allow. The responses to this form (artist application) will be forwarded to the Open
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural District: Winchester residents and visitors will now have a new way to learn about the town’s rich history, thanks to the installation of a new Winchester History sign next to Town Hall. The new sign replaces the previous sign, which had
The following was submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association invites the community to join the Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 25 at DCR Richard McKinnon Park in Cambridge. The Walk is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds
