When Wendell Street resident Meg Mehn was looking for ways to give back to the community, she decided to join The Friends of Winchester Library. When asked why, Mehm says, “I used to take my kids to the library every week — it was an important place for them.” They found
Since 1974, when girls tennis became a sanctioned Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association high school sport, Winchester has held its own among the state’s powerhouse teams. The program won its first state title in 1979 before divisional play came into existence, and in 1983, it took home the Division 1
After being withdrawn at the Fall Town Meeting, The Ledges is once again on the spring agenda. But just like last time, officials are not supporting the petition. The Planning Board on April 15 recommended unfavorable action on Article 6 at the upcoming Spring Town Meeting, which kicks off April
By Olivia Cafarelli Manzi For more than 15 years, Larry Farelli has led the Winchester Middle School Math Team, guiding students through problem-solving challenges and inspiring a love of mathematics. This year, the team has achieved remarkable success, earning accolades at both the state and national levels. “I’ve been
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11-year-old Sofia Chaudrey began entering online art competitions and noticed a lack of opportunities centered around Islamic themes. So she created one. She launched a website with the help of her parents and a web developer. Her idea eventually evolved into Islamic Art
The following was submitted by Book Ends: One Day. Fifty States. 1,600+ Bookstores. Join Book Ends, 559 Main St., for the 12th Annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26. This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store.
The following was submitted by Creative Corner School: Creative Corner School proudly celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional early childhood education to families in Winchester and surrounding communities. Since 2000, the school has welcomed hundreds of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers into a warm, nurturing, and creative learning environment. “What started
The Winchester High School baseball team (7-2) is off to a great start, and when they lose a game, they follow it up with consecutive wins, the latest against Woburn and Lexington last week. “I’m proud of how we have been able to handle the mental grind of so
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Wednesday, April 30, the Solo Ager Network presents “Care Management for Aging with Support and Advocacy,” from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. As a solo ager, are you aging independently, but
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: It was a special delivery for one Winchester family this Easter season. Twins Charlotte and Amelia of Winchester were born eight weeks early and are being taking care of in the Special Care Nursery at Winchester Hospital. The baskets they are in were
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: A grassroots organization, Indivisible Winchester, has launched in response to growing concerns about the state of American democracy. Dedicated to electing bold leaders who will defend our democracy, safeguarding individual liberties, and fighting against the Trump agenda. Indivisible Winchester is the local chapter
The Winchester Community Music School broke ground last week for a new wing, named in honor of the school’s co-founder Corie Nichols. “It’s so amazing to think that when the school opened in 1981, we had 30 students,” Nichols said. “Now we have more than 900!” According to
Nobody enjoys a day off work or values the past more than the Irish, so you’d think the Emerald Isle would be a bit more creative where its public holidays are concerned. As it is, the vast majority of them are religious in nature or designated, quite simply and
Aided by friends, family, and of course hot chocolate and donuts, a group of brave volunteers on April 13 embarked in a polar plunge at Shannon Beach by Mystic Lake in Winchester. With Winchester residents of all ages, from children to WHS Swim Team members, and even the bravest of
It’s April and the gardens around Winchester have started to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. Elise Brady says, “Last year’s dry summer and rough winter and bunnies did us in!” Send
James A. Johnson III, Longtime Winchester Resident, Passes Away at 71 It is with deep regret that we share the passing of James A. Johnson III, a lifelong resident of Winchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband
