Winchester tracks canopy drop but relies on volunteers to clear invasive species
Volunteers with clippers pull tree of heaven each October, but public works reports zero removal requests this year
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Jenks Center presents ‘Stone Age Science’ with Joshua Passell
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will host “Stone Age Science,” from 6-7 p.m., with Joshua Passell. The natural world is rich with mysteries, but not so mysterious that our ancient ancestors were unable to understand
10 things we bet you didn’t know about Labor Day
Labor Day. It’s the first Monday in September and for many, the traditional end of summer and beginning of the fall season. School starts, the holidays are around the corner and the warm weather turns crisp while the days grow shorter in Massachusetts. But Labor Day isn’t just
After last year’s state tournament run, Winchester girls volleyball has higher expectations for 2026
The Winchester High girls volleyball team made it all the way to the Division 1 Elite 8 last season, before being eliminated by Newton North, the second seed, 3-1. The Red & Black girls were the seventh seed after going 19-1 in the regular season. They then defeated
The League of Women Voters of Winchester to honor Susan McPhee with 2026 Civic Leadership Award ceremony
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the League of Women Voters of Winchester will host its 2026 Civic Leadership Award Ceremony at the Lynch Elementary School, 10 Brantwood Road, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening will kick
Winchester High Red & Black girls soccer prepares to host Stoneham in the home opener on Sept. 9
The Winchester High girls soccer team rolled over its Middlesex League counterparts last year to compile a 6-0-1 record to secure the regular season championship. The Red & Black were 14-2-2 overall, which earned them the seventh seed in the Division 1 state tournament. Once there,
Winchester, Explained: What’s the School Committee’s role in town government?
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. Most people in Winchester only hear about the School Committee (SC) when
Jenks Center to host ‘Urban Howl: The Hidden Lives of Massachusetts Coyotes’
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will host “Urban Howl: The Hidden Lives of Massachusetts Coyotes,” from 6-7 p.m., with Peter Abdu. Coyotes are a familiar but often misunderstood presence in communities across Massachusetts. For more
Winchester Public Library to be closed Sept. 4-Sept. 7
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: For the safety of all, the Winchester Public Library will be closed for a few days to allow for skylight demolition and replacement. The current closure date is Friday, Sept. 4 and it will be closed through Sept. 7. These dates
Changes coming to high school football centered on divisional alignments with one less playoff round
On Aug. 19, the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) voted 12-2 in favor of the Super 8 rule that will change high school football for many years to come. The rule will restructure the current playoff format for the 2027 season. It will still consist of nine divisions, but
Winchester’s two Senate seats go to Uyterhoeven and Lipper-Garabedian
Two Democrats claim seats vacated by retiring incumbents; no Republican filed against them.
Markey outlasts the argument that his time was up
Moulton bet a Senate seat on generational change; the Democratic base wasn’t buying it
Polls close in Winchester's two open Senate races
Jehlen and Lewis leave together, with Somerville, Medford, Malden and Melrose left to decide who follows
FROM THE EDITOR: School’s back in session so take extra care
It’s that time of year again — when the warm lazy days of summer slide into crisp fall mornings. And that, of course, means school is back in session. Sept. 2 is the start of a brand new academic year. Yep, there are new teachers, new classrooms, new subjects to
Cool Science Club uses hands-on learning to help Winchester kids solve mysteries
An engagement ring is missing. But no worries. The kids at the Cool Science Club are on the case. That’s right, more than 50 kids in grades Pre-K to rising ninth graders spent the week of Aug. 24 not only investigating who swiped Mike “Mr. Mike” Awvisus’ prized