More photos from the Fells
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.
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How well do you know Winchester?
Latest in the series. Retired photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last week we had several winners.
How well do you know Winchester?
By Joyce Westner Dec. 28, 2023 Third in the series. Retired photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. This time there's only one photo and no answer key. Send an email to editor@winchesternews.org if
Helpers Among Us--collecting for Ukrainians
First in a series of articles about residents helping those in need. By Joyce Westner Dec. 20, 2023 When Russia invaded Ukraine back in February of 2022, like most Americans, Arlington St. resident BonnieJean Butler was infuriated. “I knew I needed to do something,” she says. “They were targeting Ukrainian
How well do you know Winchester?
By Joyce Westner Dec. 20, 2023 Here's the second in the series. Retired photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. The answer key is below, but no peaking. A graduate of Tufts, Frank has taught photography
How well do you know Winchester?
By Joyce Westner Dec. 16, 2023 A new feature starts today! Retired photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. The answer key is below, but no peaking. A graduate of Tufts, Frank has taught photography at many institutions
Unitarian church bells explained
By James Pidacks Dec. 13, 2023 How do the bell chimes work to sound on the hour? This learning journey started while working with a vendor on security cameras. I was in the bell tower for the first time. I looked at all the equipment and wanted to learn more.
Donate to Toys for Tots
By Charlene Band Dec. 9, 2023 If you’d like to buy toys for less fortunate child, you can bring them to the downtown fire station or to the toy store. Deran Muckjian, owner of Catch a Falling Star on Main Street, was busy organizing and restocking the shelves when
Resident starts “True Local Heroes” website
By Joyce Westner Dec. 9, 2023 When Lara Pienaar, a decade long-resident of Winchester in the Muraco school district, was looking for help raking leaves, she needed help raking leaves but she didn’t know how to hire someone. “I put an ad on Craigslist,” she said. “But I
More Photos from Mary New Dec. 2
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells. These are hooded mergansers which show up in the late fall at local ponds.
Jenks Science & Technology speakers discuss the future of the electric grid
By John Brown, Walter Hubbard and Ron Latanision Dec. 2, 2023 Recently the Wilson Science and Technology Forum of the Jenks Center has hosted several speakers with compelling insights on how the grid may adjust as Massachusetts works to achieve its legislated goal of net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by
Winchester Archives Oral History Project Stephen Wilson
Interviewed by Charlene Band on June 20, 2012 This article is from the Town Archive, and it's a story about a man who was brought up near Wright-Locke Farm back in the 1940s. I met Steve Wilson by chance while we were both visiting Wright-Locke Farm.
Girl Scouts earn Silver Award at Sucker Brook Conservation Area
By Rachel Whitehouse Nov. 21, 2023 It was winter 2020, in the depths of the pandemic, and Irina Puscasu, co-leader of Winchester Girl Scout Troops 79021 and 82793, was worried about her scouts who were isolated and couldn’t meet in person. She and fellow troop leader Nancy Conroy
More Photos from Mary New Oct 31
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.
Select Board approves Waterfield re-design
By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 Representatives from Civico and Causeway were present at Monday’s Select Board meeting to present and discuss modifications to the proposed Waterfield project. These changes came about due to Fire Code requirements and abutter issues. The modifications have resulted in the net loss of
Riverwalk guided tour Friday
Special to the News Nov. 14, 2023 Join Peter Pulsifer and Hilda Wong-Doo of the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour through the Winchester Riverwalk exhibit on Friday, November 17. Peter and Hilda will talk about the inspiration for the exhibit and introduce Hoverlay, the augmented reality platform.