DUBLIN – Few enough things in this life improve with age: the enchanting laughter of a significant other (if you’re lucky), fine wine and whiskey (so I’m told), and first-person accounts of past sporting achievements (three-letter man in high school? You bet!). In Ireland, however, senior citizen status brings
The following is an open letter to Winchester residents from the Select Board: Dear Winchester residents: After more than two decades with Winchester, Town Manager Beth Rudolph has informed the Select Board that she has decided to continue her distinguished track record of public service elsewhere. Beth joined Winchester in
Your article of June 23rd disturbed me. Winchester teachers will “test” two different new literacy programs on Winchester students as part of their curriculum. Parents won’t be told if their child is part of one of the tests. Why are new teaching programs being “tested” as part of the
Recently, the connection between us became a bit more personal after I read an old New York Times profile of Theroux and his family, which contained the precise address and an accompanying photo of his boyhood home. I knew I had to seek it out... Before I ever set out,
As baseball stories go — and they are legion in the annals of American literature, from Ring Lardner’s hilarious story “Alibi Ike” to Roger Kahn’s nostalgic memoir “The Boys of Summer” to Harry Stein’s overlooked “Hoopla” — this one might be hard to match. The tale begins in Slovakia
To the Editor: I wanted to thank you sincerely for your support of our library project and share updates. How have you been? Also, I will be at Town Day on June 7 with a booth for our library! Hope to see you there. Since we last spoke, there are
To the Editor: Town Meeting is Winchester’s most significant governing body. Twenty-four Town Meeting members represent each of the 8 precincts in Winchester. After the recent election,Town Meeting members from Precinct 8 got together and affirmed that we are eager to represent our precinct well regarding town budget
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
As winter fades and spring approaches, the shift in seasons brings the promise of renewal and fresh starts. Yet, for many in recovery, the lingering effects of the colder months can make it difficult to embrace this transition. The tail end of winter often carries a sense of fatigue, isolation,
As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second time, spare a thought for the five U.S. presidents denied an inaugural address. On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president and thus become only the second commander-in-chief to serve non-consecutive terms, joining
There has been a spike in anti-Islamic rhetoric following the New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, and some organizations have been subjected to threatening messages. (Newsweek, Hugh Cameron, 1/3/25). There has been a “historic spike” in anti-Jewish threats since the war between Israel and Hamas began;
The following opinion column was submitted by Kimberly Higgins: Everywhere in America, parents send their children off to preschool with a sense of trust. They rely on early childhood educators (ECE) to help their children grow, learn, and prepare for the challenges of the future. Do they know the ECE
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: I will be voting in favor of Ballot Question 2 that will end the requirement that a student must achieve a minimum score on the 10th grade MCAS exams in order to receive a Massachusetts high school diploma. I
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