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Acid in science lab storage closet responsible for Winchester schools closure
Just what was the chemical that caused Winchester Public Schools to be closed Oct. 10? Acid. The Fire Department was called to Winchester High School late in the afternoon on Oct. 9 after a custodian discovered something coming from a storage cabinet in the side room of a third floor
Winchester Conservation Commission to host forest stewardship meeting
The following was submitted by the Conservation Commission: The Conservation Commission is responsible for the care and control of Winchester’s conservation spaces. Winchester has almost 150 acres of conservation space with the largest being Winning Farm, Sucker Brook, and Town Forest. These serve multiple purposes, and the commission has
First Congregational Church celebrates Jazz Blessing of the Animals
The following was submitted by First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC: On Sunday, Oct. 19, join the First Congregational Church in Winchester on the Town Common where the congregation will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. The congregation welcomes all pets
Winchester, Lexington to co-celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Winchester and neighboring Lexington are joining forces this year to co-celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 13. For Winchester, this marks the fifth annual observance, which will take place at Wright-Locke Farm from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Winchester to host ‘No Kings Day’ pro-democracy rally on Oct. 18
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester will host its second No Kings Day event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main St., Winchester. The event is part of a national pro-democracy movement pushing
Winchester swimmer completes elite Triple Crown of open water
Sean Bannon learned to swim at the Woburn Boys & Girls Club before he could remember, but nobody in his family shared his affinity for the water. His parents don’t swim. His three younger siblings dabbled, but never pursued it seriously. Yet at 23, Bannon has joined one of
Winchester family’s house is electrifying
If you’re driving down New Meadows Road, you probably can’t pick out the all-electric house in the neighborhood. And because solar panels are pretty common these days, that won’t help you, either. Certainly, Caroline Staudt’s house looks just like her neighbor’s homes. It just operates
Still biting: A look back at ‘Jaws’ as it re-releases for its 50th anniversary
By Adrien Coakley What comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it backyard barbecues, going to a carnival or on vacation? Is it going to your local pool, fireworks on the Fourth of July and popsicles? What about a giant, man eating shark terrorizing a beach town? Ever
Winchester School of Chinese Culture camp offers students mix of learning and fun
As another fun and eventful week comes to an end at the Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) summer camp, dozens of children ages 5 to 11 go home with new experiences and lasting memories. Whether cooling down at a water park or learning how to make Chinese scallion pancakes,
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Winchester swimmer completes elite Triple Crown of open water
Sean Bannon learned to swim at the Woburn Boys & Girls Club before he could remember, but nobody in his family shared his affinity for the water. His parents don’t swim. His three younger siblings dabbled, but never pursued it seriously. Yet at 23, Bannon has joined one of
Winchester schools gear up for 31st annual Authorfest
For one day each fall, Winchester classrooms transform into realms of imagination, creativity, a touch of magic and a little madness. For 31 years, Winchester’s Authorfest has united students with the authors and illustrators who bring some of their favorite stories to life. Organized by the Winchester Foundation for
Winchester family’s house is electrifying
If you’re driving down New Meadows Road, you probably can’t pick out the all-electric house in the neighborhood. And because solar panels are pretty common these days, that won’t help you, either. Certainly, Caroline Staudt’s house looks just like her neighbor’s homes. It just operates
