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Winchester School Committee, Select Board stand up to Internet harassment over 6-year-old middle school mural
The School Committee has doubled down on its commitment to students and staff by officially adopting a statement on hate, harassment and human dignity. “It is my view that it’s important for us, as community leaders in Winchester, to stand up and reject these efforts to intimidate our students
Historical Society presents ‘20 Years and Counting: A House in Good Hands’
The following was submitted by the Historical Society: To celebrate the 20 years of stewardship, the Historical Society invites the community to “20 Years and Counting: A House in Good Hands” on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2–5 p.m. Come explore treasures from the collections, see fascinating before-and-
Winchester church to host Jazz Blessing of the Animals
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, join First Congregational Church on the Town Common, from 10-11 a.m., where the congregational will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing of animal companions. Rain location: Chidley Hall. All
‘Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment’ returns for spooky fun at Winchester Unitarian Society Oct. 23-24
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: For the second consecutive year, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” will take over Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS), where multi-sensory installations, animatronics, immersive sets, hundreds of props, and dozens of actors promise visitors a Haunted House experience like no other. The
Winchester bookstore Book Ends shares fall events
The following was submitted by Book Ends: A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company Calling all beer and book lovers: it’s time to celebrate October properly with a spooky-themed book fair featuring local authors. A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.
Fall into Books: Winchester hosts its 32nd Annual Authorfest
For two days and two days only, books will take center stage in Winchester as students and families get the special chance to meet the writers and illustrators behind some of their favorite novels. Winchester’s Authorfest returns Oct. 14 and 15 for its 32nd year, bringing 17 authors to
Mothers, a counselor and recovery coaches speak for four dead sons at Winchester vigil
Winchester resident Margaret Walsh had one child. She does not believe he could have been saved. “Robbie was never meant to be a day over 19,” she told the crowd on the Winchester Town Common on Sept. 30 . “He was never meant to go to college. This is just the
Winchester Energy Conservation Coordinator Susan McPhee receives League of Women Voters Civic Leadership Award
The League of Women Voters of Winchester awarded its 14th Civic Leadership Award to Susan McPhee, the town’s energy conservation coordinator of over 17 years and CEO of Spark Energy Conservation during a ceremony at the Lynch Elementary School on Sept. 22. McPhee has been credited with saving Winchester
Spirit Weekend returned to Winchester for its sixth year with new events, activities
Spirit Weekend marked its sixth year over the weekend. The annual event runs in conjunction with the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's annual road race, which occurred Sept. 20. The race honors Glen A. Doherty, a former Navy SEAL and Winchester resident who died in an attack on the
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Mothers, a counselor and recovery coaches speak for four dead sons at Winchester vigil
Winchester resident Margaret Walsh had one child. She does not believe he could have been saved. “Robbie was never meant to be a day over 19,” she told the crowd on the Winchester Town Common on Sept. 30 . “He was never meant to go to college. This is just the
Winchester Open Studios calling out for interested artists
The following was submitted by Winchester Open Studios: Winchester is excited to announce its fourth annual Open Studios event, welcoming visual artists using all mediums. The goal is to welcome as many artists as space will allow. The responses to this form (artist application) will be forwarded to the Open
