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Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday

Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday

Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday Special to the News, Dec. 13, 2023  For Immediate Release: Griffin Museum of Photography Presents Transcendence: Awakening the Soul- Photographs by Xuan Hui Ng Winchester | December 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Acclaimed photographer Xuan Hui Ng presents Transcendence: Awakening

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High School play this weekend

High School play this weekend

Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Winchester High School’s Curtain & Cue Presents “YOU SEE US AS YOU WANT TO SEE US: Reflections on The Breakfast Club.”  Adapted from an original play conceived and directed by Dana Discordia, “You See Us...” is a parody of and homage to

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Fast Forest trees make a good gift

Fast Forest trees make a good gift

Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Need gifts or stocking stuffers?  Sponsor native plant(s) in the WIN Fast Forest - a gift that keeps on growing, for a few hundred years          (What's the Fast Forest you say? See below and https://wfmchub.org/growlocal/  ) We’ll

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Donate to Toys for Tots

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

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Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Special to the News Dec. 9, 2023 Each year the Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Holiday House Tour with beautiful homes that showcase the artistry and creativity of Winchester’s talented residents and get everyone in the mood and inspired for the upcoming Holidays!  This year the tour will

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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.

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Storytelling at First Congregational Church

Storytelling at First Congregational Church

Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023  In collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann.  The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all

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Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has organized the Third Annual Holiday Stroll for the week of Nov 27 to Dec 3.  The Stroll has now become a cherished tradition where the residents of Winchester and surrounding communities can enjoy a full week of

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Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be held indoors at the Lohnes Residence, 80 Myopia Road on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  The Winchester Home and Garden Club event’s ticket sales will be used

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Did You Know – Historical Commission

Did You Know – Historical Commission

By Jack LeMenager, Winchester Historical Commission Chair, Nov. 25, 2023 What attracted us to Winchester in the first place? Many residents would cite its excellent schools as well as its proximity to Boston. The town’s historic built environment would also rank high on that short list. It is the

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Lake Street bridge reopens

Lake Street bridge reopens

By Peter Casey Nov. 21, 2023 Traffic is flowing again on Lake St. as Winchester’s Department of Public Works opened the bridge that connects Main St. to Wildwood St.   As soon as the detour and road closed signs came down, with little fanfare cars started traveling in both directions.

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