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Mystic Valley watershed talk at library

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Mystic Valley Watershed Association will give a talk at the library. During this talk, you will hear about the watershed and what makes it unique, Mystic River Watershed Association's programs that are working to

Group Gathers to Protest Neo-Nazi Activity

by Joyce Westner “Unite against Hate and Extremism” was the theme of a gathering on Winchester Common on Saturday, September 2, organized by the community’s Network for Social Justice.  According to member Sandy Thompson, they gathered in response to a neo-Nazi group which had protested the arrival of 60

Winchester Hospital Top Quality and Safety Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Winchester Hospital earns five-out-of-five-star designation from CMS   Special to the News from Winchester Hospital  Winchester Hospital has received five-out-of-five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its annual quality and safety assessment of more than 4,500 hospitals across the country. The Overall Hospital Quality Star

Beloved Winchester Hospital pediatrician honored by colleagues and community

“Anyone who came into Dr. Annino's orbit felt safe. They knew he would take care of them.”  Over more than six decades of practice at Winchester Hospital, the late Donald J. Annino, MD, made a lasting impression on patients, families, and colleagues. Throughout his tenure, he was known

Meet Winchester’s All-Electric Landscapers

By Rachel Whitehouse If you are like many people, the sound of a gas-powered leaf blower sets your teeth on edge and can drive you to distraction. But what happens if the landscaper is using electric lawn tools instead? “My neighbor’s landscaper went all electric this year, and it’

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