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Look Out for Jumping Worms

Sept. 27 - There’s a new invasive pest for Winchester gardeners to worry about.  Asian jumping worms, aka Alabama Jumpers, Jersey wrigglers, and crazy snake worms, may soon be “jumping” into a yard near you.  These worms, like other earthworms in our area, are not native to the United

Where’s My School Bus?

Sept. 27 - Parents and students were frustrated with the school bus problems that began on the first day of school this year, but none more so than Lynch School families.  Equally frustrated was school superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett who says he’s been very apologetic to those who’ve

Where to give away or donate stuff

Need to clean out your house or free up some space, and you’re not sure where to donate stuff? There are a few options right here in town.  The Facebook group “Everything is Free Winchester, MA” provides a great platform for people to give away all manner of items

Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh dies at 94

September 24, 2023. Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh, a lifetime Winchester resident and former Massachusetts State Representative and Select Board member, died on September 21.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 at St. Mary’s Church and information about Mr. Saltmarsh and his many accomplishments can be found at

Occasional photos from Middlesex Fells by Mary New

Mary New has offered to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.  Mary sent us this information about her hobby:  Hi, I'm Mary New, a Winchester resident since 2004. I have lived next to

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