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Senate Candidates Split Over Beacon Hill's Pace Ahead of Primary

At an Aug. 8 Democratic forum at Stoneham Town Hall, state Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Malden city councilors Carey McDonald and Ryan O'Malley agreed on most yes-or-no questions but differed over how hard the state should be fighting on issues including its 287(g) deportation agreement. The three are competing in the Sept. 1 primary for the 5th Middlesex District seat, which covers part of Winchester along with Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield; Sen. Jason Lewis is not seeking re-election. The League of Women Voters of Winchester prepared the questions and co-sponsored the forum, which can be viewed on Stoneham TV.

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WHS Athletes to Pay Flat $675-Per-Sport Fee Starting This Fall

The Winchester School Committee approved a flat $675-per-sport fee for student athletes, capped at three activities per family for 2026-27, to close a roughly $246,000 athletics budget deficit.

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Sip & Spin Mocktail Pottery Class Tonight at Studio on the Common

Studio on the Common, 22 Church St., hosts an adults-only 'Sip & Spin: Mocktail Edition' wheel-throwing and glazing class tonight, Aug. 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with snacks and mocktails for beginners.

Town of Winchester

Climate Action Advisory Committee Meets Tonight at Town Hall

The Climate Action Advisory Committee meets tonight, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Waterfield Room at Town Hall, covering high school service recognition and the CAP update process.

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Northeast Metro Tech School Committee Reviews Student Handbook Tonight

A student handbook subcommittee meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight, followed by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee's regular 7 p.m. meeting in the Wakefield library.

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Winchester Public Library Hosts Mahjong Meetup Today

Players of all skill levels are invited to the library's Large Meeting Room today, Aug. 13, from 1-3 p.m. for a casual, no-registration game of Mahjong.

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High School Fall Athletes Must Register by August 17

Athletic director Wayne Puglisi says student-athletes wishing to play fall sports must complete online registration on ArbiterSports by Monday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m., ahead of practices starting Aug. 24.

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Deb O'Brien Art Reception Opens Tonight at Revolve Boutique

Winchester Cultural Council's Art in August hosts a free artist reception for Deb O'Brien tonight, Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Revolve Boutique, 24 Thompson St., featuring acrylic landscapes and refreshments.

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Kids' Kumihimo Bracelet Workshop at Library Today

Winchester Public Library offers a registered Kumihimo Friendship Bracelets program for children entering grades 3-6 today, Aug. 13, from 3-4 p.m. in the Storytime Room.

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Pattycake Place Storytime Meets Today at Library

Winchester Public Library hosts Pattycake Place, a no-registration storytime with songs, rhymes and free play for children ages 2 and under, today, Aug. 13, from 11-11:45 a.m.

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Book Ends Hosts Romance Audiobook Walk and Author Signings Aug. 15

Book Ends celebrates Bookstore Romance Day Saturday, Aug. 15, with a 'Steps & Stories' audiobook walk at 9 a.m. followed by in-store signings with authors Sable Sorensen and Jordan Lynde.

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