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Hey there, Winchester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which books did Winchester neighbors check out most in 2025?

Also on today's calendar: 5 Keys to Buying a Home and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 30, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Brisk and cold with some sun, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top 10 most checked out books of 2025 for kids, adults at Winchester Public Library (winchesternews.org) — Winchester readers packed the Public Library this year, checking out more than 146,000 items and heavily favoring kids’ books. Local patrons’ top picks ranged from Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” and “Cat Kid” series for children to bestselling adult novels like “James,” “The Blue Hour,” and “The God of the Woods,” all still available on the shelves.
   

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  • Russian School of Mathematics posted a job opening for Math Teacher (afternoons/evenings and/or weekends) in Winchester. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

  • Waltham man arraigned in superior court on charges connected to October armed robbery (walthamtimes.org)
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  • Medford Firefighter Arrested On Charge Of Inappropriate Communication With Minor (patch.com)

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