Winchester News

Belmont resident Melissa Morley, Belmont native Patrick Brusch, Belmont Police Chief Richard McLaughlin and O'Neill and Associates Vice President and Belmont native Amy Claire Brusch attended a benefit to honor New England police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year.

The Winchester Board of Appeal voted Tuesday night to have CVS Pharmacy pay for a peer review traffic study in the area of the retailer's proposed store at the corner of Swanton and Washington Streets.

When arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.] Dog Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Winchester At 8:05 a.m. on May 7, Winchester Police responded to Eaton Street for a report of a dog struck by a vehicle, according to a police report.

Here is the 5 Things column for Thursday, May 16 for Winchester: 1. Rotarians unite: The Winchester Rotary Club is scheduled to meet at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the Parish of the Epiphany .

Got a fever for more carnival rides? Then take a swing by the "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair on Friday and Saturday across from Winchester Town Hall in the Jenks Center parking lot.

West Texas Intermediate oil fell for a third day Monday as China's crude processing reached the lowest level in eight months in April and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted output.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 14 for Winchester: 1. All about the blues: The Winchester Community Music School will host a Fat Tuesday Blues Jam session from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All musicians and singers are welcome to attend.

The Powerball jackpot will hit $350 million for Wednesday's drawing. Though not the largest Powerball cash payout, the jackpot is inching closer to the $384 million that was given out in November 2012 in Arizona and Missouri.

Today is Monday, May 13. Here are five things to know: 1) Sunny but not as warm Looks like a nice day today but not quite as warm as it has been.

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 13 for Winchester: 1. Nice day: It is expected to be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high around 63 before dipping to an overnight low of about 37, according to the National Weather Services's forecast for Winchester .

The Colonial-style home sits on .34 acres. The house, which was built in 1914, features 14 rooms, lower-level media room, hardwood flooring, kitchen island and three fireplaces.

Somerville Get ready for fresh pretzels, hand-twisted sausage, veal Jagerschnitzel, an extensive German beer list and hard-to-find wines from Germany, Austria and Sudtirol.

Here is a look at some of the stories making headlines in the Winchester region this week: Melrose Pedestrian Killed in MBTA Bus Accident Identified : The Middlesex District Attorney's office has identified the pedestrian killed in the MBTA bus accident Tuesday night as Minor McLain, 88, a World War II veteran and Prisoner of War.

Here are 5 things going on May 11-12 in the Winchester region: 1. Dance time: The "In the Mood" band dance is slated for 8 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Town Hall .

Mahoney's Garden Center and Pondview Florist in Winchester have seen an uptick in business of late as Mother's Day approaches.

US hospitals charge Medicare widely varying amounts for the same medical procedure, even when those hospitals are in the same city or right across the street from each other, according to data released Wednesday by the federal government .

1. Conservation scientist : Conservation scientists are hired to help preserve and protect natural habitats.

Local lawmakers and Wakefield's chief of police were among those calling for changes to the state's sex offender laws during a Tuesday hearing at the State House.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 7 in Winchester: 1. Author visit: Stephen Puleo, author of "The Caning," is expected to speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Jenks Center .

Tuesday, May 7, is National Teacher Day, according to the National Education Association website .