The Winchester Mite A Youth Hockey Team defeated Wilmington in the finals.
The Winchester Mite A Youth Hockey Team clinched the Championship of the 9th Annual Woburn Turkey Day Classic Tournament. The Mite A's bested Arlington 8-1 and Woburn 7-3 to advance to the finals. In the Championship match, Winchester defeated Wilmington in a hard fought victory by a score of 4-3.
Let everyone see just how hard you worked!
Putting together a Thanksgiving feast is no simple feat. Between the shopping and the cooking, there’s barely time left to set the table and make everything just right. If you’ve gone above and beyond with your spread this year, Winchester Patch invites you to show off your hard work! Just upload your Thanksgiving dinner photos to the gallery. Be sure to share tell everyone what the special dishes are you served up, too. And, if your dinner table setting and decorations rival something Martha Stewart might whip up, we invite you to show those off, too! To share your photos, just login to your user account and click on the white and green button at the top of this article. Happy holidays, Winchester!
Here are some tips from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to make your Thanksgiving travel a little easier.
Will you be driving on Thanksgiving night? If so, you can snag a free cup of joe courtesy of the state. And if you're hitting the Turnpike on Wednesday afternoon, you can also get on I-90 (for one hour) without having to pay the toll. Free coffee will be served at all 18 Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) service plazas between 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving until 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, courtesy of McDonalds, Burger King and Gulf. Meanwhile, Plymouth Rock Assurance will sponsor free tolls at the Allston-Brighton interchange on I-90 from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Thanksgiving holiday traffic is expected to be at its peak on Tuesday, Nov. 20, Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 25, according to MassDOT. To avoid …
If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.
There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. An Allrecipes.com user contributes this Greek take on turkey, which combines ground beef and pork with tangerine juice, rice and other ingredients for an in-bird stuffing. This one requires no pre-made …
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A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until flesh is very soft and easy pulls away from the skin. After removing squash from oven, let cool for a bit, then …
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Find out what's closed on Thanksgiving this year.
Don't forget about these closings during the Thanksgiving holiday. Government: All state, city and county offices are closed Thursday and Friday. Federal Offices will be closed Thursday, and no mail will be delivered. Banks: Local banks will be closed Thursday. School: Winchester schools will have early release Wednesday and are out for the rest of the week. Kids will return to school Monday, Nov. 26. Library: Winchester Public Library will close early on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and will remain closed for Thanksgiving. Services: The Recreation Center and Jenks Center will be closed Thursday. Grocery: Retail and liquor stores will also be closed. Some supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants may be open, especially in the …
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Celebrate next week's holiday by reading some of these Thanksgiving-themed books.
Although it's not as famous as Halloween or Christmas, the Thanksgiving holiday does have it's fair share of literature dedicated to it. Whether you're young and still reading picture books, or an adult, we have a little something for everyone in our Patch Reads book list. So grab your turkey and enjoy some books as side dishes! Younger readers: 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving—In a switch on the classic Clement Moore poem, some boys and girls have an eventful Thanksgiving eve. If You Lived In Colonial Times—This book outlines what the lives were like for the Pilgrims and Colonists from 1565 to 1776. The First Thanksgiving—Geared toward beginner readers, this book tells the story of the first Thanksgiving with lots of illustrations. …
The Winchester Community Music School will be performing in several Winchester Center stores while you shop.
Winchester Center shops will open for special hours from 6 p.m. to midnight the Monday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26. Holiday shoppers will find music groups, refreshments and special sales. Winchester Community Music School students will also perform at several shops. Each store, restaurant or service business does its own promotion, entertainment or refreshments. The Winchester Chamber of Commerce said this one day is often the single biggest shopping day of the year, and every Winchester Center shop is packed full and looks forward to welcoming hundreds of shop local supporters. This popular event showcases Winchester shops like no other time. Be part of the vibrant and exciting town center and shop, support and save.
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Order forms must be completed by Wednesday, Nov. 14.
The Winchester High School Parent Faculty Association is selling the infamous Wilson Pies for Thanksgiving to support the Class of 2014. Choose from 12 delicious pies for $15 for the holidays. Pies include: You can conveniently pick them up at the high school or have them delivered for $5. Order forms and payment must be completed and delivered to the high school main office by Wednesday, Nov. 14. Pie pick-up will be Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the cafeteria between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Deliveries will be made during the same time. The order form is attached in PDF form.
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