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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Winchester Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Retiring

After winning 10 medals at five world championships, Winchester gymnast Alicia Sacramone is calling it a career, according to The Boston Globe.

After winning 10 medals at five world championships, Winchester gymnast Alicia Sacramone is calling it a career, according to a Boston Globe report. Sacramone, 25, attempted a comeback after rupturing her Achilles' tendon and nearly made last year's U.S. team for the London Olympics, but missed the cut, according to the Globe. The veteran gymnast capturing four golds and a silver at the 2008 Olympics games at five world championships, making her the most decorate global American gymnast, according to the Globe. Check out the full Globe report here.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Week in Review: Arrest Made, Businesses Closing and Parking Issues

Here's a look back at some of the top stories the past week in Winchester.

Emir Ikanovic of 16L Veterans Avenue in Everett was arrested and charged with breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony. Winchester gymnast, Alicia Sacramone, dropped her clothes as she posed for the ESPN Body Issue. The magazine, which hits newsstands Oct. 7, is supposed to give readers a look at an athlete's body. At Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, the town unveiled a draft parking management plan. One of the goals of the plan, according to selectman Thomas Howley, is to increase the vitality of the Town Center. Eleven months ago, the Chill Zone was preparing for its grand opening, now the local eatery was forced to close its doors. The Chill Zone closed down midway through September, according to its…

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