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The biggest jump in grocery prices in 50 years has millions of Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits. Read the full story, assisted by The Associated Press (AP), on LexObserver.org.
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits.
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Jonathan Paz, a Waltham native and son of immigrants, is running to represent Massachusetts’ 5th District, which includes Lexington, in Congress. Paz is running with the goals of taking on big corporations, abolishing ICE and creating green jobs. Read the full story on LexObserver.org.
Jonathan Paz, a local activist and son of immigrants, challenges Katherine Clark for her seat in Congress
He’s running with the goals of taking on big corporations, abolishing ICE, creating green jobs, and more.
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Lexington History Museums swaps tours for drinks and lawn games with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern. Learn about our town’s Revolutionary history after hours on July 24 and August 14. For more information, read the full story at LexObserver.org.
Enjoy history after hours with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern
Lexington History Museums swaps tours for drinks and games at its historic tavern on July 24 and Aug 14
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The Alpha School wants to open an AI-driven private school at 92 Hayden Ave. in Lexington in the near future. First, it will need approval from Lexington’s School Committee. Read the full story at the link below:
An AI-driven private school wants to open in Lexington
Even though the Alpha School is private, it needs the local School Committee’s approval to move to Lexington under state law.
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The Lexington Fire Department, alongside state agencies, safely removed hazardous substances from an unoccupied house on Longfellow Road on Monday around noon. According to the state of Massachusetts, there was no indication of criminal activity at the house. Read the full story at the link below.
Hazardous substances removed from unoccupied Lexington house
The Lexington Fire Department, alongside several state agencies, safely removed and diffused the materials by the end of the night.
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Regie Gibson recently performed his poem “Song of Massachusetts” on his largest stage yet: the Boston Pops July 4 concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Catch his performance and reflection on his first year as the Commonwealth’s inaugural Poet Laureate below. Photo courtesy: Boston Pops
Poetry of, by, and for the people: Regie O’Hare Gibson on his first year as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Gibson commemorated Independence Day with the Boston Pops, delivering a soaring rendition of the Song of Massachusetts.
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A bell-to-bell cell phone ban for students in Massachusetts public schools could go into effect as soon as this school year. Members of Lexington’s School Committee have some questions and concerns about implementation, cost and student privacy. Read the full story on LexObserver.org
Lexington School Committee members question state phone ban legislation
State leaders want to ban personal devices at school to curb repercussions of compulsive phone use. Lexington leaders raised several questions. Cost is their top concern.
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Several Lexington families were upset about a presentation on antisemitism given at Diamond Middle School last month. But viral posts on X, Fox News, and elsewhere turned the local incident into a national story — without essential context and factchecking. lexobserver.org/2026/06/24/w...
Setting the record straight on the Diamond Middle School principal’s apology letter regarding an antisemitism presentation
Accounts on X, Fox News, and elsewhere have shared misinformation about what happened. In reality, LPS responded to concerned families and stands behind combating antisemitism.
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Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.
Opponents of Article 31 secured a referendum and it will go before residents for a vote on June 16. The motion is an initial step by the town toward implementing a new waste removal program.
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At this year’s Discovery Day, LexObserver asked passersby to put a pin on the map to mark where they or their families came from before landing in Lexington. lexobserver.org/2026/05/23/l...
Lexington's diversity, mapped
At this year's Discovery Day, LexObserver asked passersby to put a pin on the map to mark where they or their families came from before landing in Lexington.
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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Prince Estabrook and other patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation. lexobserver.org/2026/04/19/s...
Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Prince Estabrook and other patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birt...
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There was a time when everyone knew what was happening in their town. Let’s get back to that. #LocalNewsDay Visit localnewsday.org to find trusted local news near you.
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Faced with a lack of housing, a Cape Cod nonprofit bought a condo for Provincetown Independent reporters - The Boston Globe
Three reporters share the three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo, paying below market rates to live year-round in the community they cover.
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“I think that as a high schooler, using [science] in my community is one of the easiest and most impactful ways for me to apply my knowledge." Read more about #RegeneronSTS finalist Jerry Xu in @lexobserver.bsky.social.
Lexington teen earns $90,000 scholarship at national science and math competition.
LHS senior Jerry Xu created an AI model that compares the three-dimensional structure of proteins.
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250 years ago, the Battle of Lexington marked our first stand against kings. Great No Kings photo by Lauren Feeney @laurenfeeney.bsky.social / @lexobserver.bsky.social . It was picked up by @apnews.com, ran on p 18 of the NYT @nytimes.com, and appeared in at least 8 other publications. #NoKings
Educators and their supporters rallied outside Cary Hall on the first night of Town Meeting to protest recently announced layoffs. The first night of Town Meeting closed without any votes cast.
Lexington Town Meeting adjourns first night of annual session without a vote cast
Town Meeting tabled voting on the FY27 budget after a member proposed allocating more money to save teachers from cuts. Some argue her plan is fiscally irresponsible.
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Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Ed Markey, and Rep. Katherine Clark are all running for reelection this year — but not without opposition. LexObserver previews the upcoming statewide elections. lexobserver.org/2026/03/27/k...
Key races to follow ahead of the statewide elections this fall
Incumbents Healey, Markey, and Clark all have challengers. Here’s what to know.
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The Chamber’s board listened to residents’ concerns about having the town fundraiser at Café Escadrille and pivoted to the Inn at Hastings Park. lexobserver.org/2026/03/11/l...
Lexington Chamber of Commerce moves fundraiser location due to ICE ties
The Chamber's board listened to residents’ concerns about having the town fundraiser at Café Escadrille and pivoted to the Inn at Hastings Park.
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AP Fund for Journalism expands landmark local news program to 100 newsrooms - AP Fund for Journalism
AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced 50 additional news organizations are joining its landmark local news program, growing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100 in this first-of-...
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Today is the day! Come out and vote, Lexington! lexobserver.org/2026/02/20/e...
Election Guide 2026
This year's local elections will take place on Monday, March 2. LexObserver has created this guide to help voters get to know the issues and the candidates so you can make informed decisions on electi...
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Our election guide is now live! Read up on the candidates and issues so you can make informed decisions at the polls on March 2. lexobserver.org/2026/02/20/e...
Election Guide 2026
This year's local elections will take place on Monday, March 2. LexObserver has created this guide to help voters get to know the issues and the candidates so you can make informed decisions on electi...
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No school tomorrow! From LPS via ParentSquare: "The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning. All Lexington Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. In addition, all before and after-school activities are canceled"
While Lexington consistently ranks among the highest-performing districts in the state, at least 14 districts out performed Lexington among students with disabilities. lexobserver.org/2026/02/18/l...
Lexington's special education students are still catching up after the pandemic
A new report finds that while Lexington students overall have recovered from pandemic learning loss, students with disabilities have not — and calls for a rethinking of how services are delivered.
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There are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race in the upcoming local elections. Read about their positions, priorities, experience and motivations: lexobserver.org/2026/02/13/m...
Meet the 2026 candidates for Planning Board
This year, there are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race.
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Viva la Book Review is so excited about our next partnered review! Read the entirety of Heather Treseler's review at http://bit.ly/4c5F8D4 on @lexobserver.bsky.social #BookSky #BookReviews #Books #LocalNews #CommunityNews #BookReviewers
