The stories that shaped Lexington in 2025
Lexington celebrated the 250th anniversary of the shot heard round the world, voted for a new high school, witnessed and protested ICE deportations, and more this year. Here’s a breakdown of all that happened in town in 2025.
Lexington mentioned in Epstein files released last week
The recently released files show Epstein made a handful of phone calls to at least one Lexington phone number in 2005. Who could it have been?
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Healey demands Washington stop ICE flights out of Hanscom. Activists demand more.
Healey’s letter comes after research revealed flights have surged. A local advocate says the state must increase transparency and ensure immigrants’ due process rights are being upheld next.
Lexington High School to compete in Season 17 of GBH’s High School Quiz Show
A four-time state champion, the LHS team hopes to secure its fifth title this season.
The year in photos
The 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, “No Kings” protests, galas, marathons and more.
Antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti found in Diamond Middle School boys’ bathroom
This is the third graffiti incident that’s made Jewish students at the school uncomfortable since 2023. Parents are upset by the pattern and how the principal responded.
Contracts are up for about 1,200 Lexington educators. They all want higher pay in next deal.
Last year teachers in the US made 27 percent less than other professionals with the same level of education. Lexington union leaders want to close that gap for LPS employees in future contracts.
