News

Ed Markey’s case for 6 more years in the Senate

State & National Politics

Ed Markey’s case for 6 more years in the Senate

“A vision without funding is a hallucination.” Markey touts his track record of securing funding to help “ordinary families.”

by Maggie Scales August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Seth Moulton’s case for your vote in the Sept. 1 primary

State & National Politics

Seth Moulton’s case for your vote in the Sept. 1 primary

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass, is running against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey for senator. He touts his youthfulness, “new idea” to bring high-speed trains to Mass., and track record of supporting fellow Dems.

by Maggie Scales July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Who is congressional candidate Tarik Samman?

State & National Politics

Who is congressional candidate Tarik Samman?

A rookie politician and the son of Syrian immigrants, Samman is challenging Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for her seat in Congress.

by Maggie Scales August 6, 2026August 7, 2026

Jonathan Paz, a local activist and son of immigrants, challenges Katherine Clark for her seat in Congress

State & National Politics

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.

by Maggie Scales July 30, 2026August 1, 2026

Craftsmanship meets connection at The Music Emporium

Life in Lexington

Craftsmanship meets connection at The Music Emporium

Inside the guitar store designed to feel like home.

The marks Lexington Woodworkers Guild has left on Lexington

Life in Lexington

The marks Lexington Woodworkers Guild has left on Lexington

From carts at the library to benches at the community center, members of the local guild have carved creativity into Lexington.

“Just go outdoors”: Local teens find offline activities this summer

Life in Lexington

“Just go outdoors”: Local teens find offline activities this summer

From soccer training to catching fish, here’s how some Lexington teens are spending their summer vacation.

Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes its doors after six years

Economy

Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes its doors after six years

Here’s what led to the decision, according to management, and what’s planned for the property next.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: A town committee to increase voter turnout

“Despite our high rate of voter registration, only 10 to 20 percent of voters typically turn out to elect our town government in March each year. This, in a town that just celebrated 250 years of insisting on its right to self-governance!”

by Jeri Zeder August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Letter to the editor: It’s time to give our National Parks the funding they need

“…our special natural and historical sites need sustained investment to ensure they can be enjoyed for decades to come.”

by John Rumpler August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Listings Week of August 14, 2026

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Community Corner

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Announcements

Community Announcement: BU Researcher Awarded $2.2M NIH Grant

Community Announcement: BU Researcher Awarded $2.2M NIH Grant

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Community Announcement: Learn & Connect at LexFarm: Upcoming Workshops

Community Announcement: Learn & Connect at LexFarm: Upcoming Workshops

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Community Announcement: Lexington Urban Forest Master Plan Public Meeting

July 17, 2026July 23, 2026

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Movie Listings

Exhibition On Screen: James McNeill WHISTLER

Exhibition On Screen: James McNeill WHISTLER

State & National Politics

Poetry of, by, and for the people: Regie O’Hare Gibson on his first year as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Massachusetts

State & National Politics

Poetry of, by, and for the people: Regie O’Hare Gibson on his first year as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Massachusetts

July 16, 2026July 18, 2026

Lexington School Committee members question state phone ban legislation

Education

Lexington School Committee members question state phone ban legislation

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Mass. voters might face 11 ballot questions this fall. Here’s where each measure stands.

State & National Politics

Mass. voters might face 11 ballot questions this fall. Here’s where each measure stands.

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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LHS Watch

Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

LHS Watch

Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

New sketches of the future Lexington High School

LHS Watch

New sketches of the future Lexington High School

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Breaking ground is around the corner: An update on the LHS Building Project

LHS Watch

Breaking ground is around the corner: An update on the LHS Building Project

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

Enjoy history after hours with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern

Life in Lexington

Enjoy history after hours with Summer Fridays at Buckman Tavern

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Commune, a new all-day cafe, coming to Lexington Center

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Commune, a new all-day cafe, coming to Lexington Center

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

As food prices climb, LexFarm works to keep produce within reach

Eat and Drink in Lexington

As food prices climb, LexFarm works to keep produce within reach

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

Local Government

Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

Local Government

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

Local Government

Arlington cut waste by 16 percent with automated bins. Lexington residents will soon vote on a step towards a similar program.

June 3, 2026June 11, 2026

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Education

An AI-driven private school wants to open in Lexington

Education

An AI-driven private school wants to open in Lexington

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

LHS Rising Junior Alexander Duan Wins National Geography Bee

Education

LHS Rising Junior Alexander Duan Wins National Geography Bee

July 8, 2026July 10, 2026

What’s the story behind the Diamond Middle School principal’s apology letter following an antisemitism presentation?

Education

What’s the story behind the Diamond Middle School principal’s apology letter following an antisemitism presentation?

June 24, 2026June 26, 2026

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Sports

Goodtimers keep swinging

Sports

Goodtimers keep swinging

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Lexington senior to represent Greece in European Baseball Championships

Sports

Lexington senior to represent Greece in European Baseball Championships

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

After 42 state titles, Diamond Middle School Coach Emmett O’Brien is stepping off the track

Education

After 42 state titles, Diamond Middle School Coach Emmett O’Brien is stepping off the track

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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Life in Lexington

7 free resources you’re missing out on at Cary Library

Life in Lexington

7 free resources you’re missing out on at Cary Library

August 4, 2026August 7, 2026

How Lexington visitor center guides stay cool in the summer

Life in Lexington

How Lexington visitor center guides stay cool in the summer

July 29, 2026July 31, 2026

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Life in Lexington

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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Economy

Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

Economy

Wales Copy Shop prepares to close after 47 years in Lexington Center

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Greater Boston is plagued with empty lab space. Lexington is no exception.

Economy

Greater Boston is plagued with empty lab space. Lexington is no exception.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

Economy

What’s on the town’s economic agenda for 2026?

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

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Environment

The sepia sky

The sepia sky

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

Controversial private jet expansion proposal at Hanscom faces setbacks as developers look to move project ahead

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Residents secure referendum on charge for excess trash, setting June 16 town-wide vote

Local Government

Residents secure referendum on charge for excess trash, setting June 16 town-wide vote

May 14, 2026May 20, 2026

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Get Involved

From his son’s diagnosis, a Lexington dad built a show about doing good

From his son’s diagnosis, a Lexington dad built a show about doing good

July 9, 2026July 10, 2026

VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Meet ‘Lex Kids Be Kids’: Parents advocating for phone-free childhoods

Meet ‘Lex Kids Be Kids’: Parents advocating for phone-free childhoods

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025

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