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Lexington High School students stage anti-ICE walkout

State & National Politics

Lexington High School students stage anti-ICE walkout

More than 100 students marched out of school in the middle of the day on Monday to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

by Avia Liao March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Town Manager Steve Bartha interviewing for job in Ipswich

Local Government

Town Manager Steve Bartha interviewing for job in Ipswich

Bartha has been Lexington’s town manager since the fall of 2024. Could he be leaving already?

by Maggie Scales March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Results of the 2026 local election

Local Elections 2026

Results of the 2026 local election

Lin Jensen and Bob Creech won Planning Board seats, Mona Roy will join the School Committee, and the current Select Board roster will live on for at least another year.

by Maggie Scales March 2, 2026March 5, 2026

Lexington Chamber of Commerce moves fundraiser location due to ICE ties

Life in Lexington

Lexington Chamber of Commerce moves fundraiser location due to ICE ties

Cary library closed weekdays through March 20

Life in Lexington

Cary library closed weekdays through March 20

Lexington considers “Skip the Stuff” bylaw to cut restaurant waste

Lexington considers “Skip the Stuff” bylaw to cut restaurant waste

Lexington synchronized skaters head to nationals

Sports

Lexington synchronized skaters head to nationals

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Town leaders must urgently fix the problem of rental apartments paying only 36% in taxes of what houses pay

“Lexington could indeed use a Town Manager who, unlike Steve Bartha, knows how to identify strategically critical issues.”

by Patrick Mehr March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Letter to the editor: Thank you from Goodwill

Lexington residents donated 2.2 million pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in 2025

by Joanne Hilferty March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Police blotter

Police Blotter: Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited for all residents effective March 15

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Listings Week of March 6, 2026

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Community Corner

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Announcements

Community Announcements: International Women’s Day celebration

Community Announcements: International Women’s Day celebration

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Movie Listings

“Turner & Constable”

“Turner & Constable”

“Suburban Fury” screening followed by Q&A with the Director Devor Robinson

“Suburban Fury” screening followed by Q&A with the Director Devor Robinson

State & National Politics

Jeffrey Epstein made 20 documented trips via Hanscom Field

State & National Politics

Jeffrey Epstein made 20 documented trips via Hanscom Field

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

AG sues towns flouting MBTA Communities law

Housing & Zoning

AG sues towns flouting MBTA Communities law

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

What Mass. can and can’t do about ICE

State & National Politics

What Mass. can and can’t do about ICE

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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LHS Watch

New school, old question: Where should LHS students park? And should they be driving to school in the first place?

LHS Watch

New school, old question: Where should LHS students park? And should they be driving to school in the first place?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

A decisive “Yes” for Lexington: Residents pass LHS debt exclusion in pivotal vote Monday

LHS Watch

A decisive “Yes” for Lexington: Residents pass LHS debt exclusion in pivotal vote Monday

December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

From “It’s kind of falling apart” to “who the hell’s going to pay my new taxes?”: Lexington voters on the LHS building project

LHS Watch

From “It’s kind of falling apart” to “who the hell’s going to pay my new taxes?”: Lexington voters on the LHS building project

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

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Eat & Drink In Lexington

Food Pantry sees one of its busiest days ever

Eat and Drink in Lexington

Food Pantry sees one of its busiest days ever

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

What’s cooking in Lexington’s school cafeterias? A Lot.

Eat and Drink in Lexington

What’s cooking in Lexington’s school cafeterias? A Lot.

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

From mushrooms to metalwork: Meet some of the farmers’ markets more unusual vendors

Eat and Drink in Lexington

From mushrooms to metalwork: Meet some of the farmers’ markets more unusual vendors

September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

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Local Government

Affordability and sustainability are on Town Meeting’s warrant this year

Local Government

Affordability and sustainability are on Town Meeting’s warrant this year

March 4, 2026March 10, 2026

Lexington students launch civics program to connect youth, politicians

Education

Lexington students launch civics program to connect youth, politicians

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Election Guide 2026

Local Elections 2026

Election Guide 2026

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

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Education

Lexington’s special education students are still catching up after the pandemic

Education

Lexington’s special education students are still catching up after the pandemic

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Harrington’s Henry Wan named MA’s Counselor of the Year

Education

Harrington’s Henry Wan named MA’s Counselor of the Year

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Lexington projects $4.7M deficit in FY27 as healthcare costs surge; school layoffs planned

Local Government

Lexington projects $4.7M deficit in FY27 as healthcare costs surge; school layoffs planned

January 20, 2026January 23, 2026

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Sports

Resolution Run to Kick Cancer hits the streets again

Sports

Resolution Run to Kick Cancer hits the streets again

January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Lexington High School students compete in US Figure Skating Championships

Sports

Lexington High School students compete in US Figure Skating Championships

January 1, 2026January 6, 2026

Making the miles matter: Lexington mom runs seven marathons in honor of her late daughter

Life in Lexington

Making the miles matter: Lexington mom runs seven marathons in honor of her late daughter

November 5, 2025November 7, 2025

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Life in Lexington

‘Better Together’: Lunar New Year Gala welcomes Year of the Horse

Life in Lexington

‘Better Together’: Lunar New Year Gala welcomes Year of the Horse

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026

Snowmageddon brings a good old-fashioned snow day to Lexington

Life in Lexington

Snowmageddon brings a good old-fashioned snow day to Lexington

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Lexington High School to compete in Season 17 of GBH’s High School Quiz Show

Education

Lexington High School to compete in Season 17 of GBH’s High School Quiz Show

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

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Economy

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

Still looking for stocking stuffers? Something for the seventh night of Hanukkah? Here’s where to find the best small local gifts.

Economy

Still looking for stocking stuffers? Something for the seventh night of Hanukkah? Here’s where to find the best small local gifts.

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Your local holiday gift list (no shipping required)

Life in Lexington

Your local holiday gift list (no shipping required)

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

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Environment

What’s next for Lexington’s waste?

Local Government

What’s next for Lexington’s waste?

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

Lexingtonians struggle to quit gas-powered leaf blowers this fall

Local Government

Lexingtonians struggle to quit gas-powered leaf blowers this fall

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Lexingtonians meet the Pope during environmentalism conference in Italy

Lexingtonians meet the Pope during environmentalism conference in Italy

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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Get Involved

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

Connecting the community with Lexington Neighbors and Newcomers (LNN)

Connecting the community with Lexington Neighbors and Newcomers (LNN)

September 4, 2025September 12, 2025

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