Sports

Lexington synchronized skaters head to nationals

The 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships run from March 4 to March 7 in Salt Lake City. Six teams from Lexington will compete.

by Deanthony Nachampasak March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Local Elections 2026

Preliminary 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 2, 2026

Local Elections 2026

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 election day.

by Maggie Scales, Tracy Kim Horn and Lauren Feeney February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Local Government

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

Environment

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

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

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Lexington students launch civics program to connect youth, politicians

Life in Lexington

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

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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

Letter to the editor: Kunal Botla for a new generation of thoughtful town planning

Botla “speaks thoughtfully about revitalizing economic hubs such as Hartwell Avenue, reimagining development opportunities in the Town Center to foster both livability and economic resilience.”

by Christina Lin February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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Police blotter

Police Blotter: Altercation at senior center

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REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Listings Week of February 27, 2026

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Movie Listings

The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)

From the producers of the groundbreaking documentaryThe (M) Factor, this powerful new film continues the vital conversation about women’s hormones and midlife health.The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pauseexplores perimenopause, the often overlooked years leading up to menopause, and how hormonal changes can impact heart, bone, brain, and sexual health. Blending expert insights with real…

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Community Announcement: Middlesex Conservation District 2026 Spring Plant Sale

State & National Politics

Jeffrey Epstein made 20 documented trips via Hanscom Field

State & National Politics

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

LHS Watch

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

December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

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

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Local Government

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

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Education

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

Education

Sports

Resolution Run to Kick Cancer hits the streets again

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Life in Lexington

Snowmageddon brings a good old-fashioned snow day to Lexington

Life in Lexington

Economy

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

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

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

Life in Lexington

Your local holiday gift list (no shipping required)

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025

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Lexingtonians struggle to quit gas-powered leaf blowers this fall

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VO250 ceremony shines light on volunteerism in Lexington

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