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, 2026July 30, 2026

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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

Education

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.

by Maggie Scales and Ava Criniti July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Life in Lexington

How Lexington visitor center guides stay cool in the summer

Whether it’s mid-July or late October, Lexington Visitor Center tour guides don period-appropriate clothing.

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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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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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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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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Alpha School and legal standards for private school review

“The school committee’s questions about literacy and instruction are fair game under the statute, and Alpha should answer them fully. But the review should stay within its legal scope.”

by Raghav Gupta July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Letter to the editor: Let school districts make the decision on cell phone bans

“State policy should instead focus on the student outcomes and choices we desire—and then empower educators far more than we do today to shape the inputs that meet those ends.”

by Michael Horn July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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

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Tracking the spending on Lexington’s new high school

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

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Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Local Government

No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

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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LHS Rising Junior Alexander Duan Wins National Geography Bee

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

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

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