MassDEP visits Lexington High School site for walkthrough following wetlands appeal

About 100 people attended the meeting. It’s unknown when MassDEP will decide how Lexington must move forward with the project.

by Maggie Scales September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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Lexington woman among missing in floods along Nepal-China border

Jiwan Jyoti was traveling with a tour group when the flash floods came. She is among more than 2,000 people still unaccounted for, including about 90 Americans.

by SUDHIN THANAWALA and JOSH KELETY Associated Press August 29, 2026August 31, 2026

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Resident appeal delays LHS building project and adds millions to cost

Reps. from the state’s environmental protection dept. will reevaluate the property on Aug. 27. Until then, construction by wetlands is on pause — and time is money.

by Maggie Scales August 20, 2026August 23, 2026

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LexObserver speaks to Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

Clark is running against newcomers Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman in the Democratic primary for MA’s 5th district. She points to her experience and the importance of women in leadership.

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.”

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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.

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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.

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.

State & National Politics

Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan touts ‘experience and representation’ in her reelection bid

Ryan faces a challenge from former prosecutor David Solet in the Democratic primary on Sept. 1

State & National Politics

Who is David Solet, candidate for District Attorney?

A former employee mounts a primary challenge to Middlesex DA Marian Ryan

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: The next generation’s case for Ed Markey

“As LHS students, we are deeply concerned about politicians who ignore issues like climate change and the housing and jobs crisis that will face us once we graduate.”

by Kevin Chen and Andrew Wu August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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

Letter to the editor: In support of Seth Moulton

“Seth Moulton understands how much the country has changed over the past 50 years and has the energy and vitality to fight the battle for our nation.”

by Lila Heideman and Bob Licht August 19, 2026August 27, 2026

Letter to the editor: A human-learning audit for Alpha School

“The point is to distinguish faster task completion from deeper learning.”

by Gleb Tsipursky August 19, 2026August 19, 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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Abbott’s Frozen Custard closes its doors after six years

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Lexington leaders flag key topics ahead of FY28 budget talks

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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No-voters fall short, changes to trash bylaw stand

June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

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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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