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This week we focus on exploring the local breakdown of Lexington votes in the state midterms. Before we get to that story, here’s a quick update on our NewsMatch progress from Editor-at-Large Erin Sandler-Rathe:
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In this issue:
In MA midterms, Lexingtonians support statewide Democratic sweep and new ‘millionaires tax’
On a crowded ballot with few competitive races, Lexingtonians supported Democrats up and down the ticket and voted to approve an amendment to the state constitution establishing an additional tax on income over a million dollars in Tuesday’s midterms.Â
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Community Announcement: Local Lexington boy with extremely rare disease to host epic video gaming fun’raiser event
Liam Hugo Ryan, nine-year-old boy from Lexington will be joined by his family, friends and supporters for an amazing video gaming event and family fun’raiser, Gaming2CureJM.
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Community Announcement: Concord Youth Theatre Announces Winter Class Offerings
Concord Youth Theatre (CYT) offers a variety of workshops and classes for students of all ages.
Keep readingCommunity Announcement: Lex Eat Together Is Now On Wheels
Beginning Nov. 9, 2022 Â Lex Eat Together will offer prepared meals for pickup every Wednesday evening.Â
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Community Announcement: Sarah Liu awarded prestigious National Girl Scout Scholarship
Sarah Liu believes that there is nothing more important than mental health.
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Community Announcement: IAL Diwali Celebration
Come celebrate DIWALI, the festival of lights, with family and friends! IAL (Indian Americans of Lexington) is pleased to bring back our signature Diwali event — Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. onwards.
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Community Announcement: Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
The Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association invites you to the annual Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held on Tuesday Nov. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
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Nicco Mele, Sophie Culpepper, Erin Sandler-Rathe and the LexObserver Team
Edited by Lauren Feeney
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