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In this issue:
Town Manager appoints Hemali Shah as new Chief Equity Officer
Town Manager Jim Malloy has appointed Hemali Shah to serve as Lexington’s second-ever Chief Equity Officer.
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Beloved local comics, gaming destination adds bistro to its offerings
Between its extensive comic book and gaming selection, Omar’s World of Comics & Pixel Paradise in Lexington Center was already an idyllic hangout spot for many students.
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This week’s School Committee Roundup: Administrators share updates on new African American History course, Elementary World Language planning with METCO families
Tuesday’s School Committee meeting took place at the Global Ministries Christian Church in Dorchester, where members resumed the annual tradition of meeting with METCO families in person after two years of convening remotely.
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A Roller Coaster Ride into Winter: A Nature Column
On a hot sunny day, folks are out swimming at Walden pond, attired only in bathing suits, in the calm, glassy water.
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Letter to the Editor: Local Support for Teen Mental Health Wellness – The Conversation Continues
Many individuals within the Lexington community are passionate about creating change around youth mental wellness, especially the teens themselves.
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Community Announcement: Carols and Cocoa for a Cause at Pilgrim!
Pilgrim Church is excited to launch a new event this holiday season.
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Community Announcement: Lexington Lions Club Annual Sports Night was a great success
This year’s annual Sports Night was the 56th anniversary of two prestigious awards: the Chief Rycroft Award and the Mary Dailey Award.
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Community Announcement: Join Hancock Church for Advent!
Join Hancock Church for Advent! On Christmas Eve hear the full story of Christ’s birth through scripture and carols at our more traditional services at 5:00pm and 8:00pm.
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Community Announcement: Mystic Chorale presents The Heart Dances, the Soul Sings
In his last season before moving to St. Louis, Mystic Chorale Founder and Artistic Director and Lexington native, Nick Page leads the chorus in a concert packed with emotional punch that promises to lift the spirits of singers and audience alike.
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Community Announcement: Myths Come to Life in Local Author’s Debut Novel
Truth is important, and as a golem, Emmett was made to defend it. Emmett is new to his school – Collinstein Academy – and new to the world – he was only made 3.5 week ago, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t going to fight for the truth.
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