Maggie Scales, Author at The Lexington Observer

Marian Ryan, the Middlesex County district attorney, gave a press conference at the Lexington Police Department on Saturday around 8 p.m. after a deadly police shooting in Lexington, MA. / Credit: Lauren Feeney

“This kid’s whole life is gone”: Deadly police shooting in Lexington on Saturday

by Maggie Scales April 18, 2026April 20, 2026

The incident happened on Mason Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Local Government

Amendments to amendments to amendments: Where Town Meeting landed on increasing financial transparency

by Maggie Scales April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Local Government

Lexington to buy new trash bins for residents after Town Meeting’s fourth night

by Maggie Scales April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Local Government

Speed cushions could come to Walnut Street after night three of Town Meeting

by Maggie Scales April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Bowman Elementary School in Lexington, MA

Lexington weighs closing one elementary school as student numbers drop

by Maggie Scales April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Cary Hall in Lexington, MA, at night in December 2025.

Local Government

Lexington budget vote further postponed after “confusing” School Committee memo

by Maggie Scales April 7, 2026April 9, 2026

Life in Lexington

Longtime LexMedia employee promoted to Executive Director

by Maggie Scales April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

Local Government

Lexington Town Meeting adjourns first night of annual session without a vote cast

by Phoebe Triant and Maggie Scales March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

State & National Politics

Key races to follow ahead of the statewide elections this fall

by Maggie Scales March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Lexington Public Schools cuts more positions to close FY27 budget gap

by Maggie Scales March 25, 2026March 31, 2026