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Lexington elementary students plant pollinator gardens

by Olivia Leduc June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

Second-grade students of Fiske Elementary School plonked their feet into the soil of the school’s newly constructed pollinator garden, digging holes into the ground with miniature shovels to make room for their plants.

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Breeding season has arrived

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
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Solar (Dis)Array Hits Lexington

by Gerry Yurkevicz May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
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The Lexington Farmers’ Market offers fresh, local foods and a community gathering space

by Lauren Feeney May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
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Local photographer captures elusive local wildlife — and the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge award

by Soren Goldsmith May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Debate about the Tracer Lane Solar project continues 

by Lauren Feeney May 4, 2023May 5, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Mating and breeding season: nature’s renewal

by Elsa Lichman, Nature Columnist May 2, 2023May 3, 2023
Posted inEnvironment

Funding for solar energy at the new police station moves forward

by Gerry Yurkevicz April 27, 2023April 28, 2023
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Solar Power Doesn’t Come Easy

by Gerry Yurkevicz April 20, 2023April 20, 2023
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Cut Up Your Credit Cards 

by Susanne Beck April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

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