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Special Edition: Lexington grieves for Uvalde

by Sophie Culpepper May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Peace sign held by a protestor
Posted inState & National Politics

Heartbreak, anguish, rage touch Lexington following massacre of 21 at Uvalde elementary school

by Sophie Culpepper May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
construction in the Lexington Town Center
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Construction impacts on local businesses; Lex legislators condemn reversal of Roe v. Wade in draft opinion

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 21, 2022
protestors hold signs at a pro-choice rally
Posted inState & National Politics

Lexington’s state reps express horror, need for further action in response to draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

by Sophie Culpepper May 7, 2022May 9, 2022
Demonstrators hold an American flag in front of the Minute Man statue. One is dressed as the Statue of Liberty.
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Owner frustrated by second Jewels From the Crown break-in in three years; Updates from Special Town Meeting this week 

by Sophie Culpepper November 12, 2021May 7, 2022

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