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mask hanging above books and pencils on a chalkboard
Posted inEducation

This week’s School Committee Recap: Kidsborough update; School Committee members endorse Fair Share Amendment

by Sophie Culpepper June 11, 2022June 11, 2022
Storefront of Catch a Falling Star with Closing Sale signs
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

After nearly two decades, beloved toy store Catch a Falling Star closes its doors in Lexington

by Sophie Culpepper June 4, 2022June 8, 2022
A banner against a blue sky in Lexington
Posted inLife in Lexington

What does AAPI Heritage Month mean to Lexingtonians?

by Sophie Culpepper and Seiya Saneyoshi May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
Eastern White Pines by the tennis courts
Posted inWeekly News Roundups

Fast-approaching debt exclusion vote; new tree report; who received ARPA funding?

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 21, 2022
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development, Education, Environment, Local Government, Weekly News Roundups

This Week: Fast-approaching debt exclusion vote

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
Local businesses in the Town Center
Posted inBusiness & Economic Development

Which businesses and nonprofits have received American Rescue Plan Act funding from the Town, and how are they using it? 

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
mask hanging above books and pencils on a chalkboard
Posted inEducation

This Week’s School Committee Recap: Updates on Math, Literacy/phonics K-5 pilots

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
Posted inEducation

Lexington, like surrounding communities, sees enrollment numbers drop for second year in a row — but high school remains overcrowded

by Sophie Culpepper November 23, 2021August 18, 2022
Posted inEducation

Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 3 — Expert Advice on Supporting Students

by Sophie Culpepper October 6, 2021April 14, 2022
Posted inEducation

Pandemic Learning in Lexington, Part 2 — How LPS is Addressing Students’ Challenges

by Sophie Culpepper October 6, 2021August 18, 2022

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