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Nonprofit local news by and for Lexington, MA.
Lexington, MA
Joined February 2021
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Lexington resident Cathy Gill is participating in The Great World Race — seven marathons on seven continents — to raise money to combat substance use disorder in memory of her daughter, Courtney. Read the full story at this link: https://t.co/9Ko6oofU8k
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A Lexington parent, who is a devout Christian, is suing the school district over lessons that “normalize LGBTQ+ relationships.” The plaintiff claims they burdened his right to direct the religious upbringing of his child. The full story by @scales_maggie: https://t.co/eZ7rThcbUg
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With 91% of voters and nearly all board and committee leaders in favor, Town meeting approved the new Lexington High School building project during a special session Monday night. Read the full story by @scales_maggie at this link: https://t.co/IEgvNqzTS0
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https://t.co/vbLXmGuXcG Thanks for sharing my happy highlights of two fabulous local business sisters🥰😎🙏
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A windy afternoon turned into an unexpected story of heart and history of the two sisters behind one of Lexington’s longest-running salons.
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The clock is ticking down to Dec. 8! Stay updated on the LHS building project with our ongoing coverage by LexObserver’s unbiased reporters. All articles can be found in our “LHS Watch” section on https://t.co/JYj7hqeCxX at this link: https://t.co/DLbWmcJHnb
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MSBA approves $118.8M grant for Lexington High School building project. The Authority unanimously voted in favor of the grant Wednesday morning. The town could get another $2.9M if it spends money where the MSBA wants down the line. Read more here: https://t.co/6YZGQGh1Wl
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Are we alone in the universe? A Lexington astronomer is raising eyebrows for asking whether a new interstellar object could be made by aliens. Read more at this link: https://t.co/iEoiVL3Vxx
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More than 1,200 Lexington residents will lose access to food assistance tomorrow when SNAP benefits are cut off due to the government shutdown. Here's how you can get and give help. https://t.co/zcqkGJUgyx
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President Trump plans to put SNAP on hold starting Nov. 1 as a result of the government shutdown. Here’s where to get food and donate.
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Lexingtonians Fran Ludwig and Bill McKibben were invited to environmental conference in Italy, talked climate action with other leaders at Pope Leo’s summer house this month. Read more of @scales_maggie’s story at this link: https://t.co/5Ewsbg5lRl
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Governor Maura Healey has signed Bill H3893 into law, authorizing Lexington to grant ten additional wine and malt licenses to local businesses. @PinotLexingtonC @LexingtonVenue1 Hear from business owners and read more at this link: https://t.co/r0gtuk7y3k
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Lexington’s No Kings protest draws over 6,000 people to site of the first battle of the American Revolution https://t.co/PmLLAYbcGB
#nokings #LexingtonMA @SenMarkey @billmckibben @regiegibson
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Beneath a sea of homemade signs, the vast crowd cheered for speeches delivered by Senator Ed Markey, Regie Gibson, and Bill McKibben, among others.
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The state’s model for the new LHS projects 2,395 students. Here’s how that number was calculated — and what it does and doesn’t account for. Read more of @scales_maggie’s story at this link: https://t.co/31KgIGMuvF
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Cul-de-sac to condos: How a Lexington Center property proposal went from a small neighborhood to MBTA housing despite a recent bylaw change Read more of @scales_maggie’s story at this link: https://t.co/v6nv3drcJV
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Lexington Select Board approves land swap for new high school building — to build the new high school on the current sports fields and convert the existing building site into new recreational space. Read more of @scales_maggie’s story at this link: https://t.co/r5GgfQCLlD
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The Select Board voted to remove a twenty-year volunteer from the Tree Committee for violating the town’s guidelines for civil discourse during its meeting on Monday night. Read more of @scales_maggie’s story at this link: https://t.co/FrVmSDDnLy
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Lexington resident Josh Model says his Jewish roots inspired him to protest the treatment of immigrants held inside a Burlington ICE facility. Read more at this link: https://t.co/rosru1DGAm
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Lexington residents have a big decision ahead with December’s vote on the new high school building. A new AI-powered chatbot — built by Lexington High School students — can help answer your questions about the project. Read more at this link: https://t.co/yZ69HCI9aM
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The LPS district is piloting three literacy programs this year in response to the nationwide debate. Parents wonder why the town is still considering a curriculum many states have abandoned. Read @scales_maggie’s story this week at this link: https://t.co/Wg3h1hgaVK
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