LexObserver

09/04/2026

In with the old and the new: Marrett Road’s Dunkin’ Donuts, first opened in 1970, and Lexington’s first Jimmy John’s location are now open.

The Pesce Network, headed by Mark and Megan Pesce, operates more than 60 Dunkin' locations and five Jimmy John's locations across Massachusetts.

Catch the grand opening celebration, featuring giveaways and coupons, on Sept. 12. Read the full story for more details at the link below.

In with the old and the new: Marrett Road's Dunkin' Donuts, first opened in 1970, and Lexington's first Jimmy John's location are now open.

09/04/2026

MassDEP surveyed the Lexington High School property Thursday morning to see whether the School Building Committee (SBC) should redesign the new high school to better protect wetlands.

It’s unknown when MassDEP will decide how Lexington must move forward with the project.

Read the full story on LexObserver.org.

Link: https://lexobserver.org/2026/09/01/massdep-walks-lexington-high-school-site-following-appeal

09/02/2026

Sen. Ed Markey won the Democratic primary Tuesday night, with a landslide victory over challenger Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.

“Donald Trump and his enablers, if you’re listening, Massachusetts has something to say tonight: we will not sit by while you try to destroy this democracy,” Markey, 80, told the crowd during his victory speech.

Polls closed at 8 p.m. and The Associated Press (AP) called the race for Markey shortly after, at 8:31 p.m., with only about 2 percent of votes counted.

Markey won with about 64 percent of votes to 35 percent for Moulton. Markey, who is heavily favored, will face Republican John Deaton in the general election.

Other winners of contested primary races include: Congresswoman Katherine Clark for House, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan for District Attorney, and Mike Minogue for Governor.

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

Read more about voter turnout in Lexington and why voters chose Markey in our full story on LexObserver.org

09/01/2026

It's election day! Read up on the candidates at LexObserver.org

08/29/2026

Massachusetts voters will go to the polls on Sept. 1, with contested primaries for Senate, House and District Attorney.

Read all about the candidates, featured on our homepage, at LexObserver.org.

08/29/2026

Lexington resident Jiwan Jyoti was traveling with a tour group in the Himalayas when the flash floods came. She is among more than 2,000 people still unaccounted for.

Jiwan Jyoti was traveling with a tour group when the flash floods came. She is among more than 2,000 people still unaccounted for.

08/28/2026

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., a Revere resident who has supported numerous pieces of childcare and women’s rights legislation during her nearly 13 years in Congress, is running for reelection.

Clark is challenged by newcomers Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman in the Democratic primary for MA’s 5th district, slated for Sept. 1.

Read the full story on LexObserver.org to see Clark’s plans if reelected.

Link: https://lexobserver.org/2026/08/27/katherine-clark/

08/21/2026

Lexington’s Tracy Chang built Pagu, a Cambridge restaurant featured in the inaugural Boston Michelin Guide.

After nine years, Chang has amassed local, regional and international recognition. Now, she’s using her platform to help others.

Catch the full feature at the link below:
https://lexobserver.org/2026/08/20/lexingtons-tracy-chang-built-pagu-now-shes-building-something-bigger/

08/21/2026

A resident appeal to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has delayed the Lexington High School building project and adds millions to the cost.

The property will be reevaluated on Aug. 27, with construction by wetlands currently on hold.

Read the full story for more information at the link below: https://lexobserver.org/2026/08/20/resident-appeal-delays-lexington-school-building-project-and-adds-millions-to-cost/

08/19/2026

Ed Markey wants to “balance the playing field” to make life a bit easier for “ordinary families” if reelected.

LexObserver interviewed Ed Markey, alongside [email protected] The Waltham Times The Belmont Voice and Brookline.News, last week to ask about his campaign for reelection to the Senate.

Markey faces a challenge from Seth Moulton, 47, who wants “generational change” in Congress.

But despite his age, Markey, 80, is favored by double digits, a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll found.

While in Congress, Markey has teamed up with fellow Democrats to propose environmental bills and pass legislation that helps bring costs down for Americans. If re-elected, he plans to continue those pursuits, fight ICE, support Massachusetts’ innovation economy, and more.

Head over to lexobserver.org to read about Markey’s plans if reelected.
🎥: Maggie Scales