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Victor K. McElheny, science journalist and Knight Science Journalism Program founder, dies at 89. Those who knew McElhen...
08/01/2025

Victor K. McElheny, science journalist and Knight Science Journalism Program founder, dies at 89. Those who knew McElheny remember him equally for his mentorship and dedication to supporting the next generation of science journalists. Read more at LexObserver.org.

How Lex Eat Together is tackling food insecurity in Lexington and beyond. Read more at LexObserver.org.
08/01/2025

How Lex Eat Together is tackling food insecurity in Lexington and beyond. Read more at LexObserver.org.

Lexington High could cost about $660M. The new estimate shows Lexington getting more from the MSBA and nothing from Wash...
08/01/2025

Lexington High could cost about $660M. The new estimate shows Lexington getting more from the MSBA and nothing from Washington due to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Read more at LexObserver.org.

Three Lexington scout leaders awarded by Spirit of Adventure Council. Recipients have demonstrated commitment, collabora...
07/26/2025

Three Lexington scout leaders awarded by Spirit of Adventure Council. Recipients have demonstrated commitment, collaboration and dedication in their contributions to the Lexington Scouting community. Read the full story at LexObserver.org.

Cary Hall hosts third annual Boston International Music Competition Concert: “BIMC not only aims to foster an environmen...
07/26/2025

Cary Hall hosts third annual Boston International Music Competition Concert: “BIMC not only aims to foster an environment for showcasing musical talent, but also one for encouraging cultural exchange.” Read the full story at LexObserver.org.

Lexington Center businesses keep losing power. Eversource blames equipment and weather. At what point should Lexington m...
07/26/2025

Lexington Center businesses keep losing power. Eversource blames equipment and weather. At what point should Lexington move its power lines underground? Read the full story at LexObserver.org.

David Gergen, presidential adviser, journalist and educator, dies at 83. Gergen served as a trusted adviser to four U.S....
07/18/2025

David Gergen, presidential adviser, journalist and educator, dies at 83. Gergen served as a trusted adviser to four U.S. presidents, celebrated political commentator and mentor to generations of future public servants. Read more at LexObserver.org.

The service plaza on I-95 north in Lexington may get a big makeover, including contemporary architecture, new retail opt...
07/18/2025

The service plaza on I-95 north in Lexington may get a big makeover, including contemporary architecture, new retail options and more parking and EV chargers. Read more at LexObserver.org.

At the Lexington Farmers Market, no one bowls alone—“Farmers markets are not just about buying food. They’re about commu...
07/17/2025

At the Lexington Farmers Market, no one bowls alone—“Farmers markets are not just about buying food. They’re about community.” Read more at LexObserver.org.

Lexington teens, Samantha Miel and Oscar Benninga, “bring joy” to New England with Circus Smirkus this summer. Read more...
07/17/2025

Lexington teens, Samantha Miel and Oscar Benninga, “bring joy” to New England with Circus Smirkus this summer. Read more at LexObserver.org.

Solar canopies could come to the highway median along Route 2 in Lexington—a first in the US. But Trump’s “Big Beautiful...
07/11/2025

Solar canopies could come to the highway median along Route 2 in Lexington—a first in the US. But Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” creates a roadblock. Read more at LexObserver.org.

Fourth of July Carnival, staple of Lexington, hosted by Lions Club for 69th year from July 2-6. Read more and see photo ...
07/11/2025

Fourth of July Carnival, staple of Lexington, hosted by Lions Club for 69th year from July 2-6. Read more and see photo gallery of the celebration at LexObserver.org.

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