A bell-to-bell cell phone ban for students in Massachusetts public schools could go into effect as soon as this school year. Members of Lexington’s School Committee have some questions and concerns about implementation, cost and student privacy. Read the full story on LexObserver.org

Several Lexington families were upset about a presentation on antisemitism given at Diamond Middle School last month. But viral posts on X, Fox News, and elsewhere turned the local incident into a national story — without essential context and factchecking. lexobserver.org/2026/06/24/w...

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At this year’s Discovery Day, LexObserver asked passersby to put a pin on the map to mark where they or their families came from before landing in Lexington. lexobserver.org/2026/05/23/l...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Prince Estabrook and other patriots of color are being celebrated through programs nationwide that aim to tell a more complete story of the birth of the nation. lexobserver.org/2026/04/19/s...

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“I think that as a high schooler, using [science] in my community is one of the easiest and most impactful ways for me to apply my knowledge." Read more about #RegeneronSTS finalist Jerry Xu in @lexobserver.bsky.social.

250 years ago, the Battle of Lexington marked our first stand against kings. Great No Kings photo by Lauren Feeney @laurenfeeney.bsky.social / @lexobserver.bsky.social . It was picked up by @apnews.com, ran on p 18 of the NYT @nytimes.com, and appeared in at least 8 other publications. #NoKings

Educators and their supporters rallied outside Cary Hall on the first night of Town Meeting to protest recently announced layoffs. The first night of Town Meeting closed without any votes cast.

Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Ed Markey, and Rep. Katherine Clark are all running for reelection this year — but not without opposition. LexObserver previews the upcoming statewide elections. lexobserver.org/2026/03/27/k...

Layoffs in Lexington Public Schools: lexobserver.org/2026/03/25/l...

Lexington High School students stage anti-ICE walkout lexobserver.org/2026/03/12/l...

The Chamber’s board listened to residents’ concerns about having the town fundraiser at Café Escadrille and pivoted to the Inn at Hastings Park. lexobserver.org/2026/03/11/l...

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Today is the day! Come out and vote, Lexington! lexobserver.org/2026/02/20/e...

Our election guide is now live! Read up on the candidates and issues so you can make informed decisions at the polls on March 2. lexobserver.org/2026/02/20/e...

No school tomorrow! From LPS via ParentSquare: "The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning. All Lexington Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. In addition, all before and after-school activities are canceled"

While Lexington consistently ranks among the highest-performing districts in the state, at least 14 districts out performed Lexington among students with disabilities. lexobserver.org/2026/02/18/l...

There are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race in the upcoming local elections. Read about their positions, priorities, experience and motivations: lexobserver.org/2026/02/13/m...

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Lexington Public Schools may have to lay off more than a dozen employees as the town works to close an estimated $4.7 million budget gap, driven largely by an unexpected spike in healthcare costs.

Why transparency, honesty and good-faith engagement matter — and what’s changing about our comments policy to foster civility and understanding.

A fleet of around 24 white SUVs were delivered to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Burlington on Jan 7.

Lexington residents protest against ICE in the wake of the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. #lexingtonma #renee

The recently released files show Epstein made a handful of phone calls to at least one Lexington phone number in 2005. Who could it have been? lexobserver.org/2025/12/23/l...

Still deciding? Find everything you need to know about the new Lexington High School building project at LexObserver.org

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The first mail-in ballots have already been cast in the debt exclusion referendum for the new high school. LexObserver has published more than 40 reported articles and dozens of letters to the editor about the project. If you’re just catching up, here’s a summary of our reporting, in English or 中文.

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution premieres tonight on PBS. LexObserver spoke with Burns and his co-directors about the film when they visited Lexington in April. Read the full story at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/04/25/n...

Standardized test scores at Lexington Public Schools remain below pre-pandemic levels, nearly six years after COVID-19 first shuttered schools. Read more at the link below: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has been lying to locals about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at Hanscom Air Field. Read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

Have you heard about the new attendance policy at Lexington High School? Visit this link for everything parents and students need to know: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/l...

IAL (Indian Americans of Lexington) turns 30 this year, a milestone marked at the organization’s annual Diwali celebration last Sunday. Read more and see the full gallery at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/12/i...

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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: lexobserver.org/2025/11/05/m...

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. Read the full story at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/11/07/l...

Town Meeting voted to appropriate funds and swap land to build the new Lexington High School in a special session Monday night, with 91 percent in favor. Next on the to-do list for the LHS building project is the debt exclusion vote, which is slated for Dec. 8. lexobserver.org/2025/11/04/l...

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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 LexObserver.org at this link: lexobserver.org/category/lhs...

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 at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/29/m...

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: lexobserver.org/2025/10/27/a...

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. lexobserver.org/2025/10/30/w... #SNAP #governmentshutdown #lexingtonma

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 at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/23/l...

Governor Maura Healey has signed Bill H3893 into law, authorizing Lexington to grant ten additional wine and malt licenses to local businesses. Hear from business owners and read more at this link: lexobserver.org/2025/10/23/t...