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Lexington makes pitch to bring gene therapy company to town

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:13:59 GMT

Lexington is offering almost $300,000 in tax reductions to lure a Dutch gene therapy company to town.

Distrigas awards scholarships to Everett students, honor 32 local students for science fair projects

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:20:36 GMT

Distrigas of Massachusetts recently honored 34 students, primarily from Everett, and also Lexington, Medford, and Saugus for their academic success and outstanding work in the field of science.

Somerville, Melrose, Lexington high schoolers among finalists for DA's PSA project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:48:03 GMT

Entries from Lexington High School, Melrose High School, Nashoba Valley Regional Technical High School, and two from Somerville High School are among the finalists, according to an announcement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan.

Local high schoolers chosen as finalists in PSA Project

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:27:43 GMT

Empowering students to speak up to help those in need was the theme of the top five student videos in the fifth annual PSA Project hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

Live from the red carpet, it's Lexington's Prom

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:23:31 GMT

Before they hit the dance floor, students at Lexington High School will strut their stuff on the red carpet this afternoon as local access channel LexMedia hosts live coverage and interviews of students attending the prom.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

MetroWest 'Ambassador' workshops kick off Thursday in Marlborough, Framingham

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:26:22 GMT

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau is looking to help train a few good ambassadors to help guide visitors to the MetroWest region.

Grant to fund a shuttle between Lexington and Alewife Station

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:33:52 GMT

Lexington and the 128 Business Council have been awarded a federal transportation grant to pilot a commuter shuttle between the Hartwell Business District and Alewife Red Line MBTA Station.

Lexington dedicating three-sided clock for 300th Anniversary

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:07:51 GMT

The granite base has arrived and work has begun to install a new three-sided clock that will be dedicated Saturday to mark Lexingtons 300th Anniversary.

Lexington's Discovery Day festival postponed a week

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:27:17 GMT

The Lexington Retailers Association has postponed the Discovery Day festival until Saturday, June 1, because of inclement weather in the forecast this weekend.

State Senator Karen Spilka eyes run for Congress

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:59:48 GMT

Massachusetts state Senator Karen Spilka has one more reason for supporting Ed Markey's campaign for U.S. Senate. If Markey wins the seat vacated by John Kerry in the special June 25 election, Spilka said she will run for Markey's seat in the U.S. House.

Former state representative Stephen Doran arrested for allegedly receiving meth package at JP school

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:44 GMT

Former state representative Stephen W. Doran was held Wednesday on $10,000 bail after being charged with drug trafficking for allegedly receiving a package containing more than 400 grams of methamphetamine at a Jamaica Plain charter school where he worked as a tutor, authorities said.

Visitors offer opinions on Lexington Center in survey

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:04:22 GMT

Visitors to Lexington Center go there for the shopping and to dine, but would like to see a bigger mix of retail stores and more casual restaurants, according to a survey conducted by Bentley University students.

Local students to compete against peers from around the world at international science fair

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:15:53 GMT

This weekend, a small group of high school students from Greater Boston will travel across the country to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Massachusetts mathletes will defend championship title at Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:12 GMT

A team of four middle school students will represent Mass. in a math competition to defend their team's National Champion title in the 2013 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Washington D.C. on May 10.

Lexington to close a portion of Minuteman Bikeway for repairs

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:44:02 GMT

Lexington will close a section of the Minuteman Bikeway for approximately three weeks beginning Monday, May 13, because of work to replace a collapsed culvert.

On Biking: Donate to the Multiple Sclerosis Martha's Vineyard Ride

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:18 GMT

On Biking columnist Jon Simmons donated to the MS Ride on May 4, and he says you should, too. And here's why.

Police stop pro-gun rally from reaching Lexington Battle Green

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:10:07 GMT

Dozens of people attempted to attend a pro-gun rally in Lexington Friday morning despite an emergency moratorium the town placed on gatherings on the Battle Green after the Boston Marathon bombings this week.

Medical Reserve Corps aided injured after Boston Marathon attacks

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:16:29 GMT

The first responders who raced toward the finish line after two bombs exploded at Mondays Boston Marathon included 151 volunteers from the Massachusetts Region 4A Medical Reserve Corps, doctors and nurses who expected to be helping runners with more typical and minor injuries get medical help.

Franco-Togolese singer and performer Brice Kapel in concert in Lexington on May 10

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:02:05 GMT

Franco-Togolese singer and performer Brice Kapel will be returning to Lexington to perform his upcoming and latest album, Porto Seguro, on Friday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m., according to a press release.

Sequestration cuts hit Lexington's Patriots Day celebrations

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:49:45 GMT

The British are still coming to Lexingtons annual Patriots Day celebrations, but thanks to sequestration, the U.S. Armys Old Guard has canceled.

An explanation of the Holi celebration, and a wish for gender equality

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:25:26 GMT

As many of her friends and colleagues are celebrating Passover and Easter, columnist Rajashree Ghosh is winding up her celebration of Holi.

Lexington buying Masonic site for almost $11 million

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:11:58 GMT

Lexington officials Tuesday evening announced the town is purchasing the Scottish Rite Masonic headquarters after the fraternal organization accepted the town's offer of almost $11 million.

Ninety-two local students, from 58 schools, win national medals from National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:49:47 GMT

Young Massachusetts artists and writers were honored with national medals 57 for art and 35 for writing in the 90th Annual National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, according to a press release.

Waltham YMCA to host Summer Day Camp open house

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:07:50 GMT

The Waltham YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Boston, hosts an open house for returning and new campers on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Families can meet staff, check out the facilities, explore the different camp options available and sign up for camp on-site.