Author: Jordan Delfiugo
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Waste disposal at center of Town Meeting night seven
Town Meeting members considered four articles during the seventh session of the annual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, leaving more on the table for an eighth night on Monday, May 4. Most of Wednesday evening’s discussions centered around trash disposal,…
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Diamond Middle School students escape bus fire
About 60 William Diamond Middle School students and staff evacuated a charter bus in Woodstock, NH Friday night after one student noticed something disturbing: the smell of smoke. Within minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The students were headed…
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How Lexington’s Muslim residents mark Ramadan
In the center of Depot Square, a metallic crescent moon cradles a dangling star, its silver embellishments gleaming. The Lexington Muslim Community purchased the statue ahead of last year’s Ramadan celebration, hoping it would spark curiosity about the Islamic faith long after…
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Lexington students launch civics program to connect youth, politicians
Grette Buttner wanted a firsthand look at how her town government worked. She searched for school clubs and programs that would let her connect directly with elected officials and ask about local issues. When she couldn’t find one, The Winsor…
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Lexington’s special education students are still catching up after the pandemic
Three out of four Lexington students meet grade-level standards in English. But for students with disabilities, it’s one in three. That 44-point gap, detailed in a new report conducted by consulting firm New Solutions K12, highlights persistent academic achievement gaps within…