Category: Lexington Observer
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A jazz legend shaped generations of drummers from his Lexington basement
His studio was modest, with wood-paneled walls, gray carpet, and a low plastered ceiling. The drum kits that filled the space were the only exception, their shiny metal and lacquered finishes catching what little light filtered through the room’s single…
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Lexington committee votes to delay building a crematory at Westview Cemetery
In 2016, Mona Roy sat in the back seat with her grieving mother as her husband drove to her father’s cremation. Cars queued behind them as the funeral procession tracked toward Bridgeport, Connecticut, the nearest crematory that allowed for personal…
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A three-year look at Lexington arrests
Arrests for assault in Lexington rose 53% in a recent three-year period, with most related to domestic violence. Officers made at least 131 total arrests from Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2025, according to a Lexington Observer-BU journalism school…
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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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A nuclear scientist, school psychologist and biomechanics researcher walk into an art exhibit …
In a sunlit room at the Munroe Center for the Arts, Sudakshina Bhattacharya greeted guests in a teddy bear-patterned sweater, striking a light-hearted mood. Behind her hung canvases featuring nature scenes, landscapes and an expansive view of the Boston Public…
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Lexington teen earns $90,000 scholarship at national science and math competition
Jerry Xu is pictured with his project poster at the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026. / Credit: Regeneron Science Talent Search Lexington High School senior Jerry Xu believes that science can be approached in two ways. The first is through…
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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…