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Hidden In Suburbia

Jeri Zeder

Food insecurity in prosperous communities Last school year, thirteen-year-old Eliza Kuechle learned lessons she’ll never forget. Eliza lives in Lexington, attends Belmont Day School, and was blessed to have as…

Immigration in Lexington

E. ASHLEY ROONEY

BY E. ASHLEY ROONEY We have all heard the saying that America is a nation of immigrants. Almost all Americans today either immigrated themselves or are descended from immigrants, whether…

Carol S. Ward Named as New Executive Director of the Lexington Historical Society

E. Ashley Rooney

By E. Ashley Rooney Lexington Historical Society (LHS) is pleased to announce that Carol S. Ward will be the new Executive Director beginning September 7. Previously, Carol was the Director…

Exploring Lexington’s ‘Outdoor Museums’ with Tom Sileo

LAURIE ATWATER

During the coronavirus lockdown, many of us turned to the outdoors to escape cabin fever and help us deal with the anxiety and despair happening around us. Nature has a…

Pandemic Pups

CINDY ATOJI KEENE

Zane O f course, there’s a dog named Kennedy in Lexington. And pups named Fenway, Boston, Fig Newton, and Sox. There must also be many owners who like food, as…

Hoofer at Heart

By Cindy Atoji Keene A dancer who is an academic might seem like an oxymoron. But that’s only if you haven’t met Thelma Larkin Goldberg, Ph.D., who just received her…

Pandemic Blues: Three Stories of Hope and Resilience from Lexington Musicians

JANE WHITEHEAD

Noah Harrington, a jazz bassist, composer and arranger with Maurizio Fiore Salas, a guitarist and Venezuelan cuatro player. Together they are Noah y Maurizio. The two musicians met at…

LexSeeHer – Celebrating Lexington Women

TOWN NEWS

The LexSeeHer Steering Committee has enthusiastically taken up the charge to expand Lexington’s collective memory to include the many women whose hearts and minds have enriched the community for centuries.…

Keys for Kids – New Location, Same Love and Passion for Teaching Music

Devin Shaw

By Devin Shaw Keys for Kids has been a staple of the Lexington community for over two decades. Thousands of local students have learned music and life lessons throughout the…

A Love Story – LexArt Renovates & Renames Gallery Space to Honor Molly Nye

Laurie Atwater

By E. Ashley Rooney While the pandemic closed many local facilities, The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (LexArt), renovated its gallery and building during these months.