Many Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain families have to travel out of state for end-of-life rituals. Opponents of a crematory in Lexington cited cost, health and environmental concerns.

The short answer is, it’s the works.

Break a record at states, or head to nationals?

The $1.49 million renovation features a zipline inspired by autism advocate Temple Grandin.

In with the old and the new: Marrett Road's Dunkin' Donuts, first opened in 1970, and Lexington's first Jimmy John's location are now open.

About 100 people attended the meeting. It’s unknown when MassDEP will decide how Lexington must move forward with the project.

Clark is challenged by newcomers Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman in the Democratic primary for MA’s 5th district. She points to her experience and the importance of women in leadership.

Chang’s Cambridge restaurant Pagu earned a shoutout in the inaugural Boston Michelin Guide. Now, she’s using her platform to help others.

Reps. from the state’s environmental protection dept. will reevaluate the property on Aug. 27. Until then, construction by wetlands is on pause — and time is money.

“A vision without funding is a hallucination.” Markey touts his track record of securing funding to help “ordinary families.”

Inside the guitar store designed to feel like home.

From carts at the library to benches at the community center, members of the local guild have carved creativity into Lexington.

From museum passes to personalized book recommendations, a Cary Memorial Library card unlocks these seven perks.

Here's what led to the decision, according to management, and what's planned for the property next.

A rookie politician and the son of Syrian immigrants, Samman is challenging Democratic Whip Katherine Clark for her seat in Congress.

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits.

He’s running with the goals of taking on big corporations, abolishing ICE, creating green jobs, and more.

Lexington History Museums swaps tours for drinks and games at its historic tavern on July 24 and Aug 14

Even though the Alpha School is private, it needs the local School Committee’s approval to move to Lexington under state law.

The Lexington Fire Department, alongside several state agencies, safely removed and diffused the materials by the end of the night.

Gibson commemorated Independence Day with the Boston Pops, delivering a soaring rendition of the Song of Massachusetts.

State leaders want to ban personal devices at school to curb repercussions of compulsive phone use. Lexington leaders raised several questions. Cost is their top concern.

Accounts on X, Fox News, and elsewhere have shared misinformation about what happened. In reality, LPS responded to concerned families and stands behind combating antisemitism.

More Lexington residents voted no than yes in Tuesday's special election, but opponents couldn't reach the 20 percent of registered voters needed to reverse Town Meeting's vote.

Opponents of Article 31 secured a referendum and it will go before residents for a vote on June 16. The motion is an initial step by the town toward implementing a new waste removal program.

The new eatery, owned by the owners of Turnpike Market in Billerica, will replace Lexington Liquors. It will be open until 10 p.m. and serve health-driven food for every meal.

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.

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 birt...

Three reporters share the three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo, paying below market rates to live year-round in the community they cover.

LHS senior Jerry Xu created an AI model that compares the three-dimensional structure of proteins.

Town Meeting tabled voting on the FY27 budget after a member proposed allocating more money to save teachers from cuts. Some argue her plan is fiscally irresponsible.

Incumbents Healey, Markey, and Clark all have challengers. Here’s what to know.

This is the second wave of layoffs, following a round announced in January.

More than 100 students marched out of school in the middle of the day on Monday to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The Chamber's board listened to residents’ concerns about having the town fundraiser at Café Escadrille and pivoted to the Inn at Hastings Park.

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced 50 additional news organizations are joining its landmark local news program, growing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100 in this first-of-...

Lin Jensen and Bob Creech won Planning Board seats, Mona Roy will join the School Committee, and the current Select Board roster will live on for at least another year.

This year's local elections will take place on Monday, March 2. LexObserver has created this guide to help voters get to know the issues and the candidates so you can make informed decisions on electi...

This year's local elections will take place on Monday, March 2. LexObserver has created this guide to help voters get to know the issues and the candidates so you can make informed decisions on electi...

A new report finds that while Lexington students overall have recovered from pandemic learning loss, students with disabilities have not — and calls for a rethinking of how services are delivered.

This year, there are three candidates running for two spots on the board, making this the only competitive town-wide race.

The proposed budget also includes a smaller pay increase than what educators are bargaining for.

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

It’s unclear what the vehicles will be used for. Stickers on windshields indicate they’re for work purposes and have customized features.