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    James Takacs, 47, lawyer, former prosecutor  Nov 21, 2008
    He grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1979 ... In addition to his wife and daughters, Mr. Takacs leaves his parents, Donna and Frank Joseph Takacs of Lexington; and two brothers, John of Acton and Richard of Dunkirk, Md. (Boston Globe)

    Editorial: The need is great  Nov 21, 2008
    Through this holiday season, the fund, run by the Journal s parent company, raising money to donate vouchers to families in Acton, Boxborough, Billerica, Bedford, Concord, Carlisle, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Tewksbury and Wilmington ... To donate directly to Beacon Santa, send a check or money order to The Beacon Santa Fund, c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, P.O. Box 645, Maynard, MA 01754, or drop of your donation at our offices at 150 Baker Ave. Extension, Concord, or 9 Meriam... (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Commission upholds firing of police officer  Nov 21, 2008
    In a ruling released last week, the state s Civil Service Commission upheld the firing of a Lexington police officer. Patrolman Michael Rizzo, who also served as president of the Lexington Police Association, was fired in late October 2007 following a nine-month stint on paid administrative leave ... Commissioner Christopher Bowman of the Civil Services Commission, following testimony from Rizzo, the victim, other Lexington officers and individuals related to the case, upheld the firing. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Sidewalk safety tips from the Sidewalk Committee  Nov 21, 2008
    Provided by the Lexington Sidewalk Committee ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Global warming is topic of talk  Nov 21, 2008
    A Lexington native, McKibben was president of the Harvard Crimson newspaper during his college years; and, immediately after college, became a staff writer with the New Yorker, writing much of the Talk of the Town column from 1982 to early 1987. He remains a frequent contributor to various magazines including The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly and Harpers. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Beacon Santa drive begins this week  Nov 21, 2008
    For more than 40 years, Beacon Santa has stepped in to offer families from Maynard, Stow Acton, Concord, Bedford, Boxborough, Billerica, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lexington, Lincoln, Tewksbury and Wilmington, vouchers for holiday gifts, which they otherwise couldn t afford ... To donate, please send a check of money order to The Beacon Santa Fund, c/0 Middlesex Savings Bank, P.O. Box 645, Maynard 01754 or drop off your donation at our offices, 150 Baker Ave. Extension, Concord or 9 Merriam St.,... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    Obituary: James D. Takacs  Nov 21, 2008
    He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Alison (Kaminski) Takacs and two daughters, Rosemary and Grace, all of Acton; his parents, Dr. Frank Joseph Takacs and Donna (Dowty) Takacs of Lexington; and two brothers, John Takacs of Acton and Richard Takacs of Maryland. The visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, beginning with the Reception Rite at the church entrance at 4 p.m. visiting until the Vigil Liturgy at 6 p.m. then resuming until... (Acton Beacon, MA)

    Mercier: Life science towns future  Nov 20, 2008
    It s literally Bedford s and Lexington s property. The Board of Selectmen, he said, realize the property is an asset that should somehow be leveraged for something. (Burlington Union, MA)

    THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL TICKETS  Nov 20, 2008
    The game between Burlington and Lexington starts at 10:15 a.m. in Lexington. Loading commenting interface. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill...  Nov 20, 2008
    The last stop on the British escape route from the Battles of Lexington and Concord was Charlestown. They threw up hasty fortifications but a few days later General Thomas Gage decided he was spread out too thin and withdrew over the Charles River into Boston. (Suite101.com)

    College counseling group adds staff  Nov 20, 2008
    Norma Greenberg, former Guidance Director at Wayland High School, recently joined the Lexington-based Campus Bound college admissions and financial aid advising team ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Scene and Herd: Turkey-day festivities begin early  Nov 20, 2008
    Hearth and Harvest, featuring traditional fiddle music by Emerald Rae, will be at Buckman Tavern on Friday, Nov. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. It s being presented by the Lexington Historical Society and will feature colonial songs, basketmaker Fred Lawson, and Meet the people in the Colonial Portraits, as well as a scavenger hunt with puzzles and crafts for children ... Featured guests include Santa Claus, Halaisa Singers, Lexington High School Madrigals and Friends from the Lincoln-Sudbury s singing... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Video of the area  Nov 20, 2008
    Battle for noise barriers is over - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Lexington really deserves something for where we sit on this highway, said Turning Mill Road resident Ed LoTurco, chairman of the committee of residents who fought for the barriers ... And no one told the residents of Lexington that they would be losing two lanes worth of land from behind their houses. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Holiday lighting contributors  Nov 20, 2008
    Lexington Theatre Project, Inc. Happy Holidays, The Lexington Flick ... Anthony P. Iandoli In memory of my wife Evelyn B. (Ingeme) Iandoli who always enjoyed the splendor of the Christmas lighting of her beloved Lexington ... Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    'Progress made' on double pole removal  Nov 20, 2008
    Progress made' on double pole removal - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Lexington has seen a significant decrease in the number of double utility poles on its streets over the past several months ... Last month, the Town of Lexington resent a letter to the state Departments of Public Utilities (DPU) and Telecommunications and Cable (DTC). (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Things to Remember: Robinson Hill  Nov 20, 2008
    This hill gets its name from the family of George Jerry Osborne Washington Robinson who came to Lexington about 1847 and settled on what is now Stratham Road ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Our Schools: Embracing the 'opportunity for growth and change'  Nov 20, 2008
    A few weeks ago, Lexington High School received notice of its reaccreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) ... My recent arrival at Lexington High School fortuitously coincided with the publication of our accreditation report, a convergence of events that has given us the impetus to celebrate and sustain our impressive strengths, underscored by NEASC s numerous commendations, as well as to reflect and focus on areas for growth, described in NEASC s... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Help Beacon Santa brighten the holidays  Nov 20, 2008
    For more than 40 years, Beacon Santa has stepped in to offer families from Chelmsford, Maynard, Stow, Acton, Concord, Bedford, Boxborough, Billerica, Carlisle, Lexington, Lincoln, Tewksbury and Wilmington, vouchers for holiday gifts, which they otherwise couldn't afford. The annual holiday drive begins this week. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    More TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Middleton, Mass.  Nov 20, 2008
    In Massachusetts, FiOS TV is available in Abington, Acton, Andover, Arlington, Ashland, Bedford, Bellingham, Belmont, Boxborough, Boxford, Braintree, Burlington, Canton, Dedham, Dunstable, Framingham, Franklin, Georgetown, Grafton, Hamilton, Hingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Ipswich, Lakeville, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lexington, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Mansfield, Marion, Marlborough, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Medway, Melrose, Methuen, Middleborough, Millbury, Nahant,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Taking aim at another title  Nov 19, 2008
    On October 16, two days before Burlington s final regular season meet against Lexington, Meho s mother Lynda died after a long bout with cancer at the age of 57 ... She s great, said Lexington High senior Amy O Brien, a defending three-time Div. 1 state champion in the 50 freestyle that faces Meho every year during the regular season. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Study ranks Mass. 1st on economic competitiveness  Nov 19, 2008
    NitroMed and Archemix will merge in Cambridge NitroMed Inc., the Lexington company that marketed a heart medicine for blacks called BiDil, is attempting to reinvent itself. The company, which recently unveiled plans to sell the rights to BiDil, its only approved drug, said it will merge in the second quarter of 2009 with Archemix Corp., a small, privately held Cambridge biotechnology company that's developing drugs for blood-related diseases. (Boston Globe)

    State swimming/cross country: Swimmers 6th in North  Nov 19, 2008
    The Lexington High swim team finished sixth overall at the North section championship last weekend at MIT in Cambridge ... Lexington s third relay also recorded a top-10 finish as Briggs, Lowen, senior Karina Chung and freshman Liora Mael were ninth in the 400-yard freestyle relay ... Lexington High junior Andrew Herring put the finishing touches on a magnificent cross country season, finishing 24th overall at Saturday s all-state meet in Boston. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Firefighters union to host annual campaign  Nov 19, 2008
    Residents and businesses of Lexington will soon receive a letter from Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 for its annual aid and relief fundraiser. This will be the only appeal Lexington residents and businesses will receive this calendar year ... The letter will be printed on Lexington Firefighters Local 1491 letterhead and will be signed by members of the Lexington Fire Department. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Lexington Place update  Nov 19, 2008
    The following is an updated construction schedule for Lexington Place, located at both 1720 Mass Ave. and 50 Waltham St., provided by representatives at Lexington Place ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    POP WARNER FOOTBALL: Raiders come up short in EMass title game  Nov 19, 2008
    In the end, the Lexington-Bedford Hanscom D1 Pop Warner football team might have simply ran out of time ... With the clock running, LBH needed 49 yards quickly, but the final possession last only four plays as a botched snap on fourth-and-six ended Lexington s terrific season ... Lexington was in control of the game for most of the day. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    OBrien to wrap up sparkling swim career at state finals  Nov 19, 2008
    OBrien to wrap up sparkling swim career at state finals - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Lexington High senior Amy O Brien is fast in a swimming pool ... She won the 50-yard freestyle state championship as a freshman, sophomore and junior and is a part of five different school records at Lexington including both the 50 and 100 freestyle races and all three relays. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Ending an era  Nov 19, 2008
    The standing ovation rang loud an long for Marge Battin, Lexington s Town Moderator for the last 22 years. At the special Fall Town Meeting Monday, the 81-year-old announced that she would not seek reelection next spring, ending one of the longest and certainly most storied moderator careers in Lexington, and perhaps the state ... They acknowledged a history of service not just to Lexington but the entire Commonwealth. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Deadline approaching for Class of '88 reunion  Nov 19, 2008
    The Lexington High School Class of 1988 has sounded the last call for 20th-year reunion tickets ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Fitness club debuts  Nov 19, 2008
    Co-owners Allan Azoff & Bob Marshall wield the scissors as town officials, business leaders, and fitness staff celebrate Lexington Fitness Clubs grand opening Nov. 5 ... On Nov. 5, town officials and business leaders visited the Lexington Fitness Club at 177 Bedford St. and joined the fitness staff in a grand opening reception and ribbon-cutting ... Lexington resident Allan Azoff and his business partner Bob Marshall opened the business within a historic building along the Minuteman Regional... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Aiello named to Ice Girls squad  Nov 19, 2008
    Aiello also works at the Billy Darwin Pre School in Lexington, getting a head-start on her career in education. It s a lot of work, she said of her busy schedule, but it s completely worth it. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    CitySprouts benefit blossoms with lots of good food  Nov 19, 2008
    Rodney Apura of Lexington samples a truffled cheese stuffed fingerling potato from Upstairs on the Square at a food event fundraiser for CitySprouts. CitySprouts benefit blossoms with lots of good food. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Burning up the dance floor: Friends step up to aid to fire victim  Nov 19, 2008
    Lexington resident Carole Shoupe dances with instructor Christopher Muse at the benefit event held in her honor Sunday ... On the afternoon of Oct. 31, the streets of Lexington Center were crowded with children in costumes going door-to-door for tricks or treats from the businesses in the area ... Saturday morning I got up, and as I was reading the paper I saw something about a condo fire in Lexington. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Great American Smokeout is Thursday  Nov 19, 2008
    Wed Nov 19, 2008, 12:53 AM EST. Thursday, November 20, is the 33rd Great American Smokeout, and the American Cancer Society continues its legacy of providing free resources to help smokers quit. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Dinner will benefit AAUW branch  Nov 18, 2008
    The Holiday Dinner of the Bedford-Lexington Branch of The Association of American University Women, (AAUW) on Dec. 3 will feature Nadine Braunstein, a 2008 recipient of the AAUW Education Fund Fellowship ... We happily celebrate this 50th anniversary of the Education Foundation, said Lexington resident Ruth Ladd ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Class of 68 to party this month  Nov 18, 2008
    Class of 68 to party this month - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... The Lexington High School Class of 1968 will get the chance to reminisce about go-go boots and bad hairstyles at its reunion this month ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    GM Collapse Would Have `Huge' Global Impact, Finance Chief Nakagawa Says  Nov 18, 2008
    A GM collapse would cost the U.S. government as much as $200 billion in aid to affected states, unemployment benefits and costs of reviving the economy, according to an estimate prepared last week by , chief economist at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. Job losses would total 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Gridders top Woburn, give Maguire 100th win  Nov 16, 2008
    Sat Nov 15, 2008, 11:27 AM EST. The Gatorade buckets were out Friday in Woburn as Burlington High football head coach Shawn Maguire recorded his 100th career victory as his Red Devils handled the Tanners in a 25-14 win. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Thousands lose power as high winds lash Mass.  Nov 16, 2008
    Zamparelli, reached by phone about 10:30 p.m., said the storm left about 120 customers without power in Medway, and 200 others lost power in Lexington. In Medford, strong winds blew insulation off a construction site, said Deputy Fire Chief Steve Howe. (Boston Globe)

    Community invited to Thanksgiving service  Nov 16, 2008
    The public is invited to attend a special Thanksgiving service Tuesday, Nov. 25 at St. Paul Evangelical Church in Lexington at 7 p.m. ... St. Paul Evangelical Church is located at 451 Lowell St. in Lexington ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Greetings from Greece  Nov 16, 2008
    In September, the Turning Mill Bridge Group from Lexington visited Greece ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Lexington schools participate in coat drive  Nov 16, 2008
    In an effort to make sure that every child has a warm coat this winter, students at the Jonas Clarke Middle School, Diamond Middle School and Lexington Montessori School are participating in Anton s Cleaners 14th annual Coats for Kids drive, which runs through Dec. 31 ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Jim Marzilli resigns  Nov 16, 2008
    Senator James Marzilli, left, resigned from his seat on Friday, Nov. 14. Here he is talking with his wife, Susan Shaer. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Retail sales in record fall, but sentiment up  Nov 15, 2008
    "You might have hoped, say gasoline was way, way down in price, that might free up money to spend on other stuff. But that didn't happen, people still spent less on other stuff. So that's not good," said Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist at Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. Share. (Reuters)

    Over the Hill ... No Way!: Service with a smile  Nov 15, 2008
    Service with a smile - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... These are the delectable prepared meals made by Youville of Lexington ... In 1996, Mona and Jim moved from North Reading to Lexington into Jim s childhood home. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Worship Directory from Nov. 13, 2008  Nov 15, 2008
    Countryside Bible Chapel, 480 Lowell Street, Lexington, Jed N. Snyder, Pastor ... Trinity Covenant Church, 7 Clematis Road, Lexington ... Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, 02421, 781-861-0300, Rabbi David Lerner, Assistant Rabbi Marci Jacobs. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Dog found; town looking for owner  Nov 14, 2008
    Lexington animal control officer Stephanie Doucette says this little guy was found wandering around the bikepath at the end of Hancock Avenue Friday, Nov. 7 ... Lexington animal control officer Stephanie Doucette says this little guy was found wandering around the bikepath at the end of Hancock Avenue Friday, Nov. 7 ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Lexington clergy visit Israel  Nov 14, 2008
    A group of Lexington s religious leaders recently returned from a trip to the land where their respective faiths began, and found that the journey reinforced not just their own faiths, but their understanding of each other s. ... Lexington resident Maggie Herzig also joined the group ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Jay Kaufman's office hours  Nov 14, 2008
    Representative Jay Kaufman (D-Lexington) will hold regular office hours this Tuesday, November 18, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Arlington Town Hall Selectman s Meeting Room ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: The Arlington Advocate, 9 Meriam St., Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    GM too big to fail; Boost for auto cos  Nov 13, 2008
    Its truly one of those companies thats too big to fail, and everybody understands that, said Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. If it does collapse, it could make the recession deeper and longer. (India Times)

    Lexington edges girls soccer team  Nov 13, 2008
    The Warriors entered the Division 1 North sectional tournament ready and eager, the eighth seed, hosting No. 9 Lexington on Saturday ... But Carrillo and her Warriors felt slightly aggrieved two minutes in, when an unfortunate break fell Lexington s way - and the visitors took advantage ... A Minuteman player fell injured, and the referee whistled for an injury stoppage while Lexington had possession in the L-S defensive third. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Minuteman Tech school open house is Nov. 16  Nov 13, 2008
    Minuteman Regional High School, at 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, has been preparing students for success for 35 years, offering 22 career-based majors and professional trades, including biotechnology, automotive, business, computer, drafting, electrical, environmental, information medical technology, and cosmetology, culinary arts, hospitality, early childhood education, engineering, graphic communication, plumbing, robotics and more. The regional technical school's 16-town district includes... (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Senior Cares: Enjoying the holidays doesnt have to be work  Nov 13, 2008
    Senior Cares: Enjoying the holidays doesnt have to be work - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Jack Cross is President of Home Instead Senior Care Lexington, a provider of companionship and home care for the elderly ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Tea party history served at upcoming lecture  Nov 13, 2008
    On Friday, Nov. 21, the Lexington Historical Society will host a lecture on Teapot in a Tempest: The Boston Tea Party of 1773, at 8 p.m. ... The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Lexington Depot Building in Lexington Center ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Classic style featured in fine art show  Nov 13, 2008
    Classic style featured in fine art show - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Phil Bates, principal of Lexington-based architectural firm Classic Group, Inc., will be part of an educational seminar at the 12th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show Friday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Nocturnal disguises for lessons in nocturnes  Nov 13, 2008
    Students of Lexington piano teacher Linda Gatzke recently came in disguise for a different sort of lesson ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    On Track: Solid education is built brick by brick  Nov 13, 2008
    Carol Liff is a resident of Lexington and owner and director of Lexington Learning Center ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Party for preschool involves pub potables  Nov 13, 2008
    Many Lexington businesses donated goods and services ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Pop Warner team reaches Eastern Mass. final  Nov 13, 2008
    final - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Congratulations to the Lexington/Bedford/Hanscom Raiders D1 Pop Warner football team, which defeated the Mattapan Patriots 33-7 and thus, advances the Raiders team into the Eastern Massachusetts Championship game against Brookline-Jamaica Plain this Sunday, November 16th ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    LED lights to deck downtown  Nov 13, 2008
    If there seems to be an extra sparkle in downtown Lexington this year, your eyes aren t deceiving you. Beginning this holiday season, Lexington Center will be adorned with LED lights that are 85 percent more efficient and also more durable than the lights used in previous years ... It is a trend that everyone is moving in, but somewhat slowly because there is an expensive point of entry, said Mary Jo Bohart, executive director of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Peake, Chu, should update resumes  Nov 13, 2008
    Wed Nov 12, 2008, 03:03 PM EST. During the course of a 21- month presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama said he would derail the amount of legislation passed on behalf of Washington, D.C. lobbyists, many of whom are former government officials. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Christian Science Monitor turns 100; celebrates with free copies  Nov 13, 2008
    To celebrate the Christian Science Monitor s 100th year, the Christian Science Reading Room is offering free Monitors for Lexington residents during December ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Presidential elections are on tap at next Open House  Nov 13, 2008
    Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, has invited John Walsh and Peter Torkilden, Massachusetts Democratic and Republican State Party Chairmen, respectively, to dissect and analyze the recent 2008 Presidential elections. This month s forum will be held next Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Depot in Lexington Center ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    The jazz beat: The legacy of a magical, musical genius  Nov 12, 2008
    The venue was the Museum of our National Heritage in Lexington, Mass. The show, I Love a Piano, was produced by Carp Ferrari and Steve Low and was the 12th in a series presented by the Music America Trust. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Raise a glass  Nov 12, 2008
    More than a dozen pieces are on view in Lexington ... Munroe Gallery, Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington. (Boston Globe)

    State House ceremony honors veterans past and present  Nov 12, 2008
    As veterans, active-duty members of the Armed Services, and family members of those killed in action looked on, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray linked their service and sacrifice to a tradition established by Colonial militiamen at the battles of Lexington and Concord. Captain John Parker - who commanded the militia at the Battle of Lexington in 1775, the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War - did not "lust for war," famously ordering his troops to "not fire unless fired upon,"... (Boston Globe)

    Scholars unlock histories of colonial, native American people  Nov 12, 2008
    On Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. the adult worship service at Follen Community Church Unitarian Universalist in East Lexington will welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rice-Smith and Dr. Faith Ferguson into the pulpit along with Follen s parish minister, Rev. Lucinda Duncan ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Diabetes researcher earns award  Nov 12, 2008
    Lexington resident Dr. Douglas Melton, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, was recently honored by The Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR) for the depth of his contributions to biomedical research and education in the state and the entire region ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    So a chief, a tiger, and a ballplayer walk into a bar  Nov 12, 2008
    Residents of Golden LivingCenter in Lexington were the judges of a costume contest on Halloween this year ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Boys soccer advances  Nov 12, 2008
    Lexington's David Levin gives goalie Zach Abdu-Glass a hug after Tuesday afternoon's second round state tournament 2-1 victory over Brookline at Lincoln Field in Lexington ... Senior Rami Sleiman finished a pass from senior Diego Garcia with six minutes to play, leading the Lexington High boys soccer team to a 2-1 win over Brookline in the Div. 1 North quarterfinals this afternoon at Lincoln Field ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington,... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Jay Kaufman to hold office hours  Nov 12, 2008
    Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, will hold regular office hours Monday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peet s Coffee on Massachusetts Avenue ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Lexington girls soccer takes A-B to overtime before falling  Nov 12, 2008
    In Tuesday s MIAA Division 1 North girls soccer quarterfinal, Lexington gave top-seeded Acton-Boxborough all it could handle, sending the game to overtime before the defending state champions prevailed, 3-2 ... Lexington put a lot of pressure on us and pushed us ... With Lexington goalie Jill Carlson drawn out of net, Marissa Reitsma passed to Dane, who put the ball into the empty net. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Lexington rabbis discuss marriage  Nov 12, 2008
    The senior rabbis of Lexington will participate in a Panel on Marriage, Intermarriage, and Same Sex Marriage on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Rabbi Bukiet of the Chabad of Lexington, Rabbi Jaffe of Temple Isaiah, and Rabbi Lerner of Temple Emunah will explore questions relating to marriage from a Jewish perspective ... Lexington Rabbinical Panels have regularly attracted more than 200 people so the courtesy of an RSVP is requested to ensure... (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    Ken Donnelly trounces  Nov 11, 2008
    As Lexington resident Bob Peters, of the Democratic State Committee, spoke the podium, he interspersed his speech with requests to move cars in the crowded parking lot and to cheer on Barack Obama s victories ... Jay Kaufman, D-Lexington, from the audience. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Interfaith Thanksgiving service to take place Nov. 25  Nov 11, 2008
    On Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m., the Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association (LICA) will hold an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 55 Coolidge Ave. ... Donations will benefit the Lexington Food Pantry; canned and dry food donations are welcome ... LICA is comprised of clergy and religious leaders from most of the faith communities in the Lexington area, including Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Unitarian Universalism. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Town recreation director earns state honor  Nov 11, 2008
    Karen Simmons has been the director of the Lexington Recreation Department since 1996. Before beginning her duties in Lexington she worked for 15 years at the Fernald School in Waltham as a recreation therapist, supervisor of recreation, and program director ... As director of recreation in Lexington, Simmons oversees a department with a budget of approximately $2 million. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Behind-the-scenes job is a technical term  Nov 11, 2008
    Nate is the son of Jerry and Priscilla Dwyer of Lexington ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Follen co-hosts Thanksgiving service at Roxbury Church  Nov 11, 2008
    Free bus service is available from Lexington; anyone interested in bus travel or carpooling should contact Sarah Garner at Follen: 781-862-3805, Ext ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Lexington Minuteman, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Peter Schrag: California shows it's still ahead of the curve  Nov 11, 2008
    It's just a little over five years since "Lexington," the pseudonymous American columnist in the respected British journal The Economist, dismissed California as "the left out coast." ... " Although Lexington echoed some other conservatives in the early years of the Bush era, it was always a wacky idea. California was too liberal, was the rap, too Democratic, had too many minorities, too many gays, was too obsessed with the environment was, in the end, simply not a serious enough place in an age... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    Experts are worried about the growing size of online attacks  Nov 11, 2008
    This report is produced annually by Arbor Networks, a company in Lexington, Massachusetts that provides tools for monitoring the performance of networks. The report, which will be released Tuesday, shows that the largest attacks have grown steadily in size to over 40 gigabits, from less than half a megabit, over the last seven years. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Crime Watch (Nov. 12)  Nov 11, 2008
    A police officer watched from the sidewalk as a 1994 Honda traveled backward on Lexington Street at a high rate of speed during the morning of Nov. 8 ... The car slammed into the wall in front of 252 Lexington St., hit a 1995 Ford and then came to a rest at the foot of a telephone pole. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Obituary: Merle T. Westlake Jr., 86  Nov 11, 2008
    Merle T. Westlake Jr., 86, died at his home in Lexington, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. He was the husband of the late Sarah (Lance) Westlake, a noted artist. (Acton Beacon, MA)

    Quick trip hits Roxbury house  Nov 10, 2008
    Quick trip hits Roxbury house - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... The Lexington Historical Society will host its next Quick Trip Tuesday morning, Nov. 18 ... Built by Royal Colonial Gov. William Shirley, this mansion was later the home of Federal Governor William Eustis who is buried in Lexington s historic Old Burying Ground. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Death, politics No, its not just another musical  Nov 10, 2008
    Death, politics No, its not just another musical - Lexington, MA - Lexington Minuteman ... Members of the Lexington High School music and drama departments have been deeply engaged in rehearsals for their presentation of Assassins, which will open Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. and play for three nights, closing on Saturday, Nov. 22 ... Tickets are available from the cast, crew and orchestra, as well as at Wales Copy Shop and the main office at Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St. The cost... (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    State goes for pot question  Nov 10, 2008
    By Nancy Reardon/Patriot Ledger. Wed Nov 05, 2008, 12:07 PM EST. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    A-B girls soccer blanks Malden in tourney opener  Nov 10, 2008
    A-B will host Lexington in the quarterfinals at 5 p.m., Tuesday. I was really pleased, said A-B coach Ru Sweeney. (Acton Beacon, MA)

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