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Deadlines Approach for September 1 State Primary in Lexington

The State Primary will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, to request a mail ballot, and must be registered by 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, to take part; no excuse is required to vote early by mail this year. In-person early voting will be available at the Cary Memorial Building's Ellen Stone Room, and unenrolled voters must choose a party ballot before one can be mailed.

Town of Lexington

Jonathan Paz Launches Democratic Primary Challenge Against Rep. Clark

Waltham activist Jonathan Paz has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, who represents Lexington, ahead of the September primary.

The Lexington Observer

Wagnerian Baritone Mark Delavan Hosts Masterclass at Follen Church Today

Opera singer Mark Delavan leads a vocal masterclass with young artists from the American Wagner Festival today, Aug. 1, from 3-5 p.m. at Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave. Admission is free for members and students with ID, $10 general.

Boston Wagner Society

Renovated Four-Bedroom Home on Brandon Street Opens for Tours Today

A newly renovated four-bedroom, four-bath house at 7 Brandon Street holds an open house today, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beth Sager Group

Alpha School Precedent Cited as Warning to School Committee

A founding parent of the AI-driven Alpha School warned the Lexington School Committee on July 30 to stick strictly to legal instructional equivalency, citing Andover's $2.5 million settlement over a private school review.

Lexington-Concord Courier

Summer Ultimate Frisbee Program for Grades 3-4 Concludes Sunday

The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance wraps up its summer frisbee program for local third and fourth graders Sunday, Aug. 2, from 3 to 4:20 p.m. at Harrington Elementary School.

Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance

Cary Library to Launch Teen Dungeons & Dragons Sessions

Cary Memorial Library starts a multi-session Dungeons & Dragons program for teens in grades 6-12 Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., led by Dungeon Master Noah Michelson.

Cary Memorial Library

AP Highlights Lexington Families in Food Affordability Piece

A nationwide AP collaborative project published July 31 included reporting from Maggie Scales of The Lexington Observer on how rising grocery prices are affecting Lexington families.

Associated Press

LexArt Gallery Hosts Final Weekend for 'Then & Now' Exhibition

The juried 'Then & Now' exhibition, featuring cross-generational creative collaborations, closes this weekend, Aug. 1-2, at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society gallery on Waltham Street.

Lexington Arts & Crafts Society

SNAP Special Artist Class Concludes Its Summer Session Today

The Special Artist class wraps up its four-Saturday summer program today, Aug. 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center.

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