Bulldogs erase 8-0 hole, lead series 2-0

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Bulldogs storm back for 9-8 playoff win, take 2-0 series lead

The Lexington Bulldogs rallied from an 8-0 second-inning deficit Friday night to beat the Andre Chiefs 9-8, one of the largest comebacks in Intercity League playoff history. Emilio Berndt's double, Ian Born's single and a sacrifice fly by Jaden Velis produced the winning runs in the bottom of the seventh, and Greg Gentle earned the win with three scoreless relief innings and four strikeouts. Game three of the best-of-five Championship Series is set for Monday at 7:45 PM at Morelli Field in Melrose, with a possible move to Fraser Field in Lynn if grounds are wet.

Intercity Baseball League

Community Center slate roof replacement begins

The Town announced August 14, 2026 that Phase 1 of a building envelope project has started, replacing the Community Center's slate roof and copper gutters.

Town of Lexington

Town's non-emergency phone lines down, then restored

An outage on Friday, August 14, 2026 knocked out non-emergency phone lines at the Public Services Building, Police, and Fire Departments (911 remained operational); service was restored the next day, August 15.

Town of Lexington

School Building Committee meets remotely Monday

The Lexington School Building Committee holds a remote meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 at noon to continue school facilities planning.

Town of Lexington

Fall recreation and community program registration opens Tuesday

Registration for Lexington's Fall 2026 recreation and community programs opens Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM.

Town of Lexington

Follen Heights Colonial hosts open house after $75K price cut

A three-bedroom Colonial at 25 Kendall Road holds an open house today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, from noon to 1:30 PM, following a $75,000 price reduction.

Homes.com

The Music Emporium marks 30-plus years in Lexington

A profile published August 13, 2026 details how The Music Emporium has combined its Lexington store with a national online presence over more than 30 years.

The Lexington Observer

Park Drive utility work to cause traffic delays for LHS project

Utility work along Park Drive for the high school project, underway since the week of August 10, is causing alternating one-way traffic, lane restrictions under police detail, and added parking limits near Clarke Street Playground, officials said August 14.

Lexington High School Building Project