Lexington News

A These five stories andA PoliceA Log A entries had people talking on ourA Facebook page A and readers clicking links this week.

This week began looking backward. Patch readers awoke Monday morning to a photo gallery from a Friday afternoon ceremony in which Christopher Barry was promoted to the rank of lieutenant within the Lexington Police Department .

Reuters reports that six new breeds will be welcomed at Westminster Dog Show next week.

With the annual Science Fair just days away, this is the best of times and the most chaotic of times for the science department at Lexington High School .

Lexington could see 2 to 4 inches of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service .

The following information was provided by the Friends of Minute Man National Park .

State Sen. Susan Fargo has announced today that she is not seeking a ninth term to her seat, which includes Waltham.

A The Red Sox equipment truck leaves Fenway Park for Fort Myers tomorrow , but the Lexington Girl Scouts had a "Truck Day" of their own earlier this week when a literal truckload of Girl Scout cookies arrived at St.

Following the unexpected death of Lexington resident and Bank of America VP James Wong in a skiing accident last Saturday , friends and family members set up a website and fund to honor his memory and support his family.

It's Thursday, and you've got no idea what you'll do this weekend.A Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue.

Another Strong Year for Shire With Revenues Exceeding $4 Billion for the First Time and Non GAAP EPS up 26% to $5.34 DUBLIN, Ireland, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces results for the year to December 31, 2011.

Tomorrow, Feb. 10, is the last day for Lexington residents to get their dogs licensed , as is required by the Massachusetts state statute and town bylaws.A The standard license fee is $15 per dog and current rabies vaccination certificates must be filed with the Town Clerk's Office before any license can be issued.A If 2012 dog licenses are not ... (more)

And, at 7 p.m. tonight at the auditorium at Brookhaven at Lexington , the town will hold a public workshop to solicit input and help refine the design.

Pharmaceutical company Shire posted a 47 percent rise in fourth-quarter earnings and forecast continued growth in 2012, reflecting demand from U.S. students for hyperactivity drugs and increased production of expensive medicines for rare diseases.

The following is a press release from the Outstanding Youth Awards Committee. Lexington's Outstanding Youth Awards Committee is now seeking nominations for this year's award.A Any Lexington resident who is a high school senior is eligible to be nominated.A The award will be presented to a student who has demonstrated service to the community of ... (more)

According to an email from Peggy Enders of the Bicycle Advisory Committee , the Department of Public Works and Town Engineers have issued an update to planned bikeway closures in Lexington this week and next during drainage improvment work on the Minuteman Bikeway .A According to the new schedule, the bikeway in Lexington will be closed between Bow ... (more)

Rome wasn't built in a day, but the big, beautiful home the corner of Wood Street and Bates Road was.

ARREN, Vt. - The Vermont State Medical Examiner's office has identified the 41-year-old skier who died after striking a tree on the side of a trail at the Sugarbush Resort.

A There has been a lot going on this past week in Town Hall. Here is a flavor: Economic Development Director - Melisa Tintocalis, our new Economic Development Director, began work this past week.

Admission is $10.A 2. COA Afternoon Movie : The movie 'Larry Crowne,' starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, will be shown for free at 1:15 p.m. this afternoon at the Lexington Senior Center .