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Hi Lexington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See the striking Battle of Lexington reenactment moment caught on camera
  • Why Lexington just ranked among America’s best small cities
  • How Diamond Middle School is responding to shocking hate graffiti

Also on today's calendar: Lexington Caroling and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Colder with clouds and sun, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy, temps: high: 45, low: 21.
  • Monday: Sunshine and colder, with a high of 31 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A spotlight on grace under pressure (csmonitor.com subscription) — One of the featured images captures a British army reenactor in Lexington preparing for a Battle of Lexington rehearsal, highlighting the town’s living connection to Revolutionary history. The broader photo essay showcases striking moments from across the U.S. and beyond, from cranberry bogs to ballet competitions, all emphasizing grace, resilience, and everyday drama.
   

• The Nation's Best Small Cities Ranked by Livability, Affordability (planetizen.com) — Lexington earns a top spot in WalletHub’s new ranking of the nation’s most livable small cities, praised for factors like affordability, economy, health, education, and quality of life. The list compares more than 1,000 communities nationwide and places Lexington alongside Arlington, Lancaster, and Saratoga Springs as standouts.
   

• Antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti found in Diamond Middle School boys' bathroom (lexobserver.org) — Hateful antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti found in a boys’ bathroom at William Diamond Middle School has shaken Lexington families and raised questions about how the school handled communication and discipline. Principal Johnny Cole and district leaders describe investigations, staff support efforts, and curriculum-based responses, while some parents push for faster, more explicit action against antisemitism and other hate on campus.
   

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