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Our claim to Hollywood fame now on DVD

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Jenny Marz
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knowing

A while back we talked about the Nicolas Cage film, “Knowing,” which takes place partially in Lexington.

It wasn’t filmed in town, but the production company contacted the Minuteman to look at our front-page design in order to recreate the newspaper as a prop in the movie.

Next week “Knowing” will be out on DVD. So for those of you who didn’t get a chance to see our cameo in theaters, on Tuesday you can watch it in your own home.

Beaver battle brewing?

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Bryan Mahoney
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So says this article in the New York Times, which quotes Lexington engineering staff.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Tomorrow’s front page

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Bryan Mahoney
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In the July 2, 2009 edition of the Lexington Minuteman, you’ll find:

The latest word on the new Public Works building on Bedford Street. And it’s opening very soon.
Coverage of the induction ceremony for the Lexington Rotary Club’s newest president.
A look at the snafu between the town’s housing board and the state, the latter of which is requiring new methods for how affordable housing is distributed.
An update on the man who crashed his car into his own garage last week.
Hanscom’s deployed troops come back home.

Lexington author holds book signing

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Jenny Marz
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dangerous-economies

Serena Zabin, an author and a native of Lexington, has written a new book called “Dangerous Economies.” Zabin will be signing copies at Village Books in Roslindale on Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

“Dangerous Economies” is a history of New York culture and commerce in the first two-thirds of the eighteenth century.

Zabin is currently an Associate Professor of History at Carleton College. She lives with her husband, their three boys and a dog in Northfield, Minn.

Visiting Moms honored

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Jenny Marz
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Judy Spivak of Framingham (left) and Charna Levine are volunteers for the Visiting Moms Program.

Lexington resident Charna Levine was among those who celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Jewish Family & Children’s Services’ nationally acclaimed Visiting Moms Program on June 11.

The program provides help for pregnant women and new mothers by sending a trained volunteer, like Levine, to their home for up to two hours a week until the baby’s first birthday. Levine and other volunteers offer nurturance, support and encouragement.

And so my friends, my end is near …

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Jason Crotty
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To paraphrase the personally beloved Frank Sinatra, I announce today that I will be ending my two-and-a-half month run as the Lexington Minuteman reporter.

I came into this position with the understanding that it would a temporary one, as I was filling in for reporter Meghan Kelly, who was on maternity leave - and will be returning to the position after I’m gone. As it turns out, it was slightly shorter than even I expected. Unfortunately, because of a tight economy, Community Newspaper Co. had to make some recent layoffs - and I learned about a month ago that I was one of them.

So now comes to obligatory “thank you” section. Thank you to Bryan Mahoney, a great editor, for having guiding me along in this process and strengthening me as a writer and person; thank you to my former editors in this company, both of whom were also great and from whom I learned a lot. For other reporters and company officials who have taught me how to do what needs to be done and helped me along the way - thank you. Most of all, thank you Lexington readers - thank you for making these last couple months such an enjoyable experience, even if I was often times too stressed out to truly appreciate your devotion to your news.

As for me, I don’t know what the future will bring. I’ve been applying for some positions, but only time - and my own efforts - will determine what happens.

For now, again, thank you to all. It’s been a good ride. Best of luck to everyone.

-Jason Crotty, your Lexington Minuteman reporter

Supremacist who urged violence against Lexington superintendent arrested

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Bryan Mahoney
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The Chicago Tribune reports that white supremacist blogger and radio talk show host Hal Turner was arrested Wednesday after making threats against federal judges.

You may remember Turner from last year when he urged listeners of his talk show to use violence against Lexington Public Schools Superintendent Paul Ash “as a method of defending the health and safety of school children presently being endangered through his politically-correct indoctrination into deadly, disease-ridden sodomite lifestyles.”

Tomorrow’s front page

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Bryan Mahoney
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In the June 25, 2009 edition of the Lexington Minuteman, you’ll find:

How much money the town is likely NOT to receive from the state
A visit with Temple Isaiah, which like Temple Emunah is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Business leaders take a good, hard look at the strengths and weaknesses of Lexington Center
A father-daughter dental duo

A ‘wild’ night for one Lexington resident

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Jenny Marz
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Frank Benson and Kari Halvorsen represented The Rainforest Cafe at Stone Zoo’s Fifth Annual “A Wild Affair”

It was a “wild” Saturday night at the Zoo! Lexington resident Kari Halvorsen was among the 600+ people who attended the Fifth Annual “A Wild Affair” at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Mass. She and Frank Benson of Burlington represented The Rainforest Café at the annual tasting event.

Twenty-six other restaurants were also featured, including Bugaboo Creek Steak House, Harrows Chicken Pies, Wilson Farms and Woodman’s of Essex.

There was live entertainment, a silent auction and time to visit with the animals, including the newest Zoo resident, Iggy - a white-cheeked gibbon.

The event raised more than $43,000, which will benefit the Zoo’s education and conservation programs.