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Morning Lexington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Lexington teen whose math research just earned $50,000.
  • Why Lexington is a must-visit stop on New England foliage trips.

Also on today's calendar: Share Yom Kippur with Kerem Shalom of Concord and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six Indian American students named 2026 Davidson Fellows (americanbazaaronline.com) — A Lexington High School junior has been named a 2026 Davidson Fellow, earning a $50,000 scholarship for innovative math-based research on how to distribute limited malaria-preventing mosquito nets most effectively. His work, alongside five other young scientists nationwide, showcases how Lexington students are contributing to global health challenges while pursuing advanced studies in mathematics, computing, and music.
   

• Going Places: Tips to Catch the Best of New England's Fall Foliage, Festivals (longislandpress.com) — Lexington is spotlighted as a prime fall destination, pairing Revolutionary War history with peak foliage in the Greater Merrimack Valley during America's 250th celebrations. The guide also maps out top leaf-peeping drives, rail trails, and festivals across Massachusetts and the wider New England region for trips through October and early November.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • The Column: Flock cameras on the naughty list (lowellsun.com)
  • CD9+ B Cells Induce T Follicular Helper Cell Apoptosis to Regulate Germinal Center Regression (nih.gov)
  • Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds (yoursun.com)

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Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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