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Good morning to you Lexington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lexington was just named America's best small city to live
  • Lexington nonprofit's AI platform just won $50,000—here's what it does

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts Claims America's Best Small City (newser.com) — Lexington has just been ranked the best small city in America, highlighting the town's exceptional safety, strong schools, and residents' financial strength. With very low crime, high median income and credit scores, and excellent health and insurance coverage, the ranking underscores many advantages locals experience day to day and reinforces Lexington's reputation as a highly desirable place to live.
   

• Vision-Aid's Ability Bazaar Wins $50,000 in Global AI Competition (indianewengland.com) — A Lexington-based nonprofit, Vision-Aid, has secured a $50,000 runner-up prize in a global Google and XPRIZE AI competition for its Ability Bazaar platform, which connects clients with tech professionals who have disabilities. Built in just three months using Gemini AI, the service aims to create sustainable, paid digital jobs while helping organizations develop more accessible websites, apps, and back-office tools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I asked my son to cover an old Kenny Loggins tune called Danny song.
    I would love to know what everybody thinks ? https://youtu.be/vI7nNTgDCQs?is=zwkMgEQ2R1bMGHJp (Nextdoor Lexington Center)
  • Ricoh USA, Inc. posted a job opening for International Shipping & Receiving Specialist in Waltham. Apply here.
  • ANDURIL INDUSTRIES posted a job opening for Electromechanical Assembly Technician in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waltham

  • The Waltham Times marks second anniversary (walthamtimes.org)
  • Interaction differences between selected sweet-fragrant aroma compounds and different salivary proteins: Effects of molecular structure (nih.gov)
  • DNA Cleanup Market To 2035: NGS and CRISPR Demand to Accelerate Growth (indexbox.io)

Burlington

  • Election Connection: What the Ballot Questions Mean (bcattv.org)

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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