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"PatchCast" is a daily video round-up of the top stories from Lexington and neighboring communities.
PatchCast: School Daze and Baby Craze
by Kaitlyn Laabs
Follow these links for more on today's featured stories:  Burlington Blizzard Baby Welcomed Back to Winchester Hospital Take a Sneak Peek Inside the Goodyear School Construction Satisfying But Not Satisfied Snowstorms, Snow Removal Bury Dedham with Bills One More Snow Day Before School Year is Extended State Approves Funding for Estabrook School Rebuilding Project

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Columns

Lexington Arts Scene

By Lily Barrett
Leaving Lexington
Teacher, Writer or Belly Dancer?
Making Music, Family-Style
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Lexington Landscapes

By Meg Muckenhoupt
Lexington Landscapes: How Hurricanes Change Lexington's Look
Lexington Landscapes: The Minute Man Natural History Park
Lexington Landscapes: Blackberries and Meadows
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Meet the Chefs

By Abby Jordan
Nourish: Healthy Eating While Appealing to All
Seafood a Highlight of Lexx Summer Menu
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Ask the State Senate Candidates

Candidates on Repeal of 40B
Senate Republican Hopefuls on Property Taxes
Candidates Respond to Question on Casinos
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About Town

By Denise J. Dubé
PHOTOS: BBQ State Championship Smokes in Lexington Center
About Town: Pledging Allegiance
About Town: Festival of Lights Begins Tonight
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Local Schools

LHS Students to Travel to Costa Rica on Service Trip
School Committee Recommends $19.4 Million Bridge and Bowman Plans
School Officials Reshuffle 10-Year Facilities Master Plan
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Mindfulness Matters

By Mary Ann Christie Burnside
The Proof is in The Practice
The Problem With Love
Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness
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Channeling LexMedia

By Mark McMinn
Free TV Production Classes at LexMedia
LexMedia Offers Free Public Service Announcements
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Real Estate Open Houses

Raising Lexington: Taking Time Away from the Kids
Open House Schedule Jan. 29 and 30
Open House Schedule Jan. 22 and 23
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Patch Facts

By Abby Jordan
5 Things: Get the Scoop on Solar Tonight
5 Things: Music at the Farmers Market
5 Things: Special Town Meeting Tonight
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Food, Wine & Entertaining

By Roseann Tully
A French Café at Home
A Taste of Springtime: Asparagus
Throwing a Tea Party Bridal or Baby Shower at Home
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Bites Nearby

Sandwiches on Super Bowl Sunday
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Frugal Family

Deals on Meals, Flowers and More
Deals on Food and Beverages in Lexington
Deals on Meals, Corned Beef, Gift Baskets and More
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Activity List: Concert, Art, Multi-generational Event
Activity List: Estabrook Carnival, Nature Poetry, Concert and More
Activity List: Music, Books, Cell Phones and a Lecture on Bullying
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Student Successes

Know a Student Who Has Done Something Great?
Three Bridge School Students Awarded in Bookmark Contest
Nominate a Lexington Whiz Kid
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Moms Talk Q&A

Discussion: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential Changes to Lextended Day?
Discussion: What Can Parents do to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying?
Discussion: How Do You Raise Your Children to be Healthy Eaters?
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Great Escape

Learn the Art of Middle Eastern Cuisine
Escape With Spa Treatments
Escape With a Post-Patty's Day Celebration
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Get Out

Re-enacting a Tea Burning, Holiday Handbells and an Afternoon with Authors
A Re-enacted Tea Burning, Holiday Handbells and an Afternoon with Authors
Concerts, Lexington's Historical Signs and Concord's Family Trees
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Patch Picks

What Are the Best Treats to Make for the Holidays?
What Are the Best Florists in the Lexington Area?
Where Can You Buy Christmas Trees In and Around Lexington?
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House Hunt

Open Houses In Lexington This Week
Home of the Week: 1031 Mass Ave., Unit 1031
Open Houses This Weekend in Lexington, Bedford and Concord
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Viewfinder

Looking Back on 2011: Fab Five Favorite Photos of the Year
PHOTOS: Friends Learn Blackjack from Pros
PHOTOS: Defending Champions Win LEF Trivia Bee
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Sold!

Sold: Homes Purchased in Lexington, Bedford and Concord
Sold: Homes Purchased in Bedford, Concord and Lexington
Sold: Homes Purchased in Lexington, Bedford and Concord
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: School Daze and Baby Craze
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PatchCast

Five Things You Need To Know Today, April 12
PatchCast: Two-Alarm Fire, an Overtime Victory and Winter Weather
PatchCast: MBTA Cuts, Driving on a Closed Bridge and Three Break-Ins
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Restoring Power, a Highway Shut Down and Happy Halloween!
PatchCast: Rowing on the River, a Reptile Haven and an Animal Blessing
PatchCast: A Split Town District, a Wicked Fit Workout and Quakers Pray for Peace
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Raising Lexington

By Audra Myerberg
Raising Lexington: Excuse Me, Where Are Your Manners?
Raising Lexington: Should an Allowance Be Allowed?
Resolutions Parents Can Actually Keep
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Off the Blotter

LPD Chief: Question 3 Will Do Great Harm to Lexington's Public Health and Public Safety
Off the Blotter: Decriminalization
Off the Blotter – Make a New Year’s Resolution
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Taking It Personally

By Hank Manz
Taking It Personally: Communication and Asking the Right Questions
Taking It Personally: Thanksgiving's Barely Over; I Am Not Ready for 'The Holidays'
Taking It Personally: It Turns Out That Sometimes Work Is Art
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On the Farm

Meet Pie-Eating Master Aaron Bowers
Blueberry Pancakes, Confit of Cherry Tomatoes, and Sweet Corn in Season
Blueberries at Hutchins, BBQ at Verrill and Fresh Eggs at Pete and Jen's
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Patch Passport

Venture Out: To Minute Man NHP [VIDEO]
Venture Out From Lexington!
Dining Around the World
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Question of the Day

POLL: How Do You Feel About Occupy's Suburban Sprawl?
Question of the Day: What Are Your Holiday Traditions? (Poll)
POLL: What Are the Most Popular Toys in Your Home this Year?
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Remembering September 11

Question of the Day: How Did You Commemorate 9/11?
VIDEO: For 9/11 Remarks, Corr Looks to Lincoln
PHOTOS: 9/11 Ceremony at LFD
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From the Inbox

From the Inbox: Announcements and Upcoming Events
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Notes from Youville

By Adam Johnson
Notes from Youville: Why You Should Take Sleep Seriously
Notes from Youville: How All Seniors Can Benefit from Volunteering
Notes from Youville: How Seniors Benefit from Social Media
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Town Manager Tuesdays

By Carl Valente
Town Manager Tuesdays: It's All About Town Meeting
Town Manager Tuesdays: Tax Relief for Seniors
Town Manager Tuesdays: Budgets, Bikes and Snow
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Cooking with Sheila

By Sheila Duggan Chabot
Cooking with Sheila: Tasty Sandwich Staples Done as Dips
Cooking with Sheila: Spinach and Green Chile Quiche
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie - A Little Slice of Heaven
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Technological Landscapes

By Jay J. Schlickman
Technological Landscapes: The Healing Power of Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Technological Landscapes: The Battle to Eliminate Superbug Infections
Technological Landscapes: Advanced Intravenous Iron-Deficiency-Anemia Therapy
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Home of the Week

Home of the Week: 5-Bedroom Colonial on Bedford Street
Home of the Week: 1235-5 Monument St.
Lexington Home of the Week: 32 Hayes Ave.
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Gardening 101

By Michele Taranto
Don't Forget About the Indoor Garden
Don't Forget About the Indoor Garden Patch!
Don't Forget About The Indoor Garden Patch!
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You Ask, Patch Answers

When Is the Special State Election Registration Deadline?
What Now for the 'Muster on the Battle Green" Pro-Second Amendment Rally?
What's Happening on Waltham Street?
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Morelli Family Launches Foundation to Support Transplant Patients
Morelli Family Launches Foundation to Support Transplant Patients
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In the Kitchen with ...

The Sweet Science of Grapefruit Sauvignon Sorbet
The Sweet Science of Grapefruit Sauvignon Sorbet
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