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Lexington Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom Amid Protests

4/20/2025

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Lexington celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War's opening battles. With 20,000-25,000 attendees, reenactors brought the past to life as Governor Maura Healey passionately connected the struggle for freedom to today's political climate. Meanwhile, protests against President Trump echoed across the state, spotlighting urgent concerns over civil liberties.

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Lexington celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War's opening battles. With 20,000-25,000 attendees, reenactors brought the past to life as Governor Maura Healey passionately connected the struggle for freedom to today's political climate. Meanwhile, protests against President Trump echoed across the state, spotlighting urgent concerns over civil liberties.