Lexington's 10 Biggest Stories of 2016

LEXINGTON, MA – Car crashes and crime stories dominated Lexington Patch readers' interest in 2016. But it wasn't all bad news.

Our readers also took a keen interest in the goings-on at Lexington's schools this year. Here's are the top Lexington Patch stories of 2016:

10. Loose Moose Reportedly Spotted in Lexington

A loose moose last seen running through Belmont and Watertown reportedly made its way to Lexington Friday.

9. Jordan Zaaf, of Lexington

Jordan was a gifted artist, producer and a passionate musician.

8. 29 Lexington Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Students were selected among approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide.

7. Lexington Man Dies on Boy Scout Rafting Trip: Report

A Lexington man was killed while chaperoning a rafting trip, according to a report by the Lexington Minuteman.

6. Voters Approve Funding for New Minuteman High School

The fate of the new Minuteman High School has been decided.

5. Police Investigating Death of North Carolina College Student from Lexington: Reports

Multiple reports indicate that the death is under investigation, but foul play is not suspected.

4. Lexington Students Return to Class After Bomb Threat

A pre-recorded bomb threat was called in at 8:50 a.m.

3. Sex Offender Charged with Exposing Self to Girls at Lexington High School

A registered sex offender from New Hampshire was charged with seven counts of exposing himself to girls at Lexington High School.

2. Victim In Route 128 Crash Identified

Charles Hu, of Lexington, was killed when a wheel came off a Dodge Ram traveling on the other side of the highway and struck his vehicle.

1. Massachusetts' Best Public High Schools Ranked

A new list compiled by Niche.com, an information service provider, ranks the MA's best public high schools.

Photo Credit: David Maroney (Lexington Green Battle reenactment taken April 20, 2015.)