Information for upcoming election The last day to register to vote in the September 6 primary is Saturday, Aug. 27. You can register in person at Town Hall (which will be open on that day from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or online at www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr. See this town website to check your voter status and see sample…
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Lincoln’s first Pride Day is a colorful success
Dozens of residents of all ages turned out with lots of smiles and bright colors on a beautiful afternoon in front of the Pierce House for Lincoln’s first LGBTQ+ Pride community celebration on June 8. The Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), a 30-member organization with students from grades 5-8 in the Lincoln School and Hanscom…
GearTick teams tackle transportation challenges
Lincoln students in this year’s FIRST robotics programs tackled worldwide shipping and transportation problems in two February events. The 12-member high school GearTicks team participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge Freight Frenzy qualifier in Canton, while the FIRST Lego League Explore team (grades 2-4) in Cargo Connect designed models of package sorting centers and forms…
Winter Carnival set for Feb. 4–6
Lincoln’s annual winter carnival sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Committee takes place from Friday to Sunday, February 4–6 this year. All events are sponsored by local organizations. Please check individual event descriptions for admission details and fees, registration information, etc. All weekend Take & Make a Craft (Lincoln Public Library) — Come to the…
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Barn Buddies on Wednesday for kids age 5-7 There are still a few spots available for Codman Community Farms’ Barn Buddies Holiday Special on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 2:30–4 p.m. in the farm greenhouse. Kids age 5–7 can meet some familiar farm friends, make some festive decorations, and enjoy a seasonal farm snack as they…
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Winter clothing drive The First Parish in Lincoln is collecting winter clothing through Tuesday, Dec. 7 to benefit Solutions at Work, which serves people facing poverty an homelessness in Cambridge and Dorchester. Items needed include pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shirts, sweaters, jackets, parkas, overcoats, underwear, thermal underwear, socks, sneakers, boots, hats, mittens, scarves, etc. — all sizes,…
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Covid-19 vaccination clinic for kids There are still spots available at the Covid-19 vaccination clinic for kids aged 5-11 on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Reed gym. Click here to register for an appointment (select “Nov. 20” only). The clinic will be well staffed to ensure the process goes…
My Turn: Many thanks to all who helped with costume parade
By the Lincoln Family Association The Lincoln Family Association organized a Halloween costume parade with Courtney Koumijan, resident coordinator of Lincoln Woods, and Cathiangely Quirindongo, Rey Romero, and their children Vianavi and Reythian Romero of Lincoln Woods with friend Isaac Rosado. This was a bright light for so many in Lincoln during a difficult time…
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Talk on Lincoln’s Black residents in the 1700s Last spring, the Lincoln Historical Society began to explore Lincoln’s past as a town that included enslaved people with a talk by Elise Lemire (co-sponsored by the Bemis Free Lecture Series) on “Slavery in Lincoln, Massachusetts: Reckoning with Our Past, Planning for a More Honest and Inclusive…
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Build Scarecrows at Stonegate to benefit PTO Show fall spirit for your town and your school by build a scarecrow during the annual Scarecrows at Stonegate fundraiser. Bring a pillowcase for your scarecrow’s head, old clothing (pants with belt loops and long-sleeve shirts – teen to small adult sizes are best), and fun accessories (hats,…