Fireside event at Farrington Nature Linc Enjoy a crisp evening by the fire as Doria Hughes tells stories about the fall, nature and animals on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Farrington Nature Linc. Tickets for Tales & Treats: Slightly Scary Stories and S’mores are $10 each or $30 for a family of four….
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Covid-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday for those 12 and up There will be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the Lincoln School for children 12 and up, as well as anyone else eligible for a vaccination, on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 1–4 p.m. in the Reed gym. Children 12-18 do not need to have a parent/guardian with…
Lincoln girls triumph in regional soccer tournament
By John Greco The Lincoln Leopards, Lincoln Youth Soccer’s sixth-grade girls’ team, won the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) Girls Grade 6 D3 2021 President’s Cup on June 19. They won four games against West Roxbury, Natick, Sudbury, and finally Milford-Hopedale to emerge as champions during the course of the four-week eastern Massachusetts competition. The…
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Webinar on the Three-Fifth Clause “The Terrible Power of the Constitution’s Three-Fifth Clause” is the title of a lecture by historian Richard Bell, Ph.D. on Tuesday, June 22 from 7–9 p.m. via Zoom (click here for the link to register). Far more insidious than is commonly understood, the Three-Fifths Clause wove slaveholder power into the…
Smithsonian is streaming Hanscom student film on Ida B. Wells
A short film made by two Hanscom Middle School students Sophie Hrad and Morgan Gibson will premiere nationally as part of a National History Day (NHD) online showcase. “Ida B. Wells: The Princess of the Press” is one of 33 films produced by middle school and high school students that was competing in the 2021…
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Register for boys’ soccer tryouts Registration is open for the F21/22 Lincoln BAYS soccer season. For incoming 7th and 8th grade boys, there will be mandatory tryouts for the season at the below times and locations. Only registered players will be allowed to try out; click here to register. Sunday June 13 — 4:30-6 p.m.,…
Students stage Legopalooza with help from GearTicks
By Victor Han and Olivia Crisafi On April 3, 11 teams of elementary schoolers from seven towns concluded their FIRST Lego League Explore season at the third annual Lincoln Legopalooza. FIRST Lego League Explore is a branch of First Lego League for children ages 6–10. Students use motorized Lego bricks to learn robotics and teamwork…
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Holy Week at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields Church Palm Sunday (March 28) 8 a.m. — In-person Holy Eucharist (click here to register) 10 a.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. — Outdoor firepit service (click here to register) Maundy Thursday, April 1 7:30 p.m. — Live-streamed Holy Eucharist Good Friday, April 2 12 p.m. — Live-streamed Service…
Azzure Annacacis chosen as Project 351 Ambassador
Lincoln School eighth-grader Azzure Annacacis has been selected as Lincoln’s 2021 Project 351 Ambassador. She joins other eighth-graders representing the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts for a transformational year of youth-led service, leadership development, and civic engagement. Azzure was selected by the Lincoln School to represent Lincoln for an inspiring ethic of service and…
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Library reopens by appointment The Lincoln Public Library is now open to the public by appointment. For appointments for adult services, call 781-259-8465 and press 3. For children’s services, press 4. The first hour of appointments on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays are reserved for patrons over 60 or with other high risk factors. Appointments will be for…