There’s a bear in the woods — and it’s not a Reagan campaign ad, either. It’s in the Lincoln woods (not to be confused with Lincoln Woods, never fear). Paula Robinson, who lives on Rockwood Lane, was the first to report seeing the young black bear on May 9 at 4:30 a.m. Her doorbell camera…
Service on May 25 for Maurice Torti, 1931–2024
Maurice “Moe” Leo Torti Jr., 92, of Lincoln, passed away on May 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in 1931 in Memphis, Tenn., to Maurice Leo Torti and Leah Glidewell Torti. He earned bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering and materials sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Engineering. At MIT, he…
My Turn: Sign the National Trust petition to fight Hanscom expansion
By Anne Sobol On May 1, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Minute Man National Park, Walden Pond, and nearby landmarks as one of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” due to plans to expand infrastructure for luxury private jets at Hanscom Field. National Trust designations of this sort have been remarkably successful over…
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What happens after we die? How do different religions understand the possibility of life after death? St. Anne’s invites the wider community to a lecture series on this crucially important topic by three local religious leaders from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian backgrounds. Informed by their respective faith traditions, each leader will speak on how their…
Police log for April 27 – May 6, 2024
April 27 Cambridge Turnpike westbound (10:30 a.m.) — A caller reported a possible road rage incident on Route 2 west near the Concord town line. Massachusetts State Police and Concord Police were notified. Tower Road (2:36 p.m.) — A caller reported the railroad gates at the Tower Road crossing were malfunctioning. An officer responded and…
Town Meeting Study Committee to be formed in the fall
The Select Board outlined a plan for the Town Meeting Study Committee this week, starting with a September kickoff meeting. The board expects to create a website over the summer with background material about local and state laws governing Town Meeting, information from the Massachusetts Moderators Association, and more. They will draft a charge and…
My Turn: Thanks from outgoing L-S School Committee member
Lorian Brown, 1941–2024
Lorian Rounsevell Brown of Lincoln died after a long illness due to a degenerative brain disease. She was the oldest child of Robert Vance Brown and Majorie Waldron Brown. Born on March 29, 1941, she is survived by her brother Richard Brown (Susan McClellan) and sister Dory Rice (Kate Olgiotti). She was predeceased by her…
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COA&HS events coming up Photo gallery talk Tuesday, May 7 at 3 p.m., Bemis Hall Photographer and Lincoln resident John Rizzo will talk about the images on display in Bemis Hall’s Map Room. Each image made over the last 45 years has a great story. Interested in learning more about techniques? Sign up for Photography…
Eversource arborist explains roadside tree removal
Residents may have noticed temporary signs attached to numerous roadside trees in town that are being targeted for removal by Eversource. The town is required to hold a public hearing to invite comments or objections to removal of specific trees; it will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the DPW office…