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By Alice Waugh (This editorial was updated on May 12 and May 17 — scroll down for details.) This is the first time I’ve written an editorial for the Lincoln Squirrel. I always try to be as even-handed as possible and put aside my own opinions when writing news stories, and I did the same…
(Editor’s note: please see this accompanying editorial by Lincoln Squirrel editor Alice Waugh. Also, this story was updated on May 12 — scroll to the bottom for details.) Questions swirled last week about how a group of right-wing “election integrity” skeptics came to speak to an enthusiastic crowd (most from out of town) in Bemis…
By Gus Browne Adele Peterdi Harvey of Lincoln knows something of what it means to flee from war and find refuge in the United States. She was 11 years old when Soviet tanks rolled through the streets of her village, to crush the Hungarian uprising against Soviet rule in 1956. Her father, A. John Peterdi,…
Film screening: “Big Night” The Lincoln Library Film Society presents “Big Night” on Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in the library’s Tarbell Room. Directed by Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott, starring Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, and Minnie Driver. It’s the story of two brothers whose Italian restaurant is on the brink of bankruptcy. Their only…
After about three years of work, a Lincoln group is putting the finishing touches on a long-term master plan to make Lincoln’s roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. More than half of Lincoln’s residents would like to walk or bike more on town roads but feel they and their children would be unsafe, according to…
April 21 South Great Road (3:58 p.m.) — Caller reported an empty kayak floating on Farrar Pond. Officer responded and was unable to locate. He followed up with the caller, who believes it floated away from a mooring. Bedford Road (5:39 p.m.) — Caller reported a young child walking alone along Bedford Road. Officer responded…
Workshops on recycling, native landscaping MetroWest Climate Solutions is co-sponsoring two upcoming workshops: “Everything You Wanted to Know about Recycling But Were Afraid to Ask!” Wednesday, April 27 from 7–8:30 p.m. Ever wonder whether and how you personally can make a difference in the quest to reduce waste? Join us for a free Zoom workshop…
April 14 Lincoln Road (9:08 am.) — Caller reported an owl in the middle of the road near Todd Pond Road. An officer checked and the owl was gone on arrival. Minuteman Technical High School (10:43 a.m.) — Report of assault and battery. Information regarding juvenile(s) withheld. South Brook Road (2:04 p.m.) — Officer spoke…
April 5 Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (8:03 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported that Jesse Yuknis, 46, of Woburn was at Gate 1 attempting to get on the base and had an arrest warrant for traffic offenses. An officer responded and took him into custody. He was booked and later brought to Concord District Court. Todd…
Community Center Building Committee needs volunteers The Select Board is seeking four community members to serve on the soon-to-be-appointed Community Center Building Committee (CCBC). Building on the work of previous community center planning committees, the CCBC will oversee the remaining planning phases, organize and facilitate ongoing community engagement, develop and present funding recommendations to Town…