Lincoln Kids’ Triathlon is June 15 Kids ages 5–14 are invited to join us for the 15th annual Lincoln Kids Triathlon that starts on Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Codman Pool. Race distances are as follows: Ages 5-6: 25m swim (1 length), ¼-mile run (no bike) – each swimmer escorted by a lifeguard…
Four-legged farm animals follow Codman’s chickens out to pasture
(Editor’s note: Click here to read an earlier story about Codman Community Farm by Sarah Cannon Holden.) By Sarah Cannon Holden Once there’s even a hint of spring, a farmer’s life is full of chores and challenges that keep him or her busy all day everyday for eight months until the snows fly in late…
Lincolnites meet with Rep. Stanley on environmental issues
By Alex Chatfield Lincoln residents concerned about climate change and its impacts on Massachusetts met with State Rep. Tom Stanley on Thursday. The group included members of Mothers Out Front, 350 Mass, and the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee. This was the second such meeting with Stanley to discuss several environmental justice and climate bills that…
New swap shed coming to transfer station
A square of yellow caution tape in the wooded area behind the recycling dumpsters at the transfer station marks out where a new swap shed will be built in the coming months. The current swap shed facing the parking lot does double duty, serving as home to bins for recycling light bulbs, batteries, and deposit…
Richard Russes, 1932–2019
Richard P. Russes, 87, of Pepperell, formerly of Sagamore Beach, Mattapoisett and Lincoln, Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 13. He was the beloved husband of Mary D. (Williamson) Russes for 61 and a half years. Richard and Mary both grew up in Lincoln and married in September 1957, they…
News Acorns addendum
The following item was inadvertently omitted from the May 28 News Acorns: There will be an open house at the Lincoln Public Library on Sunday, June 2 from 3–5 p.m. to mark the opening of an exhibit of charcoal drawings of trees by Lincoln resident Peter Sugar. The exhibit will be on view until June…
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Property transactions in April
14B North Commons — Kristin Swanson to Brianne Krupsaw for $435,000 (April 30) 314 Hemlock Circle — Thomas M. Healy Jr. Trust to Mary Ryan for $502,000 (April 26) 3 Millstone Lane — Margo Selzter to Robert D. Valleau Trust and Pamela M. Valleau Trust for $1,800,000 (April 26) 54 Conant Rd. — Reihl Mahoney…
Letter to the editor: Assange arrest is an assault on the 1st Amendment
Council on Aging activities in June
Free wellness clinics for all ages June 4 at 10 a.m. Place: Lincoln Woods Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Road in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, June 4 (note new day this month only) from 10 a.m.–noon or Bemis Hall on Tuesday, June 18 from 9–11 a.m. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management,…