Letter to the editor: Australian balloting in Lincoln would be majority rule

I’ve been a resident of Lincoln for most of my life. I believe in democracy and have expressed my opinion at the ballot box, both national and local, whenever an election has been conducted.

The Lincoln Library will be co-hosting a community café and book discussion on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Join Vermont Humanities facilitator Rachel Cohen for a discussion of this year’s book chosen for the Vermont Reads program: “Gather” by … (read more)

From the hills of Lincoln to the mountains of Montenegro, running has taken Lincoln resident and high school senior Estella Laird to some great heights.

Monkton voters on Town Meeting Day will elect three new faces to serve on the town’s selectboard, as a few longtime board members decided they will step down, and several residents have stepped up to run for the open spots.

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the library will host Susan Clark, author of “All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community.” Learn more about the history of Town Meeting in Vermont and how town meetings can function best to benefit tow … (read more)

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music as Burnham Presents welcomes Eli West to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 8. Known for his solo work and remarkable collaborations with artists like Norwegian fiddler Olav Mjelva, Cahalen Morrison and others, West … (read more)

The Lincoln School District Board at its Jan. 14 meeting unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026 budget to send to voters in March that calls for $5,179,244.76 in total spending, an increase of 5.1% over the current year.

Once again, The Lincoln Library will be selling soups, breads, baked goods and hot cider around noon following the Hill Country Holiday Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1. Stop by to warm up, play in the snow or enjoy some hot soup and company with your neighbors … (read more)

Lincoln residents could soon weigh in on whether the town should explore development of an ordinance for ATV use on Lincoln roads.

In preparation for the upcoming Hill Country Holiday weekend, there will be a learn-how-to-build-your-own-jack-jumper workshop at the library on this Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tools and some skis will be available, but if you can bring what … (read more)

The public is invited to learn more about “green burial”  at an informational event on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m. at the Lincoln Library.

An afternoon craft session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library. Crafters will be making a lantern. All materials will be provided. A light snack and tea will be offered. All ages are welcome.

Folk duo Mike + Ruthy of The Mammals are coming to Burnham Hall in Lincoln this Saturday, Jan. 4. It’s part of the Burnham Presents music series that features nationally touring and regional artists of note on mostly first Saturdays September through May.

Town Meeting 2025 will be here before you know it so now is the time to circulate petitions if you are interested in running for local office. There will be seventeen town and school positions up for election. In order to run for office, you will need to … (read more)

More than two dozen Lincoln residents gathered virtually and in person on Monday to offer input and ask questions about the fiscal year 2026 budget that Lincoln School District officials are developing.