Lincoln Native Justin Graf Drafted by Nashville Predators in Fourth Round

A Lincoln skater made national news Saturday when the Nashville Predators called his name in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft, putting the town on the hockey map heading into summer.

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Left wing Justin Graf, a Lincoln native, was selected 118th overall by the Nashville Predators in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft, according to a Google Alert aggregating Sports Illustrated coverage. Graf's selection marks a notable milestone for the local hockey community.

Separately, the Lincoln Public Library continues to remind patrons that ongoing construction near Library Lane may affect parking and access. Visitors are encouraged to budget extra travel time; updates are available at lincolnbigdig.com. The library is also seeking applicants to fill an opening on its Board of Trustees, with the board specifically hoping to attract a candidate with a strong interest in trustee service. Those interested can find details on the library's website at lincolnpl.org.

The library is also honoring Peter Sugar as he steps down from the Library Board of Trustees after his term of service.

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No new coverage from Patch, MetroWest Daily News, or The Boston Globe in this cycle. A Google Alert did surface a Legacy/Boston Globe obituary listing for Irving Michael (1929–2026) of Lincoln; obituary content is handled separately by the desk.

COMING UP

- Sunday, June 29: Craft & Chill — Watercolor Lighthouses program at Lincoln Public Library (drop in during open hours). - Sunday, June 29: Co-Operatives Escape Room Wall, all ages, Lincoln Public Library (come any time the library is open). - Tuesday, July 1: Knitting & Stitching Group, Lincoln Public Library — open to anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or hand stitching.