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This Weekend Only: ‘Terra Anima’ Student Sculpture Show at Lyme Academy

The terracotta sculpture exhibition in the historic Sill House brings a student perspective inspired by Renaissance masters.
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A stream bends around mossy rocks.
Step Into Spring: Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Guided Walks
Learn about the trees and plants that make Old Lyme Land Trust’s preserves a destination for recreation and ecological insights.
In the LymeLight: Three Decades Later, One Mother Keeps Walking for MS
Edyse Smith has raised thousands annually and brought generations together in support of her daughter and others living with the unpredictable autoimmune condition.
Letter to the Editor: Living Among ‘Boats and Boat-people’ at Old Lyme Marina
A reader shares a bit of Old Lyme Marina history as he recalls fond memories of living there in the late 1960s.
Automated Speed Cameras May Be Coming To CT Highways
State Rep. Devin Carney said he’s “not a huge fan” of automated speed cameras. He cited underlying issues, like a shortage of state troopers, that need to be addressed.
Letter to the Editor: Early Birds and Hangers-On — Is This Nature’s New Schedule?
One reader asks for others to weigh in with their own observations on migration patterns.
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Native Plants with Weekend Events
Gardeners and nature lovers are invited to the events featuring native seed planting, a seed swap and a talk on planting native species.
Talking Transportation: Could Your Mail Really Stop?
Jim Cameron says the problem is simple: “First-class mail is dying. Not sick. Not struggling. Dead … replaced by email, autopay and whatever app you’re using to read this.”
Headshot of Jillian Liner.
Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Dives Into Bird Habitats, April 8
Log in at home or watch from the Phoebe Griffin Noyes library with members of Old Lyme’s Conservation Commission and Estuary Magazine.
Death Announced of John ‘Mick’ McCarthy, Longstanding Member of Old Lyme Fire Department
Mick McCarthy, 85, was a trusted and familiar presence at the Old Lyme fire stations for many decades, tending to the buildings, the grounds and supplies.
Death Announced of Nora Northrop, Old Lyme High School Graduate
Nora Northrop, 67, a kind and devoted daughter and sister from East Lyme, died Feb. 8.
A bridge of engineered wood is shown over the river.
Selectmen Consider Abandoning Plan for Pedestrian Bridge, Key Feature of Controversial Halls Road Vision
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over the Lieutenant River, now expanded to include a fishing pier, have selectmen questioning whether the project is worthwhile.
Lyme’s Baylee Drown Recognized as Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer
Drown, owner of Long Table Farm, was honored for innovative, sustainable farming and contributions to the local food system.
The quilt has 24 squares with scenes from the area throughout history.
FloGris ‘Patchwork’ Exhibition Invites Artists to Reflect on America at 250
Connecticut artists are invited to submit their perspective on history and community for the Florence Griswold Museum’s upcoming exhibition.
The musicians pose with their instruments.
Trio Animoso Brings ‘French Impressions, American Echoes’ to Chester for Essex Winter Series
The award-winning ensemble brings flute, viola and harp music to Chester following a four-day residency in local communities.
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Acquires Old Lyme Marina
As part of DiMillo’s Yacht Sales, the longstanding marina will transition into a more active sales and marketing hub while maintaining the services customers already rely on.
Partnership for Social Justice Hosts Afternoon of ‘Creative Assembly’ in Old Lyme, Sunday
Everyone is invited to create posters, puppets, pins and more ahead of the statewide No Kings rallies.
Old Lyme Property Transactions, 3/18/26
Stay updated on the latest property transactions in Old Lyme, with details from recent transfers and real estate sales recorded by the town clerk.
Community Celebrates LymeLine Relaunch and Olwen Logan’s Legacy
Neighbors gathered at the Old Lyme Inn to honor Logan’s 22 years of service and commemorate the relaunch of LymeLine as a nonprofit community news source.
Cameron Russell poses while wearing his medal in a gymnasium.
Cameron Russell Duels to Third-Place Tie at State Fencing Tournament
The third-place finish capped Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s showing at the state tournament, where all four fencers advanced past the opening round.
Barbara Labriola poses for a campaign photo on a leafy neighborhood street.
Old Saybrook Republican Barbara Labriola Announces Bid for 23rd House District
Barbara Labriola, a three-term treasurer in Old Saybrook, said she will bring her local focus on transparency and fiscal responsibility to Hartford.

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