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Lyme Pollinator Pathway recognized Nancy Ballek of Ballek’s Garden Center for inspiring people to protect pollinators.
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Stars & Stripes Talk Coming to Old Lyme Historical Society, May 14
Artist James Meehan will trace the evolution and symbolism of the U.S. flag from 1777 to today.
Explore Connecticut’s Early Dutch History at Hadlyme Hall, May 3
Learn about the little-known rivalry between the Dutch and English for control of the Connecticut River Valley and Long Island Sound 400 years ago.
Hirai stands with arms outstretched in front of a fireplace.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, April 30-May 3
Take in a show from the living room of an eccentric castle, embark on a rugged ramble through a Lyme preserve or learn life-saving skills from EMS volunteers.
Letter to the Editor: Unchecked Rent Increases Hurt Entire Communities
A southeastern Connecticut lawmaker calls for thinking beyond short-term fixes by expanding housing options that are stable, affordable and locally accountable.
Lyme Public Hall to Host Talk on Quiet-Water Paddling, May 13
Alex and Jerelyn Wilson will discuss local paddling spots like Whalebone Creek and Selden Neck as part of their talk on canoeing and kayaking across the Northeast.
The board members are seated at tables set up in a U shape with a PowerPoint presentation projected behind them.
Lyme-Old Lyme’s $41.5 Million School Budget Heads to May 5 Referendum
Region 18 district officials say the proposed 4.61% budget increase is driven by salaries, health insurance, special education and renovation debt.
An owl in a towel.
What AI Is … and Isn’t: Old Lyme Library Talk to Explore Hype and Reality of Artificial Intelligence
A community session on May 6 at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will examine the real-world uses and risks of AI.
a pile of LEGOS with hands visible piecing them together.
Calling All LEGO Builders: Local Architect Wants Your Creations for Midsummer Festival Show
Builders of all ages are invited to submit LEGO sculptures for consideration in a Nautilus Architects showcase at the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival.
In the LymeLight: Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Bridges the Gap at Champlain North Preserve
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 built a 33-foot bridge at Champlain North while learning about environmental stewardship and history in the woods of Old Lyme.
Old Lyme Grows Emergency Operations Center Into Modern Hub
The new 1,510-square-foot facility, up from 345 square feet, is making it easier for officials to coordinate during major incidents.

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