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Meet Lyme-Old Lyme Wrestler Taiyo Gemme
After starting wrestling at age six, the Lyme-Old Lyme junior has battled injuries and built an undefeated season capped by a 215-pound State Open title.
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The Movie Man: Unlikely to Win Best Picture, ‘F1’ Could Still Rev Up the Oscars
It’s a predictable storyline, but its charismatic characters keep viewers captivated. And fast cars don’t hurt.
Musical Masterworks Explores ‘The Sacred and the Profane,’ March 14 & 15
The concerts at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme feature chamber works from Debussy, Bach, Britten and more, with pre‑concert talks.
Banish the Winter Blues with Celtic Tunes at Old Lyme Library, March 11
Join the Confluence Ensemble for fiddle, flute, and jigs at this free Irish concert. Registration is recommended.
Old Lyme Historic District to Consider Scaled-Down Service Memorial Plaques at Town Hall Amid ‘Clutter’ Concerns
Because Town Hall sits in the historic district, the project requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before plaques can be installed on the property.
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Fill-A-Bag Book Sale at Old Lyme Library, March 12-14
How many books can you stuff into a $5 bag to support the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library? Come to the Fill-A-Bag Book Sale to find out.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Basketball Wins Second Straight Shoreline Conference Title
The Wildcats earned back-to-back Shoreline Conference titles after a 58–42 win over Cromwell. Will McKeever led the team with 17 points.
UPDATED: Sennheiser to Move Americas’ Headquarters from Old Lyme to Nashville Music Hub
Sennheiser has been based in Old Lyme since 1991. In Nashville, it will be part of a new 55-acre entertainment industry complex with three buildings, 30 vendors, and 15 rehearsal studios.
Taiyo Gemme Heads to New England Wrestling Championships After State Open Title
Lyme-Old Lyme High School junior Taiyo Gemme, a wrestler for 10 years, claimed his first Connecticut State Open championship on Saturday.
The Movie Man: Why ‘Sentimental Value’ Should Win Best Picture
With rich symbolism and subtle storytelling, the film mesmerizes. Brilliant performances secure it as Kevin Ganey’s favorite Best Picture contender.
Learn About Connecticut’s Clever Coyotes With Old Lyme Land Trust, March 29
The Old Lyme Land Trust Annual Meeting features wildlife conservationist Ginny Apple for a talk on coyotes that blends science with storytelling.
Blizzard Rescue Highlights Lifesaving Cooperation of Lyme Volunteers
Artist Michael DesRosiers feared for his 95-year-old mother when she became ill during the blizzard. He called it heroism when neighbors came to help.
RESCHEDULED: Lyme-Old Lyme Tops North Branford, Eyes Shoreline Title
The Wildcats are headed to the Shoreline Championship after a 75–44 win over North Branford. Watch via livestream or catch the excitement in Old Saybrook as the Wildcats chase the championship!
Chase Gilbert Repeats as New England 1-Mile Champion
The senior clocked 4:52.99, adding another milestone to a season of state championships and record-breaking performances.
Talking Transportation: Connecticut’s Winter Warriors of Road and Rail
Behind every cleared highway and on-time train stands a network of plow drivers, engineers and crews battling the elements.
The Movie Man: ‘Hamnet’ Makes Its Case for Best Picture
The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.
Wildcats Battle Past East Hampton in Shoreline Quarterfinal
Two Lyme-Old Lyme High School contributors deliver the news from the Shoreline Conference boys’ basketball quarterfinals.
‘Run Like a Girl’ Alum Chase Gilbert Plays it Forward With Gatorade Gift
Chase Gilbert, state cross-country champion and record-setting track runner, gives back to the LYSB “Run Like a Girl” program that helped spark her passion for running.
Learn the Signs, Start the Conversation: Free Crisis Response Training, March 2
Learn to build a lifeline by recognizing warning signs, starting supportive conversations and connecting someone to help.
Letter to the Editor: Did You Use Naviance? You Could Be Entitled to Money
A recent privacy lawsuit against the Naviance college planning platform alleges widespread data sharing without consent.
Old Lyme Officials Call for Residents to Join Halls Road Sidewalk Effort
Meanwhile, the Old Lyme Shopping Center is under contract. First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker said she doesn’t know who the buyer is or what’s planned for the property.
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