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Lyme Art Association Marks America 250 with Focus on Connecticut, June 5-July 17
The opening reception for two of the exhibitions, including “A Connecticut History,” will be held Saturday, June 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Lyme Public Hall Invites Community to Potluck, Trivia and Annual Meeting
Residents are invited to the Lyme Public Hall’s annual meeting on June 17, featuring a community potluck, a Lyme-themed trivia contest and a look at plans for the hall and local history archives.
The Movie Man: When Streaming Gets Complicated, Maybe It’s Time to Return to DVDs
In a departure from movie reviews, Kevin Ganey makes the case for DVDs in a world where new tech has not necessarily made entertainment easier to enjoy.
Sea Shanties, History Sail Into Essex for Sea Music Festival, June 12-15
The 5th Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival returns with concerts, workshops, reenactments and maritime traditions along Main Street and the riverfront.
Talking Transportation: The Speed Camera Revolt
The challenge isn’t proving that speeding is dangerous, according to columnist Jim Cameron. It’s convincing drivers that speed cameras are truly about safety.
Wildcat Roundup, Postseason Edition: May 26-29
Old Lyme athletes delivered individual and team Shoreline titles in girls lacrosse, girls tennis, golf and track & field.
Connecticut Early Music Festival Spans Centuries of Music Across Multiple Towns
The festival runs June 6–21 with six concerts across southeastern Connecticut, including Old Lyme, with music from medieval to modern eras.
Take a Boggy Hole Preserve Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, June 3
The 4:15 p.m. walk will be followed by Happy Hour at 5 p.m. at the Old Lyme Inn, featuring discounted drinks from 5–6 p.m.
I-Park to Celebrate Connecticut Trails Day With Art, Music and Guided Hikes, June 6
I-Park will mark the statewide celebration with guided hikes, live Celtic music, art installations, crafts and pollinator garden programming in East Haddam.
Old Lyme Weighs Zoning Changes to Comply With New State Housing Law
The state is requiring towns to allow small multifamily or mixed-use developments in commercial zones without a public hearing.
LYSB Celebrates 40 Years of Student Creativity With Annual Youth Art Show Through May 31
More than 150 Lyme-Old Lyme students in grades K-12 will showcase their artwork at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau. An opening reception takes place Thursday afternoon.
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