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After Another Standout Year, Wildcats Look Ahead Following State Tournament Loss
Head coach Brady Sheffield put it this way: “We picked the wrong night to have a bad night, and unfortunately that is what happens sometimes in sports …”
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The Movie Man: ‘The Secret Agent’ and ‘Sinners’ Bring Suspense and Horror to the Oscars
With the Oscars almost here, be sure to check out our latest Best Picture reviews to get ready for tomorrow night’s awards ceremony.
Popular Lecture Series Examines Suffrage, Immigration and the Environment in Final Sessions on ‘Freedom’
Guests at the lecture series can explore history, mingle during receptions and access museum galleries before each talk on freedom and society.
Duck River Garden Club to Host Native Seed Workshop, March 18
Discover the art of native seed saving at the Duck River Garden Club’s March program. Learn collection, storage, and propagation techniques.
After Another Standout Year, Wildcats Look Ahead Following State Tournament Loss
Head coach Brady Sheffield put it this way: “We picked the wrong night to have a bad night, and unfortunately that is what happens sometimes in sports …”
Lyme Academy to Open Exhibit of 19th- and Early 20th-Century French Bronzes March 20
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts opens “The New Bronze Age” March 20, featuring French bronze sculptures from the era when the art form became accessible to the middle class.
Hospice Program Recruiting Volunteers and Veteran Companions
Volunteers are needed for companionship, respite opportunities, veteran-to-veteran support and more.
After Months of Debate, Blue and Gold Star Plaques Get OK at Town Hall
The Duck River Garden Club can now order Blue and Gold Star memorial markers in time to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.
The Movie Man: ‘Marty Supreme’ Puts Timothée Chalamet in the Spotlight
LymeLine’s march to the Oscars continues with a look at table-tennis hustler Marty Mauser—unlikely for Best Picture, but a strong Best Actor showcase for Timothée Chalamet.
Joel Barlow Ends Lyme-Old Lyme’s State Tournament Run
The Wildcats’ strong season came to a halt Monday with a 51–46 loss to Joel Barlow High School. Stay tuned for a full game story.
Motor Vehicles Drive Lyme’s 2025 Tax Increase, Top 10 Taxpayers Revealed
Assessor Jen Thomas said Lyme’s 2025 grand list rose 1.1% to $718.12 million, driven largely by more cars on the tax rolls and changes to the way they are taxed.
State Rep. Devin Carney Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection After Six Terms
He said he plans to serve the remainder of his term through January, after which his life as a newlywed and business owner promises a new direction for the 12-year state representative.
As the Academy Awards Approach, Janet Roach Looks Back on Her Oscar Nomination
Film critic Kevin Ganey’s continuing Oscars coverage shines a spotlight on a local tie to Hollywood: Old Lyme’s own 1986 Academy Award contender for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Old Lyme Town Band, High School Wind Ensemble to Perform Friday
The bands will combine for a free concert featuring fan favorites and guest-conductor Anthony Susi’s own ‘Jubilee March.’
Talking Transportation: Is Connecticut’s Economy in a ‘Strait’ Jacket?
Jim Cameron says if tankers avoid the Strait of Hormuz because of soaring war-risk insurance, the ripple effects could hit fuel prices and household budgets.
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.
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.
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