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Duck River Garden Club to Spotlight Historic Connecticut Gardens, Feb. 18
The presentation by Roseland Cottage site manager Laurie Masciandaro will explore the design, history, and lasting appeal of 16 historic gardens across the state.
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Lyme Academy Brings Metropolitan Museum of Art Curators to Old Lyme
The curators will explore Finnish modernism and 19th-century French painting through the work of Helene Schjerfbeck and Jean-Léon Gérôme.
Talking Transportation: The DMV Is Judging You
Six characters may not seem dangerous, but in the wrong order your choice of vanity plates may pose a serious threat to public morality. Or so says the DMV.
State Clears Old Lyme Sewer Project Without Old Lyme
As private beach associations advance a state-approved sewer project, town leaders are reassessing the WPCA’s role.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Hold Off Coginchaug, Girls Fall Friday
A pair of games went in opposite directions as the boys pulled out a win against Coginchaug and the girls came up short.
Currach Rowers to Host Irish Music Fundraiser, Feb. 28
The Currach Rowers use traditional lightweight boats from Ireland’s coast, offer instruction, and compete in seasonal regattas.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Feb. 6-8
This weekend’s lineup includes student performers, pancakes galore and world-class music close to home.
Old Lyme Selectmen Send $48.1 Million Budget to Finance Board
Selectmen advanced a $48.1 million proposed budget, which remains fluid as the finance board reviews requests and prepares a final proposal for voters.
SECWAC Hosts Talk on “Authoritarian Resilience and Regime Capture: Venezuela in the Age of Great Power Politics,” Feb. 12
SECWAC will host U.S. Naval Academy professor John Polga-Hecimovich for a Feb. 12 talk examining Venezuela, authoritarian resilience, and U.S. strategy.
Pollinator Groups to Host Native Gardening Program in Lyme
“Building Layers for Biodiversity” will focus on designing native plant gardens that support wildlife, prevent invasive weeds and make the landscape more beautiful.
Girls End Losing Streak, Boys Suffer First Conference Loss in Lyme-Old Lyme Basketball
The boys slipped to 10–1 in the Shoreline conference, while the girls picked up their second win of the season after more than a month without a victory.
Letter to the Editor: Former Selectwoman Says Commission Appointment is Not in Best Interest of Town
Judith Read raises concerns about legal costs, unresolved disputes, and the decision to appoint someone involved in a threatened lawsuit that names her, among others.
Old Lyme Selectmen Reverse Course on Housing Appointment, Stand By Zoning Alternate
Shaun Mastroianni was appointed to a full seat on the Affordable Housing Commission, while selectmen reappointed zoning alternate Michael Barnes despite a lack of support from commission leadership.
New Pharmacy Eyes Early Spring Opening at Old Lyme Marketplace
Following the departure of Walgreens, an Old Lyme resident who operates pharmacies in Old Saybrook and Vernon plans to open a local shop.
Lyme-Old Lyme Claims Multiple Titles at Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
Conference titles in the 1,000 meters, 600 meters and sprint medley relay, plus a championship shot put throw, highlighted Lyme-Old Lyme’s showing at Saturday’s meet.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Students Bring Humor and Heart to ‘Hello, Dolly!’
With 11 weeks from auditions to curtain call, students, staff, and theater professionals have been working to bring a classic musical comedy to the Lyme-Old Lyme stage.
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Old Lyme’s Public Works Team
A resident writes in with praise for the town’s handling of last week’s winter storm under the leadership of Public Works Director Ed Adanti.
Talking Transportation: Snow, Salt and Unplugged Promises
Columnist Jim Cameron, calling snowstorms a test of Connecticut’s transportation system, gives high marks for highway clearing while faulting local streets and rail platforms.
Start Your Super Bowl Sunday at the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
The annual all-you-can-eat breakfast supports scholarships for graduating high school students and adult first-time college students. It features food, raffles and family fun.
Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Basketball Holds Off Cromwell, Remains Unbeaten in Shoreline
Lyme-Old Lyme boys eked out a win to stay 10-0 in the conference, while the girls showed progress despite another tough week.
Old Lyme Names Library’s Quiet Champions as Citizens of the Year
Surprised at Town Hall, two volunteers were recognized Thursday for turning thousands of used books each year into steady support for Old Lyme’s library and the people who use it.
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