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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Theater Review: ‘Osaki-San’ at Gillette Castle Shines Light on Remarkable Life of Gillette’s Gentleman Valet
The life of William Gillette’s valet, Yukitaka Osaki, is portrayed in a thoughtful and quietly moving performance. A historian and professor offers perspective on the show.
Talking Transportation: Cathedrals for Trains, But No Trains
Our columnist wonders about spending $402 million on the New Haven train station when the state “can’t find a paltry $3 million to restore some train service on Shore Line East.”
From Gala in the Gallery to Pickleball, Lyme Art Association Showcases a Season of Events
Lyme Art Association announces spring events including its annual gala, call for exhibition submissions and inaugural pickleball fundraiser.
Wildcat Roundup: April 22-24
Lyme-Old Lyme competed across baseball, tennis, golf and track with strong team performances throughout the week.
Charter Oak Legacy Grows in Old Lyme Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Residents gathered on the South Green for the Arbor Day planting of a Charter Oak descendant that serves as a living link to Connecticut history.
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 25
Activities for the kids combine with music and food for all ages for an afternoon of fun and discovery along the Lieutenant River.
Lyme Approves $14.23 Million Budget, Avoids Tax Increase With Rainy Day Fund
The Board of Finance approved a $14.23 million budget that uses $2.5 million in reserves to offset a 25% increase while keeping the tax rate unchanged.
Wildcat Roundup: April 18–21
Girls tennis swept Cromwell 7-0, Old Lyme golf defeated Coginchaug 173-201, while baseball and boys lacrosse both fell.
CT River Museum Director to Speak at Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum in Old Lyme, May 3
Elizabeth Kaeser will discuss the Connecticut River Museum’s Environmental Summit and its work preserving river history.
Brighton Road Neighbors Seek Speed Humps to Slow Seasonal Traffic
Residents and officials are backing speed humps on narrow Brighton Road based on speeding concerns near a private beach club.
Death Announced of Matthew Thomas Henderson, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2018
Matthew was a loving son, grandson, brother and athlete who played lacrosse and soccer for the Wildcats while nurturing a passion for hockey.
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