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Body Recovered from Connecticut River in Lyme

State EnCon Police are investigating after a boater reported a body in the Connecticut River near the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry on Saturday afternoon.

Wildcat Roundup: May 7-8

From a walk-off homer to a career-best golf round, local athletes put together some of their strongest performances of the season.

Baskets of plants, which can be hung, are set out on the grass for sale.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, May 8-10

Mother’s Day weekend is blooming in Lyme and Old Lyme, where two popular plant sales give shoppers some good causes and gorgeous greenery to dig into.

Hikers stand with their backs to the camera in front of a large rock outcropping and tall trees.
Wet Start for First Hiker’s Happy Hour of the Season in Old Lyme

The series launched with a rainy Champlain South hike and camaraderie at the Old Lyme Inn. The next hike will be June 3.

Wildcat Roundup: May 4-6

Get results from several sports as the Lyme-Old Lyme spring season continues.

Lecture Brings Florence Griswold’s Story to Life at Lyme Public Library, May 16

Learn how Florence Griswold helped shape the artist colony that still defines Old Lyme’s cultural identity.

Wildcat Roundup: April 27-May 1

Lyme-Old Lyme athletes were in action across multiple contests this week, with results provided by coaches.

Lyme Pollinator Pathway Honors Nancy Ballek With Inaugural Habitat Hero Award

Lyme Pollinator Pathway recognized Nancy Ballek of Ballek’s Garden Center for inspiring people to protect pollinators.

Stars & Stripes Talk Coming to Old Lyme Historical Society, May 14

Artist James Meehan will trace the evolution and symbolism of the U.S. flag from 1777 to today.

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.