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Administrator Brings Elementary, Middle School Experience to Region 18 in Dual Role

Andrea Montovani will join the district July 1, succeeding Noah Ventola in the shared leadership position at Center School and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School.

On Learn to Row Day, Try Out the Sport in Old Lyme Where Olympians Have Trained

The Old Lyme Rowing Association and Blood Street Sculls invite beginners to a free event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a nationwide USRowing program.

Lyme Art Association to Host Inaugural ‘Swing for Art’ Pickleball Fundraiser, June 7

Players of varying skill levels are invited to compete in a pickleball tournament benefiting exhibitions, education programs and the historic Old Lyme gallery.

Wildcat Roundup, Postseason Edition: May 31-June 2

Lyme-Old Lyme captured state track and field titles from Chase Gilbert and Patrick Lynch, wrapped tennis postseason runs and advanced in girls lacrosse.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.