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Second Gatorade State Player of the Year Honor Caps Stellar Year, High School Career for Chase Gilbert

Already Connecticut's Gatorade Girls Cross Country Player of the Year, the Lyme-Old Lyme athlete has now earned the title in track and field.

July 4-5 Festivities Anchor America 250 Events in Lyme and Old Lyme

The towns will mark the nation's 250th anniversary with parades, ceremonies, music, exhibits and community celebrations on July 4 and beyond.

Old Lyme’s Capt. Jack Spratt Brings Talk on Revolutionary War Privateers to Watch Hill, July 1

Old Lyme historian Capt. Jack Spratt will be in Westerly for a free talk on the role of privateers in the Revolutionary War.

Grab a Beach Chair: Free Thursday Night Concert Series Returns to Sound View

Eight weeks of free live music kicks off June 25 at the Sound View flagpole, with performances ranging from classic rock and big band to local favorites.

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Claire Sauer Named Grand Marshal of Lyme’s July 4 Parade

The longtime community leader and former state representative will lead the parade as Lyme celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

Scenes from Make Music Old Lyme 2026

Whether you were there or are discovering it for the first time, these images capture the magic of Old Lyme's contribution to international Make Music Day.

Moon-Inspired Exhibit by Old Lyme Artist on Display in New London Through July

At the Custom House Maritime Museum, "Moon Song" uses the pull of the moon, sea and memory to transform a 1923 poem into tactile artwork.

5 Things Not to Miss at Sunday’s Make Music Old Lyme Event

Stroll Lyme Street for an evening of free live music, with stops ranging from bluegrass and folk to rock and swing – plus a participatory jam session.

Death Announced of Susan S. Campbell of Old Lyme, Retired Educator and Community Volunteer

Susan S. Campbell, 82, a deeply community-oriented mother and grandmother, passed away on May 21.

Death Announced of Watson Shallcross Coverdale, Jr. of Old Lyme

Watson Shallcross Coverdale Jr., 93, died June 10 in Niantic. He is survived by two sons and five grandchildren.