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Elizabeth Regan

Elizabeth started her journalism career in 2013 with the launch of The Salem Connect, a community news site inspired by digital trailblazers like Olwen Logan. Elizabeth’s earliest reporting included two major fires — one at a package store and another at a log cabin where she captured, on video, a state trooper fatally shooting the unarmed homeowner and suspected arsonist. The experiences gave her a crash course in public record searches, courthouse procedures and the Freedom of Information Act. She went on to report for The Bulletin, CT News Junkie, The Rivereast, and The Day, where she covered the Lymes and helped launch the Housing Solutions Lab on affordable housing. Her work has earned numerous awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists and the New England Newspaper & Press Association. Now, after more than a decade in digital, weekly, and daily journalism, she’s grateful to return to the place where it all started: an online news site dedicated to one small corner of Connecticut.

Elizabeth's Latest Articles

Blue and Gold Star Memorials Find a Home in Old Lyme

A ceremony roughly a year in the making brought the community together Saturday to honor military service and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Needleman Sweeps 33rd District

State Sen. Norm Needleman defeated Republican challenger Charles Ferraro with 59.4% of the districtwide vote and 68.7% in Lyme.

Marx Wins Third Term as Elci Faults Trump

State Sen. Martha Marx defeated conservative radio personality Lee Elci to win a third term, expanding her margin of victory in the 20th District.

Lyme Registrars Ban Photography in Polling Place

Lyme registrars have banned photography and recording at the polls, including by media and voters photographing their own ballots, despite state guidance allowing both.

Blood Street Alum Wins World Rowing Gold

Charlotte Wiley, a Blood Street Sculls alumna from Guilford, helped the U.S. defend its world title at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals.

Old Lyme Early Voting Draws Nearly 40% of Registered Voters

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas visited Old Lyme Monday to thank election officials. She heard from them about early voting turnout and bipartisan cooperation.

No Tricks, Just Treats on Lyme Street

Costumed crowds filled Lyme Street for Old Lyme's annual Halloween tradition as Amtrak representatives resurrected a rail planning study that has long haunted residents.

Point O’ Woods Receives $107,500 Grant for Channel Dredging

The dredging will maintain fire department access to Long Island Sound and protect water flow to a nearby nature preserve, the association said.

DEEP Gives Old Lyme Tepid Approval to Test the Waters on Sewer Alternatives

Selectman Jim Lampos wants to explore advanced septic systems in Sound View, but DEEP says the town must also consider connecting to the existing sewer project.

Old Lyme Creates Arts and Culture Liaison

The position will connect Town Hall with local artists and cultural organizations as Old Lyme seeks to support its arts community and renew its Sustainable CT certification.