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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

DiMillo’s Recognized for Work on Old Lyme Fire Department Rescue Boat

The Board of Selectmen this week thanked DiMillo's Yacht Sales for donating labor and materials to maintain Old Lyme Fire Department’s Marine 38.

Old Lyme Backs Point O’ Woods Bid for State Dredging Funds

The plan to dredge a channel at Point O' Woods is part of a broader effort to address sand accumulation and structural problems involving a jetty and bulkhead.

Residents Turn Out in Droves to Discuss Halls Road, Other Zoning Issues

The final workshop in a three-part zoning series brought an overflow crowd to the Lymes’ Senior Center, with Halls Road emerging as the evening’s biggest draw.

Zoning Workshop Reveals Competing Visions for Old Lyme’s Sound View Beach

Some said it's underused, others said it's undervalued. Residents disagreed over whether the beach area needs more development or is already on the rise.

Old Lyme Weighs Cost of Tougher Flood Regulations

How can Old Lyme protect homeowners and the environment in a changing climate? It’s a key question facing Zoning Commission members as they overhaul their regulations.

Old Lyme Looks At Reining In Rainy Day Fund

A draft policy would cap the town’s rainy day fund at 30% of annual spending, which officials said would leave about $2.6 million to put toward projects, tax relief or other needs.

Old Lyme Housing Planning Continues to Take Shape Under New State Law

Old Lyme officials are working with RiverCOG to determine future housing needs as the town builds a team to navigate the new law.

Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Service Suspended for Repairs, Could Resume Mid-September

Ferry service is temporarily suspended while the 76-year-old Selden III undergoes repairs. Meanwhile, plans are moving forward to replace the historic vessel.

Two Cars Stolen in Old Lyme Despite Theft Warnings

After two cars were stolen Thursday, Old Lyme’s resident state trooper is urging residents to make locking up a habit.

Rain Can’t Stop the 123rd Hamburg Fair

Since 1897, the Hamburg Fair has given visitors a chance to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. This year was no exception.