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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

Lyme-Old Lyme Basketball Coach Brady Sheffield Leaving for Mitchell College

After three seasons and a state championship at Lyme-Old Lyme, Brady Sheffield is moving to the college ranks as an assistant coach at Mitchell College.

Slow Early Voting Turnout Gives Old Lyme Officials Practice for November

As voters adjust to the early voting system, Old Lyme officials are using the primary as a practice run while weighing the added demands on poll workers and town resources.

Old Lyme Closes Out $1.42 Million Emergency Operations Center Expansion With More Than Half Covered by Grants

The project received $798,000 in grant funding. About $30,000 in unused construction funds are expected to return to the town.

Old Lyme Residents Grapple With How to Preserve Identity While Planning for Housing Change

Residents weighing the future of residential development at a workshop this week debated whether protecting the town's identity means resisting change or guiding it.

Could Drones Replace Old Lyme’s Town Fireworks? Officials Begin Discussion

Concerns about smoke, noise, debris and impacts on pets and wildlife prompted selectmen to begin exploring alternatives to the annual display.

Remote Viewing Added for Tonight’s Old Lyme Zoning Workshop

Can’t attend tonight’s workshop in person? The session will be available to watch online, though remote viewers will not be able to participate in the discussion.

Three Newly Installed River Buoys Destroyed in Old Lyme

Harbormaster Matthew Lynch said three buoys were intentionally cut. He's asking anyone with information to come forward.

From Rembrandt the Dog to LEGO Towers, Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Delivers a Day of Art-Inspired Fun

The celebration highlighted Old Lyme’s creative roots with art, LEGO challenges, a classic car show honoring Phil Parcak, live performances and hands-on environmental activities.

Lyme Veterans Committee Raises Betsy Ross Flags to Honor Revolutionary War Veterans

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Lyme’s Veterans Memorial Committee raised Betsy Ross flags at nine landmarks honoring the town’s Revolutionary War veterans.

Special Town Meeting to Decide Vacant Region 18 School Board Seat

Old Lyme voters will choose a successor to 18-year member Susan Fogliano on July 21. The winner will serve through the November 2027 municipal election.