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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.
LAA’s Fall Lineup Offers Taste of New England Art and Cuisine
Autumn at the Lyme Art Association includes landscapes, food-inspired art and the annual Palate to Palette gala, plus a call for artists for Deck the Walls.
Death Announced of William ‘Bill’ Gregory Sr., Lyme Resident and WWII Seabee
Friends and family said William “Bill” Gregory Sr. could fix anything. He died Aug. 7 at home in Lyme. He was 99.
Entrance to the Lyme Art Association under a blue sky.
Exploring the United States Through Art in LAA Series, Sept. 30-Oct. 28
Old Lyme art historian Bob Potter will lead a five-part online series about American art and artists from the Colonial era through the mid-20th century.
Lyme, Old Lyme Residents Invited to Learn About New Millstone Alert System, Sept. 24
Starting Oct. 1, emergency alerts will be sent to cell phones in a 10-mile radius of Millstone Nuclear Power Station
Learn About CT Residents’ Role in the Revolutionary War at Old Lyme Library
Bob Hubbard will explore the stories of seven Connecticut figures who helped shape the Revolutionary War.
Lyme Academy Opens Studios for 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 24
Guests will be able to observe studio demonstrations, meet artists and faculty, enjoy dinner and bid on artwork during the anniversary celebration.
Harvest Fair Offers Food, Fun, Finds This Weekend
Rummage sale bargains, fall plants, homemade baked goods, live music and family activities are all part of Christ the King Church’s annual Harvest Festival this weekend.
Old Lyme Property Transactions, 9/16/26
From $75,000 for land near the beach to a $1.7 million Sill Lane estate, the median price of properties changing hands over the past few weeks was $475,000.
Old Lyme Zoning Workshop to Focus on Commercial, Industrial and Waterfront Areas, Sept. 15
The workshop, part of Old Lyme’s zoning rewrite process, will give residents a chance to share their views in the third installment of a series covering different areas of the regulations.
More Than 25 Years Later, an Old Lyme Teen’s Invention Still Resonates in Mosquito Control
Michael Nyberg’s award-winning invention led to a patent, a company and a mosquito-control device now used in the U.S. and abroad.
VFW Post 1467 Benefit Supports Vets in Need, Oct. 10
The Lyme-Old Lyme VFW’s annual benefit dinner on Oct. 10 will feature dinner, music and a mystery box fundraiser supporting veterans’ programs and services.
St. Ann’s to Host 9/11 Prayer Service Marking 25th Anniversary
The free community event is intended to remember those affected by the attacks and tell the story of a defining moment in American history to younger generations.
Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist
Lauren Fulara is one of more than 200 Connecticut students advancing in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
a grey buidling with a tree and garden in front and blue sky
Find a Good Read – Or a Bagful – At Lyme Library Book Sale
Browse titles at the Friends of the Lyme Public Library used book sale while supporting adult programs at the library.
The front of the Lyme Public Hall surrounded by green trees and bushes.
Lyme Tag Sales Take Over Public Hall and Grange, Sept. 12
Shoppers at the George House Tag Sale and Grange Toy Tag Sale can browse bargains Saturday, while donors have one last chance to contribute items Wednesday.
Celebration of Life for Jane Webb D’Arista to be Held Oct. 3
A service celebrating the life of former Lyme and Old Lyme resident Jane Webb D’Arista will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.
Lyme-Old Lyme Teacher Brett Eckhart Goes From Classroom to Stage With ’90s Alt-Rock Reunion
Long before Brett Eckhart was a favorite teacher at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, he was the frontman for Radiotricity. More than 30 years later, the band is back together for a reunion show.
What’s open, closed on Labor Day 2026
This CT Mirror roundup reveals what’s open and closed on the holiday. And don’t forget: Lyme and Old Lyme town halls and transfer stations will be among Monday’s closures.
‘Ladies Who Stitch’ Bring Jeans & Sweaters Sale to Old Lyme
A companion to the White Elephant Sale, this event features women’s jeans and wool sweaters to benefit the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme’s humanitarian work.