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Old Lyme Crossing Among Sites Slated for Flashing Beacons
The state DOT will hold a Dec. 8 virtual meeting on proposed flashing beacons and other crosswalk upgrades in Old Lyme and seven other Eastern Connecticut towns.
Get Rid of Unused Medications at Drug Take Back Day in Old Lyme, Oct. 24
Safely dispose of unused and expired medications at a free, anonymous Drug Take-Back Day event at the Lyme Street firehouse.
Election 2026: What to Know Before You Go
It’s time to vote. Find early voting and Election Day hours and locations, along with profiles of the local candidates, in your handy LymeLine election guide.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Gets Old-Timey Treatment on Halloween in Old Lyme
Enjoy a free Oct. 31 screening of “The Phantom of the Opera,” with live organ accompaniment by Robert Humphreville, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Oct. 9-11
Art, live music, a veterans benefit and a dog-friendly fall festival are among the things to do this weekend.
Old Lyme Animal Shelter Hosts PAWtoberfest, Oct. 10
Enjoy live music, local vendors, food trucks and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And bring your pooch!
Meet the Artist at Lyme Library Photography Reception, Oct. 6
An exhibition of fine art photography by Lyme photographer Skip Hine is on display at the Lyme Public Library through Dec. 1.
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Benefit Focuses on Veterans in Need, Oct. 10
Learn more about the Vets in Need initiative in a podcast from Norwich-based Veterans Rally Point.
South Lyme Union Chapel to Hold Annual Blessing of Pets, Oct. 4
Pets and their owners are invited to the historic chapel for the community tradition honoring St. Francis of Assisi.
Lyme Anthropologist Works to Bring Nehantic Story to New and Old Audiences
John Pfeiffer has spent decades researching Nehantic history, archaeology and descendants ahead of Saturday’s Nehantic Heritage Day.
Nehantic Heritage Day to Explore Native American Role in Revolutionary War, Oct. 3
The Oct. 3 event honors Nehantics who served in the American Revolution and will include historical exhibits, an artifact identification table, music, storytelling and art.
Lyme Artist Helps Bring East Haddam History — and Cats — to Life in New Mural
The mural from artists Jac Lahav of Lyme and Aliyah Lacombe of New London will be celebrated Oct. 4 as part of the Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) initiative.
Hadlyme Public Hall Revives Favorite Tradition with Artists & Friends Art Show, Oct. 9-11
Hadlyme Public Hall’s longtime art show returns with work by contemporary artists in a range of mediums.
Adventurer and TV Host Steve Thomas Brings Ancient Seafaring Traditions to Lyme Public Hall, Oct. 7
The former ‘This Old House’ host will discuss traditional Micronesian navigation and sign copies of his updated book, ‘The Last Navigator.’
Lyme Registrars Set Special Session to Update Voter List, Sept. 29
Voters who have moved, died or become ineligible could be removed from Lyme’s active voter registry during a Sept. 29 review.
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.


















