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Lyme Doctor Creates Jewelry Line Linking Hope and Community
After a breast cancer diagnosis, Dr. Lori Stetz created Hopelink, a jewelry line connecting people facing challenges with the friends, family and caregivers who support them.
Amtrak Study Offers Spooky Opportunity for Public Input on Lyme Street, Oct. 31
Residents can share input on Amtrak’s rail planning study at a Halloween pop-up in Old Lyme and an open house in Groton on Nov. 5.
Region 18 Special Election Comes to Lyme
Republican Emma Griffith and Democrat Jodi Lott are vying for a Lyme seat on the Region 18 Board of Education, with both citing AI and screen time as key concerns.
Old Lyme Launches ‘Under the Oaks’ Partnership with Barbizon, France
Old Lyme and Barbizon, France, are launching a 2027 exchange program to build on their shared artistic heritage.
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 Ethics Commission Won’t Investigate Selectmen Over Beach Gathering Controversy
The resident who filed the ethics complaint says the decision leaves questions about how selectmen handled a beach gathering expected to draw people of color.
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.
Democrats Outnumber Republicans in First Day of Early Voting in CT
Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly a 4-1 margin at the polls Monday in the first of 14 days of early voting in Connecticut.
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.
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.
Marx Eyes Broader Housing Protections and Relief for Families in 20th District
State Sen. Martha Marx, D-New London, discusses psychedelic therapy for veterans, eviction protections and the equal time dispute that took her opponent off the air.
Lee Elci Talks Politics, Policing and Personal Freedom Off the Air
After more than two decades on the radio, Lee Elci wants to be a voice in Hartford for lower spending, limited government and a shift away from progressive politics.
Ferraro Aims to Return to State Office
Charles Ferraro, a former state representative, is challenging Norm Needleman on housing, energy costs and local control.
Needleman Weighs Housing Needs, Rural Concerns in Bid for Fifth Term
The state senator seeking a fifth term says Connecticut’s new housing law considers rural communities’ needs. He also discusses affordability, open space, utilities and education funding.
Labriola Calls for Common Sense Approach in 23rd District Run
The Old Saybrook treasurer is running for the 23rd District seat on a platform of affordability, local control and bipartisan cooperation.
Wisialowski Focuses on Education, Human Services in Second Bid for 23rd House District
Since her 2024 run, she has joined the Old Saybrook Board of Selectmen, building on her local government experience and career serving vulnerable populations.
Embalming Amendment Goes Missing, Zoning Hearing Goes Cold
A 2024 amendment allowing embalming was omitted from a recent zoning regulation revision, derailing a hearing on a proposed Shore Road funeral home.
Old Lyme Library to Lend Laptops to Eligible Residents
Libraries are partnering with the state to close the digital divide. The goal is to expand access to the tools people need to use important services online.
Old Lyme Zoning Survey Finds Support for Flexibility, Not Major Change
Residents want to preserve Old Lyme’s small-town feel by allowing accessory apartments, limiting data centers and ensuring a say in the future of Halls Road.
In Old Lyme, Amtrak Pitches ‘Fresh Look’ at Rail Planning
An Amtrak official acknowledged lingering concerns over a nearly decade-old rail proposal and vowed to rebuild trust through public outreach before new recommendations are made.


















