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Lyme’s Lisa Holmes Takes Farmers’ Stories From Field to Film
A documentary from Lyme resident Lisa Holmes digs into the challenges facing independent farmers and the changing landscape of American agriculture.
Shoemaker Overrides Historic District Commission Denial With Blue and Gold Star Memorials at Old Lyme Town Hall
Shoemaker said she is standing up for veterans by adding the markers to the military monument. The commission said they belong near the ground in a garden.
Statewide Program Identifies Lyme’s Composting, Conservation Initiatives as Success Stories
Sustainable CT recognized several local initiatives as “success stories” in efficiency, resiliency and inclusivity with the renewal of Lyme’s bronze-level certification.
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.
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Draws Record Crowd for Annual Gala
A celebration of the art of bonsai helped make the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center’s annual gala fundraiser the best-attended in its 11-year history.
Republican Brandy Campbell to Face Democrat Devin Berke in Region 18 BOE Special Election
Old Lyme voters will choose a successor to departing school board member Scott Brown during a special town meeting on Oct. 6.
A view of the Lyme Town Hall with daffodils in the foreground.
Lyme Urges Residents to Sign Up for New Emergency Alert System as Nor’easter Hits Area
Amid heavy rain and strong winds, Lyme officials urge residents to enroll in Lyme Notify, a new alert system for emergency updates by phone, text and email.
CT laws effective Oct. 1: AI, Flock cameras, ICE enforcement
A look at the Connecticut laws taking effect Oct. 1 that could affect residents across the state – and across the Lymes.
A view of the Lyme Town Hall with daffodils in the foreground.
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.
Old Lyme Sets Oct. 6 Special Election for School Board Seat
A special town meeting will be held to fill a Region 18 Board of Education vacancy created by Democrat Scott Brown’s resignation.
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.
Report Shows Steady Improvement in Long Island Sound Water Quality
The Eastern Basin of Long Island Sound, which includes Old Lyme and the Connecticut River estuary, earned a perfect 100 in Save the Sound’s 2025 Report Card, up from 99.
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.
Neighbors Appeal Old Lyme Gravel Pit Permit
They asked the Old Lyme Zoning Board of Appeals to revoke the operation’s permit, citing concerns about dust, noise, stormwater controls and alleged expansion.
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.
131 Films, Workshops and More at Mystic Film Festival, Sept. 24-27
The ninth annual festival will feature films, filmmaker workshops, panel discussions, screenings of student work and actor William Sadler as its lifetime achievement honoree.
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.
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.