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.

Ticks Lacrosse will receive a $1,000 Gatorade Community Grant from Chase Gilbert, who says her years with the program helped put her on track for a record-setting high school running career.

Thomas Kelly is awarded a $1,000 scholarship for winning First Place for his dance performance.

The unusually large turnout reflected strong community interest in the election.

Old Lyme voters will choose a successor to Susan Fogliano to serve on the Region 18 Board of Education through the November 2027 municipal election

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.

The annual Old Lyme Midsummer 5K Run & Walk returns July 25 with a race, Kids K course and the opportunity to support the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau.

The regional school board approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent Ian Neviaser that adds benefits to a previously set salary increase.

Twenty-one of the students received grants averaging $5,250 annually that will follow them through their college or post-secondary education.

Already Connecticut’s Gatorade Girls Cross Country Player of the Year, the Lyme-Old Lyme athlete has now earned the title in track and field.

The project is expected to offset about $610,000 in municipal electricity costs over two decades, with additional credits possible for the Region 18 school district.

Led by a veteran core and seven all-conference players, the team capped an 18-2 regular season with a Shoreline Conference championship.

Principal James Wygonik said the class is not defined by its academic, athletic and artistic achievements. Instead, he said they’ll be remembered for doing the right thing when no one is looking.

The Class of 2026 marked their last full day as high school students with a celebratory parade along Lyme Street.

Residents are invited to line Lyme Street on June 10 as Lyme-Old Lyme’s Class of 2026 makes its celebratory parade ahead of graduation.

Chase Gilbert won the State Open 1600-meter title and placed second in the 800, while Patrick Lynch and Tyler Cann earned top-eight finishes for Lyme-Old Lyme.

Girls lacrosse and softball saw postseason runs end in Class S quarterfinal losses. Highlights included Brooke Burgess’ 4 goals and Sybil Neary’s early two-run homer.

Andrea Montovani will join the district July 1, succeeding Noah Ventola in the shared leadership position at Center School and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School.

Lyme-Old Lyme captured state track and field titles from Chase Gilbert and Patrick Lynch, wrapped tennis postseason runs and advanced in girls lacrosse.

Old Lyme athletes delivered individual and team Shoreline titles in girls lacrosse, girls tennis, golf and track & field.