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Lymes’ Senior Center Upcoming Events on August 4, 7, 11 & 12

In addition to their regularly scheduled programs, the Lymes’ Senior Center will host several special presentations for members and non-members.

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Upcoming Events at the Lyme Library in August

The Lyme Public Library provides a welcoming place to share coffee with friends and get one-on-one tech support.

Booths are seen on the grounds in front of the Florence Griswold Museum.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, July 24 & 25

The annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival starts with a free Friday night concert and continues on Saturday with a 5K run, art exhibitions, family activities, classic cars, fireworks and more.

Lyme Veterans Committee Raises Betsy Ross Flags to Honor Revolutionary War Veterans

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Lyme’s Veterans Memorial Committee raised Betsy Ross flags at nine landmarks honoring the town’s Revolutionary War veterans.

Death Announced of Arthur ‘Skip’ Beebe, of Old Lyme, Past Fire Chief and Lifelong Volunteer

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. July 20, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. July 21 at Shoreline Church in Old Lyme.

Death Announced of Nancy Louise Campbell of Old Lyme

Nancy will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, her quiet strength, and a deep love for her family.  She found joy in everyday moments, and her greatest joy was her family. 

Death Announced of Jane Webb D’Arista, Economist and Poet Formerly of Lyme and Old Lyme

A lifelong engagement with poetry complemented D'Arista's career in economic policy and academic research, culminating in a recent memoir.

Death Announced of Susan S. Campbell of Old Lyme, Retired Educator and Community Volunteer

Susan S. Campbell, 82, a deeply community-oriented mother and grandmother, passed away on May 21.

Death Announced of Watson Shallcross Coverdale, Jr. of Old Lyme

Watson Shallcross Coverdale Jr., 93, died June 10 in Niantic. He is survived by two sons and five grandchildren.

Members of the fife and drum corps with their backs to the camera
In the LymeLight: Historical Society Honors Decade of Service, Plus Academic Accolades

Fife-and-drum music and historic artifacts set the tone for the Old Lyme Historical Society’s annual gathering, which honored local history and the volunteers who preserve it.