OLD LYME–On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) will celebrate its volunteers in an end-of-season gathering at Town Woods Park. All are welcome to the free event, which includes sandwiches and drinks. Salads and desserts are welcome but not essential. LOLFSG in a press release said the nonprofit group this year … [Read more...] about All Welcome to Celebrate Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Volunteers Saturday
Outdoors
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts 11th Annual Kayak Regatta, Sept. 14; All Ages Welcome
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) Regatta will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, starting at 1 p.m. Kayaks will be put in from Rte. 156 at the Lieutenant River Boat Launch. A guided trip down the Lieutenant River towards Duck River and Watch Rock will follow. Kayakers of all skill levels are invited to join. The tour will return to the boat launch at approximately 3 p.m., … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts 11th Annual Kayak Regatta, Sept. 14; All Ages Welcome
Dick Shriver of Old Lyme Among Recipients of Rockfall Foundation’s ‘Environmental Champion’ Awards
MIDDLETOWN–The Rockfall Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Environmental Champion Awards, including 'Estuary' magazine founder and Old Lyme resident Dick Shriver. The environmental conservation and education organization in a press release identified Shriver as a recipient of its Certificate of Environmental Achievement for promoting conservation and … [Read more...] about Dick Shriver of Old Lyme Among Recipients of Rockfall Foundation’s ‘Environmental Champion’ Awards
Lyme Art Association Hosts ‘Paint The Town’ Contest, Sept. 6; Evening Reception, Sale Follow
Artists, Prepare Your Easels to Paint 'Plein Air'; Art Lovers, Help Celebrate OLD LYME — On Saturday, Sept. 6, “Paint the Town: Plein Air Painting from Dawn to Dusk” celebrates a day of creation and an evening of appreciation at the Lyme Art Association (LAA.) The event will begin with the LAA’s plein air competition as artists scatter across Lyme, Old Lyme and East Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts ‘Paint The Town’ Contest, Sept. 6; Evening Reception, Sale Follow
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Identified in 34 CT Towns, Including Old Lyme
NEW HAVEN, CT – The State Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the risk of infection by West Nile virus (WNV) this season. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) issued a press release stating that it has detected WNV-infected mosquitoes in 34 towns this season including Old Lyme. The other 33 towns … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Identified in 34 CT Towns, Including Old Lyme
Wood Island Life Saving Station in Maine Launches Essay Contest to Win Overnight Stay at Location, See the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Boat at Work
OLD LYME—Readers may recall the wonderful story we covered about the acquisition from this area of an old coast guard rescue boat named the Mervin F. Roberts by the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of Kittery, Maine. The original connection between the WILSSA and the boat was made through an article published by LymeLine about our … [Read more...] about Wood Island Life Saving Station in Maine Launches Essay Contest to Win Overnight Stay at Location, See the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Boat at Work
I-Park Hosts Open Trails & Music Aug. 9
EAST HADDAM—On Saturday, Aug. 9, I-Park, the artists-in-residence program nestled in the woods, invites the public to engage with international artists, wander over the expansive system of trails with environmental art installations and enjoy live music. I-Park’s Open Trails & Music event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors will receive a trail map of more … [Read more...] about I-Park Hosts Open Trails & Music Aug. 9
CTDOT Welcomes Public Input on 2026 Pavement Preservation Project in Lyme, Old Lyme, East Haddam
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans for the Pavement Preservation Project for the 2026 construction season in East Haddam. This project involves applying an asphalt rubber chip seal treatment on Rte. 156 through Lyme and Old Lyme, beginning in East Haddam at the intersection of Rte. 82 (Mile Point 0.00) and ending in Old Lyme at the … [Read more...] about CTDOT Welcomes Public Input on 2026 Pavement Preservation Project in Lyme, Old Lyme, East Haddam
TOP STORY: Artistic Spotlight Shines on Old Lyme’s Marvelous Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME—UPDATED WITH MORE PHOTOS 7/28: The Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday turned part of the town's historic district into a vibrant celebration of the arts. Visitors enjoyed a view of Americana set in the same estuarine light that lured Impressionist painters more than a century ago. Tents featuring individual artists with works in a vast range of media, local … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Artistic Spotlight Shines on Old Lyme’s Marvelous Midsummer Festival
Music, Mirth, Merriment Abound at Fabulous FloGris Concert
OLD LYME—Despite the intense rain storm in the afternoon, by the time the evening rolled around, the skies were clear and a wonderful night of music and friendship took place on the grounds of the FloGris Museum. The ‘Mighty Soul Drivers' kicked off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival 2025 yesterday evening with a rousing concert. Picnics were eaten, beverages were … [Read more...] about Music, Mirth, Merriment Abound at Fabulous FloGris Concert
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Frampton Says There is ‘No Dispute’ Over Ownership of Tantummaheag Landing
To the Editor: I write to clarify a critical point in Elizabeth Regan's article published today reporting the [Old Lyme] Republican Committee’s continued rejection of any amicable resolution over a “years-long dispute over the ownership of a spit of land bisecting a Tantummaheag Road property”, namely, Tantummaheag Landing (our back driveway), which we purchased in … [Read more...] about LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Frampton Says There is ‘No Dispute’ Over Ownership of Tantummaheag Landing
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Fun, Food, Fireworks & Art, July 26
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Arts District has announced two of the town's premier summer celebrations: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25 and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26. The Arts District in a press release said the family-friendly events showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage and welcoming community spirit in a weekend of art, music, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Offers Full Day of Fun, Food, Fireworks & Art, July 26
LYSB’s 5K Run Kicks off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, In-Person Registration Still Open, July 25
OLD LYME — Celebrate Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Saturday, July 26, in historic Old Lyme Village with this family-friendly 5K run or walk, or a ‘Kid’s K.’ Registration fees for the 5K (run and walk) are $30 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under). Registration for the “Kids K” fun run is $10. On-site registrations will be accepted up to shortly before races start on … [Read more...] about LYSB’s 5K Run Kicks off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, In-Person Registration Still Open, July 25
UPDATE: Swim Advisories Lifted at Hawks Nest, Point O’ Woods in Old Lyme
OLD LYME–On July 17, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) announced, "There are currently no swimming advisories or closures in effect at any LLHD-monitored beaches." The health district website explains the agency conducts weekly sampling from Memorial Day through Labor Day in Old Lyme as well as East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, Stonington, and … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Swim Advisories Lifted at Hawks Nest, Point O’ Woods in Old Lyme
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in East Lyme, Ledge Light HD Urges Public to Refrain From Wild/Stray Animal Interactions
EAST LYME—On July 10, a bat found on Boston Post Rd. in East Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on July 10. A press release issued by Ledge Light Health District the same day urges people to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including … [Read more...] about Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in East Lyme, Ledge Light HD Urges Public to Refrain From Wild/Stray Animal Interactions