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Lyme-Old Lyme High School Select Singers Join South Lyme Chapel for ‘Lessons and Carols,’ Today

Jim Cameron laments confusion and frustration wrought by Metro-North ticketing changes.

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Gather ‘Round the Fire: Lyme Grange Rings in the Winter Solstice, Saturday

The Grange promised laid-back holiday cheer with opportunities to enjoy the fire, listen to festive holiday music and toast marshmallows for s’mores.

TOP STORY: State Bears Down on Old Lyme After Sound View Sewer Defeat

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on Friday urged First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker to develop a sewer plan residents can get behind after this week’s resounding “no” vote on a $20.5 million sanitary system for Sound View Beach.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Basketball Teams Split Games Against Portland

Local high school basketball on Thursday came down to a decisive, season opening win for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys and a hard fought loss for the girls.

TOP STORY: Old Lyme’s Shoreline Sewer Project Up in the Air After Sound View Referendum Fails

One question was answered Tuesday when voters responded with a resounding “no” to spending $20.5 million on sewers in the Sound View Beach area, but town officials and representatives of three private beach associations said important questions remain.

Sewer Project Soundly Rejected by Old Lyme Voters at Referendum

The vote to increase the amount authorized by residents and taxpayers in 2019 failed 363 to 925.

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Impending Walgreens Exit Leaves Opening for New Pharmacy at Old Lyme Marketplace

Asher Zelson, of Westport-based Charter Realty and Zelco Properties & Development, said the group is actively seeking tenants “across the board” -- including pharmacies - that will benefit the town and broader area.

Don’t Forget to Vote: Old Lyme Voters Face Decision on Sound View Sewer Project Today

Taxpayers will decide whether to authorize the sewer project at the expense of Sound View residents – with the caveat that the town budget might have to absorb some of the cost.

Learn About the Connecticut River Watershed in New Online Series

A new online educational series spanning the Connecticut River watershed from Old Lyme through its source in New Hampshire will take place over the next two years.

Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Community Work Party at John Lohmann Connecticut River Preserve, Sunday

Anyone who would like to volunteer their time and talent is invited to bring rakes, loppers, tarps and gloves to the preserve at 33 Coult Lane.