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Pumpkin Chunkin’ for a Cause at Town Woods Park, Nov. 1

A trebuchet will launch unpainted Halloween pumpkins into the compost pile, helping nourish crops grown for local food assistance programs.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ Gets Old-Timey Treatment on Halloween in Old Lyme

Enjoy a free Oct. 31 screening of "The Phantom of the Opera," with live organ accompaniment by Robert Humphreville, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

Old Lyme Zoning Survey Finds Support for Flexibility, Not Major Change

Residents want to preserve Old Lyme’s small-town feel by allowing accessory apartments, limiting data centers and ensuring a say in the future of Halls Road.

This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, Oct. 9-11

Art, live music, a veterans benefit and a dog-friendly fall festival are among the things to do this weekend.

Old Lyme Animal Shelter Hosts PAWtoberfest, Oct. 10

Enjoy live music, local vendors, food trucks and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And bring your pooch!

In Old Lyme, Amtrak Pitches ‘Fresh Look’ at Rail Planning

An Amtrak official acknowledged lingering concerns over a nearly decade-old rail proposal and vowed to rebuild trust through public outreach before new recommendations are made.

Berke Wins as Campbell Falls Short in Third Region 18 School Board Bid

Democrat Devin Berke defeated Republican Brandy Campbell in Tuesday's special election, extending the Democratic Party’s hold on all nine seats.

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.

Meet the Artist at Lyme Library Photography Reception, Oct. 6

An exhibition of fine art photography by Lyme photographer Skip Hine is on display at the Lyme Public Library through Dec. 1.

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.