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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.

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Lyme-Born Abolitionist David Ruggles Gets Spotlight in Weeklong Library Series

Ruggles helped hundreds escape enslavement and built an early civil rights legacy. He's the subject of lectures, discussions and art at Lyme Public Library, June 22-27.

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.

Death Announced of Mary Kathleen Sterck (Grisky), of Germany, formerly of Old Lyme

Mary is remembered for her joie de vivre and the way she made everyone she met feel seen, valued and understood.

Old Lyme Town Band Brings Free Outdoor Concert to FloGris, June 14

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy an afternoon of community music celebrating America 250.

Make Music Old Lyme Returns June 21 with Stroll, Pickin’ Party and More

The live music stroll along Lyme Street features more than a dozen performers, a new Pickin’ Party and activities for the kids.

Graduates Told to Embrace Change, Hold on to Character at Lyme-Old Lyme Commencement

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.

Cemetery Talk Reveals Story of Trailblazing Doctor Buried in Hadlyme

Alice Hamilton, the first female faculty member at Harvard University and a pioneer in workplace health and safety, is buried at Hadlyme Cove Cemetery with her family.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors Celebrate the End of One Road – and the Start of Another

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