Community

Celebrating a WW2 Local Hero in Lyme During Veterans Day Ceremony

On Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – the Lyme Veterans Memorial Committee held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the Lyme Town Hall complex.

Latest in Community
Old Lyme Welcomes New Town Nurse, Implements New Model for Providing Nursing Services

The Town of Old Lyme has welcomed a new town nurse along with a new model for providing nurse services.

Former Old Lyme Resident, the Late Nathan M. Shippee, Inducted into URI Veterans Hall of Fame

Shippee’s wife, Patricia, was kind enough to inform us of the honor bestowed upon her late husband.

Death Announced of Constance Demis Knauff of Old Lyme, Services at a Future Date

Constance Demis Knauff, 88, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Old Lyme. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Knauff, and leaves three children.

TOP STORY: Lyme Tops State in Voter Turnout, With Old Lyme Not Far Behind

Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme propelled the towns into the state’s Top Five list for the highest voter turnout, with Lyme leading the way at 66.1%. In Old Lyme, 60.5% of voters turned out at the polls.

Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15

Mark Richard Leary, 63, passed away peacefully on October 22, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1962, Mark was the third of eight children of the late Winifred and Richard Leary.

Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall

Did you know that we should be doing less to our yards this time of year, letting nature do her thing and saving some money in the process?

First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts New Member Orientation, Reception: Nov. 16

The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced a small gathering after the 10 a.m. service for those interested in exploring membership.

Lyme Artist’s Sale Scheduled at Lyme Public Hall, Nov. 14-15

The annual Lyme Artists Sale returns to the Lyme Public Hall, with an opening reception on Friday, Nov.14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Old Lyme Land Trust Seeks Volunteers to Help Build a Bridge, Nov, 15

The Old Lyme Land Trust has put out an “all hands on deck” call for workers to help build a boardwalk at Boggy Hole Preserve.