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Talking Transportation: The High-Speed Railroad Never Built … 120 Years Ago

A 10-hour trip between Chicago and New York seemed brilliant in 1905. But when money ran out, the railroad never made it out of Indiana.

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Hamburg Fair Promises Rides, Music, Feats of Strength and ‘Small-Town Magic,’ Aug. 21-23

For well over a century, this small-town fair has put Lyme on the map with its blend of agriculture, community and family fun. Don't miss the 123rd Hamburg Fair.

Six All-Star Teams, Two Championship Runs and a Lot of Fun for Lyme-Old Lyme Little League

The league fielded six All-Star teams this summer, with 11U baseball and Seniors softball reaching championship games.

The front of the Lyme Public Hall surrounded by green trees and bushes.
Lyme Public Hall, Grange Seek Treasures for Sept. 12 Tag Sales

The George House Tag Sale is looking for donations of furniture, antiques, housewares and more, while the Lyme Grange is collecting children’s toys and equipment.

Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Support Runs Deep with $10,000 Donation from United Way

A $10,000 United Way donation comes as volunteers work to install a dedicated well so they can better keep fresh produce on the tables of families in need.

Plein Air, Van Gogh and More at Lyme Art Association

The annual Paint the Town event returns Aug. 29, followed by a lineup of fall exhibitions, art classes, a one-man Van Gogh play and more.

Lyme, Old Lyme Seek to Balance New Police Restrictions With Election Safety on Primary Day

New state restrictions limited police presence near polling places Tuesday, but Lyme and Old Lyme election officials haven't stopped working closely with local law enforcement.

Lamont Sweeps Lyme and Old Lyme in Democratic Primary

Gov. Ned Lamont won more than twice as many votes as challenger Josh Elliott in Lyme and Old Lyme Tuesday.

Arts Notes: Concerts, Exhibitions and Auditions Across the Region

From world premieres in East Haddam to choral auditions in New London and Old Saybrook, area organizations are inviting the public to experience and participate in the arts.

Local Rowers Welcome Teams From Across Northeast at New London Currach Regatta

Old Lyme's Maureen Plumleigh helped lead the Currach Rowers of Connecticut Shores’ annual regatta in New London with teams from across the Northeast.