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Wildcat Roundup: April 18–21

Girls tennis swept Cromwell 7-0, Old Lyme golf defeated Coginchaug 173-201, while baseball and boys lacrosse both fell.

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CT River Museum Director to Speak at Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum in Old Lyme, May 3

Elizabeth Kaeser will discuss the Connecticut River Museum’s Environmental Summit and its work preserving river history.

Looking at Brighton Road toward the water with a 20 mph speed limit sign, a "Children at Play" sign and a "No Beach Access" sign on the right side of the road.
Brighton Road Neighbors Seek Speed Humps to Slow Seasonal Traffic

Residents and officials are backing speed humps on narrow Brighton Road based on speeding concerns near a private beach club.

Death Announced of Matthew Thomas Henderson, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2018

Matthew was a loving son, grandson, brother and athlete who played lacrosse and soccer for the Wildcats while nurturing a passion for hockey.

The tree stands in what appears to be sunrise or sunset, with one person standing near its trunk and two looking on from beyond the leafy canopy.
Living Legacy to Take Root in Old Lyme Through Arbor Day Planting

The Old Lyme Tree Commission will plant a descendant seedling of the legendary Charter Oak on the South Green to celebrate Arbor Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Book cover showing two revolution-era soldiers on either side of an apple tree.
Dig Into Colonial Roots of Lyme, Old Lyme and Neighboring Towns with Historian Bruce Stark, April 23

Stark revisits Lyme’s early history, when one town spanned four, with new insights as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Death Announced of George Michael Graham Furgueson, U.S. Navy Veteran of Essex, Formerly of Lyme

The devoted husband, father and grandfather is remembered for his down-to-earth demeanor, humor, good cheer, warmth and height. 

CT Senate Passes ‘Golden Girls’ Housing Bill with Backing From Martha Marx

A bipartisan Senate vote advances the “Golden Girls” bill, allowing homeowners to rent bedrooms by right. Lawmakers say it boosts affordability and property rights.

Views and Brews: Champlain South Hike Meets ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ in Old Lyme, May 6
What appear to be paper birds fly out of a person's mouth.
Lyme-Old Lyme Students Earn Top Honors in Shoreline Arts Show

Take a look at award-winning artwork from local students in Shoreline Arts Alliance’s annual high school exhibition.