What’s open, closed on Labor Day 2026
This CT Mirror roundup reveals what’s open and closed on the holiday. And don’t forget: Lyme and Old Lyme town halls and transfer stations will be among Monday's closures.
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‘Ladies Who Stitch’ Bring Jeans & Sweaters Sale to Old Lyme
A companion to the White Elephant Sale, this event features women’s jeans and wool sweaters to benefit the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme's humanitarian work.
Here’s What Got LymeLine Readers’ Attention in August
These most-read stories offer a glimpse into the issues that matter most to the community.
A View from My Porch: America’s Quarter Millennium – The Human Cost of Independence
Beyond deaths on the battlefield and in captivity, disease claimed many American lives. Smallpox prompted General Washington to take extraordinary action.
‘Delivering Hope’ Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Set for Sept. 19
Pull up a seat at the table as The Estuary, the region’s resource for those 50 and older, hosts a dinner and silent auction to combat food insecurity among older adults.
The Fungus Among Us: Hikers Uncover Science of Mushrooms at Champlain South in Old Lyme
Wildlife biologist Kris Vagos led 20 hikers on the trek as she shared the story behind spores, false gills and what makes some mushrooms purple.
Letter to the Editor: Neighbor Says Old Lyme Gravel Pit Should Follow Same Rules as Everyone Else
This letter asks why concerns surrounding the excavation operation near a river and wetlands haven’t generated the same outcry as other high-profile land use issues.
Paddle Into Sunset with Old Lyme Land Trust as Tree Swallows Gather Over Goose Island
Experienced kayakers are invited to a sundown paddle Sept. 20 to witness a spectacular tree swallow murmuration.
Old Lyme Property Transactions, 9/1/26
Sale prices over the past several weeks ranged from $670,000 to $1.05 million.
First Responder Ride Honoring Fallen 9/11 Firefighters to Pass Through Old Lyme, Sept. 8
A 343-mile cycling ride honoring the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11 will pass through Old Lyme along Route 156. Residents are encouraged to cheer riders along the route.
‘Ladies Who Stitch’ Bring Jeans & Sweaters Sale to Old Lyme
A companion to the White Elephant Sale, this event features women’s jeans and wool sweaters to benefit the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme's humanitarian work.
Here’s What Got LymeLine Readers’ Attention in August
These most-read stories offer a glimpse into the issues that matter most to the community.
A View from My Porch: America’s Quarter Millennium – The Human Cost of Independence
Beyond deaths on the battlefield and in captivity, disease claimed many American lives. Smallpox prompted General Washington to take extraordinary action.
‘Delivering Hope’ Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Set for Sept. 19
Pull up a seat at the table as The Estuary, the region’s resource for those 50 and older, hosts a dinner and silent auction to combat food insecurity among older adults.
The Fungus Among Us: Hikers Uncover Science of Mushrooms at Champlain South in Old Lyme
Wildlife biologist Kris Vagos led 20 hikers on the trek as she shared the story behind spores, false gills and what makes some mushrooms purple.
Letter to the Editor: Neighbor Says Old Lyme Gravel Pit Should Follow Same Rules as Everyone Else
This letter asks why concerns surrounding the excavation operation near a river and wetlands haven’t generated the same outcry as other high-profile land use issues.
Paddle Into Sunset with Old Lyme Land Trust as Tree Swallows Gather Over Goose Island
Experienced kayakers are invited to a sundown paddle Sept. 20 to witness a spectacular tree swallow murmuration.
Old Lyme Property Transactions, 9/1/26
Sale prices over the past several weeks ranged from $670,000 to $1.05 million.
First Responder Ride Honoring Fallen 9/11 Firefighters to Pass Through Old Lyme, Sept. 8
A 343-mile cycling ride honoring the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11 will pass through Old Lyme along Route 156. Residents are encouraged to cheer riders along the route.