OLD SAYBROOK–The Estuary invites shoppers to get a jump start on the gift-giving season at its Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 22. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Estuary, 200 Main St., Old Saybrook. The craft fair promises over 30 artisans and vendors displaying their hand-crafted items – plus a visit from Santa Claus. The group in a press release … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Invites Holiday Shoppers to Buy Local at Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 22
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Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of LymeLine
A Message to Our Readers from the LymeLine.com Publisher/Editor We are proud to say that on Dec. 3, 2025, LymeLine will celebrate 22 years of publication—that makes us one of the oldest, continuously published online community news websites in the country! LymeLine.com was founded by veteran publisher Jack Turner in 2003—he engaged me as his News Editor, but after some 12 … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of LymeLine
TOP STORY: ‘It Matters That You Vote’: Lyme Residents Turn Out Early for Familiar Election Day Ritual
LYME, CT—Resident Michael Tuccio was among a small surge of Wednesday afternoon voters, who came through the typically quiet voting area set up in Lyme Town Hall’s main meeting room since Oct. 20. By the time he got there, election officials said voters had cast 335 ballots as part of the two-week early voting period. Combined with 31 absentee ballots, that amounts to … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: ‘It Matters That You Vote’: Lyme Residents Turn Out Early for Familiar Election Day Ritual
Letter to the Editor: Lyme School Board Rep’s Endorse Zelek as ‘Uniter’
To the Editor: As Lyme’s representatives on the Board of Education, we are proud to endorse Christy Zelek for selectperson. In our work representing the citizens of Lyme and supporting the students, teachers, and staff of Region 18, we know firsthand the value of thoughtful, steady leadership. Christy embodies those qualities. Though endorsed by the Lyme DTC … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme School Board Rep’s Endorse Zelek as ‘Uniter’
TOP STORY: Rare First Selectman Contest in Lyme Pits Corporate Experience Against Volunteer Approach
LYME–In a rare contested race for the town’s top office, a retired pharmaceutical manager intent on keeping zoning decisions local faces a political newcomer emphasizing collaboration and consensus. Going back 25 years, only the 2001 and 2017 elections included a challenge for first selectman. This year’s opening emerged after an announcement from current Republican … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Rare First Selectman Contest in Lyme Pits Corporate Experience Against Volunteer Approach
TOP STORY: Focus on Kids and Community—Not Politics—Dominates Region 18 Candidates’ Friendly Forum
LYME-OLD LYME–The Region 18 Board of Education candidates, many of them parents of current students, started Wednesday evening’s candidates’ forum by agreeing Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools offer an outstanding education. The companionable exchange of ideas at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) “Meet the Candidates” event continued with broad consensus on numerous … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Focus on Kids and Community—Not Politics—Dominates Region 18 Candidates’ Friendly Forum
Lyme Library Hosts ‘Present Day Ukraine: An Insider’s View,’ Thursday
LYME—On Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., a Lyme resident who recently traveled to Ukraine will help present an "insider's view" at the Lyme Public Library. The discussion and slideshow, titled "Present Day Ukraine: An Insider's View," will reveal the country through three different perspectives highlighting the efforts of the humanitarian volunteer organization Plebeian … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts ‘Present Day Ukraine: An Insider’s View,’ Thursday
TOP STORY: Region 18 Board of Education Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Share this post on Facebook | X (Twitter) | LinkedIn OLD LYME–There are 10 candidates for five open spots on the Region 18 Board of Education in this year’s hotly contested race. All five open spots are for four-year-terms. The candidates were asked to respond with a 350-word limit to four questions (below) that we posed. We thank those that responded for doing so … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Region 18 Board of Education Candidates Respond to Our Questions
UPDATED: Livestream Link Announced for ‘Meet the Candidates for Board of Education,’ Will Continue to be Available Post-Debate
OLD LYME — 10/22 UPDATE: Wednesday's debate will be live streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live. The link will continue to be available after the debate so the recording can viewed at a later date as convenient by anyone interested. Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) is hosting a “Meet the Candidates for Board of … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Livestream Link Announced for ‘Meet the Candidates for Board of Education,’ Will Continue to be Available Post-Debate
This Afternoon, LYSB Unveils its Newly Renovated Home on Lyme Street with Open House, Wednesday
OLD LYME–On Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) will introduce its newly renovated facility at an open house. The LYSB website explains that the renovations to the 1850 building at 59 Lyme Street were necessary to address crumbling plaster ceilings, walls with newspaper insulation, aging wiring and plumbing, a dirt floor in a … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, LYSB Unveils its Newly Renovated Home on Lyme Street with Open House, Wednesday
Letter to the Editor: Checks and Balances are Important for Lyme
To the Editor I’m writing as a neighbor who appreciates anyone willing to serve our town—and as a 20-year Lyme resident, who hopes that our local government stays balanced and transparent. With that in mind, I’m concerned about a married couple, Mary Powell-St. Louis (“MARY”) and Tom St. Louis (“TOM”), seeking two of our three top seats (First Selectman and Selectman). … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Checks and Balances are Important for Lyme
Candy Drive Donation Deadline for Halloween ‘Trick or Treating’ on Lyme Street is Oct. 27
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and Old Lyme Town Hall are again collecting donations of Halloween candy for their neighbors in the Old Lyme Village. For years, children and families have enjoyed the tradition of trick or treating on Lyme Street and surrounding streets. In recent years, more than 750 children went door-to-door in the village area. If your … [Read more...] about Candy Drive Donation Deadline for Halloween ‘Trick or Treating’ on Lyme Street is Oct. 27
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Concert with Braiden Sunshine from ‘The Voice,’ Saturday
LYME, CT — Braiden Sunshine, who first captured national attention as a contestant on NBC's The Voice in 2015, will perform at Lyme Public Hall on Sunday, Oct. 26. The performance will run from 4 to 6 p.m. A $10 donation is requested to support the Public Hall’s community concert series featuring local musicians. In publicity materials for the event, organizers … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Concert with Braiden Sunshine from ‘The Voice,’ Saturday
It’s National ‘Drug Take Back Day’ Saturday
OLD LYME–On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., National Drug Take Back Day comes to the Lyme Street Fire House. The Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) invites the public to stop by the fire station to dispose of unwanted drugs and get your children’s car seats checked. As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Drug Take Back Day, the event provides … [Read more...] about It’s National ‘Drug Take Back Day’ Saturday
TOP STORY: All-Volunteer Lyme EMS Begins Shift Toward Paid Staff, Eyes Long-Term Station Improvements
LYME–At the helm of one of the last all-volunteer ambulance corps in the state, Lyme Ambulance Association officials say hiring paid responders for two shifts per week is a necessary change that requires a new outlook for the 50-year-old organization. In the short term, it means coming up with temporary places in existing facilities where the new hires can bunk and … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: All-Volunteer Lyme EMS Begins Shift Toward Paid Staff, Eyes Long-Term Station Improvements