Old Lyme

Degnan points to the root ball visible above the top of the hole.

Charter Oak Legacy Grows in Old Lyme Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Residents gathered on the South Green for the Arbor Day planting of a Charter Oak descendant that serves as a living link to Connecticut history.

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Kids sit on the grass while painting on posterboard along the river.
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Hosts Family Day, April 25

Activities for the kids combine with music and food for all ages for an afternoon of fun and discovery along the Lieutenant River.

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.

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.

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.