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Overlooked by History, Lyme-Born Abolitionist David Ruggles Gets Spotlight in Weeklong Library Series
Ruggles helped hundreds escape enslavement and built an early civil rights legacy. He’s the subject of lectures, discussions and art at Lyme Public Library, June 22-27.
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Old Lyme Selectmen Revisit DEI Policy Language Amid Concerns Over Outside Scrutiny
Selectman Jim Lampos called for a discussion about using the term “diversity, equity and inclusion” in town policies. He said the words have become politically charged.
Old Lyme Selectmen Pick Greenskies for Landfill Solar Project
The project is expected to offset about $610,000 in municipal electricity costs over two decades, with additional credits possible for the Region 18 school district.
Death Announced of Watson Shallcross Coverdale, Jr. of Old Lyme
Watson Shallcross Coverdale Jr., 93, died June 10 in Niantic. He is survived by two sons and five grandchildren.
In the LymeLight: Historical Society Honors Decade of Service, Plus Academic Accolades
Fife-and-drum music and historic artifacts set the tone for the Old Lyme Historical Society’s annual gathering, which honored local history and the volunteers who preserve it.
Buttonball Road Fire Destroys Detached Garage in Old Lyme
Multiple departments responded with no injuries reported. The fire was knocked down in under an hour, according to Old Lyme Fire Marshal Dave Roberge.
Letter to the Editor: Replacement of Felled Trees at Old Lyme Marketplace Questioned
A resident argues “the tree cutting situation at the Old Lyme Marketplace just keeps going from bad to worse.”
Death Announced of Mary Kathleen Sterck (Grisky), of Germany, formerly of Old Lyme
Mary is remembered for her joie de vivre and the way she made everyone she met feel seen, valued and understood.
A View from My Porch: America’s Quarter Millennium – The Breaking Point
In the second part of this America 250-inspired series, Thomas D. Gotowka examines how Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” changed the course of the Revolutionary War.
Shoreline Title Highlights Standout Season for Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Lacrosse
Led by a veteran core and seven all-conference players, the team capped an 18-2 regular season with a Shoreline Conference championship.
Talking Transportation: Confessions of a Kid Who Played With (Real) Trains
Jim Cameron recounts the ingenuity of the railroad air brake system through a don’t-try-this-at-home childhood adventure involving a parked freight train.
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