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From Gala in the Gallery to Pickleball, Lyme Art Association Showcases a Season of Events
Lyme Art Association announces spring events including its annual gala, call for exhibition submissions and inaugural pickleball fundraiser.
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Wildcat Roundup: April 22-24
Lyme-Old Lyme competed across baseball, tennis, golf and track with strong team performances throughout the week.
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.
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.
Lyme Approves $14.23 Million Budget, Avoids Tax Increase With Rainy Day Fund
The Board of Finance approved a $14.23 million budget that uses $2.5 million in reserves to offset a 25% increase while keeping the tax rate unchanged.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildcat Roundup: April 13–17
This week’s reports come from the Lyme-Old Lyme High School tennis, lacrosse and baseball teams.
Lyme Property Transactions, 4/17/26
A $3.25 million sale pushed the first-quarter average to $1.18 million, while the median held at $950,000.
Lyme Grange Sale Offers Plants, Pollinator Tips and More, May 9
Blooms, herbs and garden favorites will be available for purchase, and advice will be handed out for free, as the Lyme Grange hosts its annual plant sale rain or shine.
It’s Not Too Late to Apply: OLVNA Offers Scholarships for Future Health Care Professionals
Eligible Old Lyme and Lyme students pursuing health care degrees can submit scholarship applications through April 24.
Old Lyme Beach Sewer Project Could Break Ground by Summer
Construction could begin in June or July as three private beach associations move forward. Questions remain over how the town will react to state pressure on pollution issues.
UPDATED: Controlled Burn Planned Friday at Nehantic State Forest in Lyme Postponed
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the goal of the controlled burn is to restore the oak savanna habitat, which depends on fire to persist.
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