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Acclaimed Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer Headlines Essex Winter Series Concert, April 12
Grammy-winning Chanticleer will perform selections spanning the 17th century to the modern era.
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Saint Ann’s Church Seeks Part-Time Parish Administrator
Saint Ann’s seeks a part-time administrator to manage office operations, communications and bookkeeping while supporting clergy, staff, and parishioners.
Old Lyme Selectmen Seek Feedback on Lieutenant River Walking Bridge
The Board of Selectmen wants to hear from residents on the future of a proposal for a pedestrian bridge and fishing pier.
A View from My Porch: On Surrendering the Mantle of ‘Leader of the Free World,’ Part II
Thomas D. Gotowka delves into claims of election fraud by the Trump administration in this installment of his two‑part series examining unfounded allegations and their impact on democracy.
Young Inventors Put Empathy into Action at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Sixth graders in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Invention Convention program combined creativity and compassion to solve problems at home and across the globe.
This Weekend in Lyme and Old Lyme, March 27-29
From clay to coyotes, there will be opportunities to explore art, native gardens and wildlife.
This Weekend Only: ‘Terra Anima’ Student Sculpture Show at Lyme Academy
The terracotta sculpture exhibition in the historic Sill House brings a student perspective inspired by Renaissance masters.
Step Into Spring: Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Guided Walks
Learn about the trees and plants that make Old Lyme Land Trust’s preserves a destination for recreation and ecological insights.
In the LymeLight: Three Decades Later, One Mother Keeps Walking for MS
Edyse Smith has raised thousands annually and brought generations together in support of her daughter and others living with the unpredictable autoimmune condition.
Letter to the Editor: Living Among ‘Boats and Boat-people’ at Old Lyme Marina
A reader shares a bit of Old Lyme Marina history as he recalls fond memories of living there in the late 1960s.
Automated Speed Cameras May Be Coming To CT Highways
State Rep. Devin Carney said he’s “not a huge fan” of automated speed cameras. He cited underlying issues, like a shortage of state troopers, that need to be addressed.
Letter to the Editor: Early Birds and Hangers-On — Is This Nature’s New Schedule?
One reader asks for others to weigh in with their own observations on migration patterns.
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Native Plants with Weekend Events
Gardeners and nature lovers are invited to the events featuring native seed planting, a seed swap and a talk on planting native species.
Talking Transportation: Could Your Mail Really Stop?
Jim Cameron says the problem is simple: “First-class mail is dying. Not sick. Not struggling. Dead … replaced by email, autopay and whatever app you’re using to read this.”
Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Dives Into Bird Habitats, April 8
Log in at home or watch from the Phoebe Griffin Noyes library with members of Old Lyme’s Conservation Commission and Estuary Magazine.
Death Announced of John ‘Mick’ McCarthy, Longstanding Member of Old Lyme Fire Department
Mick McCarthy, 85, was a trusted and familiar presence at the Old Lyme fire stations for many decades, tending to the buildings, the grounds and supplies.
Death Announced of Nora Northrop, Old Lyme High School Graduate
Nora Northrop, 67, a kind and devoted daughter and sister from East Lyme, died Feb. 8.
Selectmen Consider Abandoning Plan for Pedestrian Bridge, Key Feature of Controversial Halls Road Vision
Plans for a pedestrian bridge over the Lieutenant River, now expanded to include a fishing pier, have selectmen questioning whether the project is worthwhile.
Lyme’s Baylee Drown Recognized as Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer
Drown, owner of Long Table Farm, was honored for innovative, sustainable farming and contributions to the local food system.
FloGris ‘Patchwork’ Exhibition Invites Artists to Reflect on America at 250
Connecticut artists are invited to submit their perspective on history and community for the Florence Griswold Museum’s upcoming exhibition.
Trio Animoso Brings ‘French Impressions, American Echoes’ to Chester for Essex Winter Series
The award-winning ensemble brings flute, viola and harp music to Chester following a four-day residency in local communities.
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