MOHEGAN SUN: UPDATED 3/18: The Old Lyme Wildcats defeated the Coventry Patriots 55-42 in Sunday afternoon's CIAC Division V state final played at Mohegan Sun. Old Lyme took an early lead ending the first quarter 7-4 in their favor, but despite having gone eight points up after a few minutes in the second quarter, Coventry cut the Wildcats' lead at the half to a single point … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—$660K Additional Funding to be Requested from OL BOS Tonight
Lyme BOS has Already Approved its $220K Share of Additional Funding OLD LYME—UPDATED 3/16: Lymes' Senior Center (LSC) Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker was at pains to stress in a phone conversation with LymeLine last Thursday (March 7) that the committee had agreed some, "Really good savings," during its deliberations at its Special Committee Meeting held the previous … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—$660K Additional Funding to be Requested from OL BOS Tonight
Death Announced of Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of South Lyme; Multi-Year Governor of Point O’ Woods Homeowners, Federation of Old Lyme Beaches
SOUTH LYME - Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of Newington and South Lyme, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 ... Born in Hartford, son of the late Frederick Callahan Jr. and Loretta (Woods) Callahan, he resided in Newington for over 75 years and in Old Lyme for more than 50 years.... He was a member of the Point O' Woods Homeowners Association Board of Governors for 18 years … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frederick H. Callahan III, 77, of South Lyme; Multi-Year Governor of Point O’ Woods Homeowners, Federation of Old Lyme Beaches
The Movie Man: “‘Dune Part II’ Delivers in Every Way Imaginable”
Dune: Part II exceeded my expectations and, like the first installment released in 2021 (which I also reviewed), deserves to be ranked among iconic science-fiction movies including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, Star Wars, and Blade Runner. I think the simplest way to summarize my feelings is that, whichever way one screens it—whether it be iat a theater or streaming via a … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: “‘Dune Part II’ Delivers in Every Way Imaginable”
Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
OLD LYME – On Tuesday, March 12, Eversource presented the Old Lyme Fire Department with a $1500 Community Impact Grant. Eversource is a leading energy company committed to supporting local communities. The presentation was held at the Old Lyme Fire Headquarters at 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. The grant presentation signified Eversource's dedication to fostering … [Read more...] about Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Announces Easter Week Services
OLD LYME — The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced the following services during Easter Week Maundy Thursday March 28 A 6 p.m. service of communion and sacred music. A reading of Dante's “Purgatorio” will follow at 7 .p.m. Good Friday March 29 Meetinghouse open for prayer and meditation. Easter Sunday Worship Services March 31 Easter … [Read more...] about First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Announces Easter Week Services
LYSB Hosts Zoom Talk on Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Youth, Community, Wednesday; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 20, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts an important presentation featuring Ben Cort and titled, "The Impact of Legalized Cannabis on our Youth & Community." Cort, a national author and speaker, has been part of the recovery and prevention movement in innumerable ways from being a recipient of services, through becoming a … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Zoom Talk on Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Youth, Community, Wednesday; All Welcome
‘Unlock Your Family Tree’ with Cheryl Poirier at Old Lyme Historical Society, Thursday; All Welcome, Free Admission
OLD LYME—On Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m., Old Lyme Historical Society will host Cheryl Poirier, who give a presentation titled, Unlocking your Family Tree through DNA Matches. Whether trying to determine the birthplace of your third great-grandfather or the identity of a birth parent, making the most of your DNA matches from Ancestry, 23andMe, and other companies is the key … [Read more...] about ‘Unlock Your Family Tree’ with Cheryl Poirier at Old Lyme Historical Society, Thursday; All Welcome, Free Admission
Lord Presents ‘Exploring Lyme’s Boundaries’ at Lyme Public Hall, March 24
LYME—On Sunday, March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., Lyme Public Hall will host a talk by Parker Lord titled Exploring Lyme’s Boundaries. All are welcome and there is no charge for the event. Parker Lord, a long-time resident of Lyme, became interested in recovering Lyme’s boundaries while working on establishing some Town boundary points with a local surveyor. A direct … [Read more...] about Lord Presents ‘Exploring Lyme’s Boundaries’ at Lyme Public Hall, March 24
Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don’t Eat It,’ March 27; All Welcome
OLD LYME—On Wednesday, March 27, Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) presents a program titled, I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don't Eat It Join DRGC members as Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery shares insights on a diverse assortment of underutilized and exceptional plants that show strong resistance to deer browse. At the cusp of the growing season, learn how to succeed … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘I Like It, I Love It, and the Deer Don’t Eat It,’ March 27; All Welcome
LYSB Hosts Sumer Camp Fair in Old Lyme, March 27
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 27, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) will host a Summer Camp Fair in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Commons. This event is free and open to the public. There will be more than 30 camps attending the Fair so it represents a great opportunity to plan a summer of fun and to pick up camp brochures. The camps on offer will be … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Sumer Camp Fair in Old Lyme, March 27
Old Lyme Church to Hold Public Reading of Dante’s ‘Purgatorio’ on Maundy Thursday, March 28; All Welcome
Reading Follows Last Year’s Reading of Dante’s “Inferno” OLD LYME – The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) has announced it will hold a public reading of “Purgatorio” – the second part of Dante’s “Divine Comedy – on Maundy Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. The poem will be read canto by canto by 33 different readers, each using various … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church to Hold Public Reading of Dante’s ‘Purgatorio’ on Maundy Thursday, March 28; All Welcome
Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic
OLD LYME - Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio, 84, of Old Lyme, widow of Frederick DiScipio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born in Hartford, to Paul and Dora (Fischer) Kahl Feb. 15, 1940. Shirley leaves her children, Kim (DiScipio) Pierpont and her husband Eddie of Old Lyme, and Vinnie DiScipio and his wife Patty of Niantic … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic
Check Out Our ‘Movie Man’s’ Reviews of Some of the Top Oscar Contenders
HOLLYWOOD/LYME–In the preceding months, our very own Movie Man , Kevin Ganey, has 'penned' reviews of what have become some of the leading films now vying for the most coveted Oscars on Sunday evening. Kevin's crystal ball was clearly working well because in each case, he correctly predicted that these movies would be nominated for Oscar awards. Check out his compelling … [Read more...] about Check Out Our ‘Movie Man’s’ Reviews of Some of the Top Oscar Contenders
Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process. She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional