OLD LYME—Old Lyme pulled off another convincing win last night over Hale-Ray High School, soundly defeating the Noises 48-27. Old Lyme senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 21 points for the Wildcats while fellow senior Charlie Sahadi added 11. Colby Bryant led the Hale-Ray's scoring with nine points The Wildcats Conference Record is now 8-3 while their overall … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
Old Lyme Congregational Church Announces Dates of This Year’s White Elephant Intake Days, Sale
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2/3 with revised Intake date: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the ever-popular White Elephant Sale (WES) will return again this year on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society (LBS). The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Congregational Church Announces Dates of This Year’s White Elephant Intake Days, Sale
‘Twas ‘Burns Night’ Jan. 25 … But Who Was He and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Oidhche Bhlas Burns! That's "Happy Burns Night" in Gaelic. If you are Scottish or have Scottish ancestry, you will probably be aware that Jan. 25 is Burns Night -- and that in turn means you will be celebrating with a Burns Supper. We are pretty confident a few of these will be held in Lyme or Old Lyme tonight or in the next few days! In case you are attending one for the … [Read more...] about ‘Twas ‘Burns Night’ Jan. 25 … But Who Was He and Why Do We Celebrate Him?
Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
OLD LYME — UPDATED 11:30 a.m. with Ward's response to receiving the award and more photos: James 'Jim' Ward, founder and president of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), was named Old Lyme's 2023 Citizen of the Year at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Despite the cold, many friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Jim Ward, Founder of Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden, is Old Lyme’s 2023 Citizen of the Year!
New Year, New Comments Policy
OLD LYME -- We have allowed readers to comment on our articles and Letters to the Editor for more than 20 years and overall it has been a successful vehicle for thoughtful, respectful, and often supportive comments. Sadly, some of the comments have become increasingly contentious and objectionable. Moreover, when we choose not to publish a comment because it does not comply … [Read more...] about New Year, New Comments Policy
‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
NEW YORK -- Yesterday, The New York Times published an article titled, The Rebirth of Local Journalism, in its The Morning newsletter. The article set out to "highlight some of the best work from news outlets across the U.S." . We are thrilled that one of our articles, Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year, was included in their … [Read more...] about ‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
OLD LYME -- 12/9, 9am: CORRECTION made to clarify that both Alexander Lowry and Laura Dean-Frazier are registered as Unaffiliated, but were endorsed respectively by the Democrats and Republicans. At their inaugural post-municipal election meeting held Wednesday evening, the first item of business for the new Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) members was to elect their … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
After More Than 44 years in Old Lyme Town Hall, Judy Tooker Retires from Tax Collector Position She Held for 30 Years
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Tax Collector Judy Tooker retired this month after serving in that position for more than 30 years. Prior to that, she was Old Lyme's Registrar of Voters for around 14 years. Tooker was presented with gifts and a citation honoring her lengthy career. Tooker wrote in a Letter to the Editor to LymeLine in early November, "For 30 years I have proudly … [Read more...] about After More Than 44 years in Old Lyme Town Hall, Judy Tooker Retires from Tax Collector Position She Held for 30 Years
No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
OLD LYME -- A recount of votes cast in Tuesday's election was held Monday in the Meeting Room at Old Lyme Town Hall for the four offices shown below. The recount was held for these offices because, in each case, the vote totals announced on Election Day were less than 20 votes apart. After the ballots had been run through the tabulator again, it was announced that the … [Read more...] about No Change to Any Elected Position in Old Lyme After Recount, Lowry (D) Wins BOE Seat by One Vote
Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
OLD LYME: A total of 3,535 Old Lyme electors cast their votes in yesterday's municipal election. This total includes absentee ballots and people who both registered to vote yesterday and voted the same day. The candidates who have been elected are in bold in the listing below. A recount is predicted for the third seat on the Region 18 Board of Education between Alexander … [Read more...] about Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
OLD LYME -- Yesterday's election saw all three Democratic-endorsed candidates seeking Old Lyme seats on the Region 18 Board of Education -- Susan P. Fogliano, W. Scott Brown and Alexander Lowry -- gain seats on the board. The two incumbent Republican Region 18 Board members, who were seeking reelection -- Steven J. Wilson and Suzanne Thompson -- have at this point failed … [Read more...] about Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, incumbent Old Lyme (OL) Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker (D) and fellow Democrat Jim Lampos were elected to the OL Board of Selectmen taking back control of the board after four years of Republican leadership. The third member of the BOS will be Jude Read , who garnered more votes than her campaign partner John Mesham. Absentee ballots were significant in … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Control of Old Lyme BOS, Shoemaker to Become First Selectwoman; Lampos (D), Read (R) Join Board as Selectmen
Old Lyme Democrat, Republican Chairs Respond to Defacement of Campaign Signs
OLD LYME -- Five large campaign signs in Old Lyme -- three Republican, two Democratic -- were vandalized overnight on Saturday with hateful terms, obscene language, and offensive signs. We asked the respective chairs of the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) and Republican Town Committee (RTC) for their thoughts on the vandalism. Randy Nixon, RTC Chair, wrote via … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrat, Republican Chairs Respond to Defacement of Campaign Signs
Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
HARTFORD, CT / LYME / OLD LYME -- UPDATED 11:10am with State Rep. Carney’s comments: On Sept. 29, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the latest round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants, which included separate $500,000 grants to the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme respectively towards the expansion and renovation of the Lymes' Senior Center. The Center is a … [Read more...] about Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme Both Receive $500K STEAP Grants for Lymes’ Senior Center’s Expansion, Renovation
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year
OLD LYME -- An announcement is being made today that this will be the final year of operation for Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme. According to the statement being issued this afternoon, the founder and owner of the studio and grounds, Gilbert Boro, has decided that, "After more than 30 rewarding years of participating in the arts ... it is time to retire from … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year