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, Tomorrow ; All Welcome
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Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
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
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
‘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
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
Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily. To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield's words in his post-game interview, the team was "grinding" as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory.. The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage. An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
OLD LYME—UPDATED 03/01: This week the CIAC announced both the rankings and play-off schedule for qualifying teams in all divisions for the upcoming CIAC tournaments. Old Lyme is ranked #3 and secured a 1st round bye. On Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Wildcats will host the winner of #14 Grasso Tech vs #19 HMTCA (Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.) CLINTON, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal