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
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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
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
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
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