Lyme Hosts Its Traditional, Yet Still Unofficial, Parade Tomorrow The traditional, but unofficial, Independence Day parade in Lyme starts tomorrow around 10 a.m. traveling along Cove Rd. and Rte.154.  Started literally decades ago by Dr. William Irving , his wife Esther, and their then young children in response to the absence of any local parades, it has morphed into a major event in this small, normally quiet town. Read More ... By Olwen Logan Published 07/03/08

Sound View Hosts Its Parade Saturday The Sound View Beach Association hosts its traditional Independence Day parade on Saturday, July 5, starting at 10 a.m. from the Community Center on Hartford Ave.  Parade participants should gather at the Community Center by 9:45 a.m.  All are welcome. Read More ...

Three for Three at Special Town Meeting Some 80 residents took a break from summer’s heat Tuesday evening to attend the Special Town Meeting called in an attempt to reverse the May 19 vote that turned down the selectmen’s request for a transfer from the town’s surplus account to fund overruns on the town hall renovation and expansion project.  Two additional items were also on the agenda. Read More ... By Olwen Logan Published 07/03/08

Give Me a Break With another Special Town Meeting looming in Old Lyme, residents planning to attend might do well do to read Trish Bennett's latest Between Us column.  Never one to skirt around the issues, she bemoans meetings in which, "diatribes and non-sequitors" dominate the debate and urges - if only to honor the season - a commitment, "to engage with those with whom we disagree." Read More ... By Trish Bennett 06/30/08 - 1 opinion posted

OL Garbage Schedule Change for Holiday Weekend Shoreline Sanitation have just asked us to let readers know that they will not pick up garbage this Friday, July 4, due to the holiday, and instead will pick up the usual Friday collection route on Saturday, July 5. Read More ... Published 07/02/08

See the “Treasures in the Archives” at Lyme Public Hall In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of its Local History Archives, the Lyme Public Hall is hosting an exhibit this weekend entitled, “Treasures in the Archives,”  This free exhibit opens Friday, July 4, and runs through Sunday, July 6, when ice-cream will also be served. Read More ... Published 06/30/08

Drama Among the (OL) Democrats Nationally, there's been plenty of drama in the Democratic party with the gritty Clinton/Obama race for the presidential nomination.  Here in Old Lyme, we have our own Democratic drama unfolding as 17-year incumbent Registrar Patricia McCarthy challenges the newly-endorsed candidate for her position, Mary Stone, in an August primary. Read More ... By Olwen Logan Published 06/26/08

Literature in the Lymes Our intrepid book reviewer Jen Mann reviews a "scientific and historical work" for us this week, critiqueing "Close To Shore" by Michael Capuzzo, which describes a series of shark attacks off the Jersey shore in 1916.  As always, her clever mind sees beyond the pages and draws a fascinatng parallel between the goings-on out at sea with those on Edwardian land. Read More ... By Jennifer Petty Mann Published 06/27/08

Nibbles A new restaurant has just opened across the river in Old Saybrook.  Now we know some folk don't like to drive across that bridge, but our food critic, Lee White, says this eatery's chef may be reason enough to throw tradition to the wind and venture forth into Middlesex County.  Another might be his brilliant bruschetta. Read More ... By Lee White Published 06/28/08

'Symphony in the Meadows' Raises Record $190K On Saturday, June 14, over 600 shoreline residents braved a rainy evening to attend an outdoor concert by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra on the banks of the Connecticut River in Essex.  “Symphony in the Meadows 2008” netted a record $190,000, and the proceeds will provide critical operational and scholarship funding in support of the programs and participants at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc. Read More ... Photos by Olwen Logan Published 06/24/08

Intake Continues for OL's White Elephant Sale Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale is one of the biggest and most enjoyable rummage sales in New England.  The annual sale will be held this year on Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. until noon.  Intake continues today from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Read More ... Published 06/23/08 Updated 06/25/08

HEADLINE NEWS BRIEFS

Bingo at Sound View Wednesdays Bingo nights, which are open to the public, are held at the “Shoreline Community Center” on Hartford Ave. weekly on Wednesdays from June through September.  All are welcome. Read More ... Published 07/01/08

OL Library Shows Film About Life of Architect Louis Kahn Come to the Library on Thursday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. for a showing of “My Architect,” an Oscar-nominated documentary about a son's worldwide search for a way of understanding of the father he barely knew, the much-celebrated architect, Louis Kahn. Read More ... Published 06/30/08

OL Town Band Announces Summer Concert Schedule The Old Lyme Town Band has announced its summer concert schedule.  It will play a total of eight concerts in a variety of locations, including one July 26 prior to the fireworks at the conclusion of the Midsummer Festival. Read More ... Published 06/30/08

Photo Competition Winners On Display at Lyme Library The winning photos from the amateur photo contest sponsored by the Lyme Land Conservation Trust, Inc. and the Old Lyme Conservation Trust are now on display at the Lyme Library, 482 Hamburg Road (Route 156). The exhibit will run through July 31. Read More ... Published 06/30/08

Final Chance to Purchase Eco-Friendly Rain Barrels After selling out its first delivery in May, The Earth Charter Community of the Lower Valley (ECCoLoV) is offering a final chance this year to obtain one of New England Rain Barrel Company’s high-quality, 55 gallon rain barrels at their popular wholesale price of $72. Read More ... Published 06/19/08

LOL Middle School Announces Final Honor Roll of Year Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the final quarter of the 2007-08 school year. Read More ... Published 06/24/08

Learn To Row This Summer The Old Lyme Rowing Association, together with the Lyme and Old Lyme Park and Recreation Departments, is offering a selection of Learn to Row programs this summer at the Fred Emerson Boathouse at Haines Park in Old Lyme.  Read More ... Published 06/09/08

Lymes' Seniors Club Elects New Officers At the June 4 meeting of the Lyme-Old Lyme Senior Club, a new slate of officers for the 2008-09 year was elected.  Also read news of the club's summer picnic on June 21, summer concerts at the Lymes' Senior Center, summer bingo sessions, and upcoming senior day trips and a fall vacation. Read More ... Published 06/09/08

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Robert A. Warren 06/25/08 Read More ... Norman C. Caine 06/24/08 Read More ... Henry J. "Butch" Zadrowski 06/23/08 Read More ... James Ilvento 06/22/08  Read More ... Hazel M. Patterson 06/19/08  Read More ...  Read More ...