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"Bikes For Kids" Founder Dies
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death in Yale-New Haven Hospital this past Monday, Sept. 7, of our dear friend Charles "Chuck" A. Graeb. Friends may visit today (Saturday) from 3 to 5 p.m. at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. This year "Bikes for Kids" not only celebrated its 20th anniversary but also gave away its 10,000th bike. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/11/09 |
9/11: Looking Back, Looking Forward
As we look back and recall the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, an Old Lyme resident, Captain Glenn Sulmasy, is intimately involved in looking forward at ways in which the US government can resolve the issues associated with handling terrorism suspects He has written a timely book, entitled, "The National Security Court System: A Natural Evolution of Justice in an Age of Terror." Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/11/09 |
Fun for Some, Work for Others
Some six inches of snow had fallen on Lyme and Old Lyme by 6 p.m. yesterday but it was nothing close to the major storm anticipated. With public schools closed for the day though, and local civic institutions and many businesses closing early, there was plenty of time for sledding or, as in the case of these three youngsters (left), building, not one, but three snowmen! Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 02/10/10 |
Old Lyme Accident Claims RI Woman's Life
A young woman from South Kingstown, R.I., was killed in an accident around 9 a.m. yesterday morning on I 95 between Exits 70 and 71 in Old Lyme. She was traveling southbound and was alone in the car. No other vehicles were involved. Read More ...
Published 01/30/10 Updated 01/31/10 |
We Have Two Winners!
We are delighted to announce the winners of our two Holiday competitions, which drew a record number of entries this year. The winner of the Trivia Contest now has two tickets to the Garde Arts Center in New London and the victor in the Movie and Theater Contest is off to "The Kate" in Old Saybrook! Read More ...
Published 02/08/10 |
Happy Halloween!
The weather was warm, the rain held off and the ghosts and goblins, witches and warlocks, and kings and queens ran amok through the streets of Old Lyme Saturday night. It was Halloween and our sources on Lyme Street tell us they have never given out so much candy ... ever. And do you happen to recognize the couple on the left? You may be surprised ... Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 10/31/09 |
A Gingerbread "House" with a Difference
Recognize this building? Yes, it is indeed the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, but can you believe every single part of it—except the pillars and the toothpicks inside the frosting on the weathervane—is edible. This unique gingerbread house was created by Kate Abbott of Old Lyme. who was inspired to replicate the church by a friend, who suggested it as a challenge. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 12/31/09 - 1 opinion posted |
A Voting Story: 1932 to 2008
Regardless of your political persuasion, there is no denying that Tuesday was an historic day. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. Many of the inauguration speeches emphasized the fact that this was yet another peaceful transition of power. How does this happen? It is because we vote, and last year we voted in record numbers, many for the first time. But one lady we know voted in November 2008, at age 97, for the twentieth time, in person, and yes ... for Obama! Here's her story as told by her son, David Holahan. Read More ...
David Holahan Published 01/20/08 Updated 01/21/09 |
After 20 Years, Olsen Moves On
State Trooper Christopher Olsen has certainly had to deal with some tough situations in his police career, but he sat down relaxed and smiling with LymeLine recently at a table in Old Lyme’s Koffeeworks. He talked about his life as a police officer for the past 20 years, including eight years as the School Resource Officer for Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools, and his retirement—at age 43—which started yesterday. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 12/01/09 |
Death of Connie Pike Announced
Constance "Connie" Pike died peacefully in Boston last Saturday. Mrs. Pike called Old Lyme home for many years and was intimately involved in numerous projects in the town in a volunteer capacity. At a "retirement" party held in her honor in October 2006, then Chairman of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees David Winer decribed Mrs. Pike simply as "a remarkable woman." Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/08/09 |
Dominick Dunne Dead at 83
Vanity Fair has announced the death of Hadlyme summer resident Dominick Dunne, 83, in Manhattan Wednesday. Dunne was a contributing editor for the magazine and is probably best-known for his coverage of a string of high-profile trials. Dunne was also a visiting storyteller at the Lyme Farmers Market in 2005 and a regular speaker at the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce. Read More ...
Published 08/26/09 Updated 08/27/09 - 1 opinion posted |
Headstone Marks "The Nut Lady's" Grave ... Finally
A dozen or so townspeople gathered recently in Old Lyme's Duck River Cemetery to share stories about Elizabeth Tashjian, remembered as “The Nut Lady.” Old Lyme resident Judy Archer had initiated a campaign to place a headstone on Tashjian's previously unmarked grave. Read More ...
Published 10/26/09 - 1 opinion posted |
Honoring "A Remarkable Woman"
More than 100 people gathered yesterday afternoon at Old Lyme-Phoebe Grifin Noyes Library (OL-PGN) to honor veteran volunteer Connie Pike. Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools Superintendent David Klein, acting as Master of Ceremonies for the occasion, introduced the guest of honor, for whom he noted he had such respect that, even now, he did not feel able to call her anything other than "Mrs. Pike." Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 10/23/06 |
Honoring David Winer: A Man with Libraries in his Blood
Last Sunday afternoon almost 150 people gathered in the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library to honor the retiring President of the Board of Trustees, David Winer. Former Board President Ro Hinman noted that there is, "So much to thank David for ... it's almost impossible to count the ways."
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Olwen Logan Published 06/10/10 |
It Takes a Village ...
In an extraordinary display of support and compassion for an Old Lyme girl diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG—an inoperable brain tumour), close to 1,000 people descended on Town Woods Park Saturday afternoon to raise funds for Caroline's Miracle Foundation. This charity was created by the young girl—11-year-old Caroline O'Brien—to help other children and families also affected by DIPG. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 06/27/10 - 1 opinion posted |
Looking Back at Four-legged Fun on Halloween
It's Thanksgiving this week and so we're offering some special "goodies" each day to our readers as our way of saying thank you being such great fans. We started the morning with Trish's return and now we return to the end of October. The day may be long gone but we couldn't resist publishing two sets of photos that recently arrived in our mail-box with not only a Halloween theme, but also a four-legged one! Enjoy! Read More ...
Linda Ahnert & Olwen Logan Published 11/23/09 |
Mrs CT Joins Kids' Fitness Night
There was a special Kids Fitness Night Friday evening at the Shoreline Community Center on Hartford Ave. It was a pre-event for the Artistry in Motion road races being held Saturday on Hartford Ave. in the Sound View area of Old Lyme. Mrs. Connecticut, Jessica Bruen, was there to join in the fun. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/12/09 |
OL Man Dies After I-95 Crash
An Old Lyme man died yesterday afternoon after the car he was driving collided with the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Guilford. Santo Biondo, 57, of 4 Strawberry Lane, was driving his Ford Escort in the right lane of I-95 South just before 1 p.m. Click to read this article by Michael Naughton published 12/18/09 on TheDay.com Read More ...
Published 12/19/09 |
OL Resident Wins Agriculture Journalism Award
Old Lyme resident Suzanne Thompson was presented with an Agriculture Journalism award last Thursday by Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell and Agriculture Commissioner F. Philip Prelli during Agriculture Day at the State Capitol. Thompson's CT Outdoors column was named Best Series in a Weekly Publication. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 03/22/10 |
OL's Bohinc to Produce Documentary in Russia
Glasnost Coda: Singing in Siberia is a film about the Boston-based community chorus Sharing a New Song and its upcoming journey to Russia, singing across the Siberian Plateau. The film's producer is Old Lyme resident Elizabeth Bohinc, who is one of the New York University Tisch-trained filmmakers making the documentary. Read More ...
Published 01/28/10 |
Old Lyme Family Suffers Double Tragedy
Fofoga Timoteo, mother of Old Lyme resident Naima Douglas, lost her life last Thursday, Oct. 1, when a tsunami devastated parts of American Samoa. This tragedy was followed Sunday, Oct 4, by the death of Douglas' husband, Tom, who passed away after a long illness. The Douglases have two children, Margaret, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in June of this year and Seamus, a junior at the school. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 10/05/09 Updated 10/06/09 |
Old Lyme Resident Sue Frost Wins Four TONYs with "Memphis"
At yesterday evening's TONY awards presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, our very own Sue Frost, an Old Lyme resident for 23 years, won four awards—including Best Musical—with "Memphis", which she co-produces. Congratulations Sue! Click to read our intern's story about Sue's amazing journey to success. Read More ...
Megan Devlin Published 06/13/10 Updated 06/14/10 - 1 opinion posted |
Quadriplegic Photographer, Author, Traveler McGhie Dies
Bruce Platt McGhie, 77, of East Haddam, the longest surviving quadraplegic in the world, died peacefully at his home last Wednesday. With an extraordinarily positive outlook on life despite his physical handicaps, McGhie led a life full of challenge, accomplishment and generosity. He was a board member at High Hopes in Old Lyme. Read More ...
Published 07/26/09 |
Remembering Caroline
Classmates, parents, neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday evening on White Sand Beach to remember 11-year-old Caroline O'Brien of Old Lyme, who passed away Monday, after a spirited battle against a rare form of brain cancer. Tears were shed, hands were held and balloons with messages affixed to them were released into the air simultaneously to honor this courageous girl. Read More ...
Published 7/20/10 |
Riding in the Rain for a Reason
The Bike MS: Cardio Express Ride, presented by Mohegan Sun, marked the 14th anniversary of the 25, 50 or 75 mile a day bike ride to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participating from Old Lyme in the rainy ride were Kathy and Jeff Rowe, and father and son Fred and Jacob Fenton. Donations can still be made to support their worthy efforts. Read More ...
Published 10/30/09 |
Run for a Reason
In another heartwarming display of support for the O'Brien family of Old Lyme, more than 450 people turned out Saturday morning for the first Annual 5K Community Fitness Run and 1-mile Fun Run held to raise funds for Caroline's Miracle Foundation, which supports families dealing with the effects of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. The charity was founded by 11-year-old Caroline O'Brien, who passed away July 19 from this rare form of brain cancer. Photos now added. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 08/01/10 |
Service to Celebrate Caroline's Life Today
A service to celebrate the gift of Caroline O'Brien's life will be held this afternoon at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme. Her funeral service was held privately. Eleven-year-old Caroline passed away Monday after touching an extraordinary number of lives as she valiantly dealt with the devastating effects of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. Read More ...
Published 07/24/10 |
Stars Celebrate a Stamp for Kate
Last Wednesday, May 12, which would have been Katharine's Hepburn's 103rd birthday, a new stamp honoring the legendary actress was unveiled at the theatre in Old Saybrook which bears her name. There was standing room only for the short but touching ceremony at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 05/14/09 |
Tournament Honors the Man with the "Infectious Smile"
They gathered to play softball and remember a man they all missed—the man "with the infectious smile ... the humorous wit, and a spirit you could not quiet down." That man was Steve Shaw of Old Lyme, who was tragically killed in a car accident last year. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 08/16/09 Updated 08/17/09 |
We Have a Winner!
We're delighted to announce that Dorothy Paine of Old Lyme is the winner of our second Annual Holiday Quiz. When presented with two free tickets to the Garde Arts Center Friday, Dorothy told our editor she reads LymeLine since, "It's THE place to go to find out what's happening in town." Thank you, Dorothy, and congratulations! Read More ...
Published 01/17/09 |
Where Are They Now?
We are starting a new occasional series today of stories about alumni of Lyme-Old Lyme (or Old Lyme) High School and their lives since leaving the Lymes. We open with a fascinating account about Will Danenhower, a Class of 2007 graduate, who has pursued an interest developed in high school with such passion that he has now been intimately involved in developing the inaugural class on the same subject at Colorado College. Read More ...
Megan Devlin Published 04/27/10 |
Where Are They Now?
In the second of our occasional series about graduates of Lyme-Old Lyme (or Old Lyme) High School and where their lives have taken them since leaving our community, today we meet Laura Fortinsky from the Class of 2001. She has become deeply involved in the town of Moshi in Tanzania, Africa, where she has helped found a program that supports orphans and their adoptive families. Read More ...
Megan Devlin Published 06/07/10 |
Academy-Award Nominated Director, Lyme Resident Robert Mulligan Dies
Robert Mulligan, 83, who was nominated for an Academy Award for directing the 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Saturday at his home in Lyme. The film was nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards. Mulligan is also credited with launching the career of Reese Witherspoon in his final 1991 movie, "Man in the Moon." Read More ...
Published 12/23/08 |
Ballard, Locator of "Titanic" Wreck, to Speak in OL Tonight
Famed deep-sea explorer Dr. Robert D. Ballard, best known for his discovery of the wreck of the "Titanic,"will speak at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme tonight, Friday, Oct. 24. The event, sponsored by the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, will begin with a book signing at 6 p.m. followed by Ballard’s talk at 7 p.m. The title of the lecture is, “Adventures in Deep-Sea Exploration: Living the Dream.” Read More ...
Published 10/13/08 Updated 10/24/08 |
Can You Help? Missing Teletubbie
We often feature notes or classifieds we receive about missing pets just because here at LymeLine we're a little soft on our four-legged friends. Yesterday we received a most unusual classifed that we think also deserves special attention. Read More ...
Published 12/04/08 - 1 opinion posted |
From Old Lyme With Love: A Gift For Haiti
Andy Montanaro (right in photo), proprietor of Cherrystones restaurant in Old Lyme, recently presented a $5,500 check to Haitian Ministries for the Diocese of Norwich. More than 70 golfers had participated in an Oct. 11 fund-raiser for Haitian Ministries, which began at Cedar Ridge Golf Course in East Lyme and continued at Cherrystones. Read More ...
Published 11/10/08 |
Headed for Home: The Final Report from Beijing
All good things come to an end and our special correspondent at the Olympics, 10-year-old Center School student, Peter Fuchs, is headed home from Beijing to Old Lyme. Here is his final report with some more stunning photos and fascinating observations. Read More ...
Peter Fuchs Updated 08/23/08 - 3 opinions posted |
LOL Scouts Shoot the Rapids in Maine
While many youngsters choose to relax on the beach or play video games during their vacations, 22 Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Troop 26, which serves the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, took a more demanding weekend break recently. They traveled to Bingham, Me., where they enjoyed two days of whitewater rafting down the Kennebeck River. Read More ...
Published 07/22/08 |
LymeLine Meets OL Authors Luanne Rice, David Handler
We are proud to present interviews with two nationally acclaimed authors, both of whom call Old Lyme home and also use this locale in their novels. Click to read our editor Olwen Logan's interview with New York Times best-selling author Luanne Rice, and tune into Comcast's Channel 14 at 7 p.m. tonight to watch Logan chat with award-winning mystery author David Handler in another "Conversation." Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 11/10/08 |
Marathon with a Meaning
Last year Shelley Gregory of Lyme participated in the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Walk Across Southeastern CT to support the research funded by the organization. This year, she walked in it again (left), but this time, knowing she’s someone who may benefit from the research. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 10/02/08 Updated 10/06/08 |
Old Lyme Artist Featured on Public Access Program Sept. 22
LymeLine.com editor Olwen Logan talks with Kent Winchell, Lyme Art Association member and artist, whose paintings were featured this summer in a one-man-show at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, on the public access program Conversations, which airs at 7 p.m. today on Channel 14. Read More ...
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Old Lyme Boy Plays T-Ball at White House
On Wednesday, six-year-old Connor Hogan of Old Lyme did something that he’ll almost certainly remember for the rest of his life. Along with 50 other boys and girls, Connor played T-ball on the South Lawn of the White House with, not only his parents sitting in the bleachers, but also President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 07/16/08 Updated 07/17/08 |
Seen on Halloween
We weren't able to be out about in the community this Halloween (we weren't slacking - rather we were up at Portland watching the Shoreline soccer finals.) We were delighted therefore when several readers sent us their own photos and tidbits of news to make up for our absence, so with many thanks to them, here are our (or rather their!) Halloween 2008 memories. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 11/01/08 |
Troop 26 Records Many Successes at Summer Camp
Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Troop 26, serving the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, returned late July from a successful week of summer camp at Camp Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Rockville, R.I. The 20 Scouts earned a total of 40 merit badges, some earning difficult point-based badges, while three Scouts gained rank advancements. Read More ...
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A Busy Day for the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny managed to find some time in his hectic schedule on Saturday to drop by the Lymes' Youth Services Bureau. There he met with children of all ages and their moms and dads while dispensing treats and patiently posing for photos. He was ably assisted in his duties by some helper Bunnies. Read More ...
Published 04/06/09 |
Popular Piano Teacher Dies in Car Accident, Service Today
Karen Nelson of Westbrook, who taught piano to many children in Old Lyme, and was herself an accomplished musician, died in an automobile accident last Saturday afternoon in Jamestown, N.Y. Nelson, 66, also served as the substitute organist at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Read More ...
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Ryan Nominated as Woman's Exchanges' National President
Joan Ryan of Old Lyme has been nominated as the national president of Woman Exchanges. The organization covers 18 exchanges across the US. Old Lyme Woman's Exchange is the official headquarters. The Woman's Exchange movement is one of the nation's oldest continuously operating voluntary movement having begun in Philadelphia in 1832. Read More ...
Published 06/05/09 |
Thanks for the Memories, Dr. Bill!
Michele Dickey attended the Independence Day Parade in Lyme and shares her thoughts on this very special event. It turned out to be a particularly noteworthy one, as the parade's organizer, Dr. William Irving, announced at this - his 50th parade - that it would be his last. We join with Michele and everyone who's ever watched the parade in saying to him, "Thanks for the memories!" Read More ...
By Michele Dickey Published 07/08/08 |
LymeLine Rides the Vineyard for MS
LymeLine editor, Olwen Logan, and her husband Nigel (pictured left) are participating in the 100K "Ride The Vineyard" bike tour on May 3 hosted by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society to raise funds to advance research efforts into finding a cure for the debilitating disease. Readers are invited to assist their efforts by supporting Team LymeLine. Read More ...
Published 04/20/08 |
Powaleny Goes to Washington
Andrew Powaleny of Lyme (pictured left), a member of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2005, is one of two Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) political science students selected to represent ECSU at a prestigious program offered at the Institute of Political Journalism at Georgetown University this summer. Powaleny has also recently been named to the most recent edition of "Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Read More ...
Published 03/01/08 |
Happy 101st Birthday, Gertrude!
It was the traditional birthday celebration with cake, balloons and flowers, but the age was a little different. This past Wednesday, Gertrude Daubenschmidt turned 101! She is the grandmother of Karen Misiaszek and great-grandmother of Karen's son, Scot, both of Old Lyme. Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 02/08/08 |
We Have a Winner!
We're delighted to announce that the winner of our first annual Holiday Quiz is Francine Gumkowski of Old Lyme, pictured left. She's off to see "Evita" this Saturday courtesy of the Garde Arts Center, who sponsored the competition. Francine wrote us, "[LymeLine] always delivers the local news first..." Thanks for giving us such a great start to our week, Francine! Read More ...
Published 01/07/08 |
Happy 105th Birthday!
Lillian Morlock Rathbun, formerly of Lyme, celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 15, 2007, at Chesterfields Health Care Center, in Chester. In the photo right, she displays the congratulatory note she received from President George Bush. Lil is the mother of Peggy Scheide of Lyme, and Judy Whitney of Old Lyme, and her grandchildren include Jim Scheide of Lyme and Jane Schellens of Old Lyme. Read More ...
Published 12/23/07 |
Changing the World with Water and Art
What do three towns in the Connecticut River Valley have in common with a landlocked country in Africa, much of it desert and many of whose citizens are nomads? Click not only to find the answer and learn more about a life-changing project emanating from this area, but also to find some wonderful suggestions for those hard-to-find, last minute gifts. Read More ...
By Linda Ahnert Published 12/21/07 |
Honoring Tribal Royalty of the Past ... Today
While bulldozers and construction workers hacked away at the town hall in Old Lyme this past summer and fall, one town resident, Henrietta Martin (pictured left), was spending her days up in Norwich on an entirely different kind of building project – one that involved royal remains, small city politics, and a 348-year-old business deal gone awry. Read More ...
By Claire Kearney Published 12/03/07 |
Missing Cat
Our book reviewer Jen Mann's beloved cat has gone missing. Hinckley is a one-year-old, six-toed Maine Coon and was last seen Saturday near 346 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme. He is black with a white throat. If you have any information, please call 434-9850. Many thanks. Read More ...
Published 08/03/08 |
New Executive Director at High Hopes
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has announced that, after 12 years as its Executive Director, Alison Zack Darrell is moving on to new professional challenges at Connecticut College, where she will be serving as Senior Major Gifts Officer. Concurrent with Zack Darrell’s departure, High Hopes is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has decided to promote Kitty Stalsburg from Program Director to Executive Director. Read More ...
Published 8/24/07 |
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