OLD LYME—On Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., the Old Lyme Historical Society Incorporated (OLHSI) hosts authors Amy Nawrocki and Eric D. Lehman, who will give a presentation titled, Connecticut Confections: a Sweet History. Nawrocki and Lehman are the co-authors of A History of Connecticut Food. They will tempt the taste buds while talking about centuries of desserts and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Presents ‘CT Confections: a Sweet History,’ Tonight; All Welcome
Old Lyme Library Celebrates Banned Books Week with Variety of Events
OLD LYME—Next week, Sept. 22 - 29, it is Banned Books Week and the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is celebrating it with a number of events, including a community wide Read-In event of any book—banned or otherwise: a talk about book bans and censorship by the co-chair of CT Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, and finally a Banned Books Jeopardy … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Celebrates Banned Books Week with Variety of Events
Lyme Public Hall Offers Seminar Series for Writers; Limited Enrollment, Registration Open
LYME, CT.—Got something to say, but don’t quite know how to write it? Local expert Janet Roach is here to help. In a long career, she has written everything from newspaper and magazine articles, to poems, eulogies and obituaries, short stories, documentary and feature films. This seminar aims to help participants delve into creating characters and building story lines, … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Offers Seminar Series for Writers; Limited Enrollment, Registration Open
Tickets on Sale Now for Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser, Oct. 17
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts its signature fundraiser, Palate to Palette, on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at its galleries in Old Lyme. This fun event features fine food from top regional restaurants and caterers, live music by The Shoreline Jazz Duo, and a silent auction of new artwork specially created by LAA member artists – plus three mystery … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser, Oct. 17
Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Monday, the Old Lyme girls, coached by Caroline Wallace and playing away, defeated perennial rival Old Saybrook 2-1. Wildcat goals were scored by Brooke Burgess and Mia Bonnati, with an assist by Bonnati on the first goal. Goalkeeper Olivia Kelly made 13 saves for the Wildcats Old Lyme's record now stands at 4-2. Annalise Sarette and Alexandra … [Read more...] about Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
Letter to the Editor: On the Issue of Political Signs
To the Editor: It’s election season and love them or hate them, there are about to be signs supporting candidates all over town. The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee will unwaveringly support the right of all community members to exercise their First Amendment Right to Freedom of Speech and will stand up to attempts by any private citizen or governing body to trample that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: On the Issue of Political Signs
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We published Section 1 on Sept. 13 at this link and will publish Section 3 on Thursday, Sept. 19.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. Access Hollywood Interview On Oct. 7, 2016, The Washington Post published an article on TV host Billy Bush’s 2005 taped conversation with … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Boy's SoccerOn Monday, Sept. 16, Old Saybrook defeated Old Lyme 3-0. Coached by Allyson Gleason, the Wildcats were playing at home and their record now stands at 2-4-0.Casey DeAngelo, Reggie Duque and Christain Dutra scored for Saybrook. Carlos Velez Torres made four saves for Old Saybrook while Sam Edmed made 11 for Old Lyme. Old Lyme's record is now … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Lyme Art Association Hosts Opening Reception for ‘New England Landscape’ Show, Friday; All Welcome
OLD LYME — On Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., an opening reception will be held at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) for the New England Landscape exhibition. All are welcome and admission is free. This annual exhibition celebrates the rich and varied beauty of the East Coast. From autumn leaves to summer trees and lonely roads to rolling hills, LAA member artists visually … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Opening Reception for ‘New England Landscape’ Show, Friday; All Welcome
‘Live Music Sunday’ at Lyme Public Hall Features ‘The Meadows Brothers,’ Sept. 29
LYME -- In the early evening on the last Sunday of every month, the Lyme Public Hall is the place to be if you enjoy listening to live music. On Sunday, Sept. 29, subsequent to their highly successful concert last year, The Meadows Brothers from Chester, Conn. will entertain from 4 to 6 p.m. The Boston Globe describes the Meadows Brothers’ style thus, … [Read more...] about ‘Live Music Sunday’ at Lyme Public Hall Features ‘The Meadows Brothers,’ Sept. 29
Old Lyme Ambulance Celebrates 75 Years of Service, Saturday; All Welcome to Cross Ln. Event
OLD LYME—On Saturday, Sept. 21, Old Lyme Ambulance is celebrating 75 years of service from 12 to 4 p.m. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. Members have an exciting event planned at Cross Lane Fire Station at 14 Cross Ln. in Old Lyme,. The celebration will be filled with fun for the whole family and include food trucks, a bounce house, giveaways, and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Ambulance Celebrates 75 Years of Service, Saturday; All Welcome to Cross Ln. Event
Celebrate Autumn at Christ the King’s Harvest Festival & Rummage Sale, Saturday
OLD LYME—With the leaves beginning to turn and a chill in the air, say goodbye to summer and look forward to the pumpkin-spiced season of Autumn. Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox and the coming season with a visit to the annual Harvest Festival at Christ the King Church on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. This year’s family-friendly Harvest Festival will have something … [Read more...] about Celebrate Autumn at Christ the King’s Harvest Festival & Rummage Sale, Saturday
Death Announced of Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme, Father of Michael Plouffe of OL
OLD LYME—Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. He was born May 10, 1947, in New London to Edmund and Helen Good Plouffe ... ... Larry was predeceased by his parents; and his former in-laws, Bill and Nuzzy Packer. He was the proud father of Julie Plouffe (Malik) of Clinton, Michael Plouffe of Old Lyme; grandfather to Reece … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme, Father of Michael Plouffe of OL
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 1 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We will publish Sections 2 and 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 19, respectively.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. If you read Part 1 of this “View,” (which was serialized in three parts in LymeLine at these links: Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3), you would … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 1 of 3)
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
I think it’s safe to write about sharks after Labor Day. I try not to do this earlier on in the summer for obvious reasons. It isn’t nice doing it early on. We all like sharks but we all like the beach too. I watched Jaws for the umpteenth time the other night and just thought, "Nope.” Susan Casey appears to not have these thoughts. She is an editor and sports writer for … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey