OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee plans to host two Open Houses in the coming weeks to receive input from the public on the proposed Lieutenant River Bridge and Trails Design. Both Open Houses will be held at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, with the first taking place Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the second Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee Hosts Open House, Saturday; Public Invited to Share Opinions on Proposed Lieutenant River Bridge
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House, Saturday
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Sept. 30, join the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) at its annual Open House celebration from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Town Woods Park (behind the Field House.) Visitors are encouraged to tour the LOLFSG site to observe the late-season activity of the vegetable garden, enjoy the beauty and the buzz of the new pollinator pathway, and celebrate … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House, Saturday
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Kicks Off ‘Banned Book Week’ with ‘Read In … to Speak Out’ Program, Sunday
OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Oct. 1, start the month and the American Library Association’s 'Banned Book Week' by joining the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library's 'Read In ... to Speak Out' program. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to read any book you like and flex your 'Freedom to Read.' All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Door prizes, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Kicks Off ‘Banned Book Week’ with ‘Read In … to Speak Out’ Program, Sunday
Mosquitoes in East Lyme Test Positive for West Nile Virus
EAST LYME, CT -- On Sept. 27, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) announced that mosquitoes collected in East Lyme and from a collection station on the Waterford/New London line on Sept.14 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), and that mosquitoes collected in Ledyard on Sept. 20 have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Previously LLHD announced … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes in East Lyme Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Enjoy I-Park ‘Illuminations 2023’ Benefit, Saturday
EAST HADDAM -- On Saturday, Sept. 30, enjoy a unique and magical evening of art from 6 to 10 p.m. at I-Park Illuminations 2023 offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the company of artists while dining, and getting acquainted with all that I-Park has to offer. Bid on experiences, vacations, cultural and culinary experiences. Raise your ‘digital’ paddle to help … [Read more...] about Enjoy I-Park ‘Illuminations 2023’ Benefit, Saturday
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 12, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin (PGN) Noyes Library Board of Trustees and staff gathered to celebrate the Library’s 125th Anniversary with the unveiling of a bronze statue of a griffin, a mythical half-eagle, half-lion creature. The almost 200-pound bronze statue, created by sculptor Michael McLaughlin, stands by the library’s entrance with an open book at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Unveiling of Book-Reading Griffin Sculpture
Join ‘Community Connections’ at a Networking Luncheon in Old Lyme, Oct. 4
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Community Connections hosts a Networking Luncheon & Discussion at the Old Lyme Country Club. The guest speaker will be Patricia Dowling, MSW, founder and head of Dowling Coaching and Consulting. She will speak on “What Does Good Nonprofit Board Governance Look Like?” and also consider how to use … [Read more...] about Join ‘Community Connections’ at a Networking Luncheon in Old Lyme, Oct. 4
League of Women Voters of SE CT to Host Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates’ Debate in OL, Oct. 23
Readers Invited to Submit Possible Questions for Candidates OLD LYME -- On Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut (LWVSECT) will host a debate among candidates for Old Lyme First Selectman and Board of Selectmen. The debate will be held in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and moderated by the LWVSECT. Questions … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters of SE CT to Host Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Candidates’ Debate in OL, Oct. 23
Letter From Paris … or, in this case, Saint-Émilion: A Day In Wine Country
Saint-Émilion is a small village perched on the hills overlooking the Dordogne river about 28 miles east of Bordeaux It is surrounded by some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world and in 1999, the "cultural village"of St. Emilion was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. In winter, the population of Saint-Émilion is not more than 200 but in summer … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris … or, in this case, Saint-Émilion: A Day In Wine Country
A View From My Porch: The Beach Boys Redux — Surfing with Gen. Alpha
I hypothesized in a “View” published in early August that “The Beach Boys,” whose music regularly celebrated muscle cars, the power of the internal combustion engine, and California car culture had an influence on Americans’ early reluctance to buy electric vehicles. I did not expect to ever consider their music in another essay, or in this case, a little bit of their … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: The Beach Boys Redux — Surfing with Gen. Alpha
Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
BELGRADE, SERBIA -- Numerous Old Lyme Rowing Association / Blood Street Sculls members represented the United States in the 2023 World Rowing Championships held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) in 2015, stroked the Men’s Four to a silver medal, qualifying the boat for the Paris Olympics in 2024. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Annual Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 7 & 8
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Historical Society will hosts its Annual Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The sale will be held at the Society‘s 55 Lyme St. location in Old Lyme. Fall plants of all types and sizes will be on sale at very competitive prices. Proceeds will support the mission of the Society, which … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Annual Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 7 & 8
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Hosts Open House, Oct. 18
OLD LYME - The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts hosts its annual Fall Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 5.30 until 7.30 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the campus, learn about fall programming, see live drawing demonstrations, and meet the acclaimed artists that comprise the Academy’s principal faculty. The Open House is an invitation to all aspiring or professional … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Hosts Open House, Oct. 18
LYSB, LymeLine to Host R18 Board of Education Candidates’ Debate, Oct. 25; Submit Questions for Possible Inclusion Through Oct. 21
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and LymeLine.com are co-sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates for the Board of Education Night” in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau has sponsored this event since 2005, offering Lyme and Old Lyme citizens both an opportunity to hear the candidates … [Read more...] about LYSB, LymeLine to Host R18 Board of Education Candidates’ Debate, Oct. 25; Submit Questions for Possible Inclusion Through Oct. 21
Old Lyme Town Band Seeks New Members
OLD LYME -- On Sept. 18, the Old Lyme Town Band started its 49th season. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Rd. in Old Lyme. LymeLine readers are invited to join the band regardless of the instrument they play and their musical ability. Five concerts will be held this season in December at various area locations, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Seeks New Members