Full Slate of Candidates for November Election Unveiled, Shoemaker Will Not Run Again for BOE OLD LYME–First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker, unanimously endorsed this week by Democrats in her bid for a second term, wants to keep trying her best for the town. “There are still things that I want to finish,” she said Thursday at the Town Hall. Shoemaker, who … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker’s Bid for Reelection
Input Sought on Plan to Replace Salem Road Bridge; CT DOT to Hold Info Session in Lyme Tonight, 6:30pm
LYME–The state Department of Transportation (DOT) next week will hold a public information meeting and answer questions about the replacement of the Salem Road Bridge slated for 2027. The DOT in a press release said the meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at the Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road. DOT Project Manager Marc Byrnes invited … [Read more...] about Input Sought on Plan to Replace Salem Road Bridge; CT DOT to Hold Info Session in Lyme Tonight, 6:30pm
Swim Advisories Announced at Hawks Nest, Point O’ Woods in Old Lyme
Swimming Discouraged Until Further Notice OLD LYME–Beaches in the Hawks Nest and Point O’ Woods communities are under a swimming advisory after elevated bacteria levels were identified by the Ledge Light Health District. Routine bathing water sampling conducted Monday revealed the elevated levels in the two Old Lyme beaches as well as four others across the … [Read more...] about Swim Advisories Announced at Hawks Nest, Point O’ Woods in Old Lyme
The Movie Man: ‘Superman’ is a ‘Summer Blockbuster … Absolutely Worth’ Seeing
With an alluring narrative, top-notch special effects, amicable characters, and thought-provoking themes, James Gunn’s adaptation of Superman is absolutely worth the occasion of going to the movies. David Corenswet leads as Clark Kent (or Kal-El) and is perfect for the role. Besides his massive and well-built physique, he does justice to the superhero, who was raised in … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Superman’ is a ‘Summer Blockbuster … Absolutely Worth’ Seeing
TOP STORY: Old Lyme Pumps Brakes on New Gas Stations
OLD LYME–Gas stations will be officially excised from the local zoning regulations, effective Aug. 11. The Zoning Commission on Monday voted unanimously to amend the regulations to strike gas stations from the list of businesses that can operate in town. Land Use Coordinator Eric Knapp said that means the existing four gas stations in town will remain, but no … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme Pumps Brakes on New Gas Stations
Sunset Hill Vineyard in Lyme Hosts Fundraising ‘Broadway in the Vines,’ Monday
Event Benefits Live & In Color Group That Supports Emerging Theater with DEI Focus LYME, CT–Tickets are on sale for Broadway in the Vines, an annual fundraiser at Sunset Hill Vineyard benefitting Live and In Color’s mission to develop musicals celebrating diversity and inclusion. The family-friendly and relaxed outdoor event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...] about Sunset Hill Vineyard in Lyme Hosts Fundraising ‘Broadway in the Vines,’ Monday
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 4 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Ella Austin, Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dylan Carnaroli, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Andrea DeBernardo, Zoe Eastman-Grossel, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Davis Fallon, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Hoshena Gemme, Manu … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 4 Honor Rolls
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in East Lyme, Ledge Light HD Urges Public to Refrain From Wild/Stray Animal Interactions
EAST LYME—On July 10, a bat found on Boston Post Rd. in East Lyme was tested and found to be positive for rabies on July 10. A press release issued by Ledge Light Health District the same day urges people to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including … [Read more...] about Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in East Lyme, Ledge Light HD Urges Public to Refrain From Wild/Stray Animal Interactions
Local Students Achieve Academic Success
LYME/OLD LYME—We are pleased to publish news about local students who have achieved academic honors or reached important milestones. These announcements are sent to us by the various colleges and in no way are intended to represent a comprehensive list. Please feel free to submit additional college news of local students to editor@LymeLine.com. Congratulations to these … [Read more...] about Local Students Achieve Academic Success
TOP STORY: ‘Best Ever’ White Elephant Sale Achieves Record-Breaking Results … Again
This Year's Gross Sales Exceed 2024 Record By "At Least 10 Percent" OLD LYME — The weather was great for this year's White Elephant Sale (WES) at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme ... unlike last year when the heavens opened and rain dampened everything ... except the financial results. So, here at LymeLine, we wondered how things went in this year's sale, … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: ‘Best Ever’ White Elephant Sale Achieves Record-Breaking Results … Again
Unexpected Death Announced of Richard Everett Kyle Jr., 64; Raised in Old Lyme, Services in OL Saturday
GREENVILLE, NC—Richard Everett Kyle Jr., of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the age of 64. Born in Hartford and raised in Old Lyme, Connecticut, Richard attended St. Bernard High School and later graduated from Central Connecticut State University. He built a successful and independent career in the field of Information … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Richard Everett Kyle Jr., 64; Raised in Old Lyme, Services in OL Saturday
TOP STORY: ‘No Bar, No Building, Just Good Works’: VFW Post 1467 Focuses on Helping Vets Where They Are
LYME/OLD LYME–For this Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post with no bar and no building, the focus remains on helping veterans wherever they can be found. VFW Post 1467 trustee and former commander David Griswold said the group has helped 142 veterans since an anonymous donor handed him a check for $10,000 over a cup of coffee back in 2012. Griswold, a veteran … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: ‘No Bar, No Building, Just Good Works’: VFW Post 1467 Focuses on Helping Vets Where They Are
Talking Transportation: The Inevitable Fare Increase
Sorry. You’re too late. You missed your chance: the deadline has passed for offering “public comment” on the upcoming fare hikes on Metro-North. Not that anything you might have said would have made a difference to the inevitable: a 5% fare hike on September 1st of this year and another 5% jump in July of 2026. But don’t blame the railroad or CDOT. You should really … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: The Inevitable Fare Increase
A View from My Porch: “Tin Soldiers and Nixon Coming,” Part 2 — A Retrospective on the War in Vietnam.
Epigraph: “But little Mouse, you are not alone in proving foresight may be vain. The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew; and leave us nothing but grief and pain for promised joy.” — N.B., translated from the original Scots dialect.(Robert Burns: “To A Mouse on turning her up in her nest with the Plough.” November, 1785) Burns’ “best laid schemes of mice and … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: “Tin Soldiers and Nixon Coming,” Part 2 — A Retrospective on the War in Vietnam.
Plan Your Itinerary for This Year’s Midsummer Festival, July 25 & 26
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Arts District has announced two of the town's premier summer celebrations: the Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25 and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26. The Arts District in a press release said the family-friendly events showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage and welcoming community spirit in a weekend of art, music, … [Read more...] about Plan Your Itinerary for This Year’s Midsummer Festival, July 25 & 26