OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Prevention Coalition host Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a drive-through event at the Old Lyme Fire House, 69 Lyme St., Old Lyme. This event will give residents another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, … [Read more...] about ‘Drug Take-Back Day’ to be Held in Old Lyme, Saturday
A Special Halloween ‘Literature in the Lymes’: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley
Editor's Note:We are delighted to welcome a guest author to our 'Literature in the Lymes' column today and it is none other than the talented daughter of Jennifer Petty Hilger, our regular book reviewer. Campbell Mann is a writer from Lyme, Conn. After training as an operatic mezzo-soprano at The Boston Conservatory, she has since worked as a poet and mixed-media artist. She … [Read more...] about A Special Halloween ‘Literature in the Lymes’: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley
Early Voting Continues Today in Lyme, OL Town Halls; Open Daily Through Nov. 3, Extended Hours Oct. 29 & 31
LYME & OLD LYME— On Monday, Oct. 21, Early Voting begins in Connecticut and continues through Nov. 3. This is the first time Early Voting has been permitted in Connecticut and is happening thanks to a constitutional amendment adopted last year allowing for two weeks of early voting. Voting hours in both Lyme and Old Lyme will be from 10 a.m.to 6: p.m. daily, including … [Read more...] about Early Voting Continues Today in Lyme, OL Town Halls; Open Daily Through Nov. 3, Extended Hours Oct. 29 & 31
See Live Theater Inside Gillette Castle, Next Performance of ‘William and James’ is Friday Evening
EAST HADDAM—At the turn of the 19th century, Connecticut resident William Gillette was a giant of international theater. This theatrical legacy will be honored this year when Gillette Castle—his spectacular home upon the banks of the Connecticut River—is the setting for a new play by Connecticut author Gina Tracy. The New England premiere production “William and James – A … [Read more...] about See Live Theater Inside Gillette Castle, Next Performance of ‘William and James’ is Friday Evening
Death Announced of Roberta “Bobbie” Elizabeth Kenyon of Lyme; An Accomplished Artist, Lover of All Animals
LYME—On October 2, 2024, the birds, squirrels, possums, and other creatures bowed their heads in sorrow as Roberta "Bobbie" Elizabeth Kenyon, the partner and best friend of Ron Denman for over 40 years, passed away peacefully at her home in Lyme, CT. Bobbie was born on Thursday, August 7, 1952, in Amityville, Long Island, NY, to Phoebe Ruth Dartnall Kenyon and David … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roberta “Bobbie” Elizabeth Kenyon of Lyme; An Accomplished Artist, Lover of All Animals
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
OLD LYME—The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off on Oct. 1, 2024. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who sponsored the garden this season. This year volunteers donated more than 1100 hours, gave more than 4700 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a hoop house, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
BookCellar at Old Lyme-PGN Library Holds Half-Price Sale of Children’s, Tween’s, Teen’s Books, Saturday
OLD LYME—Phoebe’s BookCellar at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is holding a Half Price Book Sale of Children’s, Tween’s and Teen’s books on four days in October as follows: This sale excludes books for sale in the Library lobby. Come buy a bargain! All funds from sales at the BookCellar are donated to support programs at the library. … [Read more...] about BookCellar at Old Lyme-PGN Library Holds Half-Price Sale of Children’s, Tween’s, Teen’s Books, Saturday
Death of Robert A. Whitcomb of Old Lyme Announced, Services Scheduled in OL, Oct. 26; Faithful Member of Christ The King, Founding Member of LOL Lions
OLD LYME—Robert A. Whitcomb, 92 of Old Lyme passed away peacefully with his beloved wife and daughters by his side on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born August 22, 1932 in New London, Connecticut ... They married in 1967 and moved to Old Lyme where they raised their two loving daughters, Kimberly A. Whitcomb of Old Saybrook, CT and Jean-Marie Harvey (Mickey) of Old … [Read more...] about Death of Robert A. Whitcomb of Old Lyme Announced, Services Scheduled in OL, Oct. 26; Faithful Member of Christ The King, Founding Member of LOL Lions
A View from My Porch: A Heartbeat Away
The title of this “View” is an allusion to The United States Order of Presidential Succession, which defines the sequence in which the vice president of the United States and other officers of the federal government would assume the powers and duties of the U.S. Presidency. That defined Order of Succession is that the Office of the President will pass to the … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A Heartbeat Away
Death of Internationally-Acclaimed Designer Peter F. Carlson of Old Lyme Announced
LYME, CT—Designer Peter F. Carlson, age 70, died unexpectedly at his home in Old Lyme, Aug. 14, 2024. Originally hailing from Boston, Mass., Peter resided in various locations before establishing himself in a drafty but charming barn he imported from New Hampshire and transformed into a remarkable home. While it may lack a sunroom - a feature he often wished he could add - … [Read more...] about Death of Internationally-Acclaimed Designer Peter F. Carlson of Old Lyme Announced
Death of John Bysko Announced, 48-Year Resident of Old Lyme, Passionate About Local Community, Politics
OLD LYME—John Allan Bysko, 78, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2024 while at work. He was born July 1, 1946 in a displaced persons camp in Hamburg, Germany. His parents and sister fled from their home in Ukraine during World War II. They came to the United States via Ellis Island when he was 5 years old. He grew up in West Hartford attending Hall High, excelling as a … [Read more...] about Death of John Bysko Announced, 48-Year Resident of Old Lyme, Passionate About Local Community, Politics
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 9
LYME, CT—The Lyme Public Hall (LPH)'s annual Chowder Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at their historic Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme. The dinner features hearty, homemade clam and corn chowders (free refills and vegetarian option available), special recipe coleslaw, breads, and homemade apple crisp, all made with love in Lyme from their time-tested … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 9
Death Announced of Patricia “Patti” Calkins of Old Lyme; a Voracious Reader, Worked for LOL Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME—Patricia "Patti" C. Calkins died Oct. 10, 2024, at home in the embrace of her husband and son ... Patricia was born to Thomas J. Collins and Mary A. (Dorsey) Collins Aug. 10, 1948 ... Patti was married to George P. Calkins Aug. 16, 1969, at the St. Johns R. C. Church in Old Saybrook ... When her kids were old enough to begin school, she started working for the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Patricia “Patti” Calkins of Old Lyme; a Voracious Reader, Worked for LOL Schools for 37 Years
Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
OLD LYME—Connecticut resident and Pfizer alumna, Alka Shrikhande, says, “When my mom, a beautiful and loving woman, lost her battle against breast cancer in 2006, the question I asked myself was, whether she would still be alive if the cancer had been detected earlier with yearly mammograms?” In 2008, Shrikhande established Maina Foundation, a nonprofit based in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
The Police Officers Association of Connecticut has endorsed State Senator Norm Needleman for another term in the Connecticut State Senate. As the First Selectman of Essex, Sen. Needleman works directly with police and first responders in his community. As a State Senator, he has taken steps to engage with local police departments, assist them where and … [Read more...] about Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme