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Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats Host Annual Summer Picnic; Sen. Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, Other Local Dignitaries, Candidates Attend

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LYME, CT—Around 70 Democrats from Lyme and Old Lyme attended an event at the Lyme Public Hall on Saturday Afternoon. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, State Senator Norm Needleman, and District 23 State Representative Candidate Jane Wisialowski all spoke about the upcoming election. … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats Host Annual Summer Picnic; Sen. Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz, Other Local Dignitaries, Candidates Attend

Sales Tax-Free Week in CT Begins, Runs Through Saturday

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Just a quick reminder that Sales Tax-Free Week in Connecticut begins Sunday, August 18, and runs through Saturday, August 24.  During this weeklong sales-tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from Connecticut sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item priced under $100, regardless of the total number of … [Read more...] about Sales Tax-Free Week in CT Begins, Runs Through Saturday

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’

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OLD LYME — Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) has announced the opening of a new children’s education center on its five-acre property in Old Lyme. Funded by private donations, The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center is located in a renovated and expanded 1,632-square-foot cottage. “The Kelsey family is fortunate to be … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’

Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2024 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Preschool, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

Season’s Greetings!

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We send Merry Christmas greetings to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends that celebrate. We hope you enjoy a very special day today wherever you are. We wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season filled with peace, wonder and joy.  Many thanks to Edie Twining for giving us permission to  publish her photo above of the amazing display she created in Old Lyme Post Office … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings!

Expert Gives Zoom Presentation on ‘Internet Safety for Parents’ Tonight

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OLD LYME -- Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts will give a presentation via Zoom on Internet Safety for Parents at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.  This program is free of charge and presented by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau. It is intended for all interested adult members of the community. Register here for the Zoom link to attend the presentation. For the majority of … [Read more...] about Expert Gives Zoom Presentation on ‘Internet Safety for Parents’ Tonight

Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Open House Tonight, All Welcome

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The Old Lyme Fire Department will host its annual Open House this evening, Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the main firehouse located on 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome to this night of events, food, games and prizes. Activities will include Fire safety and firefighting demonstrations. Fire truck rides Bike … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Open House Tonight, All Welcome

Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Starts TODAY at 11am, LYSB Invites “Anyone on Wheels” to March With Them

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Memorial Day Parade will kick off from the Lyme Street Firehouse at 11 a.m. today, Monday, May 30, and continue to the Duck River Cemetery where appropriate ceremonies hosted by VFW Post 1467 will be held to honor the country's fallen Veterans. There will be marchers from Old Lyme including the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High and Middle School Bands and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Starts TODAY at 11am, LYSB Invites “Anyone on Wheels” to March With Them

Old Lyme Historical Society’s Fall Plant Sale Continues Today

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Historical Society hosts its Annual Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 10, from 12 to 2 p.m. The sale will be held at the Society's 55 Lyme Street location Potted perennials and annuals of all types and sizes will be on sale at competitive prices. Proceeds will support the mission of the Society, which is … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society’s Fall Plant Sale Continues Today

Last Day to Donate to (Christ The) ‘King’s Rummage Sale’; Church Hosts ‘Harvest Festival’, Sept. 18

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OLD LYME -- Summer’s over. The kids are back in school. It’s a great time to clean out closets, organize cupboards, and generally clear out clutter. Are you moving or downsizing and don’t know what to do with all the stuff you’ve accumulated? Don’t let your gently used household items go to the dump. Upcycle your goods by donating them to the King’s Rummage Sale at Christ … [Read more...] about Last Day to Donate to (Christ The) ‘King’s Rummage Sale’; Church Hosts ‘Harvest Festival’, Sept. 18

Be Prepared for Hurricane Henri, Text OLSTORM to 888777 to Get Text Updates from Town of Old Lyme. 

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OLD LYME -- Old Lyme Emergency Management is urging residents to be prepared as Tropical Storm Henri works its way up the East coast, and seems likely to become a hurricane over the weekend. Text OLSTORM to 888777 to receive text updates from the Town of Old Lyme.  David Roberge, Old Lyme's Emergency Management Director, contacted LymeLine to ask us to remind our readers … [Read more...] about Be Prepared for Hurricane Henri, Text OLSTORM to 888777 to Get Text Updates from Town of Old Lyme. 

Tonight, Old Lyme Town Band Opens Sound View Concert Season; All Welcome, Free Admission

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OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme and the Sound View Commission are sponsoring family-friendly concerts at Sound View Beach this summer. The first concert in the 2021 series will be held Thursday, July 8, and feature the Old Lyme Town Band. The free outdoor concerts will take place from 7 through 8.30 p.m., near the flag pole at the end of Hartford Ave. at Sound View … [Read more...] about Tonight, Old Lyme Town Band Opens Sound View Concert Season; All Welcome, Free Admission

Happy New Year!

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We wish all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2021. We hope it brings you and yours peace, good health and happiness. We thank you sincerely for your support through the challenging year of 2020 and look forward to continuing to serve you in what we hope is a far better 2021! … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!

Support the Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2021’s Safe Grad Party! Eat From/Dine at Teddy’s Pizza Today

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Support the Safe Grad Party for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2021 by eating at or buying take-out, Thursday, Dec. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace, 264 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme. The restaurant is donating part of the proceeds for the entire day, eat-in or take-out, to the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2021 Safe Grad Party fund. To … [Read more...] about Support the Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2021’s Safe Grad Party! Eat From/Dine at Teddy’s Pizza Today