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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

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 2022 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Jan. 1, 2023 are eligible to register for the 2022 Kindergarten class  starting Aug. 2022. Registration packets may be picked up at either school. The following are also … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

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!

Harpist Faith Leitner Plays ‘Ode to the New Year’ This Afternoon at FloGris Museum

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OLD LYME -- Listen to the sounds of yesteryear on the eve of a new year Thursday, Dec. 31, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. Faith Leitner will play a variety of songs in an Ode to the New Year filling the Krieble Galleries with the beautiful sounds of the harp, which was one of Miss Florence's favored instruments. Visitors can also … [Read more...] about Harpist Faith Leitner Plays ‘Ode to the New Year’ This Afternoon at FloGris Museum

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

Old Lyme PD’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues Today

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Old Lyme Police Officers will hold their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on three dates starting Saturday at the Old Lyme Marketplace near the Big Y. The dates and times are as follows: Wednesday, Nov.  18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food donated will be forwarded to the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) for distribution to families … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PD’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues Today

Our Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor

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LYME/OLD LYME -- We look forward to receiving your Letters to the Editor regarding the upcoming election and so thought it would be helpful to republish our policy regarding Letters. Letters must not exceed our 450-word limit. Letter writers must supply their name, home town, and telephone number for verification purposes.  They also should note any political … [Read more...] about Our Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor