OLD LYME — Last year, in an extraordinary and unexpected achievement, the Old Lyme boys basketball team won the Class S State Championship for the first time in the school's history. The win was anything but predictable because the team had a new coach, Brady Sheffield, who was only 21-years-old. A Lyme-Old Lyme High School alumnus, this was his first job as the senior coach of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Face Cromwell Tomorrow in Shoreline Semifinal, Home Game Tips Off at 3pm
Lyme Public Hall Hosts First ‘Jazz Jam’ of Year, Sunday: Free, All Welcome
LYME—On Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., join the Lyme Public Hall for the first Jazz Jam of 2025, to celebrate both great music and a great community! It’s a casual event with talented local musicians, who drop in for an informal, entertaining evening of music. BYOB plus any snacks you might be craving, bring your family and friends, sit back, relax and enjoy. As always, … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts First ‘Jazz Jam’ of Year, Sunday: Free, All Welcome
New London Currach Rowers Host Fundraising Irish Music Celebration, Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 22, start the "Season" of Saint Patrick with a 'Celebration of Irish Music.' Starting at 3:30 p.m. at Filomena’s Restaurant in Waterford, two musical groups will alternate singing, playing, and chanty singing until 6:30 p.m. Popular local band Bards of Gungywamp will perform well-known Irish tunes on traditional instruments and the … [Read more...] about New London Currach Rowers Host Fundraising Irish Music Celebration, Saturday
Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
OLD SAYBROOK—Despite it being a bitterly cold and windy day, hundreds of protesters still gathered on Monday—President's Day—in front of Old Saybrook's Town Hall to demonstrate their objections to President Trump and Elon Musk's actions since taking office. They then marched as a group down Main Street cheerfully chanting slogans like, “This is what democracy looks like” … [Read more...] about Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
Inland Wetlands Postpones Vote on Mile Creek Gravel Pit to March 25, Letter to Commission Published Requesting Owner’s Permit be Revoked
OLD LYME—At Tuesday night's meeting, the Old Lyme Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission decided to postpone a vote on the gravel pit operation at 304 & 308-1 Mile Creek Rd. until March 25. We have been sent a copy of the letter submitted to the commission in advance of its meeting, which had 53 signatories. The letter is now part of the public record. It … [Read more...] about Inland Wetlands Postpones Vote on Mile Creek Gravel Pit to March 25, Letter to Commission Published Requesting Owner’s Permit be Revoked
Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
OLD LYME—Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme, died Friday Feb. 7, 2025, after a courageous health battle ... She is survived by her beloved husband Peter B. Speirs; and son Alec D. Speirs. Also surviving are her brothers, Ronald Kopald and Seth Kopald (Kathryn) ... ; her sisters, Kim Griswold (Doug), Sandy Dubek (Bob) and Tori Kitchen (Rick) ... In addition, she leaves behind a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
OLD LYME—John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Janssen) Russo ... John honorably served the country in the U.S. Army. John received a BS degree in Meteorology from City College NY and a Masters in Meteorology from University of AZ and an MBA degree in Business … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has been busy recently! On Jan. 26, some 10 members of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Environmental Club assembled a bench following the design of others already constructed on various Old Lyme Land Trust properties. Karen Taylor, who is a tutor at LOLHS, is the advisor for the Environmental Club. The students braved … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
LYME-OLD LYME—As part of his qualifications to gain the prestigious Eagle Scout honor, Logan Landry, a member of Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26, designed a 25 ft. long bridge to be installed over a flooded—and hence closed—trail in Bartholomew Open Space in Old Lyme. On Feb. 1, Landry successfully coordinated construction of the bridge. He was assisted by several older … [Read more...] about Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
NEW HAVEN, CT—Competing at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Friday, Feb. 7, in New Haven, CT, the Old Lyme girls team won the Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Championship. Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) came in second place and Cromwell third. Key Old Lyme results for 1st team All-Conference-Girls were as follows: The Old Lyme boys team finished fifth in their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
SECWAC Presents Acclaimed Journalist Edward Wong, Speaking on His Family’s Reckoning with China, Feb. 26; Event at RJ Julia’s in Madison, Free Admission
MADISON, CT— On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts award-winning journalist and author Edward Wong at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Conn. Wong's talk is titled, 'At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China,' and is an epic story of modern China that weaves a family memoir with vital reporting by a … [Read more...] about SECWAC Presents Acclaimed Journalist Edward Wong, Speaking on His Family’s Reckoning with China, Feb. 26; Event at RJ Julia’s in Madison, Free Admission
Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL & OLD LYME, CT—Janice Montanaro, 76, of Highland Beach, FL and Old Lyme, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1948, in New Britain, CT, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.Predeceased by her husband, Andrew 'Drew' Montanaro, ... She is survived by her children Andrew 'Monty' Montanaro and … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
POSTPONED: Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast to be Held March 9 Due to Anticipated Winter Storm
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2/7: Due to the impending winter storm, the LIONS Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast has been POSTPONED to March 9th.On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will host their 40th Annual Pancake Breakfast in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Cafeteria. The breakfast will run from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and all ages are welcome. This … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast to be Held March 9 Due to Anticipated Winter Storm
Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks of Old Lyme has announced the appointment of Michael “Mic” Herring as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in artist management, chamber music, and non-profit leadership, Herring brings energy and enthusiasm to his new role as Musical Masterworks’ first Executive Director. Herring has had a distinguished career, currently … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday
OLD LYME—As of Feb. 3, Town Nurse office hours are temporarily restricted to three days per week while Nurse Denise Piersa is on a scheduled leave. A substitute nurse is available for blood pressure clinics and office hours Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.For residents, who are sick or convalescing at home, the substitute nurse … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday