Film explores mental health challenges youth face today, how parents, schools, communities can support them in building emotional resilience OLD LYME — This evening, Wednesday, Nov. 12, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition is hosting a special community screening of the award-winning movie, Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Addressing Youth Mental … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Free Community Presentation of Documentary ‘Screenagers’ Tonight
Old Lyme Welcomes New Town Nurse, Implements New Model for Providing Nursing Services
OLD LYME — The Town of Old Lyme has welcomed a new town nurse along with a new model for providing nurse services. Old Lyme’s new Town Nurse is Samantha Piette, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, ATC, LAT, EMT. In real life, she prefers to be known as Sammee. She is an Old Lyme native with experience in both clinical and community health settings, with a strong focus on wellness, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Welcomes New Town Nurse, Implements New Model for Providing Nursing Services
Lyme Artist’s Sale Opens at Lyme Public Hall with Reception, Friday
LYME—The annual Lyme Artists Sale returns to the Lyme Public Hall, with an opening reception on Friday, Nov.14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. The show and sale continue Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists participating this year include: … [Read more...] about Lyme Artist’s Sale Opens at Lyme Public Hall with Reception, Friday
Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Mark Richard Leary, 63, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1962, Mark was the third of eight children of the late Winifred and Richard Leary. He grew up in Meriden, CT, and attended Lyman Hall High School, where he was part of the Vocational Agriculture program. Mark’s easygoing nature and huge heart made him easy to love. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Duck River Garden Club Presents Program on ‘Caring for Birds,’ Wednesday
OLD LYME—On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Duck River Garden Club will host a program titled, 'Caring for Birds' presented by Jessica Penfield, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Old Saybrook. All are welcome. She will discuss how to care for birds year-round. Discover how to support your feathered friends through every season, with a special focus on the challenges of winter. Learn how … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Presents Program on ‘Caring for Birds,’ Wednesday
Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme
Elected candidates are shown in bold—note: we are still checking some details. These results are from the Connecticut Secretary of State's Office.First Selectman: Martha Shoemaker (D): 1938John Mesham (R): 1808 (Mesham lost the First Selectman contest but takes a spot as Selectman on the BOS because he gained the third highest number of votes out of the four candidates … [Read more...] about Unofficial Election Results in Old Lyme
UPDATED: Early Voters In CT Top 170,000, With Just Over 2,000 from Lyme and Old Lyme
Editor's Note: This story was first published on Nov. 3 as a Staff Report by CT News Junkie, and is republished here with their permission. The Lyme and Old Lyme data has been added by Elizabeth Regan. Before polls opened this morning for Election Day, more than 170,000 Connecticut residents had already cast a ballot. That includes 1,553 early voters in Old Lyme and 530 … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Early Voters In CT Top 170,000, With Just Over 2,000 from Lyme and Old Lyme
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
OLD LYME — Judith "Judy" Richardson Beers, age 91, died in peace at home, Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Whitney Beers and children, David Richardson Beers and Lynne Beers Walters, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, friendship and inspiration ... They subsequently moved to Old Lyme, where they broadened their line of wooden accessories for … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts New Member Orientation, Reception: Nov. 16
OLD LYME —On Sunday, Nov.16, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will be having a small gathering after the 10 a.m. service for those who are interested in exploring membership a little further. It is not a requirement in order to join, and if you can’t make it to the orientation, it is not a problem. A press release about the event states, "This is simply a … [Read more...] about First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Hosts New Member Orientation, Reception: Nov. 16
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Traditional Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 8
LYME -- The Lyme Public Hall’s Chowder Dinner is a longstanding Lyme Public Hall tradition, served up a beautiful historic setting. The public is invited to stop by on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 7 pm, either to dine at the Hall or for take-away to enjoy at home. The dinner features hearty homemade clam and corn chowders (free refills and vegetarian option available), … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Traditional Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 8
Old Lyme Conservation, Open Space Commissions Host Free Talk on Benefits of Beavers, Nov. 20
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Conservation and Open Space Commissions are sponsoring an informative talk about beavers at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple will illustrate how eager beavers re-shape our landscapes … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Conservation, Open Space Commissions Host Free Talk on Benefits of Beavers, Nov. 20
FloGris Museum Presents Free Annual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture on Sculpture Through the Ages, Nov. 8
Speaker is Chad Fisher—the Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy—with "Once Upon a Pedestal: Figural Sculpture–Then, Now, Next" OLD LYME—On Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m., the Florence Griswold Museum will host the Annual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture at the Meeting House, First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT.This year the … [Read more...] about FloGris Museum Presents Free Annual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture on Sculpture Through the Ages, Nov. 8
Deadline for Receipt of Election-Related ‘Letters to the Editor’ Has Passed
LYME/OLD LYME–The deadline to receive election-related letters to be considered for publication is noon on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Letters received before that deadline, which are selected for publication, will be published on or before midnight on Saturday, Nov. 1, assuming we can obtain timely confirmation of the letters authenticity. Letters received after noon on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Deadline for Receipt of Election-Related ‘Letters to the Editor’ Has Passed
Alliance for American Leadership Honors Former Congressman Gejdenson with Lifetime Achievement Award
OLD LYME — On Oct. 5, the Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) joined Old Lyme resident Andrea Fenton, formerly of USAID and the Peace Corps, and Mark Miller, a nurse practitioner and public health advocate, to honor former Congressman Sam Gejdenson with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of service to the United States and the world. The award ceremony, hosted … [Read more...] about Alliance for American Leadership Honors Former Congressman Gejdenson with Lifetime Achievement Award
Old Lyme Church Hosts Concert to Celebrate the Late Rev. David Good Tonight 7pm, Palestinian Dinner 5:30pm
Premier of New Violin Suite Dedicated to the late Rev. Good to be Played, Palestinian Dinner Precedes Concert OLD LYME—On Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Ramzi Aburedwan & The Dal’Ouna Ensemble, with guest violinist Michael Dabroski, will present a concert in celebration of Tree of Life’s late founder, Rev. David W. Good. The concert will be held in the First Congregational … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Hosts Concert to Celebrate the Late Rev. David Good Tonight 7pm, Palestinian Dinner 5:30pm