OLD LYME -- On Monday evening at the Annual Town Meeting, Edie Twining was named Old Lyme's 2022 'Citizen of the Year.' We asked her how she felt about receiving the honor and she sent us this response: "I was quite surprised to be given this award and I appreciate the recognition. Like many others in the town I am involved in several volunteer positions. If I join an … [Read more...] about Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor
Death Announced of David L. “Leonard” Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., of Lyme; Services to be held Sunday
LYME -- Dr. David L. Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., better known as Leonard, 93, of Lyme, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 19, 2023, with his loving wife, Paula, at his bedside. He was born in November 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y., ...He taught high school science at Nathan Hale High School in East Haddam, before becoming assistant principal at Valley Regional High School in Deep River … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David L. “Leonard” Lieberman Jr. Ph.D., of Lyme; Services to be held Sunday
Lyme-OL Lions Host ‘Night of Giving’ at Membership Meeting, Tonight; New Members Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club will host a "Night of Giving" at its upcoming full membership meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall, 65 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Eighteen local charities and organizations will receive a donation of funds raised during the year through the various Lions Club activities and fundraisers, including their Annual Car … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL Lions Host ‘Night of Giving’ at Membership Meeting, Tonight; New Members Welcome
Lyme Ambulance Training Sees Life Star Helicopter Land by Hamburg Rd.
LYME -- On Monday evening, members of Lyme Ambulance and Lyme Fire Company turned out to train with a Life Star crew. The training exercise included the Life Star helicopter landing in a field at Tiffany Farm on Hamburg Rd., which is one of the specified landing zones in Lyme. The fire and ambulance service members that participated in the exercise described it as, "A great … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Training Sees Life Star Helicopter Land by Hamburg Rd.
New London, Fairfield Counties in Yellow/Medium COVID-19 Community Level Category, All Other Counties in CT Remain Orange/High
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s latest COVID-19 Community Levels Map for Connecticut (CT), pictured above and dated Thursday, Jan. 19, shows an improvement over the previous week's map dated Jan. 13. New London County not only remains in the Yellow/Medium category but Fairfield County has rejoined it there. The remaining six counties … [Read more...] about New London, Fairfield Counties in Yellow/Medium COVID-19 Community Level Category, All Other Counties in CT Remain Orange/High
Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme
SALEM -- Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, of Salem, passed away Jan. 17, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Colchester where he had recently been residing. Born in New London, May 4, 1936 ... He married his beloved wife Mary Romagna Jan. 10, 1970. They made their home in Salem where they raised their children and tended to their dairy farm.He leaves his children, Sherry Dunn of Key … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton
OLD LYME -- Dr. James J. Korst "Jim", 91, formerly of Old Lyme, CT, passed away at home in Bloomfield, CT, on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family ... He spent his entire career at Pfizer Central Research in Groton, CT, where he met and married the love of his life Hedy Rubin in 1960. They moved to Old Lyme to raise their family, where they enjoyed the next 50 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton
Death Announced of Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme, Mother of Michael of OL, Donna Neaton of Niantic
OLD LYME -- Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme passed away Dec. 20, 2022, at home. She was the widow of Donald F. Mackey who predeceased her on May 26, 2016. Rosemary was born Feb. 10, 1936, to the late John D. and Rose (Marshall) Callahan ...She then transferred to Newark Airport where she met her husband, Donald ... Donald's job brought them to Old Lyme ...Rosemary ... along with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rosemary Mackey of Old Lyme, Mother of Michael of OL, Donna Neaton of Niantic
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board Announces Scholarship Recipients
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Award recipients from the Middle School are: Cassidy Buckley, Jonah Filardi (winner of the Doc Mirliani Jazz Scholarship), … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board Announces Scholarship Recipients
Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Along with Musician’s Original Compositions, Feb. 4 & 5
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks presents the third concert weekend of its 32nd season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Feb. 4 and 5, with violinist Tessa Lark as Artistic Director. In February, Charles Overton (harp), Alex Sopp (flute), and Michael Thurber (bass) will join Lark to share not only their instrumental talents but also their compositional … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Along with Musician’s Original Compositions, Feb. 4 & 5
Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20
OLD LYME --- Roger E. Morgan, 85, of Sunset Drive, died Tuesday, Jan.10, 2023, in Yale New Haven Hospital ...Mr. Morgan is survived by his son Roger; daughters, Mary Shenas, Carol Ann Morgan and Joanne Mercader. He is predeceased by his daughters, Cynthia Morgan and Patricia Brooks. He also leaves many beloved grandchildren; and great-grandchildren ...A graveside service will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20
Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL
OLD LYME --- Mary Stanton of Shore Road, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home. Mary was born June 16, 1920, in Newton Grove, N.C., the daughter of Moses and Maddie Strickland ... She had an impeccable memory; always sharing specific details about her childhood in North Carolina and her 75-year history in Old Lyme ... Every year Mary celebrated her birthday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL
Death Announced of Sandy (Garvin) Cameron of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Artist, Owner of Garvin Studio in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Sandra Jean Garvin Cameron (Sandy Garvin) passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2023, at Middlesex Hospital at 72 after a brief and unfair battle with cancer. Sandy was raised in Old Lyme, Connecticut, where she had lived for most of her life. She was born on May 12th, 1950, to H.P. “Perry” and Adeline “Pete” Garvin. Sandy was, among many things, an incredible … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Sandy (Garvin) Cameron of Old Lyme; Acclaimed Artist, Owner of Garvin Studio in Old Lyme
Six CT Counties Now in High/Orange COVID-19 Community Level, New London County Remains in Medium/Yellow
CDC Recommends All CT Residents Wear a Mask in Public Indoor Spaces HARTFORD, Conn.— Connecticut is experiencing a statewide surge in COVID-19 activity, and residents are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves from infection. Based on the latest update to COVID-19 Community Levels by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the Connecticut … [Read more...] about Six CT Counties Now in High/Orange COVID-19 Community Level, New London County Remains in Medium/Yellow
Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme
EAST HAMPTON -- Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr. of East Hampton, widower of Clara E. (Keith) and Margaret (Thienes), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29th, 2022. Having reached 102 years old, he lived a full and celebratory life ... He was an accomplished carpenter and builder, having helped restore the iconic Goodspeed Opera House in the early … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Hoyt Bolles Sr., 102, Father of James of Old Lyme