OLD LYME—James "Jim" G. Devine of Old Lyme, passed away Sept. 15, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1942, in New Haven, the son of the late Charles "Micky" and Helen Devine. Jim ... was the principal at Harbor Elementary School in New London for 29 years ... James is survived by his wife Paula of 35 years; his sons, Michael (Stephanie) and James … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, Former Principal of NL Harbor Elementary School
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (LOLVFW) Post 1467 has announced that its annual dinner-dance fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Rd. in Old Lyme. All are welcome. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a full buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., which will include pre-dinner appetizers. Enjoy music, Silent … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
OLD LYME—Concerns regarding items being removed from gravesites at Duck River Cemetery have recently surfaced on Facebook. A phone call to our office then expanded on them. We reached out by phone to the Old Lyme Cemetery Association (OLCA) to find out what the situation is. Edward Pinn, who serves as the OLCA Vice President, explained that the Rules and Regulations … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
Tickets on Sale Now for Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser, Oct. 17
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association (LAA) hosts its signature fundraiser, Palate to Palette, on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at its galleries in Old Lyme. This fun event features fine food from top regional restaurants and caterers, live music by The Shoreline Jazz Duo, and a silent auction of new artwork specially created by LAA member artists – plus three mystery … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Lyme Art Association’s ‘Palate to Palette’ Fundraiser, Oct. 17
Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Monday, the Old Lyme girls, coached by Caroline Wallace and playing away, defeated perennial rival Old Saybrook 2-1. Wildcat goals were scored by Brooke Burgess and Mia Bonnati, with an assist by Bonnati on the first goal. Goalkeeper Olivia Kelly made 13 saves for the Wildcats Old Lyme's record now stands at 4-2. Annalise Sarette and Alexandra … [Read more...] about Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
OLD LYME — The New England Landscape exhibition featuring works by Lyme Art Association (LAA) Member Artists is currently on view at the LAA. This annual exhibition celebrates the rich and varied beauty of the East Coast. From autumn leaves to summer trees and lonely roads to rolling hills, LAA member artists visually explored their connection to this land. Gallery … [Read more...] about See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We published Section 1 on Sept. 13 at this link and will publish Section 3 on Thursday, Sept. 19.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. Access Hollywood Interview On Oct. 7, 2016, The Washington Post published an article on TV host Billy Bush’s 2005 taped conversation with … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Boy's SoccerOn Monday, Sept. 16, Old Saybrook defeated Old Lyme 3-0. Coached by Allyson Gleason, the Wildcats were playing at home and their record now stands at 2-4-0.Casey DeAngelo, Reggie Duque and Christain Dutra scored for Saybrook. Carlos Velez Torres made four saves for Old Saybrook while Sam Edmed made 11 for Old Lyme. Old Lyme's record is now … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Death Announced of Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme, Father of Michael Plouffe of OL
OLD LYME—Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. He was born May 10, 1947, in New London to Edmund and Helen Good Plouffe ... ... Larry was predeceased by his parents; and his former in-laws, Bill and Nuzzy Packer. He was the proud father of Julie Plouffe (Malik) of Clinton, Michael Plouffe of Old Lyme; grandfather to Reece … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Laurence E. Plouffe, 77, of Old Lyme, Father of Michael Plouffe of OL
Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Saturday, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials identified the bodies recovered on Friday, subsequent to the previous Monday's tragic boating accident, as 25-year-old Ian Duchemin, of Oakdale, and 24-year-old Ryan Britagna, of Waterford.. On Wednesday, the DEEP had identified the body of 34-year-old Christopher … [Read more...] about Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
Bodies of Two Missing Boaters Recovered
OLD SAYBROOK—The bodies of two missing boaters were recovered in the Connecticut River on Friday five days after a Labor Day boating accident in Old Saybrook. The body of one man was found around 12:10 p.m., and the remaining missing man was recovered around 4:30 p.m., according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. On Wednesday, the DEEP … [Read more...] about Bodies of Two Missing Boaters Recovered
Death Announced of Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo of Old Lyme, Wife of Sanford ‘Sandy’ D’Esopo of OL
OLD LYME—Cheryl M. Sharp-D'Esopo, 76, of Old Lyme, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Born in Cambridge, Mass., to Charles and Mary Monroe, Cheryl graduated from Northeastern University. Cheryl married her husband Charles "Charlie" Sharp Jr., and they lived in Windsor Locks, until his untimely death ... ... Cheryl married her second husband Sanford "Sandy" D'Esopo in 1989 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo of Old Lyme, Wife of Sanford ‘Sandy’ D’Esopo of OL
State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
OLD LYME – Yesterday Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner joined U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D) and Chris Murphy (D), Representative Joe Courtney (D), Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and other state and local officials to celebrate the start of … [Read more...] about State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
Death Announced of Fleur Marguerite Lawrence of Old Lyme; Former Board Member of Lyme Academy
OLD LYME—Fleur Marguerite Lawrence (née Hahne) of Old Lyme, CT passed away at Greenwich Hospital on September 3, 2024 at the age of 84. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, which she had bravely battled over the past year. Fleur was predeceased by her husband, Gerard (Jerry) Lawrence, who passed away in January. Fleur is survived by her four children, Christopher … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Fleur Marguerite Lawrence of Old Lyme; Former Board Member of Lyme Academy
One Dead, Two Missing After Old Saybrook Boat Accident Monday Night
OLD SAYBROOK—Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) along with multiple agencies, responded to a boating accident in Old Saybrook around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2. A single motorboat was found floating, half-submerged, near the Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook. There was significant damage to the boat, … [Read more...] about One Dead, Two Missing After Old Saybrook Boat Accident Monday Night