BELGRADE, SERBIA -- Numerous Old Lyme Rowing Association / Blood Street Sculls members represented the United States in the 2023 World Rowing Championships held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) in 2015, stroked the Men’s Four to a silver medal, qualifying the boat for the Paris Olympics in 2024. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
GROTON -- Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, of Poquonnock Road passed peacefully at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ...Jeannine was a dedicated and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who is survived by four children: Charlene Lassinger (Gary) of Groton, George Lamothe (Andi) of Summerfield, Fla., Charles … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden is One of Three Locally to Receive United Way Award for Innovation
LYME/OLD LYME -- As part of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s annual Engagement Awards program, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden is one of three giving gardens in New London County, which have been honored for innovation. The other two gardens honored are the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, and the East Lyme Giving … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden is One of Three Locally to Receive United Way Award for Innovation
Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
LYME -- 9/10 UPDATED WITH CONCERT TIMES: On Thursdays through the fall from 5 to 6 p.m., Rolf Wolfswinkel will introduce and play CD selections of meditative and contemplative music, from Gregorian chants to Rachmaninoff vespers. All are welcome. Entry is free but donations would be appreciated. The church is located at the corner of Rte .156 and Sterling City Rd. in … [Read more...] about Lyme Congregational Church Continues 2023 ‘Sacred Music’ Season, Thursdays
Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee’s headquarters will open Friday, Sept. 8. It is located at 151-B Boston Post Rd. behind Morrissey Cycle. Community members are welcome to stop in for coffee, meet Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker and Jim Lampos, who are respectively the Democrat-endorsed candidates for Old Lyme First Selectwoman and Selectman, and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
OLD LYME -- Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at home. She was the widow of Thomas McAndrew. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. Calling hours for Dorothy will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, 13 Beckwith Ln, Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Screenwriting Seminar Series with Janet Roach
LYME -- Are you a writer who has always wanted to see your work come to life on the big screen? Do you have a movie or series idea inside you just burning to get out? Then Lyme Public Hall (LPH) is here to help you ... The Lyme Public Hall and Local History Archives Board of Directors hosts Oscar-nominated screenwriter Janet Roach (Prizzi's Honor, directed by John Huston) … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Screenwriting Seminar Series with Janet Roach
Death Announced of Shirley Irene Goss of Old Lyme; Mother of Ronald, John
OLD LYME -- Shirley Irene Goss, age 91, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Wilber Goss Jr. She leaves her sons, Ronald (Laura) Goss and John Goss ...... In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Alzheimer's Association. To share a memory … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley Irene Goss of Old Lyme; Mother of Ronald, John
Old Lyme Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters on Halls Rd.
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme (OL) Republican Town Committee has opened its 2023 campaign headquarters in the Old Lyme Shopping Center at 19 Halls Rd. in Old Lyme. From Aug. 29 through Election Day, OL First Selectman candidate John Mesham and OL Selectman candidate Judith “Jude” Read will hold regular office hours at the site every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters on Halls Rd.
Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
OLD LYME — Jeanne Korns Clark, age 92, of Old Lyme, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ... She married Robert Clark on August 28, 1954 in Philadelphia ... In 1955, the young couple moved to Old Lyme where Jeanne helped Robert to establish his veterinary practice. Jeanne is preceded in death by her three husbands, Robert Clark, Richard … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year respectively for 2023-24 were announced yesterday at the LOL Schools Convocation event. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Teacher of the Year is Alyssa Karpuska, who teaches Kindergarten at Mile Creek School and attended LOL Schools as a student. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Employee of the Year … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
Old Lyme EMS Members Honored for Life-Saving Actions
OLD LYME -- On April 20, the local 911 office dispatched a call to Old Lyme Emergency Medical Services (OLEMS) with a report of someone experiencing chest pains. The day-crew member, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Carlos Diaz, pictured above, left immediately in the Old Lyme ambulance. Dave Musto, who is also an EMT as well as OLEMS Deputy Chief, and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EMS Members Honored for Life-Saving Actions
‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 8/25 with more photos: Thursday, Aug. 24, was the first day of school for students of Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools and all reports indicate that it has been a successful start to the new academic year. Asked that morning by e-mail how 'Opening Day' was going, LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded, "We are happy to have everyone back and to … [Read more...] about ‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Death Announced of Robert John “Bob” Chandler, 88, of Lyme; Married Almost 70 Years
LYME -- Robert John "Bob" Chandler, 88, of Cove Road, Lyme, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Chandler was born Feb. 5, 1935, in New Jersey, the son of Alfred and Margaret Chandler.Beloved by his wife, Patricia Chandler, his daughter Gerriann Jackson, son Jeff Chandler and grandchildren, Joshua Jackson, Maxwell Jackson, Sam Chandler … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert John “Bob” Chandler, 88, of Lyme; Married Almost 70 Years
National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Press Conference Held to Educate Public About Harm Caused by Hydrilla, Discuss Projects to Control Invasive Aquatic's Spread CHESTER -- On Wednesday, Aug. 16, state and federal legislators, federal agencies, and stewards of the Connecticut River, met in Chester to educate the public about testing and remediation of invasive aquatic species in the Connecticut River, … [Read more...] about National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts