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Death Announced of David St. George, Former President of Old Lyme Country Club

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David St. George was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a World War II Navy veteran, an Episcopalian minister, a sailor, a pilot, a boxer, a golfer, a scuba diver, a woodworker, a crooner of 1940s pop hits, and, by his own account, the first surfer to brave the waters of Mantoloking, New Jersey. He spent his life in service to country, family, church, and community. He died … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David St. George, Former President of Old Lyme Country Club

Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections 

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Lyme DTC To Publicize, Encourage Kristina White’s Election to Board of Selectmen as a Petitioning Candidate  LYME, CT – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced Wednesday, July 26, that, at a  local Democratic caucus held Monday night, a slate of nine Democratic candidates was nominated  and endorsed by the committee to run in the Nov. 7 municipal elections. … [Read more...] about Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections 

Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

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Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History

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OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 29, the newly-established Lyme Artisans Guild will kick off its rejuvenation of a shoreline artisan tradition at Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. Beatrice Hoffman—wool dyer, photographer, weaver, mosaicist, enameler, and wife of local painter Harry Hoffman—led the founding of the Guild in the early 1930s. While Old Lyme has long been known as … [Read more...] about ‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week

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OLD LYME -- Old Lyme resident Zoe Eastman-Grossel has qualified to compete in the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Junior Track & Field Olympic Championships, which open today, July 24, and run through July 30, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Sixteen-year-old Eastman-Grossel is a rising Junior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. She qualified July 8 by winning … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week

Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election

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Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election

‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!

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OLD LYME -- Asked how this year's White Elephant Sale went, Bob Davis, who chaired the event held July 14 and 15 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, told us that the Sale was the, "Best year ever in gross sales." And in this case, 'ever' means 85 years! The Sale, which falls under the umbrella of the church's Ladies Benevolent Society, faced numerous challenges … [Read more...] about ‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!

Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election

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Incumbents Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Matt Ward (Selectman) Not Seeking Re-election; Griswold Absent From Slate; Ward Running for Town Treasurer; Suzanne Thompson Endorsed for Tax Collector and Region 18 Board of Education OLD LYME— On Tuesday (July 18) evening, at their Caucus, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) voted-in their slate of candidates for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election

Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 7/16 @ 11 p.m. "Blessed, honored, humbled, happy." Thus says a Facebook post from the Old Lyme Fire Department succinctly describing how members of the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) felt about Saturday's amazing celebrations of the OLFD's 100th birthday. It was a day of celebration for all ages with entertainment, games, food, vintage cars ... and … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!

Death Announced of Margaret “Peggy” Jane Ebbets, 1967 Graduate of Old Lyme HS; Lived on Hamburg Cove for 50 Years

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OLD LYME -- Margaret "Peggy" Jane Ebbets, born in Aruba, Jan. 16, 1949, passed March 10, 2023.... The family moved to "Heather Lodge" on Hamburg Cove and lived there for 50 years. She attended Harbor School, Lyme Consolidated School and graduated in 1967, from Old Lyme High School. She was a varsity cheerleader, played varsity softball and helped run gym classes. She became the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret “Peggy” Jane Ebbets, 1967 Graduate of Old Lyme HS; Lived on Hamburg Cove for 50 Years

John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman

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OLD LYME – Former Marine, law enforcement officer, and community advocate John Mesham has formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman.  Mesham, father of three, recently retired from a distinguished 29-year career in law enforcement in which he oversaw the daily operations at two of the largest state police barracks, managed … [Read more...] about John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman

Death Announced of David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme; Service to be Held Saturday in OL

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OLD LYME -- David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme, passed away July 10, 2023. He was born Oct. 26, 1966. David was a beloved husband to Suzanne Wnek, and a loving father to Kate and Quinn. ...Dave was incredibly generous, kind, and gracious. Once you met him, you never forgot him. He genuinely cared about his children's interests and encouraged them to live their life with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Michael Hickie, 56, of Old Lyme; Service to be Held Saturday in OL

After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay

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OLD LYME -- At their meeting held Tuesday evening, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees determined that the two books, which have recently been the subject of heated debate in both Lyme and Old Lyme, should be retained in the Library's Teen/Tween collection. The Library had received a request signed by lead organizer Stephen Spooner and 134 additional … [Read more...] about After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay

Death Announced of Mary Dunn, Wife of Toby; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme Later This Summer

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Mary Dunn, of Essex, CT and Vero Beach, FL died on July 5th after suffering  complications from a massive seizure. She was 76 years old.  Mary was born and raised in Camden, S.C., the daughter of Roderick H. Cantey  and Barbara (Zemp) Cantey. She attended high school at Ashley Hall in Charleston, S.C. She adored her time there, and credited the school for fostering … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Dunn, Wife of Toby; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme Later This Summer