Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, of Atria Lincoln Place, Lincoln, RI, died Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ignacia (Jordan) Whitcomb of Groton, and loving wife Lois (Zimmerman) Whitcomb. Selden had lived in Cumberland and Lincoln, RI for the past 53 years and spent his summer months on Leete's Island, in Guilford … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, Brother of Robert of Old Lyme
Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – On Saturday, May 27, the interior of Gillette Castle re-opened to visitors after completion of a half-million-dollar project to restore its surrounding terrace. Most Connecticut state park buildings, museums, nature centers and other enclosed structures are expected to open during the Memorial Day weekend. Through Sept. 4, the century-old … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
OLD LYME -- Edie Twining, who serves as Chair of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC), contacted us to let us know that the committee had prepared a revised list of Frequently Asked Questions along with the committee's responses. We are pleased to publish it here to reach an expanded audience and increase resident's understanding of the project. The questions are also … [Read more...] about Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
OLD LYME -- If you were a contestant on “Chopped” or “Iron Chef”, what would you do with a basket of coffee grounds, banana peels, egg shells and other kitchen castoffs? When the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) threw this daunting challenge to its microbial chefs, they responded by cooking up a dish of sumptuous compost. In early March 2023, residents of the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected the recipient of the proceeds from their 2023 gift-wrap program as A Place Called Hope. This organization is a non-profit, volunteer organization with the goal of teaching the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular raptors. The Bowerbird donation program runs from Nov. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
Death Announced of Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59; Brother of Mark of Old Lyme
SOUTHINGTON -- Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 11, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT at Bradley Memorial in Southington ...Surviving is his longtime companion of 31 years, Debora (Bokanoski) Olsen; five sons ... two brothers, Mark Woitowitz and his wife Sally of Old Lyme; and Christopher Woitowitz and his wife Sherry of Neosho, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59; Brother of Mark of Old Lyme
Death of James Driscoll Griffin, 97, Announced, ‘a Tireless Optimist’; Memorial Gathering Planned in Lyme, June 24
LYME -- James Driscoll Griffin, aged 97, died peacefully around sunrise on Sunday, May 14th, 2023. He had been recovering at home on Grassy Hill Road in Lyme from a severe stroke a year earlier. He was surrounded by family. Jim was the eldest of seven children, born in 1926 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The family soon moved to Evanston, outside of Chicago, where he … [Read more...] about Death of James Driscoll Griffin, 97, Announced, ‘a Tireless Optimist’; Memorial Gathering Planned in Lyme, June 24
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) has announced that Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) has been selected as the Middle School of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. This recognition highlights the exceptional commitment of the school, its staff, and the entire community to providing an outstanding middle school education that fosters academic growth … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Committee Previously Received Bulk of Monies for Bridge Design From Old Lyme's ARPA Funds OLD LYME -- On Monday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes announced that approximately $9 million in state grants is being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve a … [Read more...] about CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Mix of Results, Emotions at Old Lyme’s Annual Town Budget Meeting
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme's annual town budget meeting, which often draws only a handful of residents and is almost a formality, was an altogether different affair on Monday evening. More than 60 residents attended and emotions ran high at several points, in particular when the subject of purchasing guns for the Old Lyme Police Department was raised. A summary of the results … [Read more...] about Mix of Results, Emotions at Old Lyme’s Annual Town Budget Meeting
Death Announced of Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme; Mother of David, Jennifer & Andrea Tiffany, Hiram Manville IV
LYME -- Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 26, 2023, in Niantic, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born June 21, 1937, in New London, to Nancy C. Smith and Frank G. Baldwin ...She attended Lyme Consolidated School, Concord Academy, the Shipley School and Colorado College ... She later used her love for the game to coach the Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme; Mother of David, Jennifer & Andrea Tiffany, Hiram Manville IV
Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a new exhibition, Cirque De La Vie, featuring the work of influential American artist Bo Bartlett. The recipient of numerous awards and international recognition for his paintings and films, Bartlett's work has been celebrated for its ability to elevate the trivialities of everyday life to major proportions and bring its … [Read more...] about Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The public is invited to view a photography exhibit by Fred Verillo titled, "Out of the City, Down to the Sea," which is currently on display in the Griswold Gallery at Saint Ann’s through June 25. The show is open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Verillo describes his artistry in … [Read more...] about Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
Death Announced of Robert William DeJonge, Brother of William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme
Robert William DeJonge, 86, of Grand Rapids, was born into eternal life on Friday, April 28, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Hope DeJonge, and his four children ...Bob is survived by his brother William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme CT ...A private family service will be held at a later date ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published on … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert William DeJonge, Brother of William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer, 69 of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard, Mother of Hannah and Lea
OLD LYME -- UPDATED May 7 with full obituary: Renni was born in Akron, Ohio to Chester Wendell Ridgeway and Edna Pearl Ridgeway (née Stokes) in 1953. She graduated from Green High School in 1971 and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Akron. She later earned a MSSA from Case Western Reserve University and became a Licensed … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer, 69 of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard, Mother of Hannah and Lea