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Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Ethan Kula was sworn in by Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold to the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) as its newest officer. Kula will attend the Police Academy for the first six months of his service prior to starting work in Old Lyme. Visit this link to read a full account of the ceremony, and the change it brings to the OLPD, New Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks

Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

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OLD LYME -- Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, CT passed away on Sunday December 11th, 2022, at the age of 55. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas where she grew up. After graduating from the University of North Texas, she worked as a fashion designer in Dallas for a few years before following her passion for SCUBA diving and becoming a PADI Dive instructor. Jill met her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

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OLD LYME - Burton E. Chapman Jr., 83, of Laurel Drive in Old Lyme, formerly of Old Saybrook passed after a brief illness Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown ...He is survived by his son Jeff Chapman of Old Saybrook; his daughter Tricia Chapman Granata and her husband Joseph of Old Lyme; and his two grandsons, Collyn Herel of Groton, and William Herel of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

Death Announced of Corinne Winchell, 99; Mother of Kent Winchell of Old Lyme

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WATERBURY, VT. -- Corinne Winchell - born Corinne Eleanor Appel to Theodore and Amelia Appel of Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT on January 19, 1923 - passed away on December 3, 2022 at Heaton Woods in Montpelier, VT.  Recent conversations revealed Corinne felt she had not accomplished much or traveled far during her life. Yet, like anyone who lives to 99 years and 11 months … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Corinne Winchell, 99; Mother of Kent Winchell of Old Lyme

Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy

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OLD LYME -- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced the appointment of internationally-renowned sculptor Chad Fisher as the new Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair. This appointment marks a major step in Lyme Academy’s effort to build the premier figurative sculpting program in the United States. Set to launch in Fall 2023, this multi-year, intensive program further … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

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GUILFORD -- The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) has named GSB (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) President and CEO Timothy P. Geelan as its new chairman of the board of directors. Geelan is a graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School and previously served as the CBA Board’s First Vice Chairman. He was selected for the CBA Chairman position in November of this year for a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School   2022-23   Quarter 1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Gretchen Burgess, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

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Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School   2022-23   Q1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 8: Lucia Arico, Addison Arndt, Zak Avelange, Zachary Belval, Mia Bonatti, Ceciley Buckley, Morgan Buerger, Marla Bulas, Brooke Burgess, Anna Bussmann, Brennan Butzer, Lillian Calabrese, Isaac Chartier, Evan Coffee, Sophia D'Amico, Amirah D'Lizarraga, Brady Donovan, Elliot Dunn-Sims, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice to Discuss Her Work, Writing Techniques at Lyme Library, Friday

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LYME -- On Friday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m., Lyme Library teams up with the Lymes' Senior Center Book Club to bring special guest Luanne Rice to their joint meeting. The meeting will be held in the Lyme Public Library-Community Room. The selected book for the month is “The Geometry of Sisters” by Luanne Rice and can be picked up at the Lyme Public Library circulation desk. … [Read more...] about Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice to Discuss Her Work, Writing Techniques at Lyme Library, Friday

Death Announced of Harold “Hal” Hunter, Lived in Old Lyme More Than 30 Years, Helped Wife Run Rogers Lake Liquor Store

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THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Harold "Hal" Hunter, 75, of The Villages, Fla. passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones ...On Sept. 4, 1971, he married the love of his life, Mary, and they lived in Old Lyme, with their two children, Margaret "Muffy" Hunter-Smith of Clarksburg, Md. and Scott Hunter of Old Lyme.While in Old Lyme, he worked for Millstone … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Harold “Hal” Hunter, Lived in Old Lyme More Than 30 Years, Helped Wife Run Rogers Lake Liquor Store

Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- This Friday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to join a group of "Members with Cameras" from the Lymes' Senior Center when they host an Opening Reception for a show of their photographs. The show will be held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. These folks have been learning techniques related to expanding and enhancing the … [Read more...] about Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

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MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

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OLD LYME -- The Cooley Gallery 's Small Painting Show 2022 is on view at 25 Lyme Street in Old Lyme through Jan. 7, 2023.. Founded in 1981 and located in the heart of historic Old Lyme, The Cooley Gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, and select contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

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OLD LYME -- Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association’s seasonally festive exhibition, will be on view starting Nov. 18. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of original artwork. Concurrent shows include Emerging Hope, featuring Aleta Gudelski’s depictions of the quiet beauty of the natural world and seeing light along life’s journey. Also on view are solo shows … [Read more...] about LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023