WINDHAM, CT -- UPDATED 5/31 WITH FULL OBITUARY: Elizabeth "Betty" Barbara Gonci of Windham and formerly of Coventry and Hebron, Ct., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. Joseph`s Living Center in Windham at the age of 105. She was born on May 11, 1917, in Bridgeport, Ct., daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Varga) Pollansky. She was the oldest of nine children and … [Read more...] about Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme
Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor
OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association is the oldest of what has evolved into a vibrant collection of art and culture institutions in the heart of Old Lyme. It is flourishing in a way that is perhaps only rivaled by its early years when the renowned Lyme Art Colony artists formed the Association back in 1914. It is from this firm base that the Association is undergoing a change … [Read more...] about Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor
Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde
Vigil to be Held Sunday, May 29, 5 p.m. on Steps of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme OLD LYME, CT – UPDATED 9am: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice announced Friday, May 27, that the organizations would hold a bell-ringing vigil and call to action on Sunday, May 29. The vigil will be held on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde
A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change
I spent a lot of time in the past couple of weeks driving. I wasn’t going long distances; rather I had errands so I did a couple, got home for lunch, and finished the rest a hour or two later. While my husband and I frequently went out for breakfast (always on weekends), now that I am husband-less (and have been for more than a decade), I do most of my reading, writing and … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change
Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme
The Cooley Gallery's First Endemic Era Show, 'Where They Began,' is Guest Curated by International Artist, Lyme Resident Christian Brechneff OLD LYME, CT – The Cooley Gallery has announced its first exhibition in over two years and for this special show, the gallery joins forces with the artist, Christian Brechneff of Lyme, Conn. Where They Began, is an exhibition and … [Read more...] about Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme
‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Friends of Music (FOM) will host a Great Gatsby Gala at the Old Lyme Inn. This scholarship fundraising event is sure to be an enjoyable evening, with plenty of food/drinks, and entertainment. 1920s attire is strictly optional, but encouraged at the themed cocktail party. There will also be an … [Read more...] about ‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome
Lyme DTC Urgently Calls for US Senators to Take Action on Guns
LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) today, May 25, issued the following statement: “The Lyme Democratic Town Committee today urgently called on Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, as well as Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, to bring forward federal gun legislation in the U.S. Senate that would help stop the ongoing plague of gun … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Urgently Calls for US Senators to Take Action on Guns
Old Lyme’s Fenton, Bass Win Shoreline Doubles Championship, OL’s Hunt Girls Are Runners-up
In a remarkable turn of events, two Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Tennis doubles teams faced each other in yesterday's Shoreline Championship match. After a thrilling contest, #1 seeds Livie Bass and Alexis Fenton defeated their team-mates and #3 seeds Aggie Hunt and Beatrice Hunt 6-2, 6-4. This was the second year in a row for Fenton to win a shoreline doubles … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Fenton, Bass Win Shoreline Doubles Championship, OL’s Hunt Girls Are Runners-up
Duck River Garden Club Hosts Program on Creating Wildlife Habitats with Native Plants, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club of Old Lyme will hold its monthly meeting and program on Wednesday, May 25, at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. in Old Lyme. A community social begins at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m., which is open to all. A business meeting for all active members will be held prior to the social, at 6 p.m. The May program is … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts Program on Creating Wildlife Habitats with Native Plants, Tonight; All Welcome
State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME -- State Rep. Carney (R-23rd) offers local residents an opportunity to meet with him on Tuesday, May 24, in Old Saybrook at Acton Library from 5 to 6 p.m. He will be available to discuss the recently concluded 2022 legislative session and any questions you may have about state issues. Readers, who are unable to attend, but would like to contact Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Local Senior Centers
AREAWIDE -- Ledge Light Health District has scheduled the following COVID-19 vaccine clinic, which Lyme and Old Lyme residents can attend: Tuesday, June 7, 1-3pm, Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics, for individuals 18 years or older who need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or are eligible for a … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Local Senior Centers
PARJE to Reveal Latest ‘Sister Mural’ in New London This Afternoon, All Welcome
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON -- This Sunday, May 22, Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) will unveil their Sister Mural at Fulton Park in New London. The ceremony, which will be emceed by radio personality and PARJE Co-Chair Eddie Long, will start at 2 p.m. and run until 3 p.m. The mural is part of the Sister Murals Project sponsored by PARJE, which was officially … [Read more...] about PARJE to Reveal Latest ‘Sister Mural’ in New London This Afternoon, All Welcome
Local Resident, Acclaimed Photographer Skip Hine Gives Author Talk on His New Book at Lyme Library
LYME -- On Saturday, May 21, Lyme Public Library hosts acclaimed photographer Skip Hine from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss his new book Memories in Hine Sight: My Life with a Camera. Hine’s free presentation will include examples of his photographs and the fascinating stories that went into taking them. With over 45 years of experience, this artist/author has traveled around the … [Read more...] about Local Resident, Acclaimed Photographer Skip Hine Gives Author Talk on His New Book at Lyme Library
Death Announced of Tallmadge Starr Renault of Old Lyme, an ‘Endlessly Curious’ Artist, Volunteer
OLD LYME - Tallmadge Starr Renault, 79, of Sandpiper Point Road, passed away from esophageal cancer Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the company of her loving children. "Tal" was born June 8, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of May Bell (Krumbhaar) and Floyd Tallmadge Starr, both of Philadelphia ... Wanting to raise a family out of the city, they moved to Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Tallmadge Starr Renault of Old Lyme, an ‘Endlessly Curious’ Artist, Volunteer
Scouts Enthusiastically Learn About Solar System, Dark Skies from Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Members
On Friday, May 6, Alan Sheiness, Scott Mallory and Parag Sahasrabudhe, who are all members of the Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group, went to Camp Claire in Lyme, Conn. to introduce basic concepts of astronomy to a den of Cub Scouts. The evening program consisted of three activities. The first topic was an introduction to the instruments used for astronomy. The scouts were … [Read more...] about Scouts Enthusiastically Learn About Solar System, Dark Skies from Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Members