OLD LYME—Rino Vitali, a well-known resident of Old Lyme, CT peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on the morning of Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Rino, the sixth of eight children, was born on April 8,1936 to Achille and Rosina Vitari Vitali ... ... Rino and Judith settled in Old Lyme where they built their dream house overlooking the picturesque Black Hall River. In their … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rino Vitali, ‘Well-known Resident of Old Lyme’
Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
March 20 marks the first day of spring ... or the vernal equinox, which occurs at at 5:01 a.m. EST that morning. It is also the UN's International Day of Happiness, which is marked by the release of the 13th annual World Happiness Report. This report ranks the world's happiest countries by asking people to evaluate their lives. Claiming first place for the eighth year in … [Read more...] about Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
‘Books & Bagels’ Features Old Lyme’s Amy Gamerman and Her New Book, ‘The Crazies’
CHESTER, CT/OLD LYME—UPDATED WITH CORRECTED TIME: On Sunday, March 23, at 1 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek hosts a Books & Bagels featuring Old Lyme resident Amy Gamerman and her newly-published and already highly-acclaimed book, The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and a War Out West. Acclaimed author and playwright Lary Bloom will discuss with … [Read more...] about ‘Books & Bagels’ Features Old Lyme’s Amy Gamerman and Her New Book, ‘The Crazies’
Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
OLD LYME—At its meeting on Monday, March 3, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to proclaim tomorrow, March 15, as 'David Ruggles Day.' Visit this link to see the Town's Proclamation. Born in Old Lyme on March 15, 1810, Ruggles was a champion of both Abolitionism and Civil Rights. Old Lyme Selectman Jim Lampos wrote the following biography of Ruggles, which has been … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
Mount Archer Woods Sugarbush in Lyme Recognized in Audubon’s ‘Bird-Friendly Maple’ Program
Sugarbush—currently leased to Fat Stone Farm—managed in ways that help declining forest birds LYME, Conn. – Mount Archer Woods, a Town-owned preserve in Lyme, has been recognized by Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple program for its management of a sugarbush that is leased for tapping to Fat Stone Farm. Through the Bird-Friendly … [Read more...] about Mount Archer Woods Sugarbush in Lyme Recognized in Audubon’s ‘Bird-Friendly Maple’ Program
Old Lyme Meets Grasso Tech in State Tourney Semifinal at Waterford HS
'Cats Defeated Coginchaug 56-49 in Quarters OLD LYME—Thursday night's CIAC Division V quarter-final game saw #3 seeds and defending state champions Old Lyme defeat sixth-seeded Coginchaug 56-49. Old Lyme will now play second-seeded Grasso Tech in a semifinal game on TONIGHT, 3/10, at Waterford High School. Tip-off will be at 6:30 p.m. No regular season admission … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Meets Grasso Tech in State Tourney Semifinal at Waterford HS
Old Lyme Defeats Coginchaug 56-49 in State Tourney Quarter-Final! Meets Grasso Tech in Monday’s Semifinal
OLD LYME—Third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys tip off against #6 seeds Coginchaug tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. No regular season admission passes will be accepted as this is a CIAC event. All tickets must be purchased through GoFan at the following link: GoFan Ticket Purchase. No cash will be accepted at the door. The game will be televised … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Defeats Coginchaug 56-49 in State Tourney Quarter-Final! Meets Grasso Tech in Monday’s Semifinal
Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Auditorium, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Auditorium. The Zoning The capacity of the LOLHS auditorium is 550 in contrast to that of the LOLMS auditorium at 225. The … [Read more...] about Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
Old Lyme’s Gilbert Wins Mile at New England Championship with Record-Breaking Time
Old Lyme's Eastman-Grossel Comes Fifth in 300m Setting Both LOLHS Record, Personal Best BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 1:30pm with coach's comments: At yesterday's New England Indoor Track and Field Championship held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, Mass., Old Lyme's Chase Gilbert took first place in the mile with a time of 4:48.45, setting not only a meet … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gilbert Wins Mile at New England Championship with Record-Breaking Time
Death Announced of Mark Anton, 67, of New London; Brother of Daniel Anton, Jr. of Old Lyme, Laura, Andrew & Gina
NEW LONDON—Mark Anton, 67, of New London, entered eternal life Feb. 22, 2025. He was born Aug. 18, 1957, in New London, son of the late Daniel Sr. and Dolores (Nieto) Anton. He is survived by his children: Marcus Anton, Giana Anton Caldwell and her husband Zach, Angela Anton-McGugan and her husband Sean, Mariah Anton, Mark and Chris Anton of California; and four siblings: … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Anton, 67, of New London; Brother of Daniel Anton, Jr. of Old Lyme, Laura, Andrew & Gina
Death Announced of Margaret “Marge” Mae Broderick, 76; Sister of Teresa Broderick McTigue of Old Lyme, Patricia & Eugene
NIANTIC—On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Margaret "Marge" Mae Broderick, 76, of Niantic, passed away peaceably at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, surrounded by family and friends. Born Aug. 4, 1948, in Hartford, to the late Eugene Francis and Doreen Louise Broderick (Owens), she was the fifth in the line of nine siblings. She is survived by sisters, Teresa Broderick … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret “Marge” Mae Broderick, 76; Sister of Teresa Broderick McTigue of Old Lyme, Patricia & Eugene
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory
"The garden goes on and Jim’s legacy of growing and providing healthy food for our community and neighbors will thrive" (LOLFSG Board) LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Board has asked us to publish this statement to the community on its behalf: "The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) board members would like to acknowledge and thank … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory
Old Lyme Basketball Boys are Shoreline Champions!
MADISON, CT—On Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, the Lyme-Old Lyme boys' basketball team won the Shoreline Championship defeating East Hampton 59-55. Sophomore Eddie Fiske scored a game-high 24 points for the Wildcats while junior Colman Curtiss-Reardon added 17—Oliver Wyman notched 11 points for Old Lyme. Brady Lynch was top scorer for the Bellringers with 17 points with … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball Boys are Shoreline Champions!
Breaking News: Thursday’s Zoning Meeting Postponed at First Selectwoman, Applicant’s Request
OLD LYME— UPDATED 6:10 p.m. with details of letter sent requesting postponement of meeting. The Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed at the applicant's request. Today, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker sent a letter to Paul Orzel, Chairman of the OL Zoning Commission, saying, "The Halls Road Improvement Committee and … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Thursday’s Zoning Meeting Postponed at First Selectwoman, Applicant’s Request
Lyme Ambulance Association Welcomes Two New EMRs, Conniff and Liggett
LYME—Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) has welcomed two new Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). The two new EMR's are Richard (Dick) Conniff and Geoff Liggett. A press release issued by the LAA states, "We’re thrilled to introduce two outstanding additions to our team of dedicated volunteers. These individuals embody the spirit of community service that makes Lyme so … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Welcomes Two New EMRs, Conniff and Liggett