Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll 2021-22 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emily Almada, John Almy, Grace Arnold, Hannah Britt, John Caulkins, Ryan Clark, John Conley, Brody Cooke, Lauren Creagan, Elias D'Onofrio, Elise DeBernardo, Elizabeth Duddy, Eleanor Dushin, Aiden Goiangos, Meyer Goldberg, Shawn Grenier, Liam Grethel, Nicolette Hallahan, Austin Halsey, Jackson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
LYME/OLD LYME/HARTFORD – COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED On Thursday, March 10, State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, stood with Connecticut Senate and House Republicans to call on state lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state gross receipts tax on gasoline. The group urged Connecticut's federal Congressional … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
March 10 COVID-19 Update: Only 12 Towns Remain in Red Case Rate Zone, Old Lyme Goes Orange After 15 Red Weeks; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Case Total to 1041, Lyme Holds at 256 for Sixth Day
LYME-OLD LYME —In extremely encouraging news, the March 10 COVID Case Rate map above shows that the total number of towns in the Red (highest) Zone for case rates has fallen by 11 since last week to 12. This reflects a dramatic fall in the number of towns in the Red Zone since late January. On Jan. 27, the total was 168 out of 169 towns and by Feb. 17, the total was 153. By … [Read more...] about March 10 COVID-19 Update: Only 12 Towns Remain in Red Case Rate Zone, Old Lyme Goes Orange After 15 Red Weeks; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Case Total to 1041, Lyme Holds at 256 for Sixth Day
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Harbor Commission is now accepting applications for 2022 moorings in Town waters. This year marks a transition to a web-based system, replacing the legacy paper forms. In addition to streamlining the operation, process improvements include the option to pay electronically. The cost is $40 for the annual permit, and Proof of Tackle Compliance provided … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London Today
Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its New London office. Both Lyme and Old Lyme are member towns of the LLHD. The Moderna vaccine and a very limited supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone 18 years or older who needs a 1st or 2nd dose or is eligible for a booster … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London Today
Appointments Still Open for Blood Drive in Old Lyme Today
Hundreds of Blood Drives Canceled due to Storms, Now Urgent Need for Blood Donations OLD LYME — On Wednesday, March 9, a Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme at 2 Ferry Rd. As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule … [Read more...] about Appointments Still Open for Blood Drive in Old Lyme Today
Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen Lift Mask Mandates in Town Buildings
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme Board of Selectmen has announced that, effective March 1, masks will be recommended to be worn in Town facilities by all employees and visitors, but no longer required. In addition: Town board and commission chairs have the authority to set mask-wearing rules for their committee meetings and to continue with virtual or hybrid meetings. … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen Lift Mask Mandates in Town Buildings
Lyme Garden Club Hosts Monthly Meeting This Morning, Learn How to Start Plants From Seeds
LYME -- The Lyme Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting and program on Tuesday, March 8, at the Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Rd./Rte. 156. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. with the program following at 11 a.m. The program is "Starting Plants from Seeds" presented by Gini Mita from the Wallingford (Conn.) Garden Club. She will focus on steps the home gardener can take … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Hosts Monthly Meeting This Morning, Learn How to Start Plants From Seeds
Old Lyme Girls Dominate Parish Hill Securing 41-11 Victory, Meet Immaculate in State Quarters Tonight at OL
LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 03/07: Old Lyme played a strong game against Parish Hill Friday night coming away with a remarkable 41-11 victory over Parish Hill. The game played at Parish Hill saw Senior Megan Loflin score 15 points, make 15 rebounds and six steals while Junior Alexis Fenton notched 10 points and made four steals. Senior Ali Kyle added 8 points with 8 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Dominate Parish Hill Securing 41-11 Victory, Meet Immaculate in State Quarters Tonight at OL
Lyme Art Association Presents an ‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ Through April 7
OLD LYME -- Four new exhibitions, each with a different theme, will be on view in the historic galleries of the Lyme Art Association (LAA) from March 4 through April 7. 'Poetry of Motion', 'Black and White', 'Wanderlust', and 'Renewal: Visions of Spring' will run concurrently, each in a separate room. The Exhibition in Four Acts is one of the LAA's most engaging exhibitions, … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Presents an ‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ Through April 7
Old Lyme Girls Advance in State Tournament, Face Parish Hill Tonight
OLD LYME -- Playing at home in the first round of the CIAC Class S tournament, the Old Lyme girls soundly defeated East Windsor 56-33 on Tuesday evening. Old Lyme scored a game-high 17 points in the second quarter followed by 12 points apiece in the third and fourth quarters. Junior Alexis Fenton was top-scorer for the 'Cats with 18 points while senior Megan Loflin … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Advance in State Tournament, Face Parish Hill Tonight
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Returns July 30, LYSB Hosts 5K Run in Morning — Registration Now Open!
OLD LYME -- After the disappointment of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival being cancelled for the past two years due to the COVID pandemic, we are thrilled to announce that it will be taking place again this year! So mark your calendars now for the full-day event on Saturday, July 30, with the traditional, outdoor concert at the Florence Griswold Museum taking place the evening … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Returns July 30, LYSB Hosts 5K Run in Morning — Registration Now Open!
LYSB Hosts Free, Zoom Presentation on Local Drug Trends, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, March 3, from 7 to 8 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts a Zoom presentation titled, Current Drug Trends on the CT Shoreline. There has been a significant increase in opiate overdoses both in Lyme and Old Lyme, and throughout Connecticut in the past two years. Join LYSB to learn more about current drug trends from representatives of … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Free, Zoom Presentation on Local Drug Trends, Tonight; All Welcome
Lyme First Congregational Church Holds Peace Vigil This Evening
LYME -- All are welcome to join members of the First Congregational Church of Lyme when they gather outside the church Wednesday evening (March 2) at 6 p.m., near their newly dedicated peace pole, to prayer together for peace in Ukraine and around the world. It will be a short event and candlelit (bring your own if you have one!) Everyone is welcome -- readers are … [Read more...] about Lyme First Congregational Church Holds Peace Vigil This Evening
Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Exhibition of Historic Quilts, Bedcovers Through May 1, Masterpieces from Local Area
OLD LYME -- A new exhibition titled, New London County Quilts and Bed Covers, 1750–1825, is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum (FGM) in Old Lyme through May 1, 2022. The exhibition examines some of America’s most celebrated items of textile folk art, all produced here in the southeastern corner of Connecticut. Curated by Lynne Z. Bassett, this exhibition of rare … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Exhibition of Historic Quilts, Bedcovers Through May 1, Masterpieces from Local Area