OLD LYME -- A Special Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School. The purpose of the meeting is to host a Public Forum on the proposed 2022-23 budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. A live stream of the meeting will be available at this link: … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Public Forum on ’22-’23 Budget, Tonight
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Secure Two Wins, One Overtime Loss in Past Week
LYME-OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls have played three games since last Thursday and came way with two wins and one loss in overtime. On Thursday, Jan. 27, Old Lyme defeated East Lyme 44-40. Senior Megan Loflin scored 17 points and took 16 rebounds while Junior Alexis Fenton notched 12 points and 7 steals. Freshman Kate Walsh added 6 points. After the game, Coach Don Bugbee … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Secure Two Wins, One Overtime Loss in Past Week
Death Announced of John Charles Petersen of Old Lyme, 73; He “Cherished Every Minute on the Road”
OLD LYME -- 1949-2022: John Charles Petersen, age 73, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones, after fiercely battling cancer. John was born and raised in Connecticut, where he lived throughout his life ... In 2020, John retired from the State of CT Judicial Branch, after a career in mental health … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Charles Petersen of Old Lyme, 73; He “Cherished Every Minute on the Road”
Death Announced of John Thayer Talbott, Former Curate of Saint Ann’s Church in Old Lyme
John Thayer Talbott died peacefully at his home on November 30, 2021. He was born in New York City in 1939, the son of Harold E. Talbott Jr. and Margaret Thayer Talbott ... After his studies at Sewanee University, he was ordained in the Episcopal Church. He served as rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and St. Augustine’s Church in Washington, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John Thayer Talbott, Former Curate of Saint Ann’s Church in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Mildred “Maggie” Adamson Taylor of Old Lyme, Former Owner of ‘The Chocolate Shell’
OLD LYME -- Mildred "Maggie" Adamson Taylor, mother, grandmother, small businesswoman, and friend to many, died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2021. She was 92 ... A resident of Old Lyme then Lyme since 1960 ... It was while working as a receptionist at R. R. Donnelley that she met Douglas Taylor. They were married in 1983 ... Doug helped Maggie achieve her dream of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mildred “Maggie” Adamson Taylor of Old Lyme, Former Owner of ‘The Chocolate Shell’
Death Announced of Carol (Picano) Dorman of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Carol (Picano) Dorman of Old Lyme, passed away Jan. 13, 2022. Carol leaves her beloved husband Harvey of fifty-seven years; her sister Joan Wood of Weathersfield; ... Funeral arrangements are private at the request of the family. Visit this link to read the full obituary published Jan. 16, in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Carol (Picano) Dorman of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Patricia A. Rand of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Patricia A. Rand, 75, of Old Lyme, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with her family by her side. Mrs. Rand was born on May 22, 1946 in New London, the daughter of Edward and Edith (O'Connor) Roberts and later married Nelson Rand Sr. ... Mrs. Rand is survived by her loving husband Nelson, sons Timothy and Nelson Rand and their wives Charlene and Lisa Rand, along … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Patricia A. Rand of Old Lyme
Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
GROTON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 29, from 12 to 4 p.m. at McDonald’s, 406 Colman Street, New London. The Moderna vaccine and a limited supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone who is 18 years or older and needs a first or second dose or is eligible for a booster … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
OLD SAYBROOK: Last Saturday, Jan. 22, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, soundly defeated Old Saybrook in a solid 36-18 victory. Freshman Kate Walsh led the Wildcat scoring with 13 points and two steals, while senior Ali Kyle added eight points with seven steals. Senior Melanie Warren contributed seven points and fellow senior Megan Loflin notched three points, 16 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 930 to 943. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 230 to 234. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) will be holding a Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update on Thursday, Jan. 27, to hear from residents prior to the 2022 legislative session, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 9. The virtual session will be held via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The link for the meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89798345387 Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1/26 -- new photo added: At Monday evening's Annual Town Meeting, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold announced the closely-guarded secret that Cheryl Poirier had been selected by the board of selectmen as the 2021 Old Lyme Citizen of the Year. Here is the full text of the Proclamation, which Griswold read aloud to announce the honor: "We are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
To the Editor: A New Season As I have grown older, I’ve come to believe that there are seasons in a person’s life. There are experiences, opportunities, relationships and a number of other circumstances, some wonderful; some tragic, that can define these seasons, but they come and go all the same. In recent months I have been sensing a pull toward a new season. It … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Hosts Virtual Conversation on CT’s ‘Great’ and ‘Buried’ Rivers, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- Did you know Connecticut has a 'Buried River'? It is the Hog River, which was buried under the City of Hartford in the 1940’s. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., enjoy a conversation with Dick Shriver, publisher of the local Estuary magazine, and Elizabeth Normen, publisher of Connecticut Explored, and also the author of “My Ride Down the Hog River,” … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Hosts Virtual Conversation on CT’s ‘Great’ and ‘Buried’ Rivers, Tonight; All Welcome
Old Lyme Town Meeting Approves 2020-21 Town Report, Sale of 11 Alpha Ave., $50K Appropriation for Sound View Sidewalks; 2021 Citizen of the Year Announced
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting was held Monday evening in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Atty. Tom McGarry was elected as the Moderator. Old Lyme Board of Finance Chairman David Kelsey presented the 2020-21 Annual Town Report and thanked Michelle Dickey for "another wonderful editing job." The cover features photos of Tree Swallows during their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Approves 2020-21 Town Report, Sale of 11 Alpha Ave., $50K Appropriation for Sound View Sidewalks; 2021 Citizen of the Year Announced