OLD LYME -- Jean Murphy Howard, one of the great local volunteers and a brilliant teacher, gardener, hostess, cook and conversationalist, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at age 89, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness. She had recently moved to Plymouth, Mass., to be near her daughter after spending more than two decades as a full-time resident of Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jean Murphy Howard of Old Lyme, Mother of Lee Howard of ‘The Day’
Essex Winter Series Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth with ‘BeethovenFest,’ This Afternoon
ESSEX, CT – Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, Essex Winter Series (EWS) hosts the rescheduled presentation of BeethovenFest on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School, Deep River. The program was originally part of the organization’s 43rd season in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. BeethovenFest, a special … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth with ‘BeethovenFest,’ This Afternoon
SECWAC Presents Bary on ‘Healthcare Policy Insights from Around the Globe,’ Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Health Care Management Executive Gery Barry, who will give a presentation titled, "Healthcare Policy Insights from Around the Globe." Barry is also a local SECWAC Member. The in-person event will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Ferry Rd. An … [Read more...] about SECWAC Presents Bary on ‘Healthcare Policy Insights from Around the Globe,’ Tonight
Death Announced of Mark Daniel ‘Dan’ Marderosian, 59, of Old Lyme; Noted Attorney, Who Took on Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones, Ku Klux Klan, Among Many Others
OLD LYME -- Mark Daniel Marderosian, known to many who loved him as Dan, of Old Lyme, CT, died on Monday, December 6, at the home he shared with his wife, the "love of his life," Maris Wacs, after a long fight with a rare form of cancer. He was 59 ... He was a noted attorney, who took on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the Ku Klux Klan in the courts ... He was modest … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Daniel ‘Dan’ Marderosian, 59, of Old Lyme; Noted Attorney, Who Took on Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones, Ku Klux Klan, Among Many Others
‘Con Brio’ Presents a Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon
OLD LYME -- The Con Brio Choral Society will continue to celebrate its 25th season with a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme at 1 McCurdy Lane. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Old Lyme resident Sheldon Arthur Baker, who passed away Aug. 6, 2021 and sang with Con Brio for many years. He served as its president from … [Read more...] about ‘Con Brio’ Presents a Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon
Today, Old Lyme Fire Dept. Holds Holiday Toy & Giving Drive
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Fire Department will holding a Holiday Toy & Giving Drive on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lyme Street Fire Department and on Halls Rd. near Big Y. Donations are welcome as well as new unopened toys. All donations will be distributed with the assistance of Lymes' Youth Service Bureau to Lyme and Old Lyme families in need. … [Read more...] about Today, Old Lyme Fire Dept. Holds Holiday Toy & Giving Drive
Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Nancy Dian Mason Johnson, née Monroe, of Old Lyme, passed away Dec. 4, 2021. She was born Sept. 27, 1941, in Schoharie, N.Y., the daughter of Richard and Carrie Monroe ... Nancy's biggest passion was selling real estate, having helped hundreds of buyers and sellers, while staying in touch with them during her extensive career spanning 44 years. Her co-workers … [Read more...] about Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced
See Santa in Lyme Today!
LYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 11, Santa will be at the Hamburg Fire Station from 4 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to visit him in this safe, drive-through experience at 213 Hamburg Rd. Lyme. All drivers are are requested to approach from the south. … [Read more...] about See Santa in Lyme Today!
Ledge Light to Hold Free COVID Vaccine Clinic This Afternoon, Appointment Required
LYME/OLD LYME -- 12/8 UPDATED with new information from LLHD: Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian St.) LLHD will offer the Moderna and J&J vaccines for 1st, 2nd, and booster shots at no cost to adults 18 years and older. This COVID Vaccine … [Read more...] about Ledge Light to Hold Free COVID Vaccine Clinic This Afternoon, Appointment Required
Saint Ann’s Presents ‘The New Consort’ in ‘A Close Harmony Christmas’ Concert, Tonight
OLD LYME -- Live@SaintAnn's concert series presents the return of The New Consort for its first-ever holiday concert in Connecticut. The concert will be held Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Ann's Episcopal Church. Join this world-class vocal ensemble, founded by Lyme native Brian Mummert, to ring in the season with A Close Harmony Christmas. The program, featuring … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Presents ‘The New Consort’ in ‘A Close Harmony Christmas’ Concert, Tonight
Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host In-Person Community Forum on Strategic Plan
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the second of two community forums focused on reviewing and updating the strategic plan for the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools will be held. The strategic plan outlines expectations and goals in the areas of curriculum, human resources, facilities, and community as well as metrics for success in each area. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host In-Person Community Forum on Strategic Plan
Tonight, Duck River Garden Club Invites Community to Holiday Wreath-Making Event; Wreaths to be Displayed Around Town
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme is planning to create around 50 wreaths this year to display around the community. Anne Brandenburg, who is a DRGC member, told LymeLine by email, "That is a lofty number, and hard to trim down when you know town folks appreciate the work and see the charm adding a wreath here and there does for our quaint … [Read more...] about Tonight, Duck River Garden Club Invites Community to Holiday Wreath-Making Event; Wreaths to be Displayed Around Town
Death Announced of Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, Mother of Scott Boulanger of Old Lyme
Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, 87, of Newington, passed away on December 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, she moved to Elmwood as a child ... She will be greatly missed by her devoted daughter, Rev. Denise Cassella of South Windsor, her son, Scott Boulanger and his wife Kathy of Old Lyme, her two grandchildren and two great grandchildren ... Visit this link to read the full … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Angela (Lopedota) Boulanger, Mother of Scott Boulanger of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Honor Rolls
Scroll down for Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Honor Roll. Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll 2021-22 High Honors Grade 12: Emily Almada, John Almy, Grace Arnold, Dylan Avelange, Hannah Britt, Ryan Clark, John Conley, James Creagan, Elise DeBernardo, Cheikh Diagne, Elizabeth Duddy, Eleanor Dushin, Lauren Enright, Aiden Goiangos, Shawn Grenier, Nicolette … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Honor Rolls
‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected as the recipient of the proceeds from their 2022 gift-wrap program Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG). The LOLFSG is a non-profit volunteer organization with a goal of providing fresh produce to reduce food insecurity and support healthy nutrition to local families in Lyme, Old Lyme and surrounding communities. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Announces Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden as Recipient for 2022 Gift Wrap Donation Program, Presents $3K Check to 2021 Recipient, ‘Safe Futures’