OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, presents Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives, on view through Jan. 23, 2022. Currier & Ives was a prolific printmaking firm based in New York City in the 19th century. Founded by Nathaniel Currier in 1834 and expanded by partner James Merritt Ives in 1856, the firm produced millions of … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Presents ‘Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives’ Through Jan. 23
Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
OLD LYME -- There are currently three shows on view at Lyme Art Association (LAA.) The signature show is the LAA's perennially popular holiday art exhibition and sale, Deck the Walls, which is on view through Jan. 2, 2022. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. Deck the Walls features a wide variety of … [Read more...] about Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable
In 1968, I was a student at the Sorbonne and on November 28th, I wrote home to my parents: “Thanksgiving without turkey!! It’s 10:00 p.m. here which means it’s 4:00 p.m. at home and you guys are probably stuffed from eating all that delicious food." I continued, "As my special gastronomic treat today, I bought a bottle of real American orange juice—all the way from Florida! … [Read more...] about Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable
Faith Communities of Lyme, Old Lyme Join Together Tonight for Thanksgiving Service
OLD LYME -- The annual Community Service of Thanksgiving, organized by the faith communities of Lyme and Old Lyme, will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Christ the King Church. (This is the first ecumenical service since 2019, because of the pandemic.) All are welcome to attend this ecumenical service of prayer and song, which will include music led by choir … [Read more...] about Faith Communities of Lyme, Old Lyme Join Together Tonight for Thanksgiving Service
Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme passed away Nov. 14, 2021. He was the son of Leo Russell Peterson and Eleanor Frances (Cox) Peterson born Feb. 1, 1946, in Bronx, N.Y. He is survived by his loving wife Tolan ... He will be missed by his many friends and neighbors at his favorite place, Old Colony Beach ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published … [Read more...] about Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced
Old Lyme Church Hosts Holiday Sale Today; Proceeds Benefit Variety of Local, National, International Charities
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold a Holiday Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature unique items from Haiti, Palestine, the Green Grass Reservation in South Dakota, and the LBS's own 'Ladies Who Stitch.' 'Ladies Who Stitch' will sell one-of-a-kind handmade items - … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Hosts Holiday Sale Today; Proceeds Benefit Variety of Local, National, International Charities
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
OLD LYME — Phoebe's BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts its annual Holiday Book Sale Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kick off this year’s holiday season by choosing books as gifts and supporting your local library at the same time! There will be gift quality books and puzzles on sale in the library's 1898 Reading Room. Meanwhile, all … [Read more...] about Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
Ledge Light Holds COVID Booster Clinic TODAY in Groton
NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Based on Governor Lamont's announcement Wednesday, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is holding a COVID booster clinic today, Friday, Nov. 19, at the Groton City Municipal Building. In an email sent Thursday regarding the latest COVID-19 data, LLHD Director of Health Steven Mansfield states, "The number of new COVID cases within our jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Holds COVID Booster Clinic TODAY in Groton
Death of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. Announced, Formerly of Old Lyme; ‘Education … was the Constant Theme in his Life’
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Charles Townsend Ludington Jr., "Towny", professor emeritus of English and American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, died of renal failure in hospice care in Pittsboro, North Carolina, on November 4, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Ludington moved to Old Lyme, Connecticut at age three. Education, both his own and that of … [Read more...] about Death of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. Announced, Formerly of Old Lyme; ‘Education … was the Constant Theme in his Life’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Updated Presentation on Initial Findings of PreK-8 Facilities Study, Tonight; Architects Seek Community Input, All Welcome
LYME-OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools will host a Community Presentation by QA+M Architecture, who will offer an updated presentation of initial findings from their study of the LOL Schools Pre-K to 8 Facilities and solicit community input. The meeting will be held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium at 53 Lyme Street in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Updated Presentation on Initial Findings of PreK-8 Facilities Study, Tonight; Architects Seek Community Input, All Welcome
Death Announced of Robert King “Bobby” White of Old Lyme, Longtime NYSE Member; Services Scheduled Nov. 27 in OL
OLD LYME -- With sadness but also with deep gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce the passing of Robert King "Bobby" White of Old Lyme, Nov. 7, 2021. Born in New York City, July 5, 1928, to Elsie Croll and Robert Hooper White, Bobby graduated from the Buckley School, Collegiate School and Yale University (1950). He was a longtime member of the New York Stock … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert King “Bobby” White of Old Lyme, Longtime NYSE Member; Services Scheduled Nov. 27 in OL
Death of William James “Bill” Jackson Sr. Announced, Resident of Old Lyme for 64 Years
EAST LYME -- William James "Bill" Jackson Sr., 77, of East Lyme, beloved husband of Joann Race Jackson, passed away Oct. 3, 2021, at L+M Hospital in New London, with his wife by his side. Bill was born Dec. 23, 1943, to Lucy Noyes Jackson of Old Lyme and Charles A. Jackson of Columbus, Ga. Bill lived in Old Lyme for 64 years and was a volunteer firefighter in town for many … [Read more...] about Death of William James “Bill” Jackson Sr. Announced, Resident of Old Lyme for 64 Years
Death Announced of Henry L. Friel, Jr. of Hadlyme, Father of Peter of Old Lyme, Father-in-Law of the Late Michelle Friel
HADLYME -- Henry L. Friel, Jr., of Hadlyme, beloved husband of Lucynda R. (Gallia) Friel, died Sunday November 7, 2021 at Chestelm Health Care Center, East Haddam ... Besides his wife Lucynda, Henry is survived by five children, Mark Friel and his partner Susan Girard of Sea Cliff, NY, Peter Friel of Old Lyme, Mary Ann Fulner and her husband Brad of Killingworth, Matthew … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Henry L. Friel, Jr. of Hadlyme, Father of Peter of Old Lyme, Father-in-Law of the Late Michelle Friel
We Thank and Honor Our Veterans Today; Numerous Ceremonies Planned in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Nov. 11, a Veterans' Day Ceremony will be hosted by the Lyme Veterans' Memorial Committee at 11 a.m. at the Lyme Veteran's Memorial, 480 Hamburg Rd., by Lyme Town Hall. Meanwhile, down in Old Lyme, a brief Flagpole Ceremony will be held at the Old Lyme Town Hall at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to these ceremonies. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools will … [Read more...] about We Thank and Honor Our Veterans Today; Numerous Ceremonies Planned in Lyme, Old Lyme
Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 132, Old Lyme Holds Steady at 443
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows one new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Lyme taking that town's total of cumulative cases to 132. Prior to this case, Lyme had gone 23 days in succession with no cases. No new cases were reported in Old Lyme, meaning cumulative cases in that town … [Read more...] about Nov. 10 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 132, Old Lyme Holds Steady at 443