The cold start to the month of June may have had many gardeners worried about their harvest. Thanks to the pro bono labor of Anu Koiv, the children of the Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center (OLCLC) have already been enjoying fruits and vegetables from their thriving edible garden. “Not only do the kids get to learn about eating healthy foods, but they learn about … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Children’s Learning Center Creates a Delicious ‘Edible Garden’
Lyme-Old Lyme Graduates Told, “Go Off … Save the World,’ But Know, ‘Old Lyme Will Forever Welcome You Home’
It was a truly beautiful June evening last Thursday as 118 students received their high school diplomas along with the privilege of calling themselves alumni of Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.) Principal James Wygonik, class advisor Brett Eckhart, and four empowering students reflected in different ways on the class's past four years at LOLHS. Wygonik recalled the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Graduates Told, “Go Off … Save the World,’ But Know, ‘Old Lyme Will Forever Welcome You Home’
Morrissey Cycles Moves Into Town
Opening earlier this spring, Morrissey Cycles is quickly becoming a go-to spot for cyclists in the shoreline area. Located at 151 Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme, Steve Morrissey and his experienced staff sell, fix, overhaul, rent, and demo all sorts of different bicycles. “We have people in place that can help with anything. If I don’t have the answer, someone else in the building … [Read more...] about Morrissey Cycles Moves Into Town
Fun in the Sun! Lyme School Students Celebrate School Year End with Refreshing Field Day
The students and staff of Lyme Consolidated School couldn’t have asked for nicer weather for the school's annual field day held this past Monday. An afternoon of fun was a great way to bring the academic year to a close and spend some time getting away from the classroom and enjoying the weather. Under clear blue skies and a hot June sun, students enjoyed fun sports, … [Read more...] about Fun in the Sun! Lyme School Students Celebrate School Year End with Refreshing Field Day
Mass Dispensing Exercise Held in Old Lyme to Prepare for Bioterrorism Attack
On Tuesday, June 6, Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall was the site of the first full-scale, mass dispensing exercise in the state. The goal of the exercise was to simulate a realistic outbreak of anthrax, one of the more likely agents to be used in the event of bioterrorism, or any other agent that might be used in such an attack. Old Lyme’s emergency preparedness made great … [Read more...] about Mass Dispensing Exercise Held in Old Lyme to Prepare for Bioterrorism Attack
The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange Awards Grants to Three Non-Profits
A short ceremony was held Tuesday at The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange of Old Lyme when grants of $1,000 each were presented to representatives of three local non-profit organizations. The Woman's Exchange, a non-profit gift shop featuring mostly hand crafted and artisan items made by consignors, as well as jewelry, baby and children’s clothing, antiques and collectables, donates … [Read more...] about The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange Awards Grants to Three Non-Profits
Sun Shines Brightly on Another Highly Successful ‘Tour de Lyme’ Cycling Event
Nine hundred and fifty cyclists from all around the area woke up on Sunday morning to the early spring sun shining down on the registration tables of the 5th annual Tour de Lyme. The event started and finished at the beautiful Ashlawn Farm on Bill Hill Rd. in Lyme, Conn., for the third consecutive year. Participants could choose between a myriad of different rides both through … [Read more...] about Sun Shines Brightly on Another Highly Successful ‘Tour de Lyme’ Cycling Event