It’s Delightful, It’s Delicious ... it’s Anything Goes! Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) spring musical Anything Goes opens tonight: Welcome Aboard! Anything Goes follows nightclub singer Reno Sweeney on her voyage from New York City to England aboard the ocean liner the S.S. American. Reno’s friend Billy Crocker, a stockbroker, has stowed away aboard the … [Read more...] about See ‘Anything Goes’ Before it Goes! Today at 2 or 7pm
Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme HS Show Choir Debuts Story of Local Syrian Family; All Welcome, Ticket Includes Pre-Event Dinner
On Thursday, Jan. 10, Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) Show Choir, Amped Up, will debut its 2019 competition show, Rise, to the community in the high school auditorium. The show will be preceded by a Gala Dinner in the high school commons starting at 6 p.m., during which soloists will perform. What is this 'Show Choir,' you may ask? Well, it’s group of people … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme HS Show Choir Debuts Story of Local Syrian Family; All Welcome, Ticket Includes Pre-Event Dinner
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Class Extends Sock Fundraiser to Community
Do your feet get cold during the winter? Are your socks old and worn out? Do you want to be the most stylish person in town? Well, you are in luck! Until Thursday, Nov. 15, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior class is selling Wildcat socks to help support the class. As the expenses of senior year (such as senior ball, field trips, and caps and gowns) start to pile … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Class Extends Sock Fundraiser to Community
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Volleyball Team Hosts Fundraising ‘Superman Night’ Tonight to Honor Player’s Late Father
LOLHS Varsity volleyball team members Leah Fouquette (right) and Katelyn Wells model the Superman shirts, which will be on sale tomorrow evening at the Volleyball fundraiser in memory of Leah's late father. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Girls’ Volleyball team will host a fundraiser to honor the memory of Joe Fouquette, who passed away this … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Volleyball Team Hosts Fundraising ‘Superman Night’ Tonight to Honor Player’s Late Father
‘The Chocolate Shell’ Hosts Grand Re-Opening in New Space
Attention all chocolate-lovers! The Chocolate Shell in Old Lyme has changed locations … to right next door! The new space welcomes customers with shelves of candy, bright colors, and elegant chandeliers -- a guaranteed delicious experience for all that enter. Founded in 1980 by Catherine Pratt, The Chocolate Shell is now owned by Old Lyme resident Barbara Crowley. … [Read more...] about ‘The Chocolate Shell’ Hosts Grand Re-Opening in New Space
Teen Hosts Meatball Cart at Hamburg Fair to Raise Money for ‘Dog Days’ Charity
Seventeen-year-old Hannah Morrison has loved animals for as long as she can remember. When an eighth grade "Call to Action" project included a community service requirement, Morrison immediately knew she wanted to work with animals. "Originally, I was going to volunteer at an animal shelter," Morrison recalls. "But all of the shelters I found had an age minimum of 16, and I … [Read more...] about Teen Hosts Meatball Cart at Hamburg Fair to Raise Money for ‘Dog Days’ Charity
‘Greenhouse Beauty’ Opens in Old Lyme With Emphasis on Non-Toxic Skincare Products, Self-Love
Rachel Postovoit, owner of the newly-opened Greenhouse Beauty store in Old Lyme, never pictured herself owning a business. Having studied music at the University of Connecticut with the intention of pursuing music education, Postovoit was devastated when she was rejected from the education program and could no longer become a teacher. “It shattered my perception of myself,” … [Read more...] about ‘Greenhouse Beauty’ Opens in Old Lyme With Emphasis on Non-Toxic Skincare Products, Self-Love
A Perfect Day for a Parade! Lyme Celebrates the Fourth of July Under Sunny Skies
The boom of the musket echoes through the ears of the crowds gathered on either side of Cove Street, patiently awaiting the commencement of the annual Fourth of July Parade in Lyme. These fine soldiers then take up their positions at the front of the parade. Children sit on the sides of the road with bags in their hands, ready to collect any candy that might be … [Read more...] about A Perfect Day for a Parade! Lyme Celebrates the Fourth of July Under Sunny Skies
Last Chance to See ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Hear ye, hear ye! The dates for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) spring musical are rapidly approaching and the whole community is invited! This year, the Old Lyme Players are tackling the classic comedy Once Upon a Mattress. The musical reveals the untold stories of The Princess and the Pea as the audience discovers that the “lost princess” was actually royalty in the … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ at Lyme-Old Lyme High School