OLD LYME -- Although holding many reservations about holding a drive-through event to pick up the highly anticipated COVID-19 self-tests finally delivered by the state, Old Lyme Director of Emergency Management David Roberge ended up pleased with its outcome. He commented cheerfully in a phone call to LymeLine after the 180 test kits received had been distributed Sunday … [Read more...] about Roberge Says Successful Hand-out of COVID-19 Tests was “Team Effort,” Thanks all Involved for “Support, Patience, Kindness”
Old Lyme Girl’s Basketball: Fenton, Loflin Combine for 22 Wildcat Points, But Westbrook Still Wins
OLD LYME -- Last Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Old Lyme Wildcats -- playing at home -- were defeated 39-31 by the Westbrook Knights, despite junior Alexis Fenton netting 12 points while senior Megan Loflin both added 10 points and took 13 rebounds. Coach Don Bugbee said after the game, "Westbrook played very well for the win on a night when we struggled a great deal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girl’s Basketball: Fenton, Loflin Combine for 22 Wildcat Points, But Westbrook Still Wins
Dec. 30 COVID-19 Update: 99.4% of State Now in Red (Daily Case Rate) Zone, Nine New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 621, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 162
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Dec. 30, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows nine new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 621. Two new cases were reported in Lyme raising their cumulative case total to 162. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 30 COVID-19 Update: 99.4% of State Now in Red (Daily Case Rate) Zone, Nine New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 621, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 162
No Test Distribution Today in Old Lyme (Roberge); Lamont Announces Delay in Arrival of COVID-19 Tests; Both Lyme, OL Cancel Planned Test Distributions
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 12/30: Old Lyme Emergency Department Director David Roberge told LymeLine in a phone call earlier this morning, "There will definitely be no distribution of COVID-19 tests in Old Lyme today." He added that there was no clear timeline at this point as to when the tests will be received either at Hartford's Bradley airport or, in turn, locally. … [Read more...] about No Test Distribution Today in Old Lyme (Roberge); Lamont Announces Delay in Arrival of COVID-19 Tests; Both Lyme, OL Cancel Planned Test Distributions
Dec. 29 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Positivity Rate Reaches 18%; Five New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 612, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Its Total to 160
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 5 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 612. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 160. The next report from CT DPH will be issued Thursday, Dec. 30, at … [Read more...] about Dec. 29 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Positivity Rate Reaches 18%; Five New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 612, Two New Cases in Lyme Raise Its Total to 160
DELIVERY DELAYED! NO PICK-UP, DRIVE-BY SCHEDULED AT THIS POINT — Free State-Supplied COVID Tests to be Made Available
UPDATED 12/29 @6:24PM: In a statement issued today, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced, “Due to shipping and warehouse delays outside of the State of Connecticut’s control, our state’s anticipated shipment of COVID-19 at-home rapid tests are currently delayed from arriving in Connecticut.” Visit this link for further information. The information below will be updated … [Read more...] about DELIVERY DELAYED! NO PICK-UP, DRIVE-BY SCHEDULED AT THIS POINT — Free State-Supplied COVID Tests to be Made Available
Dec. 28 COVID-19 Update: 10 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 607, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 158
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 607. One new case was reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 158. The next report from CT DPH will be issued Wednesday, Dec. 29, at … [Read more...] about Dec. 28 COVID-19 Update: 10 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 607, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 158
Dec. 27 COVID-19 Update: 19 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 597, Five New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 157
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows 19 new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 597. Five new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 157. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 27 COVID-19 Update: 19 New Cases Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 597, Five New Cases in Lyme Raise Total There to 157
Dec. 23 COVID-19 Update: More Than 98% of State Now in Red Zone, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 578, Lyme Holds at 152
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 578. No new cases were reported in Lyme leaving their cumulative case total at 152. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 23 COVID-19 Update: More Than 98% of State Now in Red Zone, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 578, Lyme Holds at 152
Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
OLD LYME -- Despite being what coach Don Bugbee described as. "short-handed and undersized," the Old Lyme basketball girls soundly defeated Portland 51-34 on Wednesday. In Bugbee's words, "The girls' efforts and competitiveness came through for us big-time.” Freshman Kate Walsh, pictured below (#5) making a lay-up, and sophomore Ava Roth scored 17 points apiece, while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 564, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 150
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows eight new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 564. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 150. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 21 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 564, Two in Lyme Raise Total to 150
Old Lyme Basketball Girls Start Season With One Win, One Loss
OLD LYME -- Noting, "It's hard to believe at time," Don Bugbee started his 27th season as coach of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Girl's Varsity Basketball team on Thursday, Dec. 16, with a game away against Coginchaug. Sadly, the girls lost 50-42 but bounced back on Saturday (Dec. 18) with a thrilling 36-34 victory at home over St Bernard (2-1.) Sophomore Ava Roth scored nine … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball Girls Start Season With One Win, One Loss
Dec. 20 COVID-19 Update: Nine New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 556, Four New Cases Raise Lyme’s Total to 148
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows nine new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 556. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 148. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 20 COVID-19 Update: Nine New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 556, Four New Cases Raise Lyme’s Total to 148
Dec. 16 & 17 COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Now in Red Zone, COVID-Related Deaths Statewide Break 9,000; Six New Cases in Old Lyme, Two in Lyme Take Cumulative Totals to 547, 144
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows one new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 542. On Friday, Dec. 17, five new cases were reported in Old Lyme increasing the total from Thursday's number to 547. On Thursday, Dec. 16, one new … [Read more...] about Dec. 16 & 17 COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Now in Red Zone, COVID-Related Deaths Statewide Break 9,000; Six New Cases in Old Lyme, Two in Lyme Take Cumulative Totals to 547, 144
Dec. 15 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases Take Lyme’s Total to 142, Old Lyme Holds at 541
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases to 142. No new cases were reported in Old Lyme, keeping that town’s cumulative total at 541. The state does not issue reports over the weekend nor on public … [Read more...] about Dec. 15 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases Take Lyme’s Total to 142, Old Lyme Holds at 541