How has an idea conceived in Old Lyme, Conn. been able to grow into an organization that is making a critical difference in the lives of more than 500 students in one of the most economically-deprived parts of the Caribbean island of Haiti, which, in turn, is one of the poorest countries in the world? The answer lies with one woman, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Crosby, who along with her … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Crosby Fund for Haitian Education’ Changes Lives in One of Poorest Parts of Globe
June 17 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in State in Yellow Case Rate Zone, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, June 17, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another major improvement for the state as whole with just one town -- Bolton -- in the Yellow Zone (indicating the lowest but one rate of COVID-19 new cases.) All remaining … [Read more...] about June 17 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in State in Yellow Case Rate Zone, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
Lyme Academy Welcomes Community Back to Campus with Upbeat Concert
OLD LYME -- Hundred came out yesterday evening to enjoy a free concert hosted by Lyme Academy of Fine Arts featuring singer Chris Gregor on guitar, who was followed by Brad Bensko and Kathleen Parks. The crowd seemed genuinely pleased to be back on the grounds of the beloved institution, which has experienced a period of uncertainty in recent years as it transitioned … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Welcomes Community Back to Campus with Upbeat Concert
Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
LYME/OLD LYME -- In a truly remarkable achievement, two Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduates have been selected to represent the US in the Men's Eight at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Austin Hack, who graduated from LOLHS in 2010, and Liam Corrigan, a member of the LOLHS Class of 2014, both rowed for LOLHS and then went on to represent their respective universities at … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
Lyme-Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis are Class S State Champions for First Time in School History!
LYME/OLD LYME -- The top-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girl's tennis team became the CIAC Class S state champions yesterday for the first time in school history when they stormed to a 5-2 victory over #2 seeds Litchfield yesterday. The tournament final was played indoors at the Magic Lincer Tennis Club in Manchester. The Old Lyme girls finished the season … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis are Class S State Champions for First Time in School History!
New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE -- The regional Connecticut Chapter of the Moms' Club has been around for some 12 years and during that time, has supported many women as both new and seasoned moms. Recently, however, it took the difficult decision to leave the national umbrella of Moms' Club and break away to form the Family Club of the Connecticut River Valley (FCCRV.) Stefanie … [Read more...] about New ‘Family Club of CT River Valley’ Formed in Response to National Mom’s Club’s Intransigence on Racism,
May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another dramatic improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) down to just one from last … [Read more...] about May 27 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in CT Now in Red Zone; Lyme, Old Lyme Both Stay in Gray (Lowest) Zone; No New Cases in Either Town
Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
OLD LYME -- We reported back in November 2020 that Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold had launched a campaign to raise funds to move a boat named the 'Mervin F. Roberts' from Old Lyme to Kittery Pont, Maine. We noted then that we had connected Griswold with Samuel ‘Sam’ Reid, who serves as president of the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Donations Fund Transport of Historic ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat to Maine to Form Working Museum Exhibit; Video Link Included
May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, May 25, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 25 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, May 24, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This is … [Read more...] about May 24 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town – Cumulative Case Totals Hold at 107 in Lyme, 342 in Old Lyme
May 21 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, May 21, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme reported any new cases compared with the previous day. Both towns held at their previous day’s cumulative case totals with Lyme at 107 and Old Lyme at 342. This … [Read more...] about May 21 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Totals Hold at 107, 342 Respectively
May 20 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Remain in Gray (Lowest 2-Week Case Rate) Zone; No New Cases with OL Holding at 342, Lyme at 107; L-OL Vaccination Rates Among Highest in State
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, May 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another massive improvement for the state as whole with the number of towns remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) falling to eight from last … [Read more...] about May 20 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Remain in Gray (Lowest 2-Week Case Rate) Zone; No New Cases with OL Holding at 342, Lyme at 107; L-OL Vaccination Rates Among Highest in State
Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
LYME -- Some 225 residents turned out Wednesday wearing masks and carrying their folding chairs to attend the Lyme Annual Budget Meeting, which was held outdoors starting at 5 p.m. on the Lyme Consolidated School playing field. Don Gerber moderated the meeting. All six items on the agenda were subsequently approved, most unanimously. The agenda item, which had … [Read more...] about Large Crowd Approves All Items at Lyme Budget Meeting, Including Restoration of Open Space Funding to $1 Million
May 19 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 342, Lyme Steady at 107
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, May 19, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, shows that Old Lyme reported one new case compared with the previous day, while Lyme's cumulative case total held at 107. This is the eighth reporting day in succession that no new cases have been … [Read more...] about May 19 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 342, Lyme Steady at 107
Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs
Editor's Note: Several hours after we published this article, we heard the wonderful news from Jim Ward that the fundraising goal of $7,500 had been reached. He greatly appreciates this, "tremendous support to the start of the garden." He notes however, that, "While this gives us the ability to install a fence and purchase tools and equipment we have other important projects in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Food Share Garden Reaches Fundraising Goal, Further Donations Will Support Additional Needs