OLD LYME -- Members of the Old Lyme (OL) Republican Town Committee (RTC) will gather this evening at 6 p.m. in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to caucus and determine their endorsements for the upcoming November election. Last Friday, John Mesham and Judith Read announced they will be seeking Republican endorsements as OL First Selectman and Second Selectman respectively at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Meet Tonight to Select Candidates for Nov. Election; Griswold Not Seeking Re-election in Top Job, Mulling Run in Different Position
Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
LYME, CT -- Stunning photography by Lyme resident Caryn B. Davis highlights her latest book titled, Connecticut Gardens. This beautiful book takes readers on a visual tour of some of the state's most impressive historic, public, and private gardens. The pure beauty of the gardens on view in the book spans the spectrum from simple cottage gardens through remarkable botanical … [Read more...] about Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
OLD LYME -- Yesterday, the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) escorted the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme and residents and visitors cheerfully turned out on Lyme Street to celebrate its arrival. A huge flag was hung across Lyme St. to welcome the exhibit. The 9/11 Never Forget trailer was escorted from the NY/CT state line on I-95 North by cruisers … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
OLD LYME -- After the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees had issued a statement regarding their decision to retain two controversial books in the Library's Teen/Tween collection, we asked Library Director Katie Huffman some follow-up questions. Our first question was whether the vote had been unanimous. She responded by email saying, "The vote to keep … [Read more...] about Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
Clarification
We would like to clarify that a Letter to the Editor from Howard Margules, which we published recently, contained an error. Mr. Margules had told us by email that in his letter he was referencing a Letter to the Editor of The Day from Steven Wilson, who is the Region 18 Board of Education Chairman. Mr. Margules has now clarified that this was a mistake and he was, in fact, … [Read more...] about Clarification
More Than 400 Sign Letter Supporting Old Lyme Library, Urging Rejection of Censorship Requests ‘In Their Entirety’
*COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED* OLD LYME -- We received a copy of the letter below from Old Lyme resident David Rubino. The letter is addressed to the OLPGN Library Director, Officers, and Board of Trustees and urges the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library to "reject the requests of the censorship supporters in their entirety." As at 8 p.m. last … [Read more...] about More Than 400 Sign Letter Supporting Old Lyme Library, Urging Rejection of Censorship Requests ‘In Their Entirety’
Local Residents Start Petition in Support of Old Lyme’s PGN Library ‘Anti-Censorship Policies’
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/29 after new information received regarding the organizers of the petition: In response to a letter sent by a group of Lyme and Old Lyme citizens requesting the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library should reconsider its decision to include a specific sex-education book in its collection, undertake, "a proper review of the materials in the … [Read more...] about Local Residents Start Petition in Support of Old Lyme’s PGN Library ‘Anti-Censorship Policies’
Group of Residents Ask Old Lyme Library to Withdraw Specific Sex Education Book From Teen/Tween Room
*COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED* OLD LYME -- Old Lyme resident Stephen Spooner has sent us a copy of the letter, which was addressed to the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library Officers and Board of Trustees, and copied to OLPGN Director Katie Huffman, the nine members of the Region 18 Board of Education, Region 18 Superintendent Ian Nevisier (sic), Lymes' … [Read more...] about Group of Residents Ask Old Lyme Library to Withdraw Specific Sex Education Book From Teen/Tween Room
Hundreds Stroll Musical Lyme Street to Celebrate Solstice
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/23: It was a night for the ages. The weather was perfect, the music was engaging and hundreds of people came out to enjoy 'Make Music Old Lyme.' People slowly strolled Lyme Street in Old Lyme stopping on some occasions to chat with friends and on others to listen to a variety of bands and solo artists playing a range of different genres of … [Read more...] about Hundreds Stroll Musical Lyme Street to Celebrate Solstice
Vote for Lymes’ Senior Center Improvement Plan Passes Convincingly
OLD LYME -- Tuesday's in-person vote at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School on whether to approve $4,158,407 for Old Lyme's share of the anticipated total costs for the planning, design and construction of an expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center saw an overwhelming majority support the proposal. The results were as follows: YES: 385NO: 54 The Yes vote represented 87.7% of the … [Read more...] about Vote for Lymes’ Senior Center Improvement Plan Passes Convincingly
Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/10 with additional photos and captions. PHOTO GALLERY AT FOOT OF ARTICLE. It might have been a little hazy from the Canadian wildfires but the Commencement Ceremony for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2023 went off without a hitch, complete with all the usual pomp and ceremony, making it a memorable night for all. The Class of 2023 … [Read more...] about Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
OLD LYME -- Now in its eighth year, the Showcases have featured the selected sculptural works of over 100 acclaimed artists, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their sculpture in an outdoor environment specifically designed to nurture the creative arts. The annual exhibitions have drawn a total of over 7000 viewers to the 4.5-acre sculpture garden located on … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- Yesterday evening, the Seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors took the streets -- Lyme Street, that is -- to celebrate their penultimate day as students at the school. They held a carefully planned parade in their decorated cars traveling slowly down Lyme St. to Ferry Rd., ably supported by Old Lyme's Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment
OLD LYME -- Have you noticed the wonderful decorations outside the house at 73 Lyme St.? At first glance, you might have thought they were the traditional Memorial Day banners and flags but a closer look reveals they carry an additional, and perhaps even more significant message for the family that lives there. The air at #73 was filled with eager anticipation and … [Read more...] about Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment
Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
"We are simply a team that loves tennis for the fun it is and how it brought us all together" (Lauren Rahr, Old Lyme Girls' Tennis Coach) CLINTON -- At the start of the second day of the 2023 Shoreline Individual Tennis Tournament, there was an Old Lyme player in every semi-final match. By the end of the day, Alexis Fenton and Livie Bass of Old Lyme were crowned … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles