NEW LONDON–Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law this month will honor two unrelated attorneys with the same last name — Carolyn P. Kelly and Kristi D. Kelly — for their achievements and leadership in the legal profession. The firm in a press release said the women’s legacy of integrity, intellect, and service will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 13, at Rocks 21 Restaurant in … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Celebrates Two Kelly’s—Kristi D. of Old Lyme and Carolyn P. —for Achievements in Law
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Florence Griswold Museum Executive Director to Depart Late November for New Position
Trustees Tap Current Admininistration Director as Interim Leader, Promise No Interruption to $17.8 Million Expansion Plan OLD LYME–The Florence Griswold Museum today announced Executive Director Joshua Campbell Torrance will step down on Nov. 26 of this year to move to a new position in Cooperstown, NY. Torrance, who led the museum since February 2023 and … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Executive Director to Depart Late November for New Position
Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of LymeLine
A Message to Our Readers from the LymeLine.com Publisher/Editor We are proud to say that on Dec. 3, 2025, LymeLine will celebrate 22 years of publication—that makes us one of the oldest, continuously published online community news websites in the country! LymeLine.com was founded by veteran publisher Jack Turner in 2003—he engaged me as his News Editor, but after some 12 … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of LymeLine
TOP STORY: Florence Griswold Museum Unveils $17.8 Million Expansion Inspired by Legacy and Landscape
OLD LYME–The Florence Griswold Museum is hoping construction can begin next year on a $17.8 million renovation and expansion project building on a priceless, 12-acre landscape that inspired an American art movement. Museum Executive Director Joshua Campbell Torrance in a press briefing Wednesday said the museum is looking toward a capital campaign goal of $24.2 million … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Florence Griswold Museum Unveils $17.8 Million Expansion Inspired by Legacy and Landscape
Saturday is Farmers Market at Tiffany Farm’s Final Day of the Season
LYME, CT— Saturday Oct. 11 is the final day of the 2025 season forThe Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms. It will be open rain or shine, farm field permitting. Vegetables, fruit, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, chicken, and baked goods as well as preserves and maple syrup will be available at the farm on 156 Sterling City Road from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday's lineup … [Read more...] about Saturday is Farmers Market at Tiffany Farm’s Final Day of the Season
Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kristi Kelly of Old Lyme Named Finalist for 2025 ‘US Women, Influence & Power in Law’ Awards
NEW LONDON–Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kristi D. Kelly has been named a finalist in the 2025 US Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Suisman Shapiro in a press release said Kelly is a contender in the Law Firm Collaborative Leadership category. The national award honors women attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and a sustained … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kristi Kelly of Old Lyme Named Finalist for 2025 ‘US Women, Influence & Power in Law’ Awards
Old Lyme Architect Arelt Wins Sketch Challenge at National Architecture Conference
BOSTON/OLD LYME — Architect Christopher Arelt of Nautilus Architects in Old Lyme, CT took home the top prize in a design competition at this year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture. Arelt participated in Blueprints & Brews, a sketch challenge hosted on the conference floor, where architects were invited to illustrate spontaneous prompts … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Architect Arelt Wins Sketch Challenge at National Architecture Conference
Lilywork Tile in Old Lyme Hosts Studio Tours During Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME–Lilywork Artisan Tile is opening its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival. The studio is located at 56 Lyme St. Studio tours will give visitors the opportunity to see how handcrafted tile is made. The open house event includes special sale pricing. … [Read more...] about Lilywork Tile in Old Lyme Hosts Studio Tours During Midsummer Festival
TOP STORY: Old Lyme Pumps Brakes on New Gas Stations
OLD LYME–Gas stations will be officially excised from the local zoning regulations, effective Aug. 11. The Zoning Commission on Monday voted unanimously to amend the regulations to strike gas stations from the list of businesses that can operate in town. Land Use Coordinator Eric Knapp said that means the existing four gas stations in town will remain, but no … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme Pumps Brakes on New Gas Stations
Paintings at Lyman Allyn Chronicle Artistic Transformation of David J. Marchi
NEW LONDON—The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is currently featuring an exhibition titled, David J. Marchi: Break on Through, a series of abstract paintings documenting the artist's unexpected transformation. The show runs through Oct. 19. The museum in a press release said Marchi had never painted before a life-altering boating accident in 2015. Suddenly compelled to paint, he left … [Read more...] about Paintings at Lyman Allyn Chronicle Artistic Transformation of David J. Marchi
TOP STORY: Old Lyme Selectwoman’s Call to Disband Halls Road Improvement Committee Rejected by Shoemaker, Lampos
OLD LYME–Selectwoman Jude Read is calling for the dissolution of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) as the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen continues to back away from big picture changes to the road that have evolved over the past decade. On the selectmen’s table now is a scaled-back plan that includes new sidewalks, but no other substantial upgrades like the bow … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme Selectwoman’s Call to Disband Halls Road Improvement Committee Rejected by Shoemaker, Lampos
POSTPONED: Lyme Ambulance Presents ‘Better Than Ever: Thriving at 65 and Beyond,’ June 28
LYME, CT–The nonprofit Lyme Ambulance Association is hosting a free workshop for older adults and their family members about how to maintain “independence, strength and joy” at home. The workshop will cover simple home safety modifications to make daily living easier, ways to stay active and connected in the community, and how to access the local caregiving support … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Lyme Ambulance Presents ‘Better Than Ever: Thriving at 65 and Beyond,’ June 28
Letter to the Editor: Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Needs You Now More Than Ever
To the Editor: For more than 100 years, Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley has been a trusted presence along the Connecticut shoreline, providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. As a not-for-profit, community-based agency, our mission has always been to put people before profit—and we remain deeply committed to that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Needs You Now More Than Ever
TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
OLD LYME—This carousel is turning 100. On Saturday, Carousel Shop proprietors Dee and Jerry Vowles will ring in the centennial summer with free rides, 100 cent ice cream and hot dogs, t-shirt raffles and a celebration of the simple pleasures in life. “The carousel just brings happiness to a lot of kids and families,” Dee Vowles said. The merry-go-round at … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
TOP STORY: River Valley Transit Offers New $5 Taxi Fares for Older Adults, People with Disabilities; Now Available in Lyme, Old Lyme
MIDDLETOWN–River Valley Transit is partnering with the state’s largest taxi company to offer $5 rides for older adults and people with disabilities in towns including Lyme and Old Lyme. The transit company in a press release recently announced the launch of Encompass, a new program designed to make it easier to travel within select towns in the Middlesex County … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: River Valley Transit Offers New $5 Taxi Fares for Older Adults, People with Disabilities; Now Available in Lyme, Old Lyme