To the Editor: March 29 is a chance for the East Haddam community, and its neighbors up and down and across the river from towns such as Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme and Old Saybrook, to see and meet one another, and recall the important bonds we share as citizens in this great and privileged nation. Most Americans— whether they trace their roots back centuries or were only … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: All Invited to Inaugural ‘Now We Rise’ Community Effort in East Haddam, Tomorrow
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Lyme Public Hall Hosts Talk on WWI Battlefields, Sunday
Third Annual Earth Day Fair Scheduled April 26 LYME, CT — The Lyme Public Hall has announced upcoming programs focused on World War I battlefields as well as a local celebration of Earth Day. On Sunday, March 30, from 2 to 4 p.m., Professor Rolf Wolfswinkel returns for a talk about forty years of visiting, walking, and teaching about the old trenches of the … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Talk on WWI Battlefields, Sunday
Old Lyme Hardware Hosts Raffle with Gas-Powered Pizza Oven or Blackstone Griddle as Prizes; Proceeds Benefit Store’s April 12 Easter Egg Hunt
OLD LYME—Old Lyme Hardware is currently hosting a raffle with all proceeds going towards the store's fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt, which is being held April 12. Tickets are $10 each and the prizes on offer are a gas-powered Ooni Pizza Oven or a 28” Blackstone Griddle. The first winner drawn can make his/her own choice of prize. The draw will be held April 12 and the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Hardware Hosts Raffle with Gas-Powered Pizza Oven or Blackstone Griddle as Prizes; Proceeds Benefit Store’s April 12 Easter Egg Hunt
Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum Features Interreligious Eco-Justice Network Speaker, April 6; All Welcome
OLD LYME—On Sunday, April 6, from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m.,. Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Old Lyme presents Terri Eickel, Executive Director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN), in a talk entitled “How Then Shall We Live?” She will speak at Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum. Every major religious tradition speaks of the importance of caring for our planet and all of its … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Griswold Forum Features Interreligious Eco-Justice Network Speaker, April 6; All Welcome
Lyme Academy Hosts Guest Lecturer from Yale to Discuss American Art Students at French Academies, 1876–1900; All Welcome, April 12
Speaker to be Mark Mitchell, Curator of American Paintings & Sculpture at Yale University Art Gallery, Reception to follow OLD LYME – On Saturday, April 12, at 4 p.m., the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents, “In the Studios of Paris: American Art Students at the French Academies, 1876–1900,” a guest lecture by Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Hosts Guest Lecturer from Yale to Discuss American Art Students at French Academies, 1876–1900; All Welcome, April 12
Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
To the Editor: We are writing to express our strong support for the Old Lyme Zoning Commission in its defense against a lawsuit brought by the Merriam family against the Town of Old Lyme for rejecting their application for a "Special Permit" for new construction at 43 Smiths Neck Road. It is unfortunate that given all the advantages that money can bring, the Merriams … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support Old Lyme Zoning Against Lawsuit Brought by Smith Neck Rd. Owners After Their Construction Application Denied
Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
March 20 marks the first day of spring ... or the vernal equinox, which occurs at at 5:01 a.m. EST that morning. It is also the UN's International Day of Happiness, which is marked by the release of the 13th annual World Happiness Report. This report ranks the world's happiest countries by asking people to evaluate their lives. Claiming first place for the eighth year in … [Read more...] about Happy Spring! Happy International Day of Happiness!
Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
OLD LYME—At its meeting on Monday, March 3, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted to proclaim tomorrow, March 15, as 'David Ruggles Day.' Visit this link to see the Town's Proclamation. Born in Old Lyme on March 15, 1810, Ruggles was a champion of both Abolitionism and Civil Rights. Old Lyme Selectman Jim Lampos wrote the following biography of Ruggles, which has been … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Proclaims March 15 as ‘David Ruggles Day’
Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Editor's Note: We received this op-ed from Old Lyme resident Hiram E. Manville IV, who states he was, "Born and raised in Old Lyme (1972)" and is a, "Concerned parent, raising our two- and five-year-olds here in Old Lyme." The proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) threatens to permanently alter Old Lyme, overwhelming our infrastructure, endangering the environment, and … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Act Now to Stop Halls Rd. Overlay District
Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
Editor's Note: This op-ed was sent to us by Old Lyme resident Elaine Stiles. As an Old Lyme resident who cares deeply about sustainable growth and housing access, I am writing to express strong support for the proposed Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) and the development and planning principles that inform it. Old Lyme is a small town, but it is located near two … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: HROD Benefits Community, Promotes Sustainable Future for Old Lyme—Helps Prevent Real Threats to OL’s Character, Future
St. Patrick’s Day? Time to Find an Irish Soda Bread Recipe, Recall St. Paddy’s Day in the City
OLD LYME—We are going to begin this article with a recipe from Linda Ahnert, who wrote the column below back in 2008. The article is as timeless as this wonderful Irish recipe. Linda explains, "I clipped this recipe from the Ladies’ Home Journal (LHJ) many years ago. It came from a LHJ kitchen assistant named Kathleen Lee. And the introduction read: “ When … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day? Time to Find an Irish Soda Bread Recipe, Recall St. Paddy’s Day in the City
Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) Auditorium, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Auditorium. The Zoning The capacity of the LOLHS auditorium is 550 in contrast to that of the LOLMS auditorium at 225. The … [Read more...] about Postponed Feb. 27 Old Lyme Zoning Meeting Rescheduled to April 9, Agenda to Include Request for HROD Approval
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory
"The garden goes on and Jim’s legacy of growing and providing healthy food for our community and neighbors will thrive" (LOLFSG Board) LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Board has asked us to publish this statement to the community on its behalf: "The Lyme Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) board members would like to acknowledge and thank … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Thanks Community for Support After Founder Jim Ward’s Death, Expresses Appreciation for Numerous Donations in His Memory
Old Lyme is Runner-Up in ‘USA Today’s’ National “Best Small Towns Art Scene” Poll
"Thrilled [to be] Considered ... a top pick" (Cheryl Poirier, Old Lyme EDC Chair) OLD LYME—Yesterday, USA Today announced the results of its 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small Town Arts Scene. Old Lyme came in second behind Vermillion, S.D. The full list of winners in descending order is as follows: The article in USA Today revealing the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme is Runner-Up in ‘USA Today’s’ National “Best Small Towns Art Scene” Poll
Breaking News: Thursday’s Zoning Meeting Postponed at First Selectwoman, Applicant’s Request
OLD LYME— UPDATED 6:10 p.m. with details of letter sent requesting postponement of meeting. The Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed at the applicant's request. Today, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker sent a letter to Paul Orzel, Chairman of the OL Zoning Commission, saying, "The Halls Road Improvement Committee and … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Thursday’s Zoning Meeting Postponed at First Selectwoman, Applicant’s Request