OLD LYME–Lyme Art Association’s Family Day brings goats, music and more to the gallery grounds for free fun on Saturday. The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 Lyme Street. In addition to providing a chance to interact with goats, the event will include creative art activities, live music from award-winning songwriter Kelly Riley and … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Family Day Promises Creative Fun for All Ages, Saturday
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TOP STORY: Old Lyme Selectwoman Calls for Halls Road Improvement Committee to be Disbanded
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 Calls for Halls Road Improvement Committee to be Disbanded
Old Lyme Celebrates the Summer Solstice with 7th Annual ‘Make Music’ Day, Saturday
OLD LYME–A popular live music stroll along Lyme Street, Make Music Old Lyme, returns Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. An international celebration of free music for all, the Old Lyme Arts District produces the town’s event in conjunction with the MusicNow Foundation. With over a dozen performers, the seventh annual Make Music Old Lyme celebration takes place on Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates the Summer Solstice with 7th Annual ‘Make Music’ Day, Saturday
Witness Stones of Old Lyme and Florence Griswold Museum Celebrate Juneteenth With Jazz and Poetry, Sunday
Free Admission to ‘Their Kindred Earth’ Photography Exhibit on African-American History to Follow OLD LYME–Witness Stones of Old Lyme will celebrate Juneteenth with jazz music and poetry at the Florence Griswold Museum from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. The museum will offer free admission from 3 to 5 p.m. to view the closing day of Their Kindred Earth: … [Read more...] about Witness Stones of Old Lyme and Florence Griswold Museum Celebrate Juneteenth With Jazz and Poetry, Sunday
Lyme-Old Lyme MS ‘Eco Warriors’ Go Into the Trenches at Food Share Garden
LYME/OLD LYME–A partnership between the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) and Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools continued last week as a group of “Eco Warriors” descended on the garden at Town Woods Park in Old Lyme. Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Board Member Peter Hunt said the members of the LOL Middle School Eco Warriors club were given a tour of the food share and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme MS ‘Eco Warriors’ Go Into the Trenches at Food Share Garden
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
Lyme Library Hosts ‘David Ruggles Week’, June 23-29: OL Selectman Jim Lampos Kicks Off Series of Special Events, Monday
LYME, CT—Lyme Public Library hosts a special 'David Ruggles Week' next week from Monday, June 23, through Saturday, June 29. To register to attend any of the events listed below in person ot to receive the Zoom meeting invitation, email programreg@lymepl.org or call 860- 434- 2272. The schedule of programs is as follows: June 23 (Monday) @ 6 p.m.Local historian Jim … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts ‘David Ruggles Week’, June 23-29: OL Selectman Jim Lampos Kicks Off Series of Special Events, Monday
TOP STORY: Celebrating a Carousel’s Centenary in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — It might have been a drizzly day on Saturday but spirits were high in the Sound View section of Old Lyme where celebrations took place to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the construction of the beloved carousel. The merry-go-round has been in its current location at the foot of Hartford Ave.since 1976. Presentations were made by numerous individuals … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Celebrating a Carousel’s Centenary in Old Lyme
Acclaimed Photographer William Burt to Give ‘Nature Photography’ Presentation at Lyme Public Hall, Thursday
LYME, CT—On Thursday, June 19, acclaimed naturalist, photographer and writer William Burt will lead a Nature Photography presentation and discussion for the community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lyme Public Hall. A resident of Old Lyme, Burt has a passion for wild places—especially marshes—and the elusive birds few people see. He is the author of four books, and his … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Photographer William Burt to Give ‘Nature Photography’ Presentation at Lyme Public Hall, Thursday
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 Lyme Ambulance Presents ‘Better Than Ever: Thriving at 65 and Beyond,’ June 28
Letter to the Editor: Moving Forward with a Plan to Improve Halls Road
To the Editor: Even with the suspension of the broader Halls Road Improvement effort (the Zoning Overlay proposal), town officials have expressed support for pursuing sidewalks along with better lighting, crosswalks, bike paths and beautification. Reassessing how to move forward must include involvement by all members of the [Old Lyme] Board of Selectmen and a clear … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Moving Forward with a Plan to Improve Halls Road
Salt Marsh Opera Brings Back ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ in Stonington Borough, June 22
STONINGTON–Salt Marsh Opera invites you to an evening of beloved opera arias and timeless Broadway melodies with the return of Music at the Lighthouse. The performance will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 at the Old Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Borough, 7 Water St. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. The Salt Marsh Opera will welcome mezzo-soprano Sarah Nordin and and … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Brings Back ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ in Stonington Borough, June 22
Soon-to-be-Grads Take to the Streets in Old Lyme with Car Parade
OLD LYME — On Wednesday evening, the seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) 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., ably supported by Old Lyme’s Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Soon-to-be-Grads Take to the Streets in Old Lyme with Car Parade
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
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Growing Up in Lyme in WWII Years, June 25
Exhibition on Impact of World War II on Lyme Residents on Display at Lyme Public Hall, July 4-6 LYME–On Wednesday, June 25, from 7 to 8 p.m., visit Lyme Public Hall for a roundtable discussion titled "Growing up in Lyme: The World War II Years." Guests Rowland Ballek, Les Cone, Bill Hawthorne, Lee Rhodes and Audrey Wayland went to school together during those memorable … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Growing Up in Lyme in WWII Years, June 25