OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., Old Lyme's Recycling Committee is hosting a Thank You Reception and Information Fair in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Community Room. The committee invites the community to join them in thanking the TREX Challenge volunteers. These are Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) parents as well as community volunteers, who haul the plastic bags … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Recycling Committee Hosts ‘Thank You Reception & Info Fair,’ Thursday; All Welcome
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Lyme Academy Hosts 2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment & Tree Lighting, Saturday
OLD LYME – On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts welcomes members of the community, young and old, to gather on its campus in Old Lyme for the 2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting. The Academy looks forward to an “old fashioned” holiday celebration, bringing to life magical memories with festive activities, which will … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Hosts 2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment & Tree Lighting, Saturday
Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Potluck Dinner, Holiday Music Event, Saturday
HADLYME -- On Saturday, Dec. 10, join a Potluck Dinner and Holiday Music Event co-sponsored with the North School and the Hadlyme Hall Garden Club.Bring your favorite main course or sides, and folks at the Hall will take care of the desserts. This event is BYOB. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. Then holiday music by John Brown and the Backporch Pickers kicks off at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Hadlyme Public Hall Hosts Potluck Dinner, Holiday Music Event, Saturday
Lyme Fire Company Hosts ‘Breakfast With Santa,’ Sunday
LYME -- Santa is dropping by the Lyme Fire Company's Hamburg Station Sunday, Dec. 11, from 8 a.m. to11 a.m., for breakfast! All are welcome to join him. Make sure your children remember their lists for Santa! Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, French toast, eggs, fruit, toast, sausage, milk, coffee, and juice. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children … [Read more...] about Lyme Fire Company Hosts ‘Breakfast With Santa,’ Sunday
Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales Saturdays in December
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) will hold Holiday Book Sales from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the following Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Each sale will be held in front of the Old Lyme Post Office on Halls Road weather permitting. Come by and browse OLHS books, tea towels, and note cards. Copies of the OLHS Then & Now 2023 calendar will also be on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Holds Holiday Book Sales Saturdays in December
Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- This Friday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to join a group of "Members with Cameras" from the Lymes' Senior Center when they host an Opening Reception for a show of their photographs. The show will be held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. These folks have been learning techniques related to expanding and enhancing the … [Read more...] about Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme
Happy Thanksgiving!
We wish you all a very happy, peaceful and safe Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends for your support of award-winning, independent, local community journalism. We especially would like to give thanks to all the readers, who have generously donated this year to support our work, and also to all our wonderful advertisers. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving!
Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access
OLD LYME -- Monday's cold and blustery weather did not deter a hardy group of distinguished guests and local residents from turning out to celebrate the completion of the Town of Old Lyme (OL) and the Connecticut (CT) Department of Transportation (DOT) Community Connectivity Grant project. Gathered at the new bus shelter in front of the Old Lyme Police Station on Rte.156, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access
Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Editor's Note: Fifteen years ago, our friend and former colleague at 'Main Street News,' Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme wrote a wonderful column about the first Thanksgiving and how it evolved into a national holiday. In what has now become an almost annual tradition, she has again kindly updated it for us and we are pleased to publish this new version to kick off Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation
OLD LYME -- At the recent September annual meeting of the MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation, Rowland Ballek stepped down as President of the Foundation, having served 20 years in that leadership role. Joining the Foundation as a member in 1975, Rowland served as Vice President for 10 years and then was elected President in 2002. During his tenure the … [Read more...] about Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation
Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
HRIC Hopes for Strong Public Support for its Overlay Proposal at Meeting OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 14, 5pm: The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) was planning to present its application to create a Halls Rd. Overlay District (HROD) to the Old Lyme (OL) Zoning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14. The agenda included a presentation by the HRIC to support the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: HRIC Application Postponed to Dec. Meeting: Old Lyme Zoning Commission Will Now Consider Only One Overlay Request Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
LYME/OLD LYME -- It was a memorable day in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools on Friday. Rather than taking a vacation day on Veterans Day as many schools now opt to do, LOL Schools chose to celebrate Veterans Day with in-house events at each school that drove home the important messages of the day while also honoring local US Veterans and serving members of the US … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Flagpole Ceremony
OLD LYME -- A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Friday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who continue to serve today. Here at LymeLine, we thank you all for … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Flagpole Ceremony
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 19
LYME -- Enjoy the annual Lyme Public Hall tradition of a Chowder Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. The dinner features hearty, homemade clam and corn chowders, coleslaw, cheese, bread, and delicious dessert. Vegetarian and to-go options will be available. Ticket prices for adults are $15, and $10 for children aged 7-12. Children six … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Nov. 19
Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Sunday Morning
Dr. Michael White and His New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Return to Old Lyme OLD LYME – During the weekend of Nov. 5 and 6, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold a free “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert on Saturday night followed by a Sacred Jazz Worship Service on Sunday morning – with both events featuring the return of Dr. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Sunday Morning