OLD LYME — Old Lyme Arts District announces its Midsummer Festival returns on Saturday, July 27. The Lyme Art Association and CT Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center are co-chairing this community event along with committee organizations including the FloGris Museum, Old Lyme Inn, Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, the Town of Old Lyme, the Lyme Academy of Fine … [Read more...] about ‘Locomotion’ Presents Free, Pre-Event Concert This Evening in Old Lyme; Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
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Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
OLD LYME — Old Lyme Arts District announces its Midsummer Festival returns on Saturday, July 27. The Lyme Art Association and CT Audubon Society’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center are co-chairing this community event along with committee organizations including the FloGris Museum, Old Lyme Inn, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau, the Town of Old Lyme, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Takes Place Tomorrow
Concert, Fireworks Round Off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Tomorrow Evening
OLD LYME— Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker has confirmed to us via text that the traditional fireworks display hosted by the Town of Old Lyme to round off the Midsummer Festival will take place this year. it is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, July 27, starting around 9:15 p.m. on the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lyme St. campus. A concert by the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Concert, Fireworks Round Off Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Tomorrow Evening
Free Showing of ‘Camino Voyage’ Film at NL Custom House Museum Tonight Precedes Thames River Currach Contest, Tomorrow
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME—On Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m., the New London Custom House Maritime Museum: presents a free, special showing of film The Camino Voyage. This is a documentary of a modern maritime voyage from Ireland to Santiago de Compostela, Spain undertaken by four hardy Irish rowers in their own handmade currach. The film highlights the endurance of this small, ancient … [Read more...] about Free Showing of ‘Camino Voyage’ Film at NL Custom House Museum Tonight Precedes Thames River Currach Contest, Tomorrow
Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
WESTBROOK—Located on Horse Hill Road in Westbrook, Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (VSAWL) is a haven for four-legged friends and those looking to adopt them. At VSAWL both cats and dogs are sheltered and provided with necessary veterinary care and companionship. A dedicated group of staff and volunteers care for the animals’ daily needs as well as maintain the building … [Read more...] about Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
OLD LYME—We wondered how the rain had impacted this year's White Elephant Sale (WES) and so we asked WES Chairman Bob Davis about the sale results. He said via email, "The 86th White Elephant Sale was another huge success in spite of the torrential rains on Saturday. It was another record sale and the proceeds will go a long way to supporting various charities." He added, … [Read more...] about Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest
OLD LYME—The Print Industry of New England (PINE) announced on May 9, 2024 that Essex Printing and the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) have received the Pinnacle Award in PINE’s New England Regional Awards of Excellence competition. Judged anonymously on its own merit in the soft cover book category with similar printed pieces, the award was for the Old Lyme Fire Department … [Read more...] about Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest
Next Drop-off Day for Lyme Public Hall’s Annual George House Tag Sale is Aug. 10, Sale Date is Sept. 14
LYME, CT—The George House Tag Sale will be held at the Lyme Public Hall Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature housewares, furniture, tools, jewelry, and unexpected treasures. Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of the historic 1887 Lyme Public Hall, Lyme’s Bacdayan Local History Archives, and programs for the public. Intake for … [Read more...] about Next Drop-off Day for Lyme Public Hall’s Annual George House Tag Sale is Aug. 10, Sale Date is Sept. 14
How Do They Do It? With Thanks from a Volunteer, a Look Behind-the-Scenes at ‘White Elephant’ Sorting
Editor's Note: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme's 86th Annual White Elephant Sale is over. The results have not yet been finalized but we are hearing it was perhaps yet another record-breaking success. But how do the organizers pull it off year after year? We received this delightful series of cartoons from Edie Twining illustrating how the remarkably efficient … [Read more...] about How Do They Do It? With Thanks from a Volunteer, a Look Behind-the-Scenes at ‘White Elephant’ Sorting
Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It
OLD LYME—It may have been a little damp but the eagerly-anticipated White Elephant Sale hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme duly opened yesterday on the first strike of the church clock at 9 a.m. It was open again Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, when most items were half-price. Organized by the LBS (Ladies Benevolent Society) of the church, the sale has … [Read more...] about Looking Back at the Always Extraordinary ‘White Elephant Sale’, 10 Facts You May Not Know About It
Letter to the Editor: Management of Major Projects in Old Lyme is Problematic
To the Editor: With reference to Howard Margules recent Op-Ed published in LymeLine.com, ineffective leadership by Old Lyme’s First Selectperson has been the root cause for ongoing issues with the Lymes' Senior Center renovation and the going-nowhere Halls Road Improvement Project. The failure to appoint competent individuals to manage these projects is a major factor in … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Management of Major Projects in Old Lyme is Problematic
Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects
Editor’s Note: This op-ed was submitted by Howard Margules of Old Lyme. Our town’s major projects—Halls Road, Lymes’ Senior Center, Sewers, Shoreline Gateway, and Affordable Housing—are all vital to our town’s future economic viability. They also share something else in common: they have been “works in process” for quite a while, and all remain unfinished. It … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Needs to Do Better on Major Projects
Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!
"This sense of community - of caring - is what makes Sound View special" (Mary Daley) OLD LYME— Rain may have canceled Sound View's traditional parade but Joann Lishing, who assists with organizing the parade, tells LymeLine, "Decorated people, golf carts, and so forth, showed up and had their own parade!" Sound View resident and LymeLine reader Mary Daley adds, "The … [Read more...] about Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!
Lyme’s Hometown Parade Offers Traditional Delights on July 4th—More Photos Added
LYME — This year's parade in Lyme celebrating our country's 248th birthday was full of all its usual delights including music, marchers and much merriment ... though missing the muskets of yesteryear. Enjoy our photo essay of the grand event. … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Hometown Parade Offers Traditional Delights on July 4th—More Photos Added
Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake
OLD LYME — Friends and neighbors joined with residents of Rogers Lake West Shores Association (RLWSA) for a (now) traditional Independence Day Boat Parade on Rogers Lake. The winners of the trophy for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" were the King family, who are residents of the RLWSA. Seen awarding the trophy to the … [Read more...] about Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake