OLD SAYBROOK, CT – The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) has announced that global icon Jane Fonda will receive the 10th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the Kate’s Gala presented by The RiverLane on Sunday, Sept.14. The award is presented each year to an individual, who embodies the spirit, independence, and character of the legendary … [Read more...] about Jane Fonda to Receive 10th Annual ‘Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award’ at ‘the Kate’ Gala in Old Saybrook, Sept. 14
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Lymes’ Senior Center’s ‘Summer Sounds’ Concert Series Kicks Off July 3
OLD LYME—On Thursday, July 3, the Lymes' Senior Center kicks off its traditional Summer Sounds Concert Series with “Red Light.” Voted “Best Band 2023”, Red Light is a five-piece modern and classic dance party rock band that brings the energy and musicianship to every show they play. They play the best party music spanning five decades in a fun, dynamic, high-energy show. Visit … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center’s ‘Summer Sounds’ Concert Series Kicks Off July 3
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, Sunday
OLD LYME — UPDATED 6/15: On Sunday, June 14, the Old Lyme Land Trust will host a 'Bench Building Workshop' from 1 to 3 p.m.This free, fun event is open to all ages and its objective is to build four benches to be sited on OLLT open space properties for public use. Materials are precut and ready to assemble. Bring power drill and driver sets. Light refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Bench Building Workshop, Sunday
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
Lyme Pollinator Pathway presents ‘The Lazy Gardener,’ Saturday
LYME, CT— On Saturday, June 14, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Lyme Pollinator Pathway presents The Lazy Gardener - How to Have a Pollinator Garden without Giving Up Your Summer. The event comprises an afternoon at Ballek's in East Haddam, where you will learn tips on creating a pollinator garden from Nancy Ballek and advice on selecting and growing plants. It will include:2 to 2:30 … [Read more...] about Lyme Pollinator Pathway presents ‘The Lazy Gardener,’ Saturday
Lost Cat in Old Lyme, Have You Seen Her?
OLD LYME—We have been asked to publish this poster about a cat that went missing about two weeks ago in the parking lot of Dr. Clark's Veterinary Office on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme. The elderly owner of Katt is distraught at her. loss. We do hope Katt is found soon. … [Read more...] about Lost Cat in Old Lyme, Have You Seen Her?
TOP STORY: Old Lyme EDC, BOS Welcome New Owners at ‘The Hideaway’ with Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting
OLD LYME — Family, friends, and lunchtime diners joined the Town of Old Lyme in congratulating the new owners of The Hideaway on Saturday. The Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) was joined by the Board of Selectmen in the ribbon cutting ceremony that celebrated both the new ownership and expanded Hideaway offerings of wood-fired pizza. Visit this link to read … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme EDC, BOS Welcome New Owners at ‘The Hideaway’ with Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting
TOP STORY: After $6.4 Million Renovation, Lymes’ Senior Center Comes Back Bigger and Better
LYME/OLD LYME–Lorraine Wilcox and Marcia Higgins are among those who refer to the Lymes’ Senior Center as a lifesaver. Now, with 3,265 additional square feet and a layout that allows for multiple programs to be held at once, more older adults than ever can experience the resuscitative power of friendship. While eating ice cream at the Center’s Grand Re-Opening … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: After $6.4 Million Renovation, Lymes’ Senior Center Comes Back Bigger and Better
TOP STORY: Witness Stones Old Lyme Installs 12 More Plaques Honoring Enslaved People as Five-Year Project Sunsets, Brings Total to 60
OLD LYME–Ten small brass plaques installed Friday morning on the Sill Lane Green are there to fill holes left by untold stories. Cesar was about 15-years-old when he was purchased for 80 pounds by Reynold Marvin Jr. in 1730. Zacheus Still, born enslaved to Richard Lord Jr. in 1726, served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. A 26-year-old known to … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Witness Stones Old Lyme Installs 12 More Plaques Honoring Enslaved People as Five-Year Project Sunsets, Brings Total to 60
TOP STORY: Memorial Day in Old Lyme is, in Turn, Both Solemn and Hopeful
OLD LYME—5/27: UPDATED with additional photos. Some marched, some danced and some rode as the Memorial Day Parade wound its way down Lyme Street Monday morning. The community trek took marchers and parade-goers alike to Old Lyme's Duck River Cemetery for a solemn ceremony in remembrance of the nation's fallen service members. A plaintive rifle salute and two trumpets … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Memorial Day in Old Lyme is, in Turn, Both Solemn and Hopeful
TOP STORY: Lyme’s ‘Long Table Farm’ Turns Community Food Scraps into Rich Compost, Looks to Expand Program to Include Old Lyme
Compost Benefits Farm, Lyme Residents, Town’s Bottom Line ... and Doesn't Stink! LYME, CT—Long Table Farm owner Baylee Drown last week stood alongside several carefully-tended compost piles adjacent to the vegetable fields as food scraps carried in from all over town cooked down in a natural process that she hopes will bring the community-supported agriculture operation … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme’s ‘Long Table Farm’ Turns Community Food Scraps into Rich Compost, Looks to Expand Program to Include Old Lyme
TOP STORY: Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
OLD LYME–Old Lyme's Memorial Day Parade is brought to you by two behind-the-scenes guys named Tony. The annual tradition, marked by the rumble of a military C-130 airplane overhead and hundreds of marchers pounding the Lyme Street pavement, has been mustered for years by Old Lyme Fire Department members Tony Hendriks and Tony Vallombroso. On this coming … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Longtime ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Organizers Give Glimpse of Extensive Preparations for Old Lyme’s Beloved Memorial Day Parade
Talking Transportation: Transit-Oriented Recreation
The recent cool and weather aside, it’s officially summer! Time to get out and enjoy our state’s wonderful parks and beaches and take advantage of TOR. You know what TOD is, right? Transit Oriented Development … building homes and offices near mass transit facilities. Well, I’m going to suggest you think about TOR… Transit Oriented Recreation. Did you know … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Transit-Oriented Recreation
2025 ‘Tour de Lyme’ Benefiting Lyme Land Trust Takes Place June 1
In-Person Registration Open Onsite on June 1 LYME, CT -- The 12th annual Tour de Lyme is happening on Sunday, June 1. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside. If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride … [Read more...] about 2025 ‘Tour de Lyme’ Benefiting Lyme Land Trust Takes Place June 1
Lyme Farmers Market Opens Saturdays for the Season
LYME, CT—On Saturday May 24, The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms opens for the season. 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 every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until mid … [Read more...] about Lyme Farmers Market Opens Saturdays for the Season