LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme/Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) is a group of volunteers, who collaborate with all sectors of the community to prevent substance misuse and abuse. Working together over the past 16 years, they have achieved significant reductions in adolescent substance misuse. Their work continues to change as the culture, climate, and concerns facing … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Needs Community Input, Asks Readers to Take Online Survey
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Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $20 Gift Card at Pop-Up Clinics; Next Date is Sept. 17
Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is partnering with Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) and Griffin Hospital to hold pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the summer. The Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme are both members of LLHD. No appointment, insurance, or ID is needed. Get vaccinated and get a free $20 gift card as a thank you for doing your part to protect yourself … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $20 Gift Card at Pop-Up Clinics; Next Date is Sept. 17
Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation
OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center (LSC) Board of Directors (BOD) held a special public meeting Aug. 4, to conduct the second stakeholder workshop for the architectural feasibility study for the renovation and possible expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. We sat down recently with Jeri Baker, Chair of the Lymes' Senior Center BOD, to understand where the project … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation
Organization Confronting Racial Injustice with Public Art Announces Partnership to Install Murals in Four Towns, Including Old Lyme
NEW LONDON, CT —Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) and CT Murals have today announced a partnership to enable the installation of four murals in each of four towns:- New London, Old Lyme, Norwich, and East Lyme. This will be part of the Sister Murals Project whereby skilled and unskilled artists from different communities, races, ethnicities, and generations … [Read more...] about Organization Confronting Racial Injustice with Public Art Announces Partnership to Install Murals in Four Towns, Including Old Lyme
Old Lyme’s Shoreline Community Center Looks to Install Solar Panels Through Innovative Fundraiser
Trinity Solar to Donate $100 to Shoreline Community Center's Planned Solar Installation for Every Homeowner, who has Appointment to Learn More About Solar OLD LYME -- When some of the board members of the Sound View Beach Association, Inc. (SVBA) recently had solar panels installed on their homes, they became aware that there were additional benefits in addition to the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Shoreline Community Center Looks to Install Solar Panels Through Innovative Fundraiser
Lymes’ Senior Center Directors Host Special Meeting; Point One Architects Lead Workshop Related to Feasibility Study
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to join the meeting either in person at the Lymes' Senior Center or virtually -- see instructions for the latter below. The main purpose of the meeting is for Point One Architects to lead the second workshop related to the feasibility … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Directors Host Special Meeting; Point One Architects Lead Workshop Related to Feasibility Study
Guest Column: Pandemic Surprise—Drive-Ins are Making a Comeback
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome back Linda Ahnert as a guest columnist today. A resident of Old Lyme, she is the former Arts Editor at the popular but now-shuttered weekly, print newspaper, the 'Main Street News.' She is also a long-time docent at the Florence Griswold Museum and has volunteered for numerous local art organizations. When I was young, one … [Read more...] about Guest Column: Pandemic Surprise—Drive-Ins are Making a Comeback
Lost Dog: Please Help Find Harley
OLD LYME -- Harley is a friendly, frisky, nine-year-old Morkie, who weighs 7.5 lbs. She has been missing from her home at 1 Duck River Lane since noon on Friday, July 16. A reward is being offered for her safe return. Her hair was fluffier when she disappeared, she has had several teeth extracted, and was wearing a black electric fence collar. If found, she can be put in … [Read more...] about Lost Dog: Please Help Find Harley
Large Turnout for Successful ‘Community Connections’ Networking Event at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- It was a glorious afternoon on Wednesday when around 70 community members gathered on the lawns at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme for the first 'post-COVID' event hosted by Community Connections. Local non-profit leaders and volunteers along with a number of community leaders mingled outside under a warm sun. Representatives of Lyme Academy took … [Read more...] about Large Turnout for Successful ‘Community Connections’ Networking Event at Lyme Academy
UPDATED: Lyme Selectmen Approve Equality Resolution
LYME -- Latest Comment Posted 7/16: UPDATED 7/12, 11:30pm, with Lyme Selectman's comments (in red): According to the published minutes of the Lyme Board of Selectmen's (BOS) meeting held Tuesday, July 6, the board approved a motion to adopt, "a Resolution supporting equality." The Lyme Sustainability Committee had proposed adoption of the Resolution, "both for its … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Lyme Selectmen Approve Equality Resolution
Lyme’s Senior Center Reopens Slowly Under Carefully Phased Timeline
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Senior Center is undergoing a carefully-planned phased opening with the safety of everyone at the Center paramount at all times. May and June were very successful months with a combination of outdoor programs, services, and entertainment offered. One hundred and fifty five people visited the Center in person over the month of May and Stephanie Gould, … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Senior Center Reopens Slowly Under Carefully Phased Timeline
Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fantastic’ Boat Parade
LYME/OLD LYME — Last year, Rogers Lake residents took matters into their own hands after both the Sound View and Lyme Independence Day parades were cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. They came up with an inspired solution to the social distancing issue associated with parades and held the “1st Annual Rogers Lake 4th of July Boat Parade.” This year, they followed up with the … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fantastic’ Boat Parade
Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
LYME -- UPDATED 7/5, MORE PHOTOS ADDED: The rain stopped, the day was brightening and Lyme's traditional Independence Day stepped off making such a welcome sight after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year. This year's parade Grand Marshal was Carolyn Bacdayan, pictured above, who recently retired from her position as the Town of Lyme’s longtime … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
Wet Weather Fails to Dampen Spirits at Sound View Independence Day Parade
OLD LYME -- Despite the less than favorable weather, hundreds turned out to celebrate Independence Day a day in advance this past Saturday in Sound View. The parade, which was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic, was a welcome sign of a return to some sort of normalcy. An ever-smiling Joann Lishing, pictured above, led the parade proudly marching while … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Fails to Dampen Spirits at Sound View Independence Day Parade
More Than 1000 Books Sold at BookCellar’s ‘Amazing’ Stock-Up Sale
OLD LYME -- The Summer Stock-Up Sale held at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library this past Saturday was a great success. More than 1000 books along with 200 CDs and DVDs were sold. Since all the items were donated and all those working at or involved with the sale were volunteers, the total amount of revenue raised at the Sale directly benefits the … [Read more...] about More Than 1000 Books Sold at BookCellar’s ‘Amazing’ Stock-Up Sale