Come ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home . . . Well, maybe not this year. It’s 2020 and starting back in March, our lives changed as the pandemic started spreading across the land. We sheltered in place, incessantly spritzed with hand sanitizers, and began wearing masks every time we dared to venture out in public. Now it seems that 2020 will be a … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks During a Pandemic
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High Hopes 2020 Holiday Market Goes Virtual, Shopping Continues Through Nov. 28
OLD LYME -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. of Old Lyme is hosting its popular Holiday Market as a virtual event this year. The market opens this coming Sunday, Nov. 15, and concludes on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Over 70 artisans and small businesses will be participating in the Virtual Holiday Market, which will enable you to … [Read more...] about High Hopes 2020 Holiday Market Goes Virtual, Shopping Continues Through Nov. 28
Old Lyme Library Hosts Festive Flower Arranging Zoom Workshop Tonight with Mar Floral
OLD LYME -- 11/16 UPDATE: This event is now full but the Library is still accepting names on a wait list. Join the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for a Zoom workshop with Marlee Spector of Mar Floral and create a seasonal centerpiece. Material costs are $45 per person. These include: floral container with foam, flowers and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Hosts Festive Flower Arranging Zoom Workshop Tonight with Mar Floral
Gillette Castle’s Latest Structural Improvement is Hiding in Plain Sight
LYME/EAST HADDAM -- If you're as observant as Sherlock Holmes, consider this challenge: try to spot the latest exciting improvement at Gillette Castle. Even though the change is huge, it's so well disguised that you might not realize it's there. For a clue, look up the slope at the Castle's entrance. You'll see a set of stone stairs and a retaining wall buttressing the … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle’s Latest Structural Improvement is Hiding in Plain Sight
Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Organizers of Christ The King’s Food Drive
To the Editor: Thank you everyone for contributing to the success of the Christ the King Food Drive. We surpassed our goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of food with a total intake of more than 1,500 pounds. In addition, our generous supporters donated close to $700 of gift cards and cash. Thank you to the Christ the King Men’s Club members, confirmation candidates and all … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Organizers of Christ The King’s Food Drive
Town of Old Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme has announced that it has received certification as a Sustainable CT municipality, demonstrating a commitment to creating a community that strives to be thriving, resilient, collaborative, and forward-looking. Old Lyme met a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for its Bronze-level certification. The Town’s application … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification
Groups Fighting for Social Justice Co-Host ‘Teach-In’ in Old Lyme, Wednesday
LYME/OLD LYME — – The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice has announced that it will hold a “teach-in” the day after the election – in conjunction with the Old Saybrook March for Justice. The teach-in is titled The Work That Lies Ahead: Desegregating Hearts, Minds and Spaces in the Aftermath, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., outside Old Lyme Memorial … [Read more...] about Groups Fighting for Social Justice Co-Host ‘Teach-In’ in Old Lyme, Wednesday
Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice’s ‘Teach-In’ Focused on Desegregating Spaces, Hearts, Minds
LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Partnership for Social Justice hosted its second teach-in focused on addressing important issues of racial justice in the area. The event was held at the Lyme Town Green next to the Lyme Town Hall. At the gathering, several speakers were invited to address the topic of the evening: Desegregating spaces, hearts and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice’s ‘Teach-In’ Focused on Desegregating Spaces, Hearts, Minds
Free Coronavirus Testing Available at Numerous Sites Throughout Local Area
OLD LYME/LYME -- (Adapted from a press release issued by LLHD) With rates of COVID infection currently on the rise in Southeastern Connecticut, the State is working with Ledge Light Health District and community partners to offer free polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in a variety of locations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers PCR … [Read more...] about Free Coronavirus Testing Available at Numerous Sites Throughout Local Area
Lyme Church Sanctuary Open to All Monday Evenings for Quiet Contemplation
LYME -- This fall the sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Lyme will be open on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. Church leaders invite anyone who wishes to stop by, say a prayer, or simply sit in the peaceful quiet of this historic building. Masks and social distancing are required, along with adherence to the rules displayed on the door. There is no limit … [Read more...] about Lyme Church Sanctuary Open to All Monday Evenings for Quiet Contemplation
Outdoor Service at FCCOL, Indoors at Saint Ann’s, Christ The King, All with Online Options; Online Services at Lyme Church, S. Lyme Chapel
LYME-OLD LYME — The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme is holding a live, outdoor service at 11 a.m. this Sunday. Saint Ann's Episcopal Church and Christ The King Church are offering in-person services, the latter with a restricted number of congregants. All three churches also offer an online option while the First Congregational Church of Lyme and the South Lyme Chapel … [Read more...] about Outdoor Service at FCCOL, Indoors at Saint Ann’s, Christ The King, All with Online Options; Online Services at Lyme Church, S. Lyme Chapel
Men’s Club at Christ the King Holds Food Drive to Benefit Local Pantries
OLD LYME -- During this pandemic, area food pantries have seen an uptick in the numbers of families experiencing food insecurity. The Men's Club of Christ the King Church is hosting a Food Drive of nonperishables to assist local pantries in feeding our neighbors. The Drive is being held through Oct. 11 at Christ the King's Parish Hall entrance. Visit the … [Read more...] about Men’s Club at Christ the King Holds Food Drive to Benefit Local Pantries
Ledge Light Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases in Past Week in Lyme, Old Lyme; Current Totals are 9 in Lyme, 27 in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued their COVID-19 summary for the week ending Sept. 25 just after 7 p.m. Friday evening. The report showed nine cases for Lyme and 27 cases for Old Lyme including two fatalities. These are same totals that LymeLine reported on Monday, Sept. 21. This report covers cases by town for all the towns in the LLHD -- both … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases in Past Week in Lyme, Old Lyme; Current Totals are 9 in Lyme, 27 in Old Lyme
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Presents the ‘Great Eats’ Raffle, Benefits Conservation Efforts
OLD LYME -- Purchase a Great Eats raffle ticket and support the conservation of our land, waters and the species that inhabit them. Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate to some of the Shoreline’s finest eateries, valued at $400 each. Certificates will offered from eateries including: Alforno Trattoria & Bar, Atlantic Seafood, Bar Bouchee, Carlson's … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Presents the ‘Great Eats’ Raffle, Benefits Conservation Efforts
COVID-19 Case Numbers Unchanged in Old Lyme, Lyme; Totals Remain at 26 in OL (Including 2 Fatalities), 8 in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- This past Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) issued their weekly report of COVID-19 cases by town for all the towns in the health district they cover. Both Lyme and Old Lyme are included in that district. The numbers reported on Friday (Sept. 11) showed no change from those we reported earlier in the day, when we said Old Lyme had … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Case Numbers Unchanged in Old Lyme, Lyme; Totals Remain at 26 in OL (Including 2 Fatalities), 8 in Lyme