To the Editor: The election is behind us and Old Lyme still has a government. I am certain that Bonnie Reemsnyder will ensure a smooth and gracious transition to Mr. Griswold and our re-elected incumbent selectwoman, Mary Jo Nosal, and selectman, Chris Kerr. Mr.Griswold inherits a fiscally strong Old Lyme that sits on a well-maintained infrastructure. Clearly, the RTC was … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Post-Election Message To The People of Old Lyme, ‘We Must Go Forward Together’
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Old Lyme’s Duck River Garden Club Recognized with Multiple Awards for Members’ Efforts
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme has received multiple awards from Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut for the club’s civic beautification, education and horticultural therapy efforts over the past year. The Old Lyme club, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, was presented the awards at the statewide federation’s annual awards meeting … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Duck River Garden Club Recognized with Multiple Awards for Members’ Efforts
Talking Transportation: Reading Old Timetables
I love reading timetables. Not the new ones on smartphone apps, but the old printed ones. Reading about a train or plane’s journey on paper is almost like taking the ride itself. Growing up in Canada, I was fascinated with the two major passenger railroads, the quasi-government owned “crown corporation” Canadian National Railroad (CNR) and the private Canadian Pacific … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Reading Old Timetables
Hooray for Halloween! Almost Against All Odds, It Did Happen on Lyme Street Last Night …
OLD LYME -- Despite the weather, a cancelled parade, a fallen tree, and power outages galore, Halloween happened anyway in Old Lyme! We're delighted to share a few photos from the notorious night when trick or treating ghosts and ghouls; witches and wizards; and swashbucklers and superheroes take over Lyme Street in search of candy ... along with a reflection on Halloween … [Read more...] about Hooray for Halloween! Almost Against All Odds, It Did Happen on Lyme Street Last Night …
Lyme Garden Club Fall Birdseed Fundraiser Continues Through Nov. 13
LYME -- Lyme Garden Club is holding their Annual Fall Birdseed Fundraiser from now until Nov. 13. All seed is fresh because it is this year’s crop. All profits support the club’s Beautify Lyme projects. Choices include: Black Oil Sunflower Seed 50 lb. @ $36 & 25 lb. @ $23 Striped Sunflower Seed 50 lb. @ $32 & 25 lb. @ $24 Sunflower Seed Chips 50 lb. @ $66 & 25 … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Fall Birdseed Fundraiser Continues Through Nov. 13
Vote for Old Lyme’s Rhyleigh Russell in the ‘Celebration of Music National Competition’!
OLD LYME -- Rhyleigh Russell of Old Lyme is a finalist in the Celebration of Music National Competition. She is 14-years-old and a freshman at Lyme Old Lyme High School (LOLHS), where she is one of the varsity goalkeepers on the LOLHS soccer team. Russell has four siblings and notes in her biography on the Celebration of Music website, "My whole family runs on music never … [Read more...] about Vote for Old Lyme’s Rhyleigh Russell in the ‘Celebration of Music National Competition’!
Old Lyme Fire Dept. Hosts Educational, Fun Open House; Enjoy Our Photo Essay of the Event
The Old Lyme Fire Department welcomed hundreds of children and their parents, friends or caregivers to its annual Open House held during the evening of Oct. 9. The event was held at the main firehouse located on 69 Lyme Street in Old Lyme. Activities included Fire safety and firefighting demonstrations. Fire truck rides Bike Rodeo and helmet giveaway Life … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept. Hosts Educational, Fun Open House; Enjoy Our Photo Essay of the Event
Today, In Context of Palestine, Old Lyme Church Asks ‘Will There Really be a Morning?’ in Interfaith Program; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Tree of Life Educational Fund (TOLEF), in its longstanding mission to amplify voices of conscience in support of peace and justice, will open its 2019 Fall Speaker Series on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL). Open to the public, with no admission charge, and interwoven with elements of the FCCOL Sunday worship … [Read more...] about Today, In Context of Palestine, Old Lyme Church Asks ‘Will There Really be a Morning?’ in Interfaith Program; All Welcome
LOLJWC Partners with Tractor Supply Co’s to Collect Pet Food Supplies, Benefits Old Lyme Lyme Animal Control & Other Pet Welfare Organizations
LYME-OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club is partnering with five Tractor Supply Companies to collect pet food and supplies to benefit Old Lyme Animal Control, Valley Shore Animal Welfare League and Barkville Dog Rescue. The food/supply drive runs the whole month of October. Tractor Supply Company stores receiving pet food and supplies are located in Old … [Read more...] about LOLJWC Partners with Tractor Supply Co’s to Collect Pet Food Supplies, Benefits Old Lyme Lyme Animal Control & Other Pet Welfare Organizations
Reading Uncertainly: ‘The Meaning of Human Existence’ by Edward O. Wilson
Who are we? Edward O. Wilson, the eminent Harvard biologist and noted student of ants, describes our strange species in a remarkable and memorable book. In 15 brief, succinct and challenging chapters, each less than 10 pages, he suggests that, at once, we are far more and far less than we imagine. His is a daunting title but the contents live up to expectations. First, far … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly: ‘The Meaning of Human Existence’ by Edward O. Wilson
Listen Anytime on the Web to ‘CT Outdoors’ Radio Show About the I-Park Foundation
If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to experience an unveiling of outdoor site-inspired artist creations, come to I-Park Foundation in East Haddam this Sunday for one of its free seasonal open houses. Learn about this fascinating preserve and visiting artists’ enclave on this week’s CT Outdoors with Old Lyme's Suzanne Thompson. Guests Joanne Paradis, I-Park Foundation … [Read more...] about Listen Anytime on the Web to ‘CT Outdoors’ Radio Show About the I-Park Foundation
‘The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms’ is Open Today From 9:30am to 1:30pm
LYME -- It's a beautiful day and 'The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms' in Lyme opens this morning at 9:30 a.m. continuing until 1:30 p.m. Fresh farm produce, baked goods, seafood, maple syrup, and more will all be on sale. It was looking as though Lyme Farmers Market, which has for more than 15 years been a perennially popular destination for both local and regional … [Read more...] about ‘The Farmers Market at Tiffany Farms’ is Open Today From 9:30am to 1:30pm
Old Lyme Historical Society Presents its 2019 Board of Trustees
The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) has announced its 2019-20 board of trustees. They are pictured in the photo above: Back Row: John Pote, Nicholas Westbrook, Ross W. Higgins, Mark Lander, Jill Pilgrim, Mark Terwilliger, Mary Ellen Jewett, Cynthia Taylor, Michaelle Pearson, Robert DiNapoli and James Meehan. Middle Row: Skip Beebe, Kevin Cole, Alison Mitchell, Sandra … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Presents its 2019 Board of Trustees
Old Lyme’s Suzanne Thompson Discusses Shared Solar on her WLIS/WMRD Radio Show, Listen Anytime
OLD LYME -- What is Shared Solar and did you know that it is coming to Connecticut? It's a way for people who don't have the right roof or location for solar panels to reduce their electricity costs by participating in a shared solar project. Find out how you and your community can participate in this new program on CT Outdoors with Suzanne Thompson of Old Lyme. Thompson's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Suzanne Thompson Discusses Shared Solar on her WLIS/WMRD Radio Show, Listen Anytime
Death of Milton Allen Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 24
Milton Nicholas Allen, born in New York City on April 15, 1927, died in Essex, Connecticut on May 29, 2019. He and his wife, to whom he was married for 35 years, had moved to Essex in 2016. They had previously lived in Old Lyme, Connecticut from 1988. Milton attended Princeton University at the age of 17 where he was elected President of the Class of ‘48. He took a wartime … [Read more...] about Death of Milton Allen Announced; Memorial Service to be Held in Old Lyme, Aug. 24