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Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce Names Looney December’s ‘Business Student of the Month’

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School junior Patrick Looney has been named the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce 'Business Student of the Month' for December 2017. The Chamber's 'Business Student of the Month' program continues the Chamber tradition of recognizing members of the junior class for demonstrating outstanding initiative in and out of the classroom. The Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce Names Looney December’s ‘Business Student of the Month’

East Lyme Public Trust Honors Departing Members, Welcomes New Ones at Feb. 27 Meeting

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At their first meeting of 2018  on Feb. 27, the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation will be recognizing the work of departing directors - Pat and Jack Lewis.  The Lewises have served on the foundation since its inception in 1995. For the past five years, they have served on the Publicity Committee of The Promise of Tomorrow’s Trees project.  Each year they would take on the … [Read more...] about East Lyme Public Trust Honors Departing Members, Welcomes New Ones at Feb. 27 Meeting

Chelsea Groton Bank Awards Grant to East Lyme Public Trust to Improve Accessibility to Niantic Boardwalk

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As part of their fall grant cycle, the Chelsea Groton Bank has awarded to the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation $1,500 to be used toward the purchase of an ADA compliant beach accessibility surface mats to allow wheelchair access to the Niantic Boardwalk beaches. Since 1999, The Chelsea Groton Foundation has provided over $2.3 million in total grants to the community. These … [Read more...] about Chelsea Groton Bank Awards Grant to East Lyme Public Trust to Improve Accessibility to Niantic Boardwalk

Old Lyme Historical Society’s 2018 ‘Now and Then’ Calendar Makes Perfect Holiday Gift

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The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) will be celebrating the release of the new 2018 Now & Then Old Lyme Community Calendar at a free public reception Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the OLHS building at 55 Lyme Street, Old Lyme.  The calendar, along with other publications, will be for sale at the event. All are welcome to attend: wine, beer and light refreshments … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society’s 2018 ‘Now and Then’ Calendar Makes Perfect Holiday Gift

Interested in Work of Child & Family Auxiliary? New Volunteers Always Welcome

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   New members are always welcome to join theChild & Family Agency’s Lyme/Old Lyme Auxiliary and help with their various fundraising events—from the Polar Express and the Cookie Walk during the Holidays, to the Annual Sale in the Spring, and the biennial Lyme/Old Lyme Garden Tour in June.  Give as much time as your schedule allows.        Child & Family Agency is a … [Read more...] about Interested in Work of Child & Family Auxiliary? New Volunteers Always Welcome

9 Town Transit Offers Bus Passes to Assist Displaced Puerto Ricans

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As Puerto Rican residents displaced by hurricane Maria arrive at Bradley Airport, they are greeted by a public that is eager to assist in taking care of their needs in any way possible. So far, aid with housing, health care, food and clothing is the primary objective. Now 9 Town Transit has now stepped in with an offer to assist with transportation.  9 Town Transit is … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Offers Bus Passes to Assist Displaced Puerto Ricans

Vote for Old Lyme as TripAdvisor’s “Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway”!

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We're delighted to share the news with our readers that Ashlee Centrella of TripAdvisor has informed us that Old Lyme has been selected as one of their 16 Best New England Fall Foliage Getaways.  That's good news in itself, but we also have the chance to vote for Old Lyme to be THE Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway!  This honor will be bestowed on the town in New England … [Read more...] about Vote for Old Lyme as TripAdvisor’s “Best New England Fall Foliage Getaway”!

Artful Living Invites Students to Submit Original Short Plays for Possible Production at ‘The Kate,’ Scholarship Award

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AREAWIDE -- Artful Living, Killingworth’s multi-generational community theatre, is seeking original scripts of short plays from Connecticut high school students.  This new program, Playwrights For Tomorrow, offers students the opportunity to win a scholarship and have their play produced on stage at Old Saybrook’s Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) on April 29, … [Read more...] about Artful Living Invites Students to Submit Original Short Plays for Possible Production at ‘The Kate,’ Scholarship Award

Old Lyme Country Club WGA Holds End of Season Awards Luncheon

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The Old Lyme Country Club Women's Golf Association (OLCC WGA) held its end of season Awards Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 5.  Hospitality Chairwomen Jacquie DeMartino and Mardee Moore organized a lovely buffet meal.  Vickie Winterer and Eleanor Perkins, the Awards Chairwomen, provided an elegant selection of glassware awards.  And the winners were: 18 Hole Champion: Helene … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Country Club WGA Holds End of Season Awards Luncheon

See ‘Faerieville USA’ at Flo Gris Museum Through Oct. 29

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The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn., presents Faerieville USA: In and Around a Wee Faerie Town on the grounds of museum’s campus through Oct. 29. It was announced on Friday that although the Museum and grounds will be open tomorrow, Columbus Day, the special events scheduled for the day -  the Quirky and Creative Artisan Faire and parade led by the Chester Fife and … [Read more...] about See ‘Faerieville USA’ at Flo Gris Museum Through Oct. 29

Lyme Land Trust Executive Director George Moore to Retire, Search for Replacement Underway

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George Moore, the Land Trust’s Executive Director for the last five years, has announced that he will be retiring when his replacement can be brought on board. Land Trust President John Pritchard made the announcement and said, "The Land Trust is deeply grateful for George’s service and dedication over the last 14 years. He was elected to the Land Trust Board as a … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Executive Director George Moore to Retire, Search for Replacement Underway

Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Boy Scouts Conquer ‘Swamp Base’ in Louisiana

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Editor's Note: This personal account of the Swamp Base 2017 experience was submitted by Life Scouts Evan St. Louis and Theodore Wayland. The steady lapping of our oars was only interrupted as we had to lean back in our canoe seats to avoid low branches, while we were keenly observed by the alligators swimming by … On July 7, Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26 became the first … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Boy Scouts Conquer ‘Swamp Base’ in Louisiana

“Ironing” Things Out: Old Lyme Teen Raises Awareness About Deadly Iron Overload Disease

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Patricia Moriarty, resident of Old Lyme and rising senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, is having a Hemochromatosis Awareness Week in Old Lyme during the week commencing July 31. Patricia will be holding various events and handing out flyers throughout Old Lyme making people aware of this disease and spreading word on hope. Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disease that … [Read more...] about “Ironing” Things Out: Old Lyme Teen Raises Awareness About Deadly Iron Overload Disease

Lyme Land Trust Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Conserving Land

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The Lyme Land Conservation Trust celebrated its 50th anniversary last Saturday with a barbecue picnic on the field next to the iconic Grassy Hill Church that the Land Trust saved several years from being turned into a housing development. In keeping with the Land Trust’s tradition of focusing its energies on environmental preservation rather than social galas, the picnic … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Celebrates 50 Glorious Years of Conserving Land