About 60 community leaders and citizens, including members of the clergy from both New London and Middlesex Counties, attended a "Conversation on the State Budget," Monday evening at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) Only two state-elected representatives attended out of a total of the 55 senators and representatives invited. State Rep. Devin Carney, … [Read more...] about State Budget Discussion at OL Church Draws Large Crowd With Wide Range of Concerns, Questions
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Old Lyme Historical Society Honors Special Member, Retiring Board Members; Presents Scholarship
The Old Lyme Historical Society, Inc., (OLHSI) at its annual meeting on June 12, recognized the following people: departing Board members: Julia Griswold, Dolores Green, Sheila Wertheimer, Martha Hansen, Jennifer Hillhouse and Tim Griswold. Martha Hansen was recognized for her many years of service to the Board as secretary and webmaster. Jennifer Hillhouse and Tim … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Honors Special Member, Retiring Board Members; Presents Scholarship
No Parade (Again) for Old Lyme but Indoor Ceremony Still Exudes Memorial Day Spirit
Despite the wet weather causing the cancellation of Old Lyme's traditional Memorial Day parade for the second year in a row, more than 100 people still turned out for the Memorial Day ceremony held in Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School's auditorium Monday morning. William Appleby (pictured above), Commander of American Legion Post 41, was Master of Ceremonies. The ceremony … [Read more...] about No Parade (Again) for Old Lyme but Indoor Ceremony Still Exudes Memorial Day Spirit
The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange Awards Grants to Three Non-Profits
A short ceremony was held Tuesday at The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange of Old Lyme when grants of $1,000 each were presented to representatives of three local non-profit organizations. The Woman's Exchange, a non-profit gift shop featuring mostly hand crafted and artisan items made by consignors, as well as jewelry, baby and children’s clothing, antiques and collectables, donates … [Read more...] about The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange Awards Grants to Three Non-Profits
Dedication Ceremony for New Boathouse Celebrates Old Lyme’s Decades-Long, Continuing Passion for Rowing
More than 100 people gathered Saturday morning at Hains Park on the shores of Rogers Lake to join a ceremony to dedicate the recently completed Fred Emerson Boathouse. All joined by a love of rowing, they were there to celebrate the official opening of the boathouse, which is the new home for boats owned by Lyme-Old Lyme Schools and the Old Lyme Rowing Club/Blood Street … [Read more...] about Dedication Ceremony for New Boathouse Celebrates Old Lyme’s Decades-Long, Continuing Passion for Rowing
Lyme Girl Scout Troop #63632 Celebrates Installation of ‘Little Free Library’ for the Community
A dedication ceremony was held Sunday, April 23, for a Little Free Library that has been installed in the side courtyard of the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) courtesy of local Girl Scout Troop #63632. The new Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. The Girl Scout Troop, which is primarily comprised of girls currently in 4th grade at Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme Girl Scout Troop #63632 Celebrates Installation of ‘Little Free Library’ for the Community
A Little Humor in Celebration of The Bard’s Birth- and Death-Day
Today is not only St. George's Day (the equivalent for England of St. Patrick's Day for Ireland) but also both William Shakespeare's birth- and death-day. Well, to be honest, the latter is a definite while the former is one which, to quote from Wikipedia, "has proved appealing to biographers." It is known for sure that Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon in England … [Read more...] about A Little Humor in Celebration of The Bard’s Birth- and Death-Day
Shining a Light on a Humble Hero: Success of Stroud’s Grassroots Efforts Against High Speed Train Proposal Highlighted
The CT Mirror has published an article today by veteran journalist Ana Radelat, titled His grassroots rebellion stops a federal railroad plan in its tracks, which looks at Greg Stroud of Old Lyme as an individual and the impact of his campaign regarding the northeastern section of the proposed high-speed railroad route from Washington DC to Boston -- an impact that is … [Read more...] about Shining a Light on a Humble Hero: Success of Stroud’s Grassroots Efforts Against High Speed Train Proposal Highlighted
Overeaters Anonymous Sponsor Workshop on ‘Twelve Steps to Recovery,’ April 29
Overeaters Anonymous of Southeastern Connecticut Intergroup is sponsoring a workshop on the Twelve Steps to Recovery Saturday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint David's Episcopal Church, 284 Stoddards Wharf Road in Gales Ferry. The workshop leader will guide participants through the Twelve Steps, focusing on the first 164 pages of the Big Book. Overeaters Anonymous … [Read more...] about Overeaters Anonymous Sponsor Workshop on ‘Twelve Steps to Recovery,’ April 29
Remembering Walter Kaylin: “Already a Legend”
Walter Kaylin, 95, a 52-year-resident of Old Lyme, died peacefully Feb. 15, 2017, at Apple Rehab in Guilford, Conn., after a long period of declining health. His two daughters were by his side. We published Mr. Kaylin's obituary at this link. This column by Randall Beach, Walter Kaylin's son-in-law, was first published March 11 in the New Haven Register and on the … [Read more...] about Remembering Walter Kaylin: “Already a Legend”
Visgilio of Old Lyme Wins Silver, Bronze Medals in Vermont Special Olympics
Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme returned from the Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games held this past weekend (March 3-6) in Woodstock, Vt., with a fourth place ribbon, along with a Bronze and a Silver Medal. Suicide Six located in Woodstock, Vt., hosted the Vermont Special Olympics Winter and Visgilio, who was a member of the Hermitage at Haystack Team, participated in his first … [Read more...] about Visgilio of Old Lyme Wins Silver, Bronze Medals in Vermont Special Olympics
9 Town Transit Partners with Google Maps for Online Trip Planning
AREAWIDE -- Finding local bus route information just got a whole lot easier. In fact, you probably already have it available on your smartphone. Google Maps now includes local bus routes and schedules in its directions feature. Riders no longer have to read timetables. They simply enter the date and time that they hope to arrive at their destination and the trip planner … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Partners with Google Maps for Online Trip Planning
Health, Happiness and the Benefits of Volunteering; Join the ‘Common Good Gardens’ to Discover Them!
Each year, the Common Good Gardens in Old Saybrook raise nearly four tons of fresh vegetables and fruit, and then then donates them to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries And they do it entirely with volunteers – volunteers who have kept it going and improved it for 15 years. You’re probably thinking, “How unselfish ... doing all that work to benefit other people,” and … [Read more...] about Health, Happiness and the Benefits of Volunteering; Join the ‘Common Good Gardens’ to Discover Them!
Literacy Volunteers Seeks Tutors, Registration Open Now for Next Training Program
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS), CT, Inc. is a private non-profit organization. Its mission is to train tutors to help residents of the Valley Shore area who wish to improve their reading, writing or speaking English to improve their life and work skills. This one-to-one instruction is held confidential and is completely without charge to the student. Tutor training … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers Seeks Tutors, Registration Open Now for Next Training Program
Can You Help? Rob Wallace of Old Lyme Urgently Needs O+/- Living Liver Donor
As the creator of specialized glassware for scientific research, Rob Wallace has used his unique talents to contribute to over 30 years of medical breakthroughs. The Old Lyme resident now finds himself relying on the medical community – and his own community – to help him overcome his battle with liver cancer. Doctors have told Wallace that his best chance for a healthy … [Read more...] about Can You Help? Rob Wallace of Old Lyme Urgently Needs O+/- Living Liver Donor