Updated 1/11/17: The Hartford Courant has released the names of the two people involved in the fatal stabbing incident at Big Y on Sunday afternoon. One of the victims subsequently died from his injuries and the other, who is from Old Lyme, is in Yale-New Haven Hospital with serious injuries. The Courant's story by Kathleen McWilliams is at this link: … [Read more...] about Victims Involved in Stabbing at Big Y Identified
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Estuary Center Seeks Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at the Estuary Senior Center, 220 Main St, Old Saybrook. The Center has a variety of opportunities for volunteers. Join the Thrift Shop team, pack or deliver Meals on Wheels, drive someone to a medical appointment, or greet guests at the Welcome Desk. The Estuary’s Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you to discuss your interests and availability and … [Read more...] about Estuary Center Seeks Volunteers
Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018
Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Rd. in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to enjoy a variety of music programming during Free Preview Week Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2018. Children and adults are invited to schedule a free 30-minute preview lesson, and sample a vast array of programs for all ages including private and group … [Read more...] about Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018
$16 Million Gift From Old Lyme Sisters Benefits Birds, Animals and Environment
Janvrin sisters’ legacy leaves $8 million each to two community foundations. Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins shared a life-long love of ornithology and nature that eventually turned into a tremendous legacy. Natalie, 88, who lived in Old Lyme, passed away in May 2010. Mary, 91, had also previously been a resident of Old Lyme but was living in Chester, Conn., at the … [Read more...] about $16 Million Gift From Old Lyme Sisters Benefits Birds, Animals and Environment
Evening Dance Class Offered Thursdays at the Estuary Council
The Estuary Regional Senior Center at 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, has a Ballroom Dance Class that meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The six-week class is $10 a class or six classes for $50. It is a fun way to spend an hour and you can join with or without a partner. For more information, call Amy at 860-227-5211 … [Read more...] about Evening Dance Class Offered Thursdays at the Estuary Council
Child & Family Agency of SE Connecticut Honors Volunteers at 44th Annual Meeting
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut honored its volunteers at its 44th Annual Meeting. The award ceremony, held Nov. 15 at the B.P. Learned Mission, recognized individuals who have donated their time and talents to support the work of the Agency- promoting the well-being and development of all children and their families. Dr. Manuel Rivera, Superintendent of … [Read more...] about Child & Family Agency of SE Connecticut Honors Volunteers at 44th Annual Meeting
Women Playwright’s Initiative Taking Shape at Ivoryton Playhouse, Director Submissions Now Sought
In February 2016, Laura Copland, Director of Play Development, and Jacqui Hubbard, Executive/Artistic Director of The Ivoryton Playhouse, began talks about creating a safe environment for women playwrights to workshop their plays with professional actors and directors. The Ivoryton Playhouse is excited to announce the 2017 inaugural festival of the Women Playwright’s … [Read more...] about Women Playwright’s Initiative Taking Shape at Ivoryton Playhouse, Director Submissions Now Sought
Honoring Veterans Throughout Our Community
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools are open today with each school hosting a program to honor our veterans as follows: Lyme Consolidated School 1:00 -2:00 pm: Tea 2:00- 3:10 p.m: Town Meeting Assembly Mile Creek School 2:00 p.m: Assembly and Tea Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School 8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast 9:00-10:00 am: Assembly Lyme-Old Lyme High School 10:30-11:15 am: … [Read more...] about Honoring Veterans Throughout Our Community
Old Lyme Historical Society’s ‘Now & Then’ Calendar Now on Sale
The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) will be hosting a Community Event this afternoon at their building at 55 Lyme Street from 4 to 6 p.m. to mark the release of the 2017 'Now & Then' Community Calendar. The 2017 calendar will be available for sale, refreshments will be served, music will be provided by Skip Beebe and weaving demonstrations will also be given by the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society’s ‘Now & Then’ Calendar Now on Sale
Literacy Volunteers Honor Volunteers with November Book Sale
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS) honors volunteers everywhere with its November book sale. Volunteers are eligible for free books. You make it possible by purchasing one book at full price and receiving another one free. As a bonus, LVVS will donate a free book to any volunteer who visits during the month of November. Stop in and see what LVVS is all about -- … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers Honor Volunteers with November Book Sale
Recycling in Old Lyme: Getting Rid of Mattresses
LymeLine.com is pleased to be publishing a series of articles written by Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee that lay out best recycling practices. To date, the committee's articles have covered Old Lyme’s curbside trash and recycling programs; the safe disposal of medications; and paint recycling. This article covers the recycling of mattresses and box … [Read more...] about Recycling in Old Lyme: Getting Rid of Mattresses
Nancy Larson Foundation Opens Applications for 2016 Education Scholarships
The Nancy Larson Foundation is currently accepting applications from college upperclassmen and graduate students preparing to be elementary school teachers. The Nancy Larson Foundation, which is headquartered in Old Lyme, is dedicated to helping promising students majoring in elementary education. Since … [Read more...] about Nancy Larson Foundation Opens Applications for 2016 Education Scholarships
Buy a Pie! Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2017 Parents Host Safe Grad Pie Sale
Parents of theLyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2017 are now taking orders for fresh pies, tea breads and cookie dough from Bishop's Orchards in Guilford, Connecticut. Deadline for orders is Nov. 8 for Nov. 18 delivery — just in time for the holidays! Check out the Safe Grad website which has a link to the order form. There is a great tradition in Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Buy a Pie! Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2017 Parents Host Safe Grad Pie Sale
Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Start of Long-Anticipated Sound View Improvement Project
The sun shone brightly as town officials, Sound View Improvements Committee (SVIC) members, design and construction personnel and a handful of Sound View residents cheerfully gathered at the flagpole at the foot of Hartford Ave. for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the long-awaited project to upgrade the street. Old Lyme residents … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Start of Long-Anticipated Sound View Improvement Project
Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’
On Oct. 1, Shelley Gregory of Old Lyme is walking in the 11th annual Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation's (TBBCF) 'Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut.' Not only is this the 10th year that Shelley will have completed the full 26.2 mile TBBCF walk, but -- on a personal basis -- it is also her 8th year cancer-free! If you would like to contribute to Shelley's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’