A 73-year-old driver died when his vintage race car crashed during a race Saturday at the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival in Salisbury, Conn., state police said. Lee Duran, of Lyme, was driving his small, blue 1934 MG PA Special. Read the full story in this article, Driver Dies In Crash At Lime Rock Park Historic Festival, by Brian Dowling and published in the Hartford … [Read more...] about Lyme Man Dies in Lime Rock Festival Vintage Car Race
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Lyme Ambulance Returns to Farmers Market Today to Sell Craft Goods
After a very successful appearance at the Lyme Farmers Market in July, the Lyme Ambulance Association returns to the market with another sale of high quality hand-crafted goods today, Saturday, Aug. 30. Hand made quilts, handbags, throw-rugs, hand-woven wool rugs, and stunningly colorful stained glass panels are just a few of the items offered. All proceeds will be … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Returns to Farmers Market Today to Sell Craft Goods
Kicking Cancer: One Man’s Remarkable Victory Over the Pervasive Disease
On the cusp of spring in 2005, Dave Collins recalls looking out over the marsh in his Old Lyme backyard through tears early one morning and wondering, “How many more sunrises will I see?” This emotional moment was the culmination of a tumultuous one-week period during which a tumor was detected in Collins’ colon and it was confirmed that it had metastasized to his lungs and … [Read more...] about Kicking Cancer: One Man’s Remarkable Victory Over the Pervasive Disease
‘Forty and Fabulous’ Gala, Sept. 27, Honors Estuary’s 40th Anniversary, Benefits Meals on Wheels
More calls are coming into the Estuary Center each day requesting services through the “Meals on Wheels” program, which benefits the nine estuary towns. In order to support this nutritious program, a benefit gala, “Forty and Fabulous”on Sept. 20, is being planned by a fund raising committee under the co-chairmanship of Old Saybrook residents President Gerri Lewis and … [Read more...] about ‘Forty and Fabulous’ Gala, Sept. 27, Honors Estuary’s 40th Anniversary, Benefits Meals on Wheels
Lyme Ambulance Association Needs You! Train to Become an EMT/EMR
Are you recently retired and looking for a way to give back? Or perhaps interested in a possible Emergency Response career? Lyme Ambulance, one of Connecticut’s last remaining no-fee, all-volunteer ambulance services needs you, and has funds to reimburse volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training expenses. “Our policy is to … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Needs You! Train to Become an EMT/EMR
Lyme Garden Club Unveils Landscape Plans for Town Building Project
The residents of Lyme have been eagerly watching the renovation of their town hall and the building of the new library over the last year; however, during the excitement of construction, the Lyme Garden Club has been quietly working on an often overlooked finishing touch for any building project, the landscaping. They have been coordinating with town groups, businesses, and … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Unveils Landscape Plans for Town Building Project
Concert/Vigil for Gaza to be Held Tonight at Old Lyme Church
This evening, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m., a concert/vigil for Gaza will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Michael Dabroski, a concert violinist, will play an original composition in honor of the people of Gaza who have suffered so much tragic loss. This composition and some classical selections will be interspersed with moments of silence, prayers and … [Read more...] about Concert/Vigil for Gaza to be Held Tonight at Old Lyme Church
‘Spark a Reaction’ at the Old Lyme Library This Afternoon
The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will host a 'Spark A Reaction' science program this afternoon at 2:35 p.m. Join Miss Alex for a new science experiment for teens every third Monday of the summer. This week the task will be to make your own motor. Registration is required. Ages 12 and up. This program is free and open to the public. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the … [Read more...] about ‘Spark a Reaction’ at the Old Lyme Library This Afternoon
The Curious Case of the Flags on Lyme Street
After vanishing unexpectedly in the days following the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, the flags have returned to Lyme Street, to the apparent approval of a majority of the town’s residents. Back up since last Friday, these Old Glories will stay until Veteran’s Day in November, just like last year. The reappearance of the flags has been lauded by a significant number of the … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Flags on Lyme Street
Miller’s Eagle Scout Project Restores Hamburg Fair’s Animal Ring to Former Glory
Visitors at this year’s Hamburg Fair on Aug. 15, 16 and 17, will see that the animal ring where the horse and oxen competitions are held has been refurbished. Life Scout Matthew M. Miller of BSA Troop 26 of Lyme and Old Lyme led approximately 25 people over the weekend of June 14-15 as part of his Eagle Scout Project to repair the ring that was in desperate need of … [Read more...] about Miller’s Eagle Scout Project Restores Hamburg Fair’s Animal Ring to Former Glory
Pasta Dinner Saturday at Shoreline Community Center, Sound View
There will be a Pasta Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Ave., Old Lyme. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event ends at 8 p.m. Enjoy delicious fresh pasta, meatballs, fresh salad, bread, desserts, and coffee. All you can eat. Walk-ins welcome. Admission adults $12, children under 8 years $6. Tickets available at door or call … [Read more...] about Pasta Dinner Saturday at Shoreline Community Center, Sound View
Paving for Lyme Building Project Scheduled for This Week
The contractors will be paving the new drives and parking areas for the Lyme Town Hall and library this week. Paving will take place in two phases. The new entrance and library parking will be paved first, and the town hall lot will follow. Lyme residents visiting town hall or the library over the next few days should be extra careful and are asked to watch for signs … [Read more...] about Paving for Lyme Building Project Scheduled for This Week
Tag Sale at Lyme Public Hall Today
The Lyme Public Hall Association will hold a Tag Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature housewares, furniture, jewelry and unexpected treasures, as well as a bake sale with home-made pies and other tasty treats. Intake for the Lyme Public Hall sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, through Thursday, July 31. There … [Read more...] about Tag Sale at Lyme Public Hall Today
Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial Seeks Volunteers, Includes Free Memory Screening
Adults under the age of 90 who have been diagnosed with mild or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, or undiagnosed individuals experiencing noticeable memory loss may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease currently being conducted at CCRStudies in New London, Conn. The study will include a free memory screening. This clinical trial research program, … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial Seeks Volunteers, Includes Free Memory Screening
Magic of Midsummer Successfully Celebrated Again in Old Lyme
They (well, my mother does anyway) say, "The sun shines on the righteous ..." One must therefore assume that the residents of Old Lyme are exceptionally righteous because their Midsummer Festival fell beautifully between damp weather on Friday afternoon before the art openings and concerts began, rain Saturday afternoon just towards the end of the day portion of the Festival … [Read more...] about Magic of Midsummer Successfully Celebrated Again in Old Lyme