Niantic Main Street, Niantic’s downtown revitalization organization, is ready to spread holiday cheer throughout the village of Niantic once again with their 10th Annual Holiday Stroll. The family-friendly, favorite event will be held today, Saturday, Nov. 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This year over 30 Niantic and East Lyme businesses will be … [Read more...] about Niantic Main Street Strolls into the Holidays Today
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You Have Been Warned … Old Lyme Police Strictly Enforcing Seat Belt Laws Over Holidays
We have received the following message from the Old Lyme Police. 'With the 2013 holiday travel period just beginning, Connecticut's law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. The Old Lyme Police are out on the road enforcing the State occupant protection laws and issuing citations to those who are unbuckled. … [Read more...] about You Have Been Warned … Old Lyme Police Strictly Enforcing Seat Belt Laws Over Holidays
Old Lyme Town Report Editor Seeks Storm Stories
The theme of this year’s annual report, which will be presented to the public at the annual town meeting Jan. 27, 2014, is the two storms that pummeled our area during the past fiscal year – Super-Storm Sandy in October 2012 and the blizzard of February 2013. Both seemed pretty unpleasant at the time and caused inconvenience, discomfort, physical damage, and loss of work and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Report Editor Seeks Storm Stories
Potapaug Hosts Open Slide Night, Dec. 1 at OL Town Hall
Potapaug Audubon presents "Open Slide Night," Thursday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall, 52 Lyme St. You be the presenter or just come and enjoy the show. Come around 6:30 p.m. to set up. Potapaug provides all equipment if you need it. For technical questions and assistance, call 860-767-9763. No registration required, refreshments served. … [Read more...] about Potapaug Hosts Open Slide Night, Dec. 1 at OL Town Hall
Enjoy High Hopes Holiday Market This Afternoon
High Hopes hosts its annual Holiday Market this afternoon from 12 to 4 p.m. at their location at 36 Town Woods Road in Old Lyme. For one afternoon, the High Hopes arena in Old Lyme will be transformed into a marketplace with something for everyone. Start your holiday shopping at 60 vendors selling crafts and other specialty items. Food vendors you know and love, plus … [Read more...] about Enjoy High Hopes Holiday Market This Afternoon
Sample a Holiday Craft Show Today in Old Lyme
A group of local artists and crafters is hosting their 8th Annual Holiday Show today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Smith Neck Rd. ( off Rte. 156, opposite the Nearly New Shop ) Admission is free and all are welcome. Jewelry, felted bags, pottery, cards and more will be for sale at competitive prices. The artists and crafters involved include Betsey Copp, Ashby Carlisle, … [Read more...] about Sample a Holiday Craft Show Today in Old Lyme
Boy Scout Troop 26 Names Campsite in Honor of Benefactors
Boy Scout Troop 26 of Lyme and Old Lyme recently named their campsite in Nehantic State Forest “Camp Emerson” in honor of their benefactors, Fred and Anne Emerson. Scouts, family, and adult leaders gathered at the site for an outdoor Court of Honor and officially dedicated the site by placing a hand carved sign near the flagpole and newly erected totem pole. Scouts received … [Read more...] about Boy Scout Troop 26 Names Campsite in Honor of Benefactors
Saturday Night’s ‘Boxwood’ Fire Claims Woman’s Life
Updated 11/12/13: The elderly woman rescued and then air-lifted to hospital from Saturday night's fire in a first floor apartment in the Boxwood complex on Lyme Street died Sunday. The building where the fire broke out is separate from and at the rear of the main Boxwood building. Carolyn McCarthy was in her mid-90s and a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Saturday Night’s ‘Boxwood’ Fire Claims Woman’s Life
Enjoy the “Best Chowder Dinner” at Lyme Public Hall
Join your neighbors for a hearty, old-fashioned meal at the Lyme Public Hall for the Annual Chowder Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features Connecticut clam chowder, corn chowder, new-fangled cole slaw, cheddar cheese, delicious breads and homemade desserts. Ticket prices are adults: $12, children under 12: $8 All welcome. The Lyme Public Hall … [Read more...] about Enjoy the “Best Chowder Dinner” at Lyme Public Hall
Old Lyme Historical Society Launches 2014 Community Calendar at LAA Reception Today, All Welcome
The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) will be celebrating two new publications, the 2014 Now & Then, Old Lyme Community Calendar and a poster/booklet titled Noteworthy Houses of Old Lyme, at a free public reception this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. These two new publications will be available for sale at the event along … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Launches 2014 Community Calendar at LAA Reception Today, All Welcome
Old Lyme VNA Hosts Health & Wellness Day
The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., hosts its annual Health & Wellness Day this morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ the King Church event hall located at 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. This health fair is open to the general public. The free services offered will include consultations with doctors for eye examinations for glaucoma and podiatry … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Hosts Health & Wellness Day
A Important Halloween Safety Message From Old Lyme Police
Hundred of ghosts and goblins will venture out on Halloween night dressed in their best costumes as they walk through their neighborhoods. This evening should be fun and adventurous for all trick or treaters. Safety should be the first rule that youngsters follow on Halloween night. Take these simple precautions so that you arrive home safely after a night out with … [Read more...] about A Important Halloween Safety Message From Old Lyme Police
Happy Halloween!
It's Halloween tonight and the ghouls and ghosts, angels and amphibians, pirates and primadonnas will be out in force on Lyme Street - and everywhere else in Lyme and Old Lyme! To kick things off, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau will host a Halloween Party from 5 to 6 p.m., which is a fun, family event featuring games, crafts, and more. This free event is appropriate for … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween!
Blood Drive Honors Old Lyme Student
A Blood Drive is being held tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 26, at Christ The King Church from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. It is dedicated in honor of a very special 10-year-old girl from Old Lyme named Melissa. Melissa is similar to many other girls and boys of her age -- she attends Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and loves sports, especially soccer and softball. She skis in Vermont and … [Read more...] about Blood Drive Honors Old Lyme Student
Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association Hosts Seasonal Flu Clinic
The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association will be holding a Flu Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. The clinic will serve town residents 18 years old and up. Wear a short sleeved garment to facilitate the inoculation. This service is at no charge, but small donations to help offset costs are always … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association Hosts Seasonal Flu Clinic