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Ledge Light HD Lifts Swimming Advisory for Rogers Lake

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OLD LYME—Rogers Lake (Hains Park) in Old Lyme was posted with a swimming advisory on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and re-sampled on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Results showed that elevated bacteria levels persisted, and the beach was resampled again on Friday, Aug. 9. Results were within acceptable limits, and the advisory was lifted on on Saturday, Aug. 10. … [Read more...] about Ledge Light HD Lifts Swimming Advisory for Rogers Lake

Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico

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LYME/OLD LYME —Twenty-two Scouts and Scout Leaders from Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 recently completed 90 miles of hiking over 12 days in Northern New Mexico.  The Scouts visited Philmont Scout Ranch, a 214-sq. mile rugged mountain wilderness area.  The Ranch offered the Scouts the chance to learn leadership and outdoor skills as they backpacked to a new wilderness … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’

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OLD LYME — Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) has announced the opening of a new children’s education center on its five-acre property in Old Lyme. Funded by private donations, The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center is located in a renovated and expanded 1,632-square-foot cottage. “The Kelsey family is fortunate to be … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’

Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!

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"This sense of community - of caring - is what makes Sound View special" (Mary Daley) OLD LYME— Rain may have canceled Sound View's traditional parade but Joann Lishing, who assists with organizing the parade, tells LymeLine, "Decorated people, golf carts, and so forth, showed up and had their own parade!" Sound View resident and LymeLine reader Mary Daley adds, "The … [Read more...] about Weather Cancels Sound View Parade … But It Happens Anyway … on Much Smaller Scale!

Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

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OLD LYME — Friends and neighbors joined with residents of Rogers Lake West Shores Association (RLWSA) for a (now) traditional Independence Day Boat Parade on Rogers Lake.  The winners of the trophy for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" were the King family, who are residents of the RLWSA.  Seen awarding the trophy to the … [Read more...] about Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee

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OLD LYME —LymeLine reader William Folland raised the need for some clarifications on the project status update we posted Saturday from the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC). Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Chair Edie Twining has now responded to Folland's requests for clarification. We felt it would be helpful to our readers to post both comments 'side by side,' … [Read more...] about Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee

Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

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OLD LYME—On Monday, June 17,, the Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) met with the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen and presented a document summarizing the status of the project. The HRIC Chair Edie Twining asked if we would be willing to publish the document as she felt it would be of interest to our readers. We are happy to oblige and the document is published in its entirety … [Read more...] about Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

Variety of Summer ‘Learn to Row’ Programs Offered in Old Lyme for All Ages, Middle School & Above

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OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) is hosting the following summer 'Learn to Row' programs. The OLRA is home to the Blood Street Sculls and Lyme-Old Lyme High School Rowing. The following programs are all currently open for enrollment: Adult/HS Learn to Row courses are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. on these dates: Middle School Learn to … [Read more...] about Variety of Summer ‘Learn to Row’ Programs Offered in Old Lyme for All Ages, Middle School & Above

Old Lyme BOS Informs Frampton, Darista of Town’s Planned ‘Steps Moving Forward’ Related to Tantummaheag Landing.

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OLD LYME—We received the following 'Press Statement' related to developments regarding the Tantummaheag Landing situation from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker late yesterday evening. It is signed by all three members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen. We publish it below in full and unedited. This evening, we are instructing our town counsel to send a letter … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Informs Frampton, Darista of Town’s Planned ‘Steps Moving Forward’ Related to Tantummaheag Landing.

Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’

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“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months with bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees, the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few and the new awakening red foliage of Maples winking in the sun.   By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. Do … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’

‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event

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LYME -- The 11th annual Tour de Lyme is happening again on Sunday, June 2. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside.  If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride through private lands open only for this event. Everyone … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event

Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship

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'Learn to Row Day' Slated for Saturday at Rogers Lake, All Welcome OLD LYME —On May 19, was your quiet Sunday evening interrupted by a cacophonous police escort of two school buses to the Fred Emerson Boathouse? It was the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew celebrating yet another success at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Fred Emerson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship