Essex Steam Train #40 at Chester The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat officially launches the attraction’s spring season on National Train Day, Saturday, May 11. Opening weekend will feature the Essex Steam Train’s popular 1-hour train ride and 2-½-hour combo train and boat ride aboard the Becky Thatcher Riverboat. Neighbor Appreciation Weekend will also take place … [Read more...] about Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Opens for Season on National Train Day
Outdoors
Founder of ‘Lake Bottom Blankets’ to Speak at Rogers Lake Authority Meeting
Warren Grosjean, founder of 'Lake Bottom Blankets,' is scheduled to speak at the Rogers Lake Authority meeting this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers Lake clubhouse. Eighty-nine year-old Grosjean came up this aquatic weed control solution because it was non-chemical, eco-friendly, and easy to use. It is now rated as one of the most effective lake weed control products on … [Read more...] about Founder of ‘Lake Bottom Blankets’ to Speak at Rogers Lake Authority Meeting
Lyme Land Trust Announces “Tour de Lyme”
A new annual road and trail cycling event will be introduced in southeastern Connecticut in May when The Lyme Land Conservation Trust launches its first “Tour de Lyme” fundraiser. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, the Tour de Lyme organizers say the event will offer participants six different “ride” selections - four road routes and two trail biking sections. The ride … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Announces “Tour de Lyme”
DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday (April 5) that it will be holding two public meetings regarding plans to raise the fares on the two Connecticut River Ferries starting July 1, 2013. The ferries affected are the Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury routes. DOT says in a press release that the increases are necessary to offset the … [Read more...] about DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Resumes Operations for 244th Year
The historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry resumed service Monday for its 244th year with a "First Sailing" party organized by the Hadlyme Public Hall Association, which spearheaded a campaign two years ago to save the ferry service from state budget cuts. A number of Department of Transport officials from Hartford attended the event to help celebrate the installation of the … [Read more...] about Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Resumes Operations for 244th Year
Local Land Conservation Trusts Announce Winners of Annual Photo Contest
The Lyme, Old Lyme, Salem, Essex and East Haddam Land Conservation Trusts announced today the winners of their jointly sponsored amateur photo contest. The purpose of the contest was to focus on the celebrated and scenic countryside in those towns and its diversified wildlife. The ages of the photographers ranged from children to senior citizens. This contest was made … [Read more...] about Local Land Conservation Trusts Announce Winners of Annual Photo Contest
It’s Another (Snow) Day
After some seven inches of snow fell overnight and with snow still falling, all Lyme and Old Lyme Public Schools are closed today, as is Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. After school activities are cancelled at all locations. Both Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls are open, and some stores are keeping their doors open too. … [Read more...] about It’s Another (Snow) Day
Op-Ed: Connecticut River System Highlights Role of People in Sustaining Nature
A fishway around a dam on the Mattabesset River in East Berlin might not seem to have much to do with Lyme and Old Lyme. But the fishway The Nature Conservancy is building on the property of StanChem, a polymer manufacturing company about 35 miles from my home in Old Lyme, is good news—here and there. As the Conservancy’s state director, I have a vested interest in the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Connecticut River System Highlights Role of People in Sustaining Nature
A Weekend Storm on the Way?
A reader kindly sent us this wonderful photo of a bunch of teens playing on a huge snow pile in snow pile in front of Hadlyme Country Store at intersection of Rte. 82 and Rte. 148 (Ferry Rd). The youngsters had dug tunnels through the pile and were having a great time playing in the mountain of snow. But that was Nemo ... or was it Charlotte? And now we're asking will … [Read more...] about A Weekend Storm on the Way?
Enjoy an Exciting, Educational ‘Eagle Watch’ Cruise with the Connecticut River Museum
Last Friday was the perfect winter weather for a boat trip on the lower Connecticut River to view the wildlife and enjoy the experience of being one of the very few boats on the river during mid-February. I was a guest aboard the 65 ft. Project Oceanology vessel Enviro-Lab III for one of the “Eagle Watch” boat trips offered by Connecticut River Museum in partnership with … [Read more...] about Enjoy an Exciting, Educational ‘Eagle Watch’ Cruise with the Connecticut River Museum
Snow Much Snow!
Lyme and Old Lyme woke up to some 24 inches of snow this morning. More than 70 percent of Old Lyme homes are without power although it seems Lyme Street was spared any power outages. Many roads are still impassable where they have not yet been reached by snow plows. We will post more information from Emergency Services as we receive it. Stay home and stay safe. … [Read more...] about Snow Much Snow!
Our Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2012
Superstorm Sandy dominated our Most Read stories of 2012 with three of the top 10 stories featuring news about the major storm that hit Old Lyme in late October, highlighting again that LymeLine is the go-to source for breaking local news. Other Top 10 Most Read stories include two library-related stories, one about Old Lyme's Bookwom Ball and a column about the future of … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2012
All is White …
Some 10 inches of snow fell yesterday afternoon and evening in Lyme and Old Lyme bringing for many a welcome traditional, wintry look to the area. Snow plows (see photo below) were out through the night clearing the roads, but today frigid temperatures and high winds will likely keep many indoors. … [Read more...] about All is White …
The Morning After Report
Old Lyme has sustained numerous incidents of structural damage from falling trees and power lines during Tropical Storm Sandy. Eighty-four per cent of homes are currently without power. At 9 p.m. last night, Governor Malloy upgraded the storm assessment from a Category 3 Flooding Event to a Category 4. There are numerous road blockages caused by … [Read more...] about The Morning After Report