Those April showers that come our wayThey bring the flowers that bloom in May.And when it’s raining, let’s not forget,It isn’t raining rain at all, it’s raining violets.~From a song by Al Jolson~ April is the month of activity in the garden, and our old nemesis, weeds are beginning to rear their heads, so we need to extract the little devils before they take hold and are … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips From ‘The English Lady’ For April: The Month of ‘Suns in Showers’
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Rand Automotive Opens on Shore Rd., Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Held
OLD LYME -- Friends, family, and town officials joined Steve and Jessica Rand in a ribbon-cutting celebrating the opening of Rand Automotive at 214 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme (OL) Economic Development Commission hosted the event, which also included the OL Board of Selectmen and the Shoreline Gateway Committee. The ribbon-cutting took place after Rand Automotive's … [Read more...] about Rand Automotive Opens on Shore Rd., Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Held
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Appointment to Newly-Created Position of Assistant Principal at Mile Creek
OLD LYME—Lyme-Old Lyme Schools have announced the hiring of Sean Kennedy to fill the newly-created, part-time Assistant Principal position at Mile Creek Elementary School. Kennedy will start in his new role on July 1. Kennedy, a resident of Niantic, is currently serving as the Interim Athletic Director for Branford Public Schools where he is responsible for 37 different … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Appointment to Newly-Created Position of Assistant Principal at Mile Creek
Old Lyme’s Open Space Commission Receives Grant from Rockfall Foundation for Horseneck Creek Landing Program
OLD LYME—On March 18, the Rockfall Foundation presented the Town of Old Lyme (OL) with a grant for $1,700 to support a “Coastal Forest and Marshland Conservation and Education” program on the town’s Horseneck Creek Landing. The program will be administered by the OL Open Space Commission. Martha Shoemaker, OL First Selectwoman, and other town officials accepted a check from … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Open Space Commission Receives Grant from Rockfall Foundation for Horseneck Creek Landing Program
OL First Selectwoman Shoemaker Declares April as ‘Donate Life’ Month; Celebratory Flag-Raising Held in Old Lyme
OLD LYME – On Friday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m., the public is invited to the Town of Old Lyme’s flag-raising ceremony kicking off National Donate Life Month at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. The Donate Life flag will fly at the town hall through April to raise awareness of the critical need for organ donors. First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker sees the National Donate Life … [Read more...] about OL First Selectwoman Shoemaker Declares April as ‘Donate Life’ Month; Celebratory Flag-Raising Held in Old Lyme
Death Announced of Rev. David Good, Longtime Minister of Old Lyme Congregational Church; a Trailblazer for ‘Dignity and Freedom,’ a ‘Remarkable Man’
LYME/OLD LYME— The Rev. Steven Jungkeit, Senior Minister at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), has today announced the passing yesterday morning of the Rev. David W. Good from complications with leukemia. Rev. Good was Minister Emeritus of the First Congregational Church and had served as its Senior Minister for 37 years from 1975 to 2012. In his email … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rev. David Good, Longtime Minister of Old Lyme Congregational Church; a Trailblazer for ‘Dignity and Freedom,’ a ‘Remarkable Man’
Biden, Trump Win Easily in Lyme, Old Lyme; Runners-up in Both Towns are Haley for Republicans, ‘Uncommitted’ for Dem’s
LYME/OLD LYME—The results in Tuesday's Presidential Preference Primaries brought no surprises in either Lyme or Old Lyme with President Joe Biden (D) and the presumptive Republican nominee Donald J. Trump (R) both winning comfortably, though by significantly different margins. Biden took 93.1% (135 votes) of the 145 Democratic votes cast in Lyme and 89.4% (254 votes) of the … [Read more...] about Biden, Trump Win Easily in Lyme, Old Lyme; Runners-up in Both Towns are Haley for Republicans, ‘Uncommitted’ for Dem’s
Restoration Efforts at Old Lyme’s Duck River Cemetery Achieve Remarkable Results
New Volunteers Welcome When Work Restarts April 28 OLD LYME—Duck River Cemetery's Ancient Section has become the site of a remarkable restoration project, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers. Since September 2021, these individuals have been methodically restoring gravestones, spanning from the 17th to the 19h centuries, working to clean, straighten, excavate, reset, … [Read more...] about Restoration Efforts at Old Lyme’s Duck River Cemetery Achieve Remarkable Results
An Easter Tradition: What About Those Deviled Eggs?
Editor’s Note: We are delighted to welcome back Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme, who writes an occasional column for LymeLine. She is a friend and colleague from the former ‘Main Street News,’ (do you remember that fine publication?) and today shares this topical, mouth-watering piece with readers. Do you remember Easter 2020? Perhaps it was one you might like to forget We … [Read more...] about An Easter Tradition: What About Those Deviled Eggs?
Weekend Wildcat Sports Roundup
Baseball On Saturday, Griswold defeated Lyme-Old Lyme- 12-4. Sean Garvin (3-5, 2 RBI, 3 R) had a 3 hit game, as Griswold beat Lyme- Old Lyme 12-4 on opening day. Griswold scored eight runs in the fourth inning to help them secure the lead for good after a previous half inning 2 run home run to left field by Rowen Meiser (1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R) put … [Read more...] about Weekend Wildcat Sports Roundup
Gardening Tips From ‘The English Lady’ For March: The Month of ‘Wait and See’
‘Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing’. March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning, I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips From ‘The English Lady’ For March: The Month of ‘Wait and See’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship for Second Year in Succession UPDATED
Editor's Note: A fundraiser has now been started to help with the team's travel and accommodation expenses related to their trip to Wilmington, Del.,to compete in the National Championship. Read all the details of how to donate at this link. HARTFORD/OLD LYME—3/29 UPDATED with new details: On Wednesday, March 20, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial team took top … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship for Second Year in Succession UPDATED
Public Information Session on Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Additional Funding to be Held Tonight in Lyme; Votes in Both Towns Scheduled April 15
LYME/OLD LYME, CT – The Towns of Old Lyme and Lyme will host Public Information Sessions respectively on Monday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 27. Both sessions will be presented by the Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee and cover the status of the Lymes' Senior Center renovation and a request for an additional appropriation of $880,000 in total—$660,000 from … [Read more...] about Public Information Session on Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Additional Funding to be Held Tonight in Lyme; Votes in Both Towns Scheduled April 15
Old Lyme BOS, BOF Approve Additional $660K for Lymes’ Senior Center Project; Public Info Meeting to be Held, March 25, Town Meeting Vote, April 15
LYME/OLD LYME —The Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen and the OL Board of Finance approved the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee's request for an additional $660K of funding at their respective regular meetings Monday (March 18) and Tuesday (March 19) evening. Both votes were unanimous. On Monday, March 25, the BOS will host a Public Information Session at 6:30 p.m.in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS, BOF Approve Additional $660K for Lymes’ Senior Center Project; Public Info Meeting to be Held, March 25, Town Meeting Vote, April 15
Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every decade. But, in recent years, the death rate for Americans has been ticking back up. Fatal accidents … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Why Are Fatal Accidents Becoming More Common in the US?