MOHEGAN SUN: UPDATED 3/18: The Old Lyme Wildcats defeated the Coventry Patriots 55-42 in Sunday afternoon's CIAC Division V state final played at Mohegan Sun. Old Lyme took an early lead ending the first quarter 7-4 in their favor, but despite having gone eight points up after a few minutes in the second quarter, Coventry cut the Wildcats' lead at the half to a single point … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
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Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,
Lyme BOS has Already Approved its $220K Share of Additional Funding OLD LYME -- 3/16: Lymes' Senior Center (LSC) Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker was at pains to stress in a phone conversation with LymeLine last Thursday (March 7) that the committee had agreed some, "Really good savings," during its deliberations at its Special Committee Meeting held the previous day … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,
Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
OLD LYME – On Tuesday, March 12, Eversource presented the Old Lyme Fire Department with a $1500 Community Impact Grant. Eversource is a leading energy company committed to supporting local communities. The presentation was held at the Old Lyme Fire Headquarters at 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. The grant presentation signified Eversource's dedication to fostering … [Read more...] about Eversource Presents Old Lyme Fire Department with Community Impact Grant
Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process. She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily. To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield's words in his post-game interview, the team was "grinding" as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory.. The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage. An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
OLD LYME—UPDATED 03/01: This week the CIAC announced both the rankings and play-off schedule for qualifying teams in all divisions for the upcoming CIAC tournaments. Old Lyme is ranked #3 and secured a 1st round bye. On Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Wildcats will host the winner of #14 Grasso Tech vs #19 HMTCA (Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.) CLINTON, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
OLD LYME—At its recent board meeting, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a donation from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Old Lyme, who generously funded the purchase of a garage for the LOLFSG. The Rev .Anita Schell of St. Ann’s noted, “It’s all about partnerships.” The structure will house the garden’s tractor and other materials … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
This winter, as in other winters; when I need a blossom boost, I enjoy the fragrance of paper white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sand Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping the shells and the bulbs moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 2 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Emma Cook, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Eva D'Onofrio, Marcia Geronimo, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, Justin Green, Douglas Griswold, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme / Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will again this year be awarding scholarships to Lyme / Old Lyme High School graduating seniors and/or currently enrolled college, university, technical or vocational school students. Eligibility Criteria and critical dates for the program are indicated on the application and cover letter. The scholarship … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
OLD LYME/CLINTON—Old Lyme went into this semifinal following the announcement of "All-Conference Players" by the Shoreline Boys Basketball Conference. The roster of players awarded All-Conference honors included Old Lyme Freshman Eddie Fiske Jr., who was named to the 1st team and Senior Leland Hine, who was named to the 2nd team. Congratulations to both players ... and, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON COUNTY — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Beth Cote of Old Lyme, formerly a top-performing real estate agent with the firm’s Old Lyme brokerage, is now Brokerage Manager for the firm’s Old Lyme and Niantic offices. In addition, Heather Gagnon, also an Old Lyme resident, who previously managed these two … [Read more...] about William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office