OLD LYME— Yesterday afternoon, playing on their home court, the third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys pulled off a convincing 61-46 win over #6 seeds East Hampton in the Shoreline Conference quarter finals. The Wildcats now advance to the semi-final round where they will meet the second-seeded Morgan away on Tuesday evening. Morgan defeated Hale Ray 64-44 in their quarter final … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2024 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Preschool, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
OLD LYME— Monday was Senior Night for the Old Lyme Wildcats and the team rose to the occasion by crushing the Putnam Clippers 66-38. This special night is traditionally the final home game of the regular season and the student section was packed with enthusiastic supporters of the five seniors on the team complete with placards bearing outsize photos of each senior. Senior … [Read more...] about Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme is about to commence the state-mandated revaluation project of 2024 with the assistance of Municipal Valuations Services, LLC (Munival) of Fairfield, Conn. (the revaluation company hired to assist the Town with the revaluation). This revaluation process will take place from February 2024 through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of this process, … [Read more...] about Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
EAST HADDAM, CT – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently announced a new initiative, the mission of which is to expand services and amenities at state parks, such as Gillette Castle in East Haddam and Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. The Office of Outdoor Industry and Experience is seeking to establish partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other private sector … [Read more...] about State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
‘The Estuary’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Special Celebration, March 22; All Welcome
OLD SAYBROOK—The Estuary, a pioneer in providing comprehensive senior services and a regional leader in the Meals on Wheels program, has announced Estuary Day, the first in a series of 50th Anniversary events. This significant milestone marks half a century of dedicated service, expansion, and commitment to the well-being of older adults in our community. The celebratory … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Special Celebration, March 22; All Welcome
Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
MONTVILLE/OLD LYME—The Old Lyme boys pulled off a well-deserved win Thursday night, defeating Montville 57-48 thus advancing their overall season record to 13-5. Significantly, Montville play in the Class M Division in the CIAC State Tournament and so would be expected to be a tough opponent. Wildcat senior Leland Hine scored 15 points while Old Lyme sophomore Colman … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
OLD LYME—Playing away, Wednesday evening, Old Lyme pulled off a huge win against the Coginchaug Blue Devils in a high-scoring game that saw the Wildcats score 31 out of a possible 40 points from the free-throw line. The final score of 76-64 included a remarkable 35 points from Wildcat freshman Eddie Fiske, 13 of which were free throw points out of a possible 18 Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
LYME/OLD LYME—Snow duly fell yesterday in Lyme and Old Lyme but only a few inches of the sticky, wet variety not the double figures predicted. Meteorologists are now scrambling to explain why their predictions for shoreline snow from Winter Storm Birch were significantly less than forecasted—but it still made for some pretty winter scenes. Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, … [Read more...] about Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys
WESTBROOK/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 6, despite a challenging first half, Lyme-Old Lyme came back strong against the Westbrook Knights and dominated the second half. Ultimately, the Wildcats soundly defeated Westbrook 60-33. Senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 16 points for the Wildcats, closely followed by Charlie Sahadi with 15. Tyler Champagne netted 10 points … [Read more...] about Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys
Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Cost Reductions to be Made Without "Degrading Integrity or Design of Building" (Baker—Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project Building Committee Chair) OLD LYME -- When the trade bids for the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project were opened last Tuesday in Old Lyme Town Hall, the numbers were not encouraging—though not entirely … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts ‘Fill-A-Bag’ Book Sale
OLD LYME -- Phoebe's BookCellar hosts a 'Fill-A-Bag' Book Sale, Friday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OL-PGN) on Library Lane. BookCellar volunteers have moved the bookstore's gently-used overstock books, DVDs and CDs to the OL-PGN Library's Community Room for the sale. Customers can buy grocery … [Read more...] about Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts ‘Fill-A-Bag’ Book Sale
State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
NEW LONDON, CT: State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) has announced a re-election campaign for her seat representing the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme, as well as Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. Marx was first elected to the General Assembly in 2022. “As a career nurse, the one issue that will always be closest to my heart … [Read more...] about State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
State Rep. Carney Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Small Towns
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – In recognition of his work on behalf of Connecticut's small towns, State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has been named a recipient of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns' (COST) Town Crier Award during their 2024 Town Meeting held Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The award is given annually to legislators who have … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Small Towns
Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town
OLD LYME -- At their regular meeting Monday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) welcomed the recently-arrived Alkhalawi family to the town. The Alkhalawis are refugees from Syria and being assisted by the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee in a variety of ways. The BOS members took time to explain their role in town government and then … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town