OLD LYME -- This winter, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrates the new year with three exciting exhibitions, namely, First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist , Congratulations, and Nostalgia. First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist includes a full range of media and themes created by LAA’s Associate Artists. Congratulations features works by the … [Read more...] about Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
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State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/ESSEX/LYME—Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced he is running for a fourth term in the State Senate. First elected in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the 33rd Senate District, which includes the town of Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME—The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust invites nominations for their 2023 fourth annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region. This award is named after one of … [Read more...] about Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is leading the development of the state's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Priority Climate Action Plan with proposed actions the state may implement to reduce the air pollution that is warming our planet, clean up our air, and provide important benefits to communities in the state, such as … [Read more...] about Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is hosting a conversation about water quality priority focus topics and potential waters for development in order to develop Water Quality Action Plans for the state. Written comments may be submitted through email or regular mail by February 16, 2024. Email comments should be … [Read more...] about What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
OLD LYME -- In the wake of what the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) describes as, "Multiple vehicles [recently] stolen from Old Lyme and surrounding towns during the overnight hours," the OLPD has broadcast an urgent message via the Town of Old Lyme Citizens Alert Notification System to all Old Lyme residents. The OLPD is urging residents not only to lock their vehicles, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
New Year, New Comments Policy
OLD LYME -- We have allowed readers to comment on our articles and Letters to the Editor for more than 20 years and overall it has been a successful vehicle for thoughtful, respectful, and often supportive comments. Sadly, some of the comments have become increasingly contentious and objectionable. Moreover, when we choose not to publish a comment because it does not comply … [Read more...] about New Year, New Comments Policy
Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We wish all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2024. We hope it brings you and yours peace, prosperity, good health and great happiness. We are proud to announce that we celebrated our 20th year of continuous publication in December 2023—that makes us one of the oldest, exclusively online community newspapers in the country! We … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
NEW YORK -- Yesterday, The New York Times published an article titled, The Rebirth of Local Journalism, in its The Morning newsletter. The article set out to "highlight some of the best work from news outlets across the U.S." . We are thrilled that one of our articles, Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year, was included in their … [Read more...] about ‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
LYME/OLD LYME — 1/5 UPDATE: We are delighted to report that a host family has now been found. This year Lyme-Old (LOL) Lyme Schools have welcomed several students from other countries, who are attending Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) through Study Abroad programs. They are currently seeking a family to host a male 17-year-old student from China beginning in January of … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
Death Announced of Donald T. Logan; Father of Doreen Bartkowski, Melissa Curtis of Old Lyme
TERRYVILLE, CT — Donald T. Logan, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, (December 16, 2023) at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband, for 73 years, of Dorothy (Yurewitch) Logan ...Donald truly loved his family. Along with his loving wife Dorothy Logan he leaves his devoted daughters, Dawn Dupuis and her husband George of Terryville, Doreen Bartkowski of Old Lyme, and Melissa … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donald T. Logan; Father of Doreen Bartkowski, Melissa Curtis of Old Lyme
CT DOT Reminds Public: ‘Tis the Season to Drive Sober’
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME — This holiday season, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is joining State and local law enforcement to share the message about the dangers of impaired driving. Motorists will see increased law enforcement presence on Connecticut roadways beginning tonight until January 1, 2024, to take impaired drivers off the roads. According to … [Read more...] about CT DOT Reminds Public: ‘Tis the Season to Drive Sober’
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for December—a ‘Time to Make Amends and Tie Up Loose Ends’
Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season ... Remember, to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, go out into the garden. There is still time to plant your spring bulb; the earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise. Plant the bulbs three times as deep as they … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for December—a ‘Time to Make Amends and Tie Up Loose Ends’
Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
Plaut Previously Held Position More Than Eight Years OLD LYME– On Nov. 29, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont appointed Matthew B. Lynch as the Harbor Master for the harbors and navigable waterways of the Town of Old Lyme. Lynch succeeds Harry Plaut, who served as Old Lyme’s Harbor Master for more than eight years. A native of Waterford, Conn., Lynch is a seasoned … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Names Lynch New Harbor Master for Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah, Welcomes New Members
LYME/OLD LYME — On Friday, Dec. 9, Jewish community members from Lyme and Old Lyme gathered again, marking their19th annual community Hanukkah celebration. The gathering was held at a private home, and more than 70 people attended. All contributed food to the pot luck meal, which included traditional Hanukkah potato latkes, a menorah candle lighting, and an impromptu … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah, Welcomes New Members