OLD LYME/BANGOR, MAINE -- On Saturday, June 10, the following Lyme-Old Lyme High School athletes earned All-New England Honors during the New England Championship track meet held in Bangor, Maine: Senior Dylan Sheehan took 4th place in the discus contest. Freshman Chase Gilbert came in 4th place in the 3200m race. Seniors Maddy Morgado, Lyla Powers, Kate Walsh, and … [Read more...] about Five Old Lyme Track & Field Athletes Awarded All-New England Honors
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Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration is now open for the third season of Lymes Creative Arts, a summer arts program for teens residing in Lyme and Old Lyme. The 2023 season includes seven new offerings including filmmaking, photography, and ceramic mosaic-making, as well as returning favorites such as outdoor art studio and jewelry making. The initiative is produced and … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe
OLD LYME/ NEW LONDON - Old Lyme resident John A. Collins, III, has been reappointed as a Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court for the Mohegan Tribe for a 5-year term, effective May 9, 2023. Collins presides over matters assigned by the Chief Judge pursuant to the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Ordinance and the Mohegan Tribe Constitution. In its constitution, the Mohegan Tribe … [Read more...] about Atty. John ‘Jack’ Collins of Old Lyme Reappointed as Judge of Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribe
Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/10 with additional photos and captions. PHOTO GALLERY AT FOOT OF ARTICLE. It might have been a little hazy from the Canadian wildfires but the Commencement Ceremony for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2023 went off without a hitch, complete with all the usual pomp and ceremony, making it a memorable night for all. The Class of 2023 … [Read more...] about Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
OLD LYME -- Now in its eighth year, the Showcases have featured the selected sculptural works of over 100 acclaimed artists, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their sculpture in an outdoor environment specifically designed to nurture the creative arts. The annual exhibitions have drawn a total of over 7000 viewers to the 4.5-acre sculpture garden located on … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase 2023’ on View Through October in Old Lyme, Features Works by 14 Acclaimed Artists
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace
NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Recently, following a two-day trial, a New London County jury awarded Attorneys Kyle Zrenda and Tim Bouchard’s client $284,514.07 for injuries he suffered in a slip on a wet floor at work. Zrenda, who resides in Old Lyme, and Bouchard are both employed as Attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law in New London. Despite not putting up any warning … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Zrenda of Old Lyme and Bouchard Win Over $284,000 at Trial on Behalf of Client Injured in Workplace
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- Yesterday evening, the Seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors took the streets -- Lyme Street, that is -- to celebrate their penultimate day as students at the school. They held a carefully planned parade in their decorated cars traveling slowly down Lyme St. to Ferry Rd., ably supported by Old Lyme's Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
A Tangled Story: Witness Stones Project Celebrates Placement of New Historical Plaques Honoring Lives of Enslaved Persons in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- On June 2, a large audience, along with musicians, singers, genealogists, poets, and descendants, gathered on the lawn of the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library to honor the lives of enslaved persons who lived in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme Witness Stones Project, with the support of its many local partners, recently installed new historical plaques on a grassy … [Read more...] about A Tangled Story: Witness Stones Project Celebrates Placement of New Historical Plaques Honoring Lives of Enslaved Persons in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Track & Field Team Records Two First Places at State Open, Advances Six Athletes to New England Open, Saturday
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Track and Field team achieved some amazing results at last Monday’s State Open Championship held at Willow Brook Park in New Britain. Old Lyme Junior Jacob Volkerts placed first in the 100m Dash with an impressive time of 10.64 beating second-placed Achillius White of Windsor by a mere 0.02 seconds. Freshman Chase Gilbert also … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Track & Field Team Records Two First Places at State Open, Advances Six Athletes to New England Open, Saturday
Old Lyme VNA Presents $4000 to Three Rivers College to Assist Nursing Students from L-OL
NORWICH, CONN. – The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has donated $4,000 to the Three Rivers College Foundation. This gift will be used to support Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) nursing students with demonstrated financial need residing in the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, or South Lyme. Founded in 1922, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is committed to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Presents $4000 to Three Rivers College to Assist Nursing Students from L-OL
Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5:30pm with coach's comments: This morning at Wesleyan University, the Old Lyme Girls' tennis team emerged victorious in the Class S State Championship, winning the tournament for the third time in succession. The girls defeated Westbrook 7-0 to remain undefeated through the whole season. We asked coach Lauren Rahr how she felt about today's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
Wonderful Weather in Old Lyme Sets Scene for a Perfect Parade
OLD LYME -- It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday and our terrific town hosted yet another great parade filled with pride and patriotism but also spilling over with joy and happiness. This is still just a small selection of photos. We will be adding many more later today. Many thanks indeed to our fabulous photographers, Troy Clark, Michele Dickey, James Meehan and … [Read more...] about Wonderful Weather in Old Lyme Sets Scene for a Perfect Parade
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places
GIRLS' TENNIS On Wednesday, May 31, Old Lyme defeated Litchfield 7-0 in one of the CIAC State Team semi-finals. Old Lyme will now play Westbrook in the state final at 9 a.m. TODAY (Thursday) at Wesleyan University. Go Wildcats! The semifinal scores were: Singles:1st Singles:Sam Tan Vs Leah Sepples 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Jillian Saunders 6-0, 7-6(5)3rd … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places
A Special Memorial Day ‘View from Our Porch’: Town Budget Meeting Reflections
By Christina J. & Thomas D. Gotowka This “View” was supposed to be “Electric Vehicles: Can Elon overcome the legacy of the Beach Boys?”, but Christina encouraged me to ignore the plan and provide some follow-up on last week’s annual town budget meeting. We were troubled by the article by Elizabeth Regan and published on May 16 in The Day, which characterized the … [Read more...] about A Special Memorial Day ‘View from Our Porch’: Town Budget Meeting Reflections
Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment
OLD LYME -- Have you noticed the wonderful decorations outside the house at 73 Lyme St.? At first glance, you might have thought they were the traditional Memorial Day banners and flags but a closer look reveals they carry an additional, and perhaps even more significant message for the family that lives there. The air at #73 was filled with eager anticipation and … [Read more...] about Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment