EAST HADDAM, Conn. – On Saturday, May 27, the interior of Gillette Castle re-opened to visitors after completion of a half-million-dollar project to restore its surrounding terrace. Most Connecticut state park buildings, museums, nature centers and other enclosed structures are expected to open during the Memorial Day weekend. Through Sept. 4, the century-old … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
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Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
OLD LYME -- Edie Twining, who serves as Chair of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC), contacted us to let us know that the committee had prepared a revised list of Frequently Asked Questions along with the committee's responses. We are pleased to publish it here to reach an expanded audience and increase resident's understanding of the project. The questions are also … [Read more...] about Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
OLD LYME -- If you were a contestant on “Chopped” or “Iron Chef”, what would you do with a basket of coffee grounds, banana peels, egg shells and other kitchen castoffs? When the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) threw this daunting challenge to its microbial chefs, they responded by cooking up a dish of sumptuous compost. In early March 2023, residents of the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected the recipient of the proceeds from their 2023 gift-wrap program as A Place Called Hope. This organization is a non-profit, volunteer organization with the goal of teaching the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular raptors. The Bowerbird donation program runs from Nov. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
"We are simply a team that loves tennis for the fun it is and how it brought us all together" (Lauren Rahr, Old Lyme Girls' Tennis Coach) CLINTON -- At the start of the second day of the 2023 Shoreline Individual Tennis Tournament, there was an Old Lyme player in every semi-final match. By the end of the day, Alexis Fenton and Livie Bass of Old Lyme were crowned … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Committee Previously Received Bulk of Monies for Bridge Design From Old Lyme's ARPA Funds OLD LYME -- On Monday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes announced that approximately $9 million in state grants is being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve a … [Read more...] about CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Mix of Results, Emotions at Old Lyme’s Annual Town Budget Meeting
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme's annual town budget meeting, which often draws only a handful of residents and is almost a formality, was an altogether different affair on Monday evening. More than 60 residents attended and emotions ran high at several points, in particular when the subject of purchasing guns for the Old Lyme Police Department was raised. A summary of the results … [Read more...] about Mix of Results, Emotions at Old Lyme’s Annual Town Budget Meeting
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/16 with previous record holder's first name -- many thanks to John Ressler of Old Lyme for notifying us of it and letting us know that he was there 49 years ago when the previous record was set! On May 6, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Senior Dylan Sheehan smashed a 49-year-old shot put school record at the 'Shot Put Saturday' Invitational in Middletown … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a new exhibition, Cirque De La Vie, featuring the work of influential American artist Bo Bartlett. The recipient of numerous awards and international recognition for his paintings and films, Bartlett's work has been celebrated for its ability to elevate the trivialities of everyday life to major proportions and bring its … [Read more...] about Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
OLD LYME / STONINGTON -- The unbeaten Old Lyme girls team faced its toughest opponents to date on Tuesday. With a string of 58 consecutive wins behind them while also defending the Class S state championship for the second year in succession, the girls came out onto the courts at Stonington High School to meet the also unbeaten and defending Class M champions. This was … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The public is invited to view a photography exhibit by Fred Verillo titled, "Out of the City, Down to the Sea," which is currently on display in the Griswold Gallery at Saint Ann’s through June 25. The show is open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Verillo describes his artistry in … [Read more...] about Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two exciting exhibitions this month, which continue through June 15. The first is the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition and the second, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show. Showcasing a range of representational art, the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition features work from the accomplished artists elected to the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2022-23 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, Willa Hoerauf, Arber Hoxha, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Old Lyme’s ‘Cooley Gallery’ Hosts Show Featuring ‘Fearless’ Art of Helen Cantrell
OLD LYME – On Friday, May 5, The Cooley Gallery is hosting an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for 'Laying it On,' an exhibition and sale of paintings by Helen Cantrell. “Finally!” says Jeff Cooley. “We were so excited when we saw this group of Helen’s paintings before lockdown. Her use of color and fearless application of paint drew us in immediately. The surfaces are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Cooley Gallery’ Hosts Show Featuring ‘Fearless’ Art of Helen Cantrell
Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval
Editor's Note: We thank Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) Chair Edie Twining for sharing the following 'Spring 2023 Update to the Community' from the HRIC with us. Since it is such an important topic to the residents of Old Lyme, we are pleased to publish it in its entirety OLD LYME -- On March 27 the Old Lyme Zoning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of creating the Halls … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvements Committee Issues Update to Community, Announces Plan to Reapply to Old Lyme Zoning for Overlay District Approval