OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, July 27, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees issued a statement titled, Old Lyme Library’s July 11th Decision … Some Questions Answered. The statement answers a series of questions about the recent book challenge process, which culminated in the decision to retain two specific books in the Teen/Tween section of the library. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Board Issues New Statement Answering Additional Questions Related to Recent Book Challenges
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Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Lyme DTC To Publicize, Encourage Kristina White’s Election to Board of Selectmen as a Petitioning Candidate LYME, CT – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced Wednesday, July 26, that, at a local Democratic caucus held Monday night, a slate of nine Democratic candidates was nominated and endorsed by the committee to run in the Nov. 7 municipal elections. … [Read more...] about Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 29, the newly-established Lyme Artisans Guild will kick off its rejuvenation of a shoreline artisan tradition at Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. Beatrice Hoffman—wool dyer, photographer, weaver, mosaicist, enameler, and wife of local painter Harry Hoffman—led the founding of the Guild in the early 1930s. While Old Lyme has long been known as … [Read more...] about ‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme resident Zoe Eastman-Grossel has qualified to compete in the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Junior Track & Field Olympic Championships, which open today, July 24, and run through July 30, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Sixteen-year-old Eastman-Grossel is a rising Junior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. She qualified July 8 by winning … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week
Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
OLD LYME -- Asked how this year's White Elephant Sale went, Bob Davis, who chaired the event held July 14 and 15 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, told us that the Sale was the, "Best year ever in gross sales." And in this case, 'ever' means 85 years! The Sale, which falls under the umbrella of the church's Ladies Benevolent Society, faced numerous challenges … [Read more...] about ‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Incumbents Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Matt Ward (Selectman) Not Seeking Re-election; Griswold Absent From Slate; Ward Running for Town Treasurer; Suzanne Thompson Endorsed for Tax Collector and Region 18 Board of Education OLD LYME— On Tuesday (July 18) evening, at their Caucus, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) voted-in their slate of candidates for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Old Lyme Republicans Meet Tonight to Select Candidates for Nov. Election; Griswold Not Seeking Re-election in Top Job, Mulling Run in Different Position
OLD LYME -- Members of the Old Lyme (OL) Republican Town Committee (RTC) will gather this evening at 6 p.m. in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to caucus and determine their endorsements for the upcoming November election. Last Friday, John Mesham and Judith Read announced they will be seeking Republican endorsements as OL First Selectman and Second Selectman respectively at … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Meet Tonight to Select Candidates for Nov. Election; Griswold Not Seeking Re-election in Top Job, Mulling Run in Different Position
Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 7/16 @ 11 p.m. "Blessed, honored, humbled, happy." Thus says a Facebook post from the Old Lyme Fire Department succinctly describing how members of the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) felt about Saturday's amazing celebrations of the OLFD's 100th birthday. It was a day of celebration for all ages with entertainment, games, food, vintage cars ... and … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday to Old Lyme Fire Department!
Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
LYME, CT -- Stunning photography by Lyme resident Caryn B. Davis highlights her latest book titled, Connecticut Gardens. This beautiful book takes readers on a visual tour of some of the state's most impressive historic, public, and private gardens. The pure beauty of the gardens on view in the book spans the spectrum from simple cottage gardens through remarkable botanical … [Read more...] about Latest Book by Lyme Photographer Caryn B. Davis Explores Pure Beauty of ‘Connecticut Gardens’
Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
OLD LYME -- Yesterday, the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) escorted the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme and residents and visitors cheerfully turned out on Lyme Street to celebrate its arrival. A huge flag was hung across Lyme St. to welcome the exhibit. The 9/11 Never Forget trailer was escorted from the NY/CT state line on I-95 North by cruisers … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town
John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
OLD LYME – Former Marine, law enforcement officer, and community advocate John Mesham has formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman. Mesham, father of three, recently retired from a distinguished 29-year career in law enforcement in which he oversaw the daily operations at two of the largest state police barracks, managed … [Read more...] about John Mesham, Judith Read to Seek Republican Nominations for Old Lyme First Selectman, Selectman
Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
OLD LYME -- After the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees had issued a statement regarding their decision to retain two controversial books in the Library's Teen/Tween collection, we asked Library Director Katie Huffman some follow-up questions. Our first question was whether the vote had been unanimous. She responded by email saying, "The vote to keep … [Read more...] about Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay
OLD LYME -- At their meeting held Tuesday evening, the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees determined that the two books, which have recently been the subject of heated debate in both Lyme and Old Lyme, should be retained in the Library's Teen/Tween collection. The Library had received a request signed by lead organizer Stephen Spooner and 134 additional … [Read more...] about After Group of Residents Requests Removal of Two Titles From Teen/Tween Collection, Old Lyme-PGN Library Board Determines Books Should Stay