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‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes guests to its historic galleries to view Four Acts, an exhibition showcasing the diversity of styles created by its talented member artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens: Long & Lean, Abstracted, Off the Press and Stillness: A Still Life. The exhibition opens Friday, … [Read more...] about ‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27

Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Did you know that the average Old Lyme resident produces 891lbs of household waste a year, the equivalent of 2.5lbs of waste per person, per day and that studies indicate that up to 20 percent of that waste is compostable? Take a look at this link for more information. The Old Lyme Solid Waste and Recycling Committee (OLSW&RC) is studying food waste and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme

Inaugural ‘Pop-up Clothes Closet’ Hailed a Success, ‘Impressive’ Effort

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OLD LYME — The Pop-Up Closet held last Saturday, March 4, at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse was a major success in many ways.  Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) senior Maddie McCulloch organized the event as part of her LOLHS Senior Project, but it was really a much broader reflection of her ongoing commitment to environmental and sustainability efforts. McCulloch … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘Pop-up Clothes Closet’ Hailed a Success, ‘Impressive’ Effort

Old Lyme Freshman Gilbert Takes 2nd in New England Two-Mile, Placing Her 14th Nationally

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At Same Meet, Old Lyme 4 x 800 Girls Come In 4th, Sheehan Takes 11th Spot in Shotput LYME/OLD LYME -- On Saturday (March 4), the Lyme-Old Lyme Indoor Track and Field team achieved yet another remarkable set of results -- this time in the New England Indoor Championship meet held at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, Mass. Freshman Chase Gilbert came second in the girls' … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Gilbert Takes 2nd in New England Two-Mile, Placing Her 14th Nationally

Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission Opens Mooring Permit Applications for 2023 Season

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission is now accepting electronic Mooring Permit Applications for the 2023 boating season. Supporting information, including updates to the process for 2023, is available on the HMC webpage, located at this link. Previous permit holders will receive an email with a link to their records in the system. New applicants can access … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Management Commission Opens Mooring Permit Applications for 2023 Season

Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Coffee With New Director, Wednesdays in March & April; All Welcome

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OLD LYME -- Every Wednesday in March and April from 10 to 11 a.m., the new Executive Director of the Florence Griswold Museum will host a coffee hour with the community. Joshua Campbell Torrance is eager to meet his new community, so he is opening his door and breaking out the coffee cups.  It is not required, but if you would like to let Torrance know that you are … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Coffee With New Director, Wednesdays in March & April; All Welcome

Old Lyme HS Student Holds Free, Pop-Up Clothes Closet

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OLD LYME -- A senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) is "doing her bit" for both the local community and the environment tomorrow. Maddie McCulloch is holding a free Pop-Up Closet tomorrow, Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. Although the target audience for the clothing is … [Read more...] about Old Lyme HS Student Holds Free, Pop-Up Clothes Closet

Death Announced of Dwight Bartholomew, Graveside Service to be Held at Family Cemetery in Old Lyme

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PORT ANGELES, WA / OLD LYME, CT -- A boundless spirit, Dwight was frequently bursting with accordion music and song. He was a son of the rich who'd climbed off the corporate ladder to teach gradeschool. At 90, he died of congestive heart failure on February 8, 2023, in his home in Port Angeles, WA. He was born on March 8, 1932, at Sloane Hospital for Women, founded by his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dwight Bartholomew, Graveside Service to be Held at Family Cemetery in Old Lyme

Cleanup of Fuel Spill on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme Now Completed

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday evening at around 7:50 p.m., the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) was dispatched in response to a report of a gasoline spill at the Bestway Foodmart Convenience Store located at 281 Shore Rd.  On arrival, OLFD members saw that a fuel tanker truck was in the process of making a delivery of diesel fuel at the convenience store. During the delivery, … [Read more...] about Cleanup of Fuel Spill on Shore Rd. in Old Lyme Now Completed

Old Lyme Land Trust Offers New YEA! Grants Honoring Ed Sopneski to Support ‘Worthy Environmental Projects’

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OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) is offering YEA! (Youth Environmental Action) grants of $100 to $600 to support worthy environmental projects. Applicants should be 11-21 years old and live in Lyme or Old Lyme. The Trust is especially eager to fund original and independent projects that otherwise might not happen. It welcomes requests for support of any project … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Offers New YEA! Grants Honoring Ed Sopneski to Support ‘Worthy Environmental Projects’

Major Structural Issues Cause Closure of Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center at 57 Lyme St.; Decision Taken to Demolish Building, Rebuild: UPDATED

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Center Hopes to Reopen in 2024, Plans Requires Approval From OL Historic District Commission, 12 Families Affected by Closure, Toddler and School Age Programs Not Affected by Decision OLD LYME -- 2/22 9am UPDATE (in italics): Kristen St. Germain, Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) Board Chairman, has clarified today that no final decision has yet been taken on the … [Read more...] about Major Structural Issues Cause Closure of Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center at 57 Lyme St.; Decision Taken to Demolish Building, Rebuild: UPDATED

Old Lyme Church’s ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates Announced, Volunteers Welcome

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OLD LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the always popular White Elephant Sale will return again this year on Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society. The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church’s ‘White Elephant Sale’ Dates Announced, Volunteers Welcome

Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady’: When ‘There is Everything to Hope for and Nothing to Regret’

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This winter, as in other winters, when I need a blossom boost, I have enjoyed the fragrance of paper-white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sands Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping them moist as the roots developed.  When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I introduced the … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady’: When ‘There is Everything to Hope for and Nothing to Regret’

Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Saturday, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Indoor Track and Field Team achieved some remarkable results in the 2023 Connecticut State Open Championship Indoor Track Meet. The event was held in the Floyd Little Stadium at Hillhouse School in New Haven. Several school records were broken and a number of athletes advanced to the New England Championship … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest