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Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

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OLD LYME -- At the Dec. 7 Region 18 Regular Board of Education meeting, the usual election of officers was held, but this year, despite no election having been held in November and therefore no new members seated, it brought some changes. After the confirmation of incumbent Steve Wilson (R) as chair, he asked for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. Jennifer Miller … [Read more...] about Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning

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OLD LYME -- On Dec. 8, Edie Twining, Chair of the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC), sent an email to 'interested parties 'Friends of the HRIC' explaining, "We have asked that the public hearing of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) be postponed from Monday, December 12, 2022 to the next meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Monday, January 9, 2023." She … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning

Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy

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OLD LYME -- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced the appointment of internationally-renowned sculptor Chad Fisher as the new Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair. This appointment marks a major step in Lyme Academy’s effort to build the premier figurative sculpting program in the United States. Set to launch in Fall 2023, this multi-year, intensive program further … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

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GUILFORD -- The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) has named GSB (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) President and CEO Timothy P. Geelan as its new chairman of the board of directors. Geelan is a graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School and previously served as the CBA Board’s First Vice Chairman. He was selected for the CBA Chairman position in November of this year for a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School   2022-23   Quarter 1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Gretchen Burgess, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

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Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School   2022-23   Q1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 8: Lucia Arico, Addison Arndt, Zak Avelange, Zachary Belval, Mia Bonatti, Ceciley Buckley, Morgan Buerger, Marla Bulas, Brooke Burgess, Anna Bussmann, Brennan Butzer, Lillian Calabrese, Isaac Chartier, Evan Coffee, Sophia D'Amico, Amirah D'Lizarraga, Brady Donovan, Elliot Dunn-Sims, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice to Discuss Her Work, Writing Techniques at Lyme Library, Friday

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LYME -- On Friday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m., Lyme Library teams up with the Lymes' Senior Center Book Club to bring special guest Luanne Rice to their joint meeting. The meeting will be held in the Lyme Public Library-Community Room. The selected book for the month is “The Geometry of Sisters” by Luanne Rice and can be picked up at the Lyme Public Library circulation desk. … [Read more...] about Best-Selling Author Luanne Rice to Discuss Her Work, Writing Techniques at Lyme Library, Friday

Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

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DEEP RIVER --  Sixth-seeded Valley/Old Lyme emerged victorious in a thrilling 26-14 victory over No. 7 seeds Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) Sunday afternoon in a CIAC Class SS semifinal. The game, played at the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) field, drew a huge crowd of vocal supporters. Senior Nick Cox, who made some key plays for the Warriors in Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- This Friday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to join a group of "Members with Cameras" from the Lymes' Senior Center when they host an Opening Reception for a show of their photographs. The show will be held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. These folks have been learning techniques related to expanding and enhancing the … [Read more...] about Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

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MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

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OLD LYME -- The Cooley Gallery 's Small Painting Show 2022 is on view at 25 Lyme Street in Old Lyme through Jan. 7, 2023.. Founded in 1981 and located in the heart of historic Old Lyme, The Cooley Gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, and select contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

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OLD LYME -- Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association’s seasonally festive exhibition, will be on view starting Nov. 18. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of original artwork. Concurrent shows include Emerging Hope, featuring Aleta Gudelski’s depictions of the quiet beauty of the natural world and seeing light along life’s journey. Also on view are solo shows … [Read more...] about LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

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OLD LYME -- Celebrate the holidays at the Florence Griswold Museum with over 200 painted palettes on display in the Krieble Galleries, décor and artist trees in the historic house, gift shopping, and numerous special, seasonal events. Holiday Magic 2022 opened at the museum Friday, Nov. 25, and is on show through Dec. 31. Opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about ‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access

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OLD LYME -- Monday's cold and blustery weather did not deter a hardy group of distinguished guests and local residents from turning out to celebrate the completion of the Town of Old Lyme (OL) and the Connecticut (CT) Department of Transportation (DOT) Community Connectivity Grant project. Gathered at the new bus shelter in front of the Old Lyme Police Station on Rte.156, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access