NEW LONDON – UPDATED 9/17 with more photos: The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announces the opening of Album of Flowers | Interesting Times by Old Lyme resident and artist Catherine Christiano, which is on view through Nov. 6. The centerpiece of Christiano’s first solo museum exhibition is a series of large paintings that chronicle a year. Each of the month’s panels juxtapose … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Artist Catherine Christiano Presents First Solo Show at Lyman Allyn Museum
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Fenton Leads Scoring as Old Lyme Soccer Girls Defeat E. Hampton 3-0
OLD LYME -- After a scoreless first half, the Old Lyme soccer girls surged to a 3-0 victory over East Hampton on Thursday. Senior Alexis Fenton scored two goals with the first assisted by Sydney Goulding and the third as a solo effort. Aggie Hunt scored the second goal assisted by junior Ella Curtiss-Reardon In goal, Olivia Kelly made four saves for the Wildcats. … [Read more...] about Fenton Leads Scoring as Old Lyme Soccer Girls Defeat E. Hampton 3-0
Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
LYME -- Every picture tells a story .... Thumb through Skip Hine's wonderful book cleverly titled Memories In Hine Sight, subtitled My Life With a Camera, and Rod Stewart's immortal words will immediately come to mind. Hine is an authentic, engaging, charismatic guy -- I chatted with him on the phone for around an hour and a half and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We would … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
Old Lyme Girls Put Four Goals Past N.Branford/Hale Ray
LYME/OLD LYME -- Old Lyme stormed to a 4-0 victory over North Branford (NB)/Hale Ray on Saturday. All the Wildcat goals were scored in the first half. Old Lyme's first goal was scored by junior Sydney Goulding with a penalty kick following a trip in the box and senior Alexis Fenton put in the second one with an assist by Goulding. Fenton also scored another goal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Put Four Goals Past N.Branford/Hale Ray
Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program
OLD LYME -- Beginning this month, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will offer a Young Masters Afterschool Program for students ages 12 and up. Students will be fully immersed in a professional studio environment, working directly with the instructor as they learn the skills necessary to achieve excellence in the fine arts, and their individual artistic goals. Classes focus on … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donations Totaling Over One Ton This Season
Second Annual LOLFSG Open House Slated for Saturday, Sept. 24, All Welcome OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a milestone this week! Following a much-needed rain event, mid-week volunteers harvested kale, tomatoes, string beans, peppers, eggplants, and more. In doing so, the garden reached a total donation threshold of more than 2000 pounds … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donations Totaling Over One Ton This Season
Old Lyme HS Class of 1970 Seeks Classmates for (Belated) 50th Reunion, Final Day for Reservations is Today
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme High School Class of 1970 is hosting its (belated) 50th Reunion over the weekend of Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The Class is still seeking missing classmates and asks ‘Are you or a friend among them?’ The Class of 1970 is holding three separate reunion events Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, and 2. Reservations with payment are due by Sept. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme HS Class of 1970 Seeks Classmates for (Belated) 50th Reunion, Final Day for Reservations is Today
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
OLD LYME/CROMWELL -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) boys started strong Thursday winning their home game opener 2-1 against the Cromwell Panthers. The Wildcat goals were scored by Lucas Dasilva and Anders Silberberg. Cromwell's lone goal was scored by Jacob Salafia. All three goals were unassisted. In goal for LOL was Jonah Lathrop, who made six saves. Thomas Garcia was in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
OLD LYME -- At their meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, the Region 18 Board of Education voted to hold a referendum in the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools. Nov. 8 is also the national Election Day. The referendum question will be a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, Aug.31, the Region 18 Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools by setting a Special District Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. to discuss and potentially approve appropriating and bonding the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
OLD LYME -- On Thursday morning, Stephen Hackett was sworn in as the newest member of the Old Lyme Police Department by First Selectman Timothy Griswold. His official title will be Officer Hackett, FC36. The other members of the board of selectmen and some current members of the OLPD were on hand for the ceremony. Griswold explained to LymeLine in a text message that … [Read more...] about Stephen Hackett Sworn In as Member of Old Lyme PD, Graduated From LOL High School in 2007
Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
OLD LYME -- Three rowers with strong Old Lyme connections have been selected for the US roster for the 2022 World Rowing Championships, which are scheduled to be held Sept. 18-25 in Račice, 25 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic. Liam Corrigan, whose parents have now live in Lyme after spending many years in Old Lyme, has been selected for the US Men's Eight … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
OLD LYME -- Mora Rowe, who currently serves as the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Executive Director, has announced her intention to step down from the position this month. Consequently, the Academy has launched a search for a Managing Director to oversee the Academy’s finances, facilities, and operations on its nine-acre campus in Old Lyme, C0nn. Rowe contributed to planning the … [Read more...] about Rowe Stepping Down from Top Job at Lyme Academy, Board Launches Search for Managing Director
CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Achieve Highest Place Rankings Across the Board in New London County, Take First Place in CT Rankings on 5th Grade English Language Arts, All Results Feature in Top 10 of State LYME-OLD LYME -- On Friday, the Connecticut State Department of Education released the results of the 2021-2022 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), which is the … [Read more...] about CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update
OLD LYME -- More than 150 residents attended yesterday's meeting to review the current status of the proposed Regional Wastewater System. The meeting was held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Senator Richard Blumenthal addressed the audience via a video link as he was on his way to a prior commitment in Bridgeport, Conn. State Senator Paul Formica … [Read more...] about Almost Full Auditorium for Aug. 27 Old Lyme Regional Wastewater System Update