OLD LYME — On Sunday, June 12, the newly-created ‘Welcome’ mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) will be dedicated at a ceremony starting at 2:30 p.m. and running through 3:30 p.m. The dedication will be preceded by a Community Talk and celebration of the mural from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Those attending will discuss what has been learned in the last two years of PARJE … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sister Mural Dedicated in Old Lyme
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Death Announced of Nicole “Nikki” Marie Turner, 30, Graduate of Lyme Academy College in 2014
Nicole "Nikki" Marie Turner, 30 years, passed away May 23, 2022. Born on January 11, 1992 to Theresa and Dave Turner in Toledo, OH. She graduated from Bedford High School and went on to receive a Bachelors of Fine Arts at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts (Old Lyme, CT). She moved to Florida ... while attending Harley Davidson's Mechanic School and then Florida Technical … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nicole “Nikki” Marie Turner, 30, Graduate of Lyme Academy College in 2014
Characteristic of Kindness That Distinguishes Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2022 ‘Will Make Everything, Anything in this World Possible’ (LOLHS Principal Wygonik)
OLD LYME -- The weather was perfect Friday evening for the graduation ceremony of the 126-member Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2022. We have published in full (below) the speeches that were given during the event in the order in which they were delivered. A full listing of the graduates is printed at the foot of the article. More photos will be added later … [Read more...] about Characteristic of Kindness That Distinguishes Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2022 ‘Will Make Everything, Anything in this World Possible’ (LOLHS Principal Wygonik)
Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Joyful Parade
OLD LYME -- It may have poured Thursday morning but nothing was going to rain on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors planned parade that evening. By the evening, however, skies were clear and the soon-to-graduates, who will celebrate their Commencement tonight, organized their now decorated cars into a line at the high school. They then drove down Lyme Street and McCurdy … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Joyful Parade
June 7 & 8 COVID-19 Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1307, Lyme Holds at 316
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and none in Lyme compared with June 3 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1307 from 1303 on June 6, while Lyme’s holds at 316 on the same … [Read more...] about June 7 & 8 COVID-19 Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1307, Lyme Holds at 316
June 6 COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1303, One in Lyme Raises Town Total to 316
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, June 6, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme compared with June 3 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1303 from 1292 on June 3, and similarly Lyme’s to 316 from 315 on the same date. The CT DPH does … [Read more...] about June 6 COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1303, One in Lyme Raises Town Total to 316
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Growing. Caring. Sharing. OLD LYME -- American horticulturist and botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey offered a tasty kernel of wisdom when he noted, “Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” The good intentions of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) began in earnest one year ago … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
MIDDLETOWN -- UPDATED 6/6/ WITH COACH RAHR'S COMMENTS: The Old Lyme girls defeated Westbrook 4-3 in Saturday afternoon's CIAC Class S championship final. The thrilling match was played at Wesleyan University in Middletown. With this tremendous victory, Old Lyme become not only Class S state champions for the second year in a row but also remain undefeated for 43 games in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Receives Transformative $1 Million Gift From Charlotte Colby Danly — Former Student, Trustee Emeritus
Endowment Will Support Creation of New Sculpture Chair; Academy Invites Applications for Position OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced that it has received a $1 million transformative gift from Charlotte Colby Danly, a former student and trustee at the Academy, in support of the Academy’s mission to teach a new generation of artists in the figurative … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Receives Transformative $1 Million Gift From Charlotte Colby Danly — Former Student, Trustee Emeritus
Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
LYME, CT – On Wednesday, June 1, the Town of Lyme announced that is one of four Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this spring for achieving Sustainable CT certification. Lyme met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the prestigious bronze-level certification. Sustainable CT is a statewide initiative that inspires and … [Read more...] about Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Play Westbrook in Class S State Final This Afternoon, Go Wildcats!
OLD LYME -- 6/4 UPDATE: Westbrook defeated Holy Cross 6-1 yesterday to advance to the CIAC Class S state final where they will face Old Lyme, who are both top seeds and defending champions. The match will be played today, Saturday, at Wesleyan University, starting at 3 p.m. The top-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme Girls' tennis team, who are the defending Class S champions, stormed into … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Play Westbrook in Class S State Final This Afternoon, Go Wildcats!
June 3 COVID-19 Update: No Change in 159 CT Towns in Case Rate Red Zone, NL County Moved to ‘Low’ ‘Community Level’ by CDC, 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Since June 1, One in Lyme
Over 94% of CT Towns Remain in Case Rate Red Zone LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Thursday and Friday, June 2 and 3, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme compared with June 1 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1292 from 1282 on June … [Read more...] about June 3 COVID-19 Update: No Change in 159 CT Towns in Case Rate Red Zone, NL County Moved to ‘Low’ ‘Community Level’ by CDC, 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Since June 1, One in Lyme
Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme municipal property located at 36-1 Buttonball Road has been the subject of considerable discussion in news publications and on social media. By way of disclosure, I am the Old Lyme Open Space Commission secretary, but I write strictly as a private citizen who has volunteered to help preserve the town’s natural resources and scenic charm. Two issues have been … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme Church Honors Juneteenth with ‘A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme’, June 18; All Welcome
Public is Invited to “Gathering on Sacred Ground: A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme OLD LYME – The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) announced today that, in honor of Juneteenth, it will hold a public screening of Tierra Sagrada (Sacred Ground – or, perhaps, Holy Land), a film directed by author, musician and producer Ned Sublette, immediately … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Honors Juneteenth with ‘A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme’, June 18; All Welcome
Old Lyme Girls Tennis Power Into State Semifinals with 7-0 Win Over Cromwell
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, top-seeded Old Lyme Girls Tennis advanced to the semifinals of the Class S state tournament with a powerful 7-0 win over #9 Cromwell. Playing at home again, Old Lyme now faces #3 seeds Litchfield on Thursday. On Tuesday, the girls took just around one hour to defeat #16 St. Bernard, again winning by s convincing 7-0. Wednesday's results, with … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Tennis Power Into State Semifinals with 7-0 Win Over Cromwell