OLD LYME—We received the following 'Press Statement' related to developments regarding the Tantummaheag Landing situation from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker late yesterday evening. It is signed by all three members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen. We publish it below in full and unedited. This evening, we are instructing our town counsel to send a letter … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Informs Frampton, Darista of Town’s Planned ‘Steps Moving Forward’ Related to Tantummaheag Landing.
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LOL Middle School’s New Pollinator Garden Dedicated to Late, Longtime, Beloved Secretary Joanie Bonvicin
OLD LYME—Last week, the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Eco Warriors Club planted a set of pollinator gardens in front of the school. The garden is dedicated to beloved Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School secretary Joanie Bonvicin, who passed away in October 2023. The plants and mulch in the garden were paid for through a Youth Environmental Action (YEA!) Grant awarded by the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about LOL Middle School’s New Pollinator Garden Dedicated to Late, Longtime, Beloved Secretary Joanie Bonvicin
Old Lyme Girls are State Tennis Champions for Fourth Straight Season-UPDATED
WEST HARTFORD—6/2 UPDATED with coach's comments: On Friday afternoon, May 31, at Conard High School in West Hartford, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School girls defeated Valley Regional 5-2 to claim the Class S State Championship for the fourth time in succession. Coach Lauren Rahr, whose assistant coach is her father, David, has seen her team win the state championship for all … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls are State Tennis Champions for Fourth Straight Season-UPDATED
Old Lyme Girls’ Lax Coach Macione Named Shoreline Coach of the Year
OLD LYME—On Friday, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School girls' lacrosse team advanced to the State Class S semifinal after claiming a 9-3 victory over Lewis Mills. The second-seeded Wildcats will face #3 seeds Canton on Tuesday at a time and location to be announced. The girls' lacrosse coach Emily Macione was recently named Shoreline Coach of the Year. Asked by LymeLine how she … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Lax Coach Macione Named Shoreline Coach of the Year
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’
“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months with bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees, the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few and the new awakening red foliage of Maples winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. Do … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May: ‘The Month of Expectation, Wishes and Hope’
Old Lyme Girls Win First State Class S Track and Field Title in Program History
NEW BRITAIN—On Wednesday at Willowbrook Park in New Britain, the Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats won their first ever Class S Track and Field championship in program history notching a convincing grand total of 76 points. Thomaston High School came in second with 58 points and Coginchaug took third place with 55. More to follow on this story … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Win First State Class S Track and Field Title in Program History
‘Witness Stones’ Installation Ceremony Held in Old Lyme for 10 Plaques Honoring Enslaved Persons in Lyme
'Juneteenth' Celebration with Jazz & Poetry Slated for June 22 OLD LYME – 'Witness Stones Old Lyme' will expand its project in 2024 to honor 10 enslaved persons, who labored in the Town of Lyme—historically known as North Lyme. Ten new Witness Stones—historical plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved African Americans—will be placed in late May at the Lyme … [Read more...] about ‘Witness Stones’ Installation Ceremony Held in Old Lyme for 10 Plaques Honoring Enslaved Persons in Lyme
Everyone Loves the Old Lyme Parade—Whatever the Weather!
OLD LYME— Yesterday morning, the big question was, "Is it on?" The weather was not being entirely co-operative and no one was sure if Old Lyme's traditional Memorial Day parade would happen. But the man in charge, Tony Hendricks, made his decision ... and what a great one it was! He said that, despite the inclement weather, the parade must go on ... The Old Lyme Board … [Read more...] about Everyone Loves the Old Lyme Parade—Whatever the Weather!
‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event
LYME -- The 11th annual Tour de Lyme is happening again on Sunday, June 2. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside. If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride through private lands open only for this event. Everyone … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event
Saint Ann’s Hosts Author Presentation on Henri Matisse, Reception Follows; All Welcome to Both Events
OLD LYME—On Sunday, June 2, at 4 p.m., Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church hosts a presentation by the Reverend Charles Miller on his new book The Spiritual Adventure of Henri Matisse in the Griswold Room at Saint Ann's Miller will discuss Matisse’s groundbreaking design work on the Dominican Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, France, which is explored in both narrative and full color … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Hosts Author Presentation on Henri Matisse, Reception Follows; All Welcome to Both Events
View Retrospective of Art by LOL Schools Popular Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Through June 2
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about View Retrospective of Art by LOL Schools Popular Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Through June 2
Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship
'Learn to Row Day' Slated for Saturday at Rogers Lake, All Welcome OLD LYME —On May 19, was your quiet Sunday evening interrupted by a cacophonous police escort of two school buses to the Fred Emerson Boathouse? It was the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew celebrating yet another success at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Fred Emerson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship
‘Old Lyme Inn’ Awarded Top Honors Statewide for ‘Affordable Elegance’ by Yankee Magazine
OLD LYME — In its 2024 Connecticut Travel Guide to Best Restaurants, Hotels & Things to Do, Yankee Magazine has given top honors to the Old Lyme Inn in its Connecticut Classic Lodging section for Affordable Elegance. The magazine notes, "You’ll have the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association, and Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center for neighbors when you check … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme Inn’ Awarded Top Honors Statewide for ‘Affordable Elegance’ by Yankee Magazine
Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?
To the Editor: Thank you, Mr Caron [regarding you letter dated May 22, published on LymeLine.com.] These concerns [re the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creek Rd. in Old Lyme] are very real, and the neighbors of this property are suffering economic, environmental and disturbances to the peace on our properties.The 1984 (!) noise ordinance in Old … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Gravel Pit Concerns ‘Very Real’, Perhaps ‘Emblematic of Culture of Old Lyme?
Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, Expansion Project Kicks Off With Celebratory Groundbreaking-UPDATED
"In short, the Center is being used more frequently by more people than at any point in its history" David Lahm, Lyme First Selectman OLD LYME—10:40am Names added to photo captions: More than a hundred people turned out Monday to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the renovation and expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. Local dignitaries including State Senator Norm … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, Expansion Project Kicks Off With Celebratory Groundbreaking-UPDATED