Film explores mental health challenges youth face today, how parents, schools, communities can support them in building emotional resilience OLD LYME — This evening, Wednesday, Nov. 12, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition is hosting a special community screening of the award-winning movie, Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Addressing Youth Mental … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Free Community Presentation of Documentary ‘Screenagers’ Tonight
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Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens
NEW BRITAIN/OLD LYME — Congratulations to Lyme-Old Lyme High School Senior Chase Gilbert for earning the Cross-Country State Open title Monday at Wickham Park! Gilbert's time of 17:50.08 made her the fastest female runner among high schools of any size at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference event. She also won the Class S championship at the same venue on … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Races to Victory at State Opens
TOP STORY: With State Support and Local Giving, LYSB Renovates Headquarters
Federal Prevention Education Funding Remains on Shaky Ground OLD LYME—Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) this week unveiled renovations to its Lyme Street headquarters, creating a more welcoming space for staff and families at the same time the nonprofit organization adapts to reduced federal funding. The 1850 building at 59 Lyme Street, which anchors the small campus, … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: With State Support and Local Giving, LYSB Renovates Headquarters
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Republican Pledges Support for Democratic BOE Candidate Shyloski
To the Editor: I am a Republican AND I am voting for Democrat Sheryl Shyloski for the L-OL Board of Education! Why am I doing so? Well, first of all, she is my daughter-in-law, and, Sheryl Shyloski is much more than that. Her degrees include a Masters in Psychology. Sheryl exhibits vital past experience and respected accomplishment across three school systems, i.e., … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Republican Pledges Support for Democratic BOE Candidate Shyloski
TOP STORY: Focus on Kids and Community—Not Politics—Dominates Region 18 Candidates’ Friendly Forum
LYME-OLD LYME–The Region 18 Board of Education candidates, many of them parents of current students, started Wednesday evening’s candidates’ forum by agreeing Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools offer an outstanding education. The companionable exchange of ideas at the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) “Meet the Candidates” event continued with broad consensus on numerous … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Focus on Kids and Community—Not Politics—Dominates Region 18 Candidates’ Friendly Forum
UPDATED: Livestream Link Announced for ‘Meet the Candidates for Board of Education,’ Will Continue to be Available Post-Debate
OLD LYME — 10/22 UPDATE: Wednesday's debate will be live streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live. The link will continue to be available after the debate so the recording can viewed at a later date as convenient by anyone interested. Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) is hosting a “Meet the Candidates for Board of … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Livestream Link Announced for ‘Meet the Candidates for Board of Education,’ Will Continue to be Available Post-Debate
Soccer Roundup: Mixed Results for Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Teams in Busy Week
OLD LYME—Here’s the latest update on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys and girls soccer season. On Monday, the boys lost in an 8–1 game against The Morgan School in Clinton. Colman Curtiss-Reardon scored the lone goal for Old Lyme, with an assist from John Morosky. Goalkeeper Sam Edmed made eight saves and Liam McCormick made seven. Morgan’s Emiliano … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Mixed Results for Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Teams in Busy Week
TOP STORY: With Democrats Absent, Republican Couple Takes Center Stage at Lyme Candidate Forum
LYME–At a Republican-sponsored candidates’ forum held Saturday with no representation from Democrat-endorsed contenders, it was left to husband-and-wife running mates Tom St. Louis and Mary Powell-St. Louis to spar among themselves. The Democrats, under whose banner unaffiliated first selectwoman Christy Zelek is running, declined to participate in the forum. … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: With Democrats Absent, Republican Couple Takes Center Stage at Lyme Candidate Forum
Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams See Highs and Lows in Recent Games
OLD LYME –The Lyme-Old Lyme boys and girls soccer teams were on opposite ends of a rout in games this week. The boys’ team held North Branford scoreless Thursday in a 8–0 Shoreline Conference game. Ian Maeby and Menzi Mbele scored twice, with Colman Curtiss-Reardon, Elliot Dunn-Sims, Evan Coffee, and Sam Edmed each contributing goals. Assists came from Curtiss-Reardon, … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Lyme-Old Lyme Teams See Highs and Lows in Recent Games
Old Lyme Boy Scout’s Eagle Project Benefits Rocky Neck State Park
EAST LYME–A new beach wheelchair shed for Rocky Neck State Park is in place thanks to a soon-to-be Eagle Scout from Old Lyme. Boy Scout Henry Kyle of Troop 26, the son of Chris and Kate Kyle, assembled a crew of four Scouts and some of their parents to help protect beach wheelchairs from the elements. Project supporter Jolene Brant shared the details about the effort, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boy Scout’s Eagle Project Benefits Rocky Neck State Park
Soccer Roundup: Boys Defeat Westbrook, Girls Draw with East Lyme
OLD LYME—On Friday, Sept. 12, the Old Lyme boys faced Westbrook and came away with a 3-0 victory. Wildcat goals were scored by Colman Curtiss-Reardon, Rowan McCormick, and Evan Coffee with assists coming from John Morosky and Charlie McEwan. Sam Edmed made two saves and Liam McCormick one in goal for the 'Cats Jameson McCarthy notched 11 saves for … [Read more...] about Soccer Roundup: Boys Defeat Westbrook, Girls Draw with East Lyme
Two Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
LYME/OLD LYME–Two Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors have been announced as semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition. Rose E. Dimmock and Alexander L. Glaras stood out from 1.3 million high school students when they took the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) in 2024, according to a press release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Less … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Roundup: Girls Notch Two Wins, One (Big) Draw; Boys Take One Win, One Loss
OLD LYME— Playing at home Thursday, Sept. 11, the Old Lyme girls defeated Westbrook 3-0. Scoring for the Wildcats were Anna Bussman, who put two goals into the net, and Vivian Boller, who also added two assists to her one goal tally. Brooke Burgess had an assist while Grace Osborne in the Old Lyme goal made two saves. Shay Sotiridge in goal for Westbrook made 18 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Roundup: Girls Notch Two Wins, One (Big) Draw; Boys Take One Win, One Loss
Student-Led Walkout at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Demands Action on Gun Violence Prevention
OLD LYME–On Friday Sept. 5, Students Demand Action groups, a grassroots arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, hosted coordinated school walkouts across the country to demand lawmakers at the state and federal level pass a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Margaret Thuma, a senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS), joined this nationwide effort by leading a … [Read more...] about Student-Led Walkout at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Demands Action on Gun Violence Prevention
Both Old Lyme Soccer Teams Lose to East Hampton Opponents
OLD LYME/EAST HAMPTON— Both Lyme-Old Lyme soccer teams were defeated Thursday by their respective East Hampton opponents. Playing at home, the boys lost 5-1 with Ian Maeby scoring the lone goal assisted by Elliot Dunn-Sims. Sam Edmed made 10, saves for the Wildcats and Liam Mccormick added another. Scoring for East Hampton were Colin Marshall (2), Sebby Woodson, and … [Read more...] about Both Old Lyme Soccer Teams Lose to East Hampton Opponents