To the Editor: As a former member for 11 years of the Salem Board of Education (BOE), I can attest to the importance of BOE members being impartial and willing to look at all sides in any discussion or debate. They must be prepared to ignore any ideological differences among their members and make a careful, thoughtful and considered decision after a full examination of the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Candidates Endorsed by Old Lyme Democrats for Region 18 BOE Are Impartial, Consider All Sides, Bring a Wealth of Experience
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Region 18 BOE ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event to be Held In-Person Tonight, Also Live-Streamed and Recorded
LYME-OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce are hosting an in-person, Meet the Candidates for Board of Education event this evening, Wednesday, Oct. 20, starting at 7 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. LymeLine.com is proud to sponsor the event and all are welcome. The eight candidates running for the Old Lyme open seats … [Read more...] about Region 18 BOE ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event to be Held In-Person Tonight, Also Live-Streamed and Recorded
Letter to the Editor: Political, Personal Agendas and Extremist Rhetoric Have No Place at Board of Education Table
To the Editor: Parents and taxpayers of Old Lyme, please pay close attention to this year’s November municipal elections, particularly to the candidates for the Region 18 Board of Education. Old Lyme enjoys a school system that is broadly recognized for its quality across the region, the state, and indeed the nation. Based on my tenure of sixteen years as a former … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Political, Personal Agendas and Extremist Rhetoric Have No Place at Board of Education Table
Letter to the Editor: Lowry Explains His Reasons for Running for Region 18 BOE, Notes Democratic Slate Offers 90 Collective Years of Education Service
To the Editor: I am running for a seat on the Lyme-Old Lyme Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) because I believe that my experience and ability will enable me to make a strong contribution to the continued excellence of our well-regarded school system. Through my 22 years of experience as a professional educator, I have gained first-hand knowledge of the policies, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lowry Explains His Reasons for Running for Region 18 BOE, Notes Democratic Slate Offers 90 Collective Years of Education Service
Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out an email Sept. 22, to the school community in which he stated, "There is a national shortage of bus drivers." He went on to urge, "... individuals who would like to drive for our [the company which runs the school buses for LOL Schools] bus company, M&J Bus, Inc.," to consider applying for a … [Read more...] about Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker Explains Decision to Run for Old Lyme’s ‘Top Job’ + BOE, Seeks Broad Support From Voters
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme: I am running for First Selectwoman of our town and I hope to earn the support of all our citizens whether they be Democrat, Republican, or Unaffiliated. Old Lyme residents deserve a leader who will listen to their concerns, create sound fiscal budgets, and bring consensus among diverse groups working toward the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker Explains Decision to Run for Old Lyme’s ‘Top Job’ + BOE, Seeks Broad Support From Voters
UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/7: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced at the All-Faculty and -Staff Convocation held Aug. 25, that Andrew Raucci (pictured above), who is the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle and High Schools, had been selected as Teacher of the Year. Raucci has been with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for eight years and … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Enjoy ‘Excellent’ First Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Students were back in school yesterday at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools and at the end of the day, Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine, "We had an excellent first day of school with lots of excitement and enjoyment as students were welcomed back into classrooms." He added, "It was a good start to what we expect will be a great year." Masks are still … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Enjoy ‘Excellent’ First Day
Lyme-Old Lyme Students Start School Today … With Masks
LYME-OLD LYME-- The students of Lyme-Old Lyme Schools will commence the 2021-22 academic year tomorrow, Aug. 26, with masks still mandated by the Governor's executive orders. In almost all other respects, however, and quoting from a recent email sent by Superintendent Ian Neviaser to the school community, the school experience will be, "... far closer to a normal school … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Students Start School Today … With Masks
Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Reopens, Appoints New Director; Some Spots Still Open for Fall
OLD LYME -- After all the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center (OLCLC) Board of Directors is proud to announce that the Center at 57 Lyme Street has reopened permanently and also appointed Dana Gatchek as its new Director. Gatchek resides in East Lyme with her husband Bryon and children Tanner, Sydney and Owen. She has both a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Reopens, Appoints New Director; Some Spots Still Open for Fall
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle, High School Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll 2020-21 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Paige Alpha, Kaylee Armenia, Sonia Bair, Olivia Bartlett, Maxwell Bauchmann, Ava Berry, Emma Boardman, Kyuss Buono, Keenan Burr, Kate Cheney, Hunter Collins, Megan Cravinho, George Danes, Emily DeRoehn, Corah Engdall, Isabella Flagge, Fiona Frederiks, Grace Lathrop, Gabriel Lavoie, Owen … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle, High School Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
Summer is here, parties are happening, and alcohol consumption will increase. This is a good time of year to dive deeper into the effects of binge drinking on the brain and development. You have surely heard that abusing alcohol hurts your health. But how many years of drinking do you think it takes to visibly affect your brain? Ten years? Twenty? Turns out that it … [Read more...] about In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
OLD LYME -- 6/13 UPDATED 3:20pm: It was a perfect evening for the Commencement Ceremony of Lyme-Old Lyme High School's 115 members of the Class of 2021. They marched in, mostly masked ... Lyme-Old Lyme High School Principal James Wygonik (pictured above) reminded the Class of 2021 of the saying on the coat-of-arms of the Benedictine Monks, who were founded in 529 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Kick Off Graduation Festivities with Jubilant Parade
OLD LYME -- 6/12 UPDATED: MORE PHOTOS ADDED Parents and townspeople came out in throngs yesterday evening to cheer the Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors as they drove their cars through Old Lyme in a jubilant parade to celebrate their upcoming graduation this evening. Cars were gaily decorated ... Old Lyme Emergency Services participated with their usual vigor … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Kick Off Graduation Festivities with Jubilant Parade
Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
LYME/OLD LYME -- In a truly remarkable achievement, two Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduates have been selected to represent the US in the Men's Eight at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Austin Hack, who graduated from LOLHS in 2010, and Liam Corrigan, a member of the LOLHS Class of 2014, both rowed for LOLHS and then went on to represent their respective universities at … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics