WESTBROOK/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 6, despite a challenging first half, Lyme-Old Lyme came back strong against the Westbrook Knights and dominated the second half. Ultimately, the Wildcats soundly defeated Westbrook 60-33. Senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 16 points for the Wildcats, closely followed by Charlie Sahadi with 15. Tyler Champagne netted 10 points … [Read more...] about Two Big Wins in One Week for Old Lyme Boys
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Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
OLD LYME—Old Lyme pulled off another convincing win last night over Hale-Ray High School, soundly defeating the Noises 48-27. Old Lyme senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 21 points for the Wildcats while fellow senior Charlie Sahadi added 11. Colby Bryant led the Hale-Ray's scoring with nine points The Wildcats Conference Record is now 8-3 while their overall … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys secured a big 69-41 win at home over Portland Tuesday night with Wildcat senior Jack Porter making a major contribution scoring six three-pointers in his game-high 23 points. Senior Leland Hine and freshman Eddie Fiske were also key contributors to the Old Lyme team with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Wildcats advance to a 7-3 in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Instructor Mini-grants up to $1000 Offered Plus Materials to Lead Hands-on Arts Opportunities for Lyme and Old Lyme Teens This Summer LYME-OLD LYME — The application window is now open for instructors wishing to lead arts programming for Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer. Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
LYME/OLD LYME — 1/5 UPDATE: We are delighted to report that a host family has now been found. This year Lyme-Old (LOL) Lyme Schools have welcomed several students from other countries, who are attending Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) through Study Abroad programs. They are currently seeking a family to host a male 17-year-old student from China beginning in January of … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Award recipients from the Middle School are: Estelle Filardi, Ava Gray, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Banker … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
OLD LYME -- 12/9, 9am: CORRECTION made to clarify that both Alexander Lowry and Laura Dean-Frazier are registered as Unaffiliated, but were endorsed respectively by the Democrats and Republicans. At their inaugural post-municipal election meeting held Wednesday evening, the first item of business for the new Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) members was to elect their … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
OLD LYME — On Nov. 29, the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission celebrated a new milestone for A Behavioral Approach (ABA) with a ribbon-cutting. The Old Lyme business, which provides a range of services to students with autism, is being recommended by the Connecticut Board of Education as an Approved Private Special Education Program (APSEP). The CT Commissioner of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 1 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Peighton Andrews, Beatrice Barnett, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Nicholas Cheesman, Sophia Cheung, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by text, "We held ceremonies first at the middle school and then at the high school. Both were well … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Words and Music, Flags and Food
Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
OLD LYME: A total of 3,535 Old Lyme electors cast their votes in yesterday's municipal election. This total includes absentee ballots and people who both registered to vote yesterday and voted the same day. The candidates who have been elected are in bold in the listing below. A recount is predicted for the third seat on the Region 18 Board of Education between Alexander … [Read more...] about Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme
Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
OLD LYME -- Yesterday's election saw all three Democratic-endorsed candidates seeking Old Lyme seats on the Region 18 Board of Education -- Susan P. Fogliano, W. Scott Brown and Alexander Lowry -- gain seats on the board. The two incumbent Republican Region 18 Board members, who were seeking reelection -- Steven J. Wilson and Suzanne Thompson -- have at this point failed … [Read more...] about Democrats Sweep Board of Ed., Fogliano is Top Vote-Getter, Current Chair Wilson Loses Seat
Democrat Lodge Wins Contested BOE Seat in Lyme Ousting Incumbent Powell-St. Louis
LYME, CT. -- Newcomer Gavin Lodge (D) defeated Republican incumbent Mary Powell-St. Louis by 586 to 347 votes. None of the other seats in Lyme was contested. The Lyme Democratic Town Committee issued the following statement after the results had been announced: "Upon learning the results of today’s municipal election, Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) Chairman John … [Read more...] about Democrat Lodge Wins Contested BOE Seat in Lyme Ousting Incumbent Powell-St. Louis
Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Lyme Incumbent Powell-St. Louis ‘Not in Step With’ National Republicans, But Her Actions Suggest Otherwise
To the Editor: This letter is in response to Amanda Novak's Letter to the Editor published Nov. 5 on LymeLine under the title, "Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme." While she is a doctor, Mary Powell-St. Louis has not endorsed women’s rights to control their own healthcare, including access to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Lyme Incumbent Powell-St. Louis ‘Not in Step With’ National Republicans, But Her Actions Suggest Otherwise
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme
Editor's Note: We received this letter last Thursday but were unable to open it. The author re-sent it numerous times but the problem persisted. She has finally solved the issue and so, in light of those circumstances, we are now publishing it now. Consequently, we will accept comments or letters responding directly to this letter through 11 p.m. Monday. No other comments or … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme