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Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2024 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Preschool, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools

Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade

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LYME -- UPDATED 7/6 WITH MORE PHOTOS AND ADDITIONAL TEXT: Thankfully pouring rain and dark skies at 9 a.m. did not determine the day. By 9:30 a.m., the sun was breaking through as Lyme's perennially-popular hometown parade stepped off at 10:09 a.m. This year's Grand Marshal was Steve Mattson, pictured above left, who led the parade as a passenger in a vintage car driven by … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade

Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

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OAKDALE, CONN. -- Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, 75, of Oakdale, died June 22, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Uncasville. He was born in New London, Sept. 22, 1947 ... He was the husband of Linda Kleinschmidt Chapman who survives him.Mr. Chapman had worked for ... 10 years with the Old Lyme Police Department ... Bruce was an elder of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut; his tribal name was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Bruce Jeffrey Chapman, Served 10 Years with Old Lyme Police

The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies

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Well, it's that time of year, to which we refer -- in a cringey, cliched manner -- as "Spooky Season." Not only do the decorations come up, but we seek out that which scares us in all mediums. And so I think it's only appropriate if I share my favorite scary movies with the readers of LymeLine. I've decided to present them in a Top 10 List in the manner of David … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies

Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign

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OLD LYME -- The second annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off Oct. 1. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses, who sponsored the garden this season. Volunteers donated more than 700 hours and more than 2500 pounds of food to local food pantries. Jim Ward, Food Share Garden President, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Starts Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign

Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme

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GROTON -- Lee A. White, born Rosalie May Aronson, longtime food columnist and restaurant reviewer for The Day and The Bulletin, food columnist for many years for LymeLine.com, and a former member of the Groton Board of Education, died on Saturday, Sept. 24, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was 79. Lee was known for the hundreds of food columns she wrote for the … [Read more...] about Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme

‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday

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OLD LYME -- Since 2009 over 175,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting at least two dozen faerie-sized installations across the Museum’s campus on a perfect autumn day, and this year will be no exception. This year’s theme is Twinkle Point, an amusement park tailored for fairy folk. Artists and faerie aficionados … [Read more...] about ‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday

Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

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OLD LYME -- The signs on J. David Kelsey's property supporting Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Governor, have been defaced. We asked the respective Chairs of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic Town Committees for their reaction to this occurrence. Randy Nelson, Chairman of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee, responded by email saying, "I have already … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony

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Editor's Note i): The background to the story below is that the 'Mervin F. Roberts' boat was indeed once owned by the late Mervin F. Roberts of Old Lyme. Mr. Roberts, who passed away at age 98 in Dec. 2020, was an Old Lyme Citizen of the Year, a Town Selectman, Chaplain of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 50 years and also active in the town in many other committees and … [Read more...] about After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony

Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Less than 24 hours after they were put up along a busy street in Old Lyme, two large signs promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski were defaced with red graffiti, according to property owner J. David Kelsey. Kelsey, who co-founded the Old Lyme-based real estate private-equity investment company Hamilton Point Investments LLC, is a Republican … [Read more...] about Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session

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MADISON, CT - On Sunday, Oct. 30, The Country School in Madison, Conn., will host an Open House from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-School through 8th Grade families are invited to tour the campus and speak with faculty, families, and administration to learn why parents have trusted their children's education to The Country School for 68 years. At 1:30 p.m., there will  be a … [Read more...] about ‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session

Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement

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OLD LYME -- At its Special Meeting & Public Hearing on Thursday evening, the Old Lyme Planning Commission approved the proposed subdivision at 16 Neck Rd. with the addition of a 75 ft. Conservation Easement proposed by the developer -- Keystone Capital Corporation -- on the Connecticut River side of the property that will be maintained in perpetuity.  Members did not, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement

Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

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OLD LYME -- Both Old Lyme soccer teams played at home Thursday and both ended the day undefeated. The Old Lyme boys tied 1-1 with Liam Celic scoring the only goal for the Wildcats with an assist from David Evers. Cole Bates scored the lone goal for Portland from the penalty spot. Jonah Lathrop had two saves for the 'Cats while Eric Medvecky made eight. The Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White

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It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Lee White passed away at the end of last week at the age of 79. On a personal note, I am devastated on so many levels by this news. Lee has been contributing columns to LymeLine for more years than I can remember. Each one was a true original and her back stories to the recipes she shared were always informative with often a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White