To the Editor: We are on the lookout for two adoptable kittens. We hope to find a pair of orange tabby sisters, but we are flexible, assuming that they are, too. We lost Finn last year with an inoperable carcinoma diagnosis. We are grateful that our veterinarian was able to help all three of us get through Finn’s final few months. Finn was a rescue, and started life in the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Seeking Kittens, A Respectful Request to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community
News
Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girls' tennis team is enjoying a truly remarkable season. Look at the scoresheets below and you will see that the girls not only remain undefeated, but also have hardly dropped an individual match this season. Coach Lauren Rahr admits with complete honesty that this situation is something, "I don’t think I have fully … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 10:56pm: On Tuesday, May 3, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools proposed $34.8 million budget passed by overwhelming majorities in both towns. The number of voters approving the budget compared to those voting against it was more than seven times in Lyme and more than five times in Old Lyme. Combining the votes in the two towns, there were 294 Yes votes to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
Old Lyme’s Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Three New Tree Plantings on North Town Green
OLD LYME -- It is Arbor Day today and the Old Lyme Tree Commission celebrated a day earlier by planting three trees on the Sill Lane and Lyme Street Town Green. It was a blustery 40 degrees with a sunny sky early Thursday morning, April 28, when the carrier from Morningstar Nursery arrived at the agreed location with three young tree specimens. The landscape crew from … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Tree Commission Celebrates Arbor Day with Three New Tree Plantings on North Town Green
PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
OLD LYME -- UPDATED WITH FULL STORY: Around 40 members of the community along with several Old Lyme and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools dignitaries joined some 200 Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School students and faculty on Wednesday to celebrate the unveiling of a new Welcome mural, which had been sponsored by Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) and created in the school. The … [Read more...] about PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Gardening Tips for April from ‘The English Lady,’ a ‘Month of Activity’
Those April showers that come our way They bring the flowers that bloom in May And when it’s raining, let's not forget, It isn’t raining rain at all, its raining violets April is the month of activity in the garden, and our old nemesis, weeds are beginning to rear their heads, so we need to extract the little devils before they take hold and are difficult to … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for April from ‘The English Lady,’ a ‘Month of Activity’
A la Carte: Gingerbread Cake is Super for Sharing
What a weekend! The weather was gorgeous so I thought I would go to Lowe’s and get some flowers to plant in my tiny front yard and some flowering plants to place where my bird feeders help my feathered friends during the fall, winters and early spring. But Monday morning at 4:30 a.m., as I drove my daughter to catch her plane back to sunny California, I had to use the … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Gingerbread Cake is Super for Sharing
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy’s Lacrosse Roundup: Cox Consistently Top Scorer for Wildcats
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys' lacrosse team experienced a slow start to the season but has now rallied with two wins in a row, defeating both Cromwell and Old Saybrook. The Wildcats' record in the Shoreline Conference currently stands at 2-3, and 2-5 in the season overall. Nick Cox of Old Lyme has been the leading scorer in all the team's games to date. Here is a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy’s Lacrosse Roundup: Cox Consistently Top Scorer for Wildcats
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- Two new shows are on view at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) through June 2, 2022 at the LAA building located at 90 Lyme St. in Old Lyme. Expanding Visions is the LAA’s annual member show that showcases the varied artistic visions of the association's membership. All types of artwork will be celebrated: hyper-realism, impressionism, abstraction, and … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
Lyme-Old Lyme MS Principal Ambruso Named CT Middle School Principal of the Year
OLD LYME — Mark Ambruso, principal of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, has been named the 2022 Connecticut Middle School Principal of the Year. Nominated by numerous colleagues, Ambruso is known for his leadership and authenticity. He is credited for fostering a positive, safe and fun middle school environment for all students. “Mark develops strong relationships with every … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme MS Principal Ambruso Named CT Middle School Principal of the Year
Nationally Renowned Guest Artists Lead Painting Workshops at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts hosts four comprehensive painting workshops in April, May and June. These workshops offer students an opportunity to work closely with nationally-renowned guest artists for a concentrated and intensive period of time. Students will gain technical experience and insight into the diverse perspectives and methodologies of figurative and … [Read more...] about Nationally Renowned Guest Artists Lead Painting Workshops at Lyme Academy
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen:- Actions of Rogers Lake Authority Spark Concern, Anger
An Open Letter to the Select-persons of Lyme and Old Lyme: I am writing to make you aware of an immediate concern with the Rogers Lake Authority [RLA] and how they are handling recent events, especially the disrespect they showed to our community at the special Rogers Lake Authority meeting at the Old Lyme Town Hall on Tuesday, April 19th. To give you a brief history … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen:- Actions of Rogers Lake Authority Spark Concern, Anger
Registration Now Open for Variety of Summer Youth Programs at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- This summer, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will offer a full schedule of summer art programs for students ages 11 and up. Storied landscapes coupled with in-studio instruction by acclaimed, professional artists will provide an exceptional opportunity for students to improve their artistic skills. The three distinctive youth programs include a Pre-College and Middle … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Variety of Summer Youth Programs at Lyme Academy
Ledge Light to Hold Vaccine Clinics Throughout April, May, Early June
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District will be holding vaccination clinics throughout April and May. The COVID-19 vaccine is free and currently available for people 5 and up. People aged 50 years and older, who had their first booster four months ago, are now eligible for second boosters. First and second primary series and first boosters will also be … [Read more...] about Ledge Light to Hold Vaccine Clinics Throughout April, May, Early June
With Current Uptick of COVID-19 Cases, CT DPH Stresses Residents Should Utilize Available Tools to Prevent Virus Spread
Editor's Note: This press release from CT DPH was forwarded to us by Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) for publication. Both Lyme and Old Lyme are members of LLHD. NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME — With the current uptick of COVID-19 cases—coupled with the upcoming schedule of spring holidays and family gatherings—the Connecticut Department of Public Health is reminding residents … [Read more...] about With Current Uptick of COVID-19 Cases, CT DPH Stresses Residents Should Utilize Available Tools to Prevent Virus Spread