LYME -- In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Lyme and the Lyme Public Hall & Local History Archives are sponsoring a town-wide annual clean-up of local roadsides, from Friday, Apr. 1, through Friday, Apr. 22. On Saturday, April 2, there will be a Lyme Public Hall Open House from 12 to 3 p.m. -- bags will be available for pick-up. Free trash bags, recycling bags and … [Read more...] about Help Clean Up Roadsides in Lyme Through April 22
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A la Carte: Thinking Lent (or Passover or Easter)? Then Think Fish
Oh my, it may be April 1, as you are reading this. But this column is not about April Fool’s Day but rather two important holidays, which follow in just a couple of weeks—Easter and Passover. Because the two holidays follow different calendars, rarely do Easter weekend (including Good Friday, Easter Sunday or, that new holiday, Easter Monday) and Passover coincide. As … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Thinking Lent (or Passover or Easter)? Then Think Fish
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for March, a Month of ‘Wait and See’
Those March winds shall blow and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing. March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a pleasantly warm sun. I took a deep breath and as I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for March, a Month of ‘Wait and See’
All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2:40PM At a packed Old Lyme Special Town Meeting held Monday evening in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, all the motions considered were passed unanimously by voice vote. With people standing at the rear of the Meeting Room as well as all those seated, Moderator Vicki Lanier determined for each motion that there was no need to call for a … [Read more...] about All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting
Old Lyme’s EDC Offers Congratulations to ‘The Stumble Inne’ with Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting
OLD LYME -- The luck of the Irish held back the rain for Thursday’s ribbon cutting at The Stumble Inne on Halls Road. The Caramante family, who own the sports bar and grille and its new expansion, were celebrated for their investment in the Old Lyme community with their second food establishment in Old Lyme’s business district. The ribbon cutting was conducted by the Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s EDC Offers Congratulations to ‘The Stumble Inne’ with Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting
Entry Now Open to Diana Atwood Johnson Photo Contest Hosted by CT Open Space
OLD LYME --Launched in 2016, the Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) annual photo contest was re-named in 2017 in honor of the late Diana Atwood Johnson, who stepped down as the Chair of Connecticut's State Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board, after having served in that position for 19 years. The contest is intended to … [Read more...] about Entry Now Open to Diana Atwood Johnson Photo Contest Hosted by CT Open Space
New CDC COVID Vaccination Guidelines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Mean a 4th Dose for Many
The Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) announced new vaccination guidelines in mid-February, focused specifically on the “moderately to severely immunocompromised” population, updating their recommendations from last summer, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC recommended that the immunocompromised receive an additional, or third dose of the … [Read more...] about New CDC COVID Vaccination Guidelines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Mean a 4th Dose for Many
Biega Builds as a Job, But Also as a Valued Volunteer on Numerous Old Lyme Projects
OLD LYME/WESTBROOK -- You may not have heard the name Ken Biega, but metaphorically speaking, his fingerprints are all over numerous buildings in and around Old Lyme. Soft-spoken and with a cheerful disposition, Biega has served as a volunteer on numerous building committees in Old Lyme including the construction of the Hains Park Boathouse at Rogers Lake and the … [Read more...] about Biega Builds as a Job, But Also as a Valued Volunteer on Numerous Old Lyme Projects
Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll 2021-22 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emily Almada, John Almy, Grace Arnold, Hannah Britt, John Caulkins, Ryan Clark, John Conley, Brody Cooke, Lauren Creagan, Elias D'Onofrio, Elise DeBernardo, Elizabeth Duddy, Eleanor Dushin, Aiden Goiangos, Meyer Goldberg, Shawn Grenier, Liam Grethel, Nicolette Hallahan, Austin Halsey, Jackson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of our beloved friend and longtime contributor to LymeLine, John Guy Laplante. I first met John when we were both working at the now-shuttered Main Street News in Essex. He wrote an enormously popular column titled Senior Moments and brought an always interesting and often alternative perspective to our lively, Monday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
LYME/OLD LYME/HARTFORD – COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED On Thursday, March 10, State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, stood with Connecticut Senate and House Republicans to call on state lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state gross receipts tax on gasoline. The group urged Connecticut's federal Congressional … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Joins CT Senate, House Republicans Call to Suspend State Gas Tax
March 10 COVID-19 Update: Only 12 Towns Remain in Red Case Rate Zone, Old Lyme Goes Orange After 15 Red Weeks; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Case Total to 1041, Lyme Holds at 256 for Sixth Day
LYME-OLD LYME —In extremely encouraging news, the March 10 COVID Case Rate map above shows that the total number of towns in the Red (highest) Zone for case rates has fallen by 11 since last week to 12. This reflects a dramatic fall in the number of towns in the Red Zone since late January. On Jan. 27, the total was 168 out of 169 towns and by Feb. 17, the total was 153. By … [Read more...] about March 10 COVID-19 Update: Only 12 Towns Remain in Red Case Rate Zone, Old Lyme Goes Orange After 15 Red Weeks; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Case Total to 1041, Lyme Holds at 256 for Sixth Day
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Harbor Commission is now accepting applications for 2022 moorings in Town waters. This year marks a transition to a web-based system, replacing the legacy paper forms. In addition to streamlining the operation, process improvements include the option to pay electronically. The cost is $40 for the annual permit, and Proof of Tackle Compliance provided … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Commission Accepting Online Applications for 2022 Moorings in Town Waters
A la Carte: Twice the Usual Feast Today:- First Maple Gooey Butter Cake, Then Whole Coconut Curry Chicken
Column #1 All winter, friends have been wailing about winter. When will it be over? Will summer ever come? Others complain about the cold. Some have slipped on ice. For me, winter on the Connecticut shoreline isn’t bad. I grew up in Troy, N.Y. Went to college in Ithaca and Rochester, and lived and worked in Worcester, Mass. Even the isolation during the pandemic … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Twice the Usual Feast Today:- First Maple Gooey Butter Cake, Then Whole Coconut Curry Chicken
Old Lyme Girls Bow Out of State Tourney, But With Heads Held High
OLD LYME -- In the words of their coach Don Bugbee, “The [Old Lyme] girls played their hearts out against a very talented and deep Immaculate team," on Tuesday evening, but at the final buzzer of the the CIAC Class S Girls quarter-final game, the scoreboard read 53-43 in favor of Immaculate. Playing at home, the girls put up a determined fight and were ahead 17-15 at the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Bow Out of State Tourney, But With Heads Held High