LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme Board of Selectmen has announced that, effective March 1, masks will be recommended to be worn in Town facilities by all employees and visitors, but no longer required. In addition: Town board and commission chairs have the authority to set mask-wearing rules for their committee meetings and to continue with virtual or hybrid meetings. … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Boards of Selectmen Lift Mask Mandates in Town Buildings
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Lyme Art Association Presents an ‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ Through April 7
OLD LYME -- Four new exhibitions, each with a different theme, will be on view in the historic galleries of the Lyme Art Association (LAA) from March 4 through April 7. 'Poetry of Motion', 'Black and White', 'Wanderlust', and 'Renewal: Visions of Spring' will run concurrently, each in a separate room. The Exhibition in Four Acts is one of the LAA's most engaging exhibitions, … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Presents an ‘Exhibition in Four Acts’ Through April 7
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Returns July 30, LYSB Hosts 5K Run in Morning — Registration Now Open!
OLD LYME -- After the disappointment of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival being cancelled for the past two years due to the COVID pandemic, we are thrilled to announce that it will be taking place again this year! So mark your calendars now for the full-day event on Saturday, July 30, with the traditional, outdoor concert at the Florence Griswold Museum taking place the evening … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Returns July 30, LYSB Hosts 5K Run in Morning — Registration Now Open!
CDC Announces New COVID Tool to Determine ‘Community Levels’; All CT Counties, Except Middlesex, Now Classified as ‘Low Spread Potential’
LYME/OLD LYME -- As we know, both the CDC and Governor Lamont have determined that decisions regarding mitigation and prevention of COVID-19 have been “driven down” to local decision makers, who have been provided reliable data and information. For example, LymeLine has reported on decisions made by Superintendent Ian Neviaser regarding masks in LOL schools. The reason for … [Read more...] about CDC Announces New COVID Tool to Determine ‘Community Levels’; All CT Counties, Except Middlesex, Now Classified as ‘Low Spread Potential’
Agencies Accepting Donations for the People of Ukraine and its Media
In recognition of the terrible situation in Ukraine, we have compiled a brief list of charities that are currently working to support the people of Ukraine, but we stress that it is by no means a complete list. If you have other sites that you would like us to mention, please let us know. We have also included links to two GoFundMe sites that have been set up to support … [Read more...] about Agencies Accepting Donations for the People of Ukraine and its Media
Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Exhibition of Historic Quilts, Bedcovers Through May 1, Masterpieces from Local Area
OLD LYME -- A new exhibition titled, New London County Quilts and Bed Covers, 1750–1825, is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum (FGM) in Old Lyme through May 1, 2022. The exhibition examines some of America’s most celebrated items of textile folk art, all produced here in the southeastern corner of Connecticut. Curated by Lynne Z. Bassett, this exhibition of rare … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Exhibition of Historic Quilts, Bedcovers Through May 1, Masterpieces from Local Area
PARJE Selects Lead Artists for Sister Murals in Old Lyme, New London
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON -- This spring, Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) will bring its Sister Murals Project to Old Lyme and New London. PARJE, which was officially launched March 1, 2021, utilizes the broad appeal of art and education to confront racial injustice. Last month, after the unveiling of its first Sister Mural in Norwich on Martin Luther King Jr. … [Read more...] about PARJE Selects Lead Artists for Sister Murals in Old Lyme, New London
Registration Opens for RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, Limited Number of Spaces
OLD LYME -- Join the Roger Tory Peterson (RTP) Estuary Center and spend the summer where science, nature and art combine with fun. While each session has a natural science focus, children will be busy discovering animals and plants, conducting hands-on experiments, making new friends and enjoying outdoor activities. Each week-long session will focus on a project relevant to … [Read more...] about Registration Opens for RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp, Limited Number of Spaces
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Awards at 2022 CT Scholastic Art Contest
OLD LYME -- Six students from the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Art Department were recognized at this year’s prestigious Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. The contest celebrates the work of talented young artists in the state in grades 7 through 12. Student artwork is juried by professional artists and university art faculty and selected on merit for inclusion in a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Awards at 2022 CT Scholastic Art Contest
A la Carte: This Five-Way Chili is All The Way From Cincinnati!
I get excited when I see old recipes in my computer and haven’t made in decades. Friends asked if I could make dessert for 12. I wanted it to be yummy and attractive and decided on a flan, or custard. I’d made it often as a dish but not in years. When you take it out of the oven and turn it onto a slightly oval plate, the caramel waves over and stays that way for … [Read more...] about A la Carte: This Five-Way Chili is All The Way From Cincinnati!
‘Estuary’ Magazine of Old Lyme Celebrates Second Anniversary with Spring 2022 Edition
OLD LYME -- Estuary Magazine, Life of the Connecticut River, founded in 2020 by Estuary Ventures of Old Lyme, Conn., celebrates its second anniversary with the publication of its Spring 2022 issue available by subscription or at select retail venues the first week of March. Estuary is a unique publication and the only magazine dedicated to the watershed of the Connecticut … [Read more...] about ‘Estuary’ Magazine of Old Lyme Celebrates Second Anniversary with Spring 2022 Edition
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarters, Move Onto States
OLD LYME -- Playing without their top-scoring player Meg Loflin, the Old Lyme girls were defeated 59-25 by Valley Regional in the Shoreline Conference quarter-final, which took place on Saturday. After the game, Coach Don Bugbee said, “We were short-handed and overmatched on this day by a very good Valley Regional team" He added, "The girls played hard … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarters, Move Onto States
Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted
Compared to the peak of the Omicron surge three weeks ago, case numbers are decreasing -- both locally and nationally. Compared to where we were before Omicron -- from summer through Thanksgiving -- case numbers are still high. With that said, we are seeing fewer people getting COVID, and that positive trend is likely to continue. The period of the pandemic where masks … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
LYME/OLD LYME -- 2/20 UPDATE: The sixth-seeded Old Lyme girls were defeated 59-25 by third-seeded Valley Regional in Saturday's Shoreline Conference quarter-final. Old Lyme (13-8).On Thursday evening, Feb 17, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, ended their regular season with a convincing 52-37 victory over Portland. With a 13-7 record, Old Lyme now advance to the Shoreline … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)
OLD LYME -- Subsequent to Gov. Lamont's decision to end the statewide mask mandate in schools on Feb. 28, and delegate masking decisions to local authorities, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser has announced that masks would no longer be required in LOL Schools from Feb. 28 onward, although they would still be recommended. He communicated this decision to the … [Read more...] about Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)