OLD LYME -- Jan 8, 5PM UPDATE: Old Lyme Emergency Services Director David Roberge told LymeLine by phone this afternoon that all the self-test kits and N95 masks, which the state had supplied, were successfully handed out this morning. He commented that there were more than 100 cars in line well before the event start time of 10 a.m. Roberge added, "Many thanks go to … [Read more...] about Roberge Hails Saturday’s Drive-Thru Event in Old Lyme to Distribute COVID-19 Test-Kits, Masks, Another Success
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Death of Eleanor Robinson Announced; Naturalist, Environmental Advocate, Founder of Old Lyme’s Audubon Center; Wife of Rev. Canon Mark Robinson, Former Rector of St. Ann’s
OLD LYME -- "Celebratory Ecology calls each of us to spend time outdoors, to observe colors, movement, presences and absence of species, and yes, to simply enjoy the bounty. We celebrate ecology and are inspired to do all within our power to protect, and learn about this essential life-giving ecosystem." - Eleanor Robinson at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center opening, … [Read more...] about Death of Eleanor Robinson Announced; Naturalist, Environmental Advocate, Founder of Old Lyme’s Audubon Center; Wife of Rev. Canon Mark Robinson, Former Rector of St. Ann’s
Hamburg Fair is Happening in 2022!
LYME -- The Hamburg Fair Committee has announced that the Hamburg Fair will take place this year on Aug. 19, 20 and 21. This is great news after the disappointment of last year's fair having to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Much more information will follow but we wanted to share this good news right away, so mark your calendars now for this beloved event! … [Read more...] about Hamburg Fair is Happening in 2022!
A la Carte: Two New (and Lucky) Soups for the New Year
Luck can be two different sides of a coin. Just a couple of weeks ago, I lost one very good friend, and another very good friend lost his mother. Just three days after that, I went to a birthday party for Jacques Pepin, who is now 86. It was a small party of maybe 14 people. Most of us have known each other for 20 or more years. Jacques’ beautiful wife, Gloria, … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Two New (and Lucky) Soups for the New Year
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Boys’ Basketball: Wildcats Come Up Three Points Short Against Hale-Ray
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme put up a great fight against Hale Ray Tuesday evening despite having four key players unable to play due COVID protocols. The Wildcats ultimately were defeated by only three points in the 59-56 loss on their home court. It was a real team effort for the Wildcats under challenging circumstances. Caden Monte led Old Lyme's scoring with 18 points … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Boys’ Basketball: Wildcats Come Up Three Points Short Against Hale-Ray
Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — The mission of the Refugee Resettlement Committee of Lyme/Old Lyme is to provide shelter and sustenance to families who need support due to a traumatic/catastrophic event that has forced them from their homes. The committee was established in 2016 in response to the world-wide refugee crisis and co–sponsors with IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Committee Seeks Assistance for Afghan Family Resettled in Old Lyme
Roberge Says Successful Hand-out of COVID-19 Tests was “Team Effort,” Thanks all Involved for “Support, Patience, Kindness”
OLD LYME -- Although holding many reservations about holding a drive-through event to pick up the highly anticipated COVID-19 self-tests finally delivered by the state, Old Lyme Director of Emergency Management David Roberge ended up pleased with its outcome. He commented cheerfully in a phone call to LymeLine after the 180 test kits received had been distributed Sunday … [Read more...] about Roberge Says Successful Hand-out of COVID-19 Tests was “Team Effort,” Thanks all Involved for “Support, Patience, Kindness”
Old Lyme Girl’s Basketball: Fenton, Loflin Combine for 22 Wildcat Points, But Westbrook Still Wins
OLD LYME -- Last Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Old Lyme Wildcats -- playing at home -- were defeated 39-31 by the Westbrook Knights, despite junior Alexis Fenton netting 12 points while senior Megan Loflin both added 10 points and took 13 rebounds. Coach Don Bugbee said after the game, "Westbrook played very well for the win on a night when we struggled a great deal … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girl’s Basketball: Fenton, Loflin Combine for 22 Wildcat Points, But Westbrook Still Wins
‘Old Lyme (Formerly Christiansen) Hardware’ Starts New Year With New Name, New Owners, New Hours!
OLD LYME -- Transitions are underway this week at Christiansen – make that Old Lyme – Hardware, as previous 26-year owners Bill and Nancy Christiansen hand off the keys to the Talerico family. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, Old Lyme Hardware will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, to see what are the optimal hours to be open for customers and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Lyme (Formerly Christiansen) Hardware’ Starts New Year With New Name, New Owners, New Hours!
Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
OLD LYME -- Despite being what coach Don Bugbee described as. "short-handed and undersized," the Old Lyme basketball girls soundly defeated Portland 51-34 on Wednesday. In Bugbee's words, "The girls' efforts and competitiveness came through for us big-time.” Freshman Kate Walsh, pictured below (#5) making a lay-up, and sophomore Ava Roth scored 17 points apiece, while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland 51-34 with Roth, Walsh Each Scoring 17 Points
Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) is currently working on three key areas of the Halls Road Master Plan, as follows: rezoning the commercial district for future private development grant applications for public improvement signage along Halls Road. Grants and re-zoning will require some additional funding to pay for outside technical … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hall’s Rd. Improvements Committee Presents an Update for the Community, Offers New ‘Overlay Zone’ to Ease Property Owner Concerns
A la Carte: Time to Celebrate, Time for Tiramisu!
Christmas has become a quiet day for me. My own daughter, Darcy, is in California with her husband. Stepchildren are all over the country and their children are, too. My stepson and his wife, whom I adore, are divorced and my daughter-in-law will spend her day with her parents, who are quite old and don’t drive the nearly two hours to get to Newburyport. I won’t be … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Time to Celebrate, Time for Tiramisu!
Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year
OLD LYME -- After serving the community for more than 26 years, Bill and Nancy Christensen from Christensen's Hardware located at 54 Halls Rd. in Old Lyme have decided to pass the reins onto new owners Jessica Talerico, her brother Jonathan, and their father Richard. Editor's Note: We will have more on this story soon. … [Read more...] about Christensen’s Hardware Changes Hands After 26 Years, Talericos to Take Ownership in New Year
Death Announced of Jean Murphy Howard of Old Lyme, Mother of Lee Howard of ‘The Day’
OLD LYME -- Jean Murphy Howard, one of the great local volunteers and a brilliant teacher, gardener, hostess, cook and conversationalist, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at age 89, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness. She had recently moved to Plymouth, Mass., to be near her daughter after spending more than two decades as a full-time resident of Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jean Murphy Howard of Old Lyme, Mother of Lee Howard of ‘The Day’
Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey
To the Editor: Thank you very much for supporting these efforts. There has been considerable activity on the community survey since your recent coverage (published December 13th.) By yesterday morning, December 15, we had already received 270 online surveys completed by residents, businesses, and/or organizations. We have not yet had any submissions of the paper survey that is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Committee’s Community Survey