OLD LYME -- Playing on their home field Monday afternoon, the Old Lyme girls emphatically defeated the Westbrook Knights 5-0. The scoring started in the first half when Alexis Fenton scored a goal off an assist from Livie Bass with 28:22 left on the clock. Fenton then reversed roles and made the assist off which Kate Walsh scored the second goal with 7:23 left in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Girls Crush Westbrook 5-0
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In It Together: College Drinking — Rite of Passage or Risky Business?
Underage college drinking is a significant public health problem, and it exacts an enormous toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United States. Drinking at college has become a ritual that students often see as an integral part of their higher education experience. Many students come to college with established drinking habits, and … [Read more...] about In It Together: College Drinking — Rite of Passage or Risky Business?
Girl’s Soccer: With Six Goals in Four Games, Fenton Continues Her Scoring Ways as Old Lyme Defeat H-K
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls notched another victory this past Thursday (Oct. 7) afternoon moving to a season record of five wins, four ties and no losses. Playing Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) away, and although down one goal at the end of the first half, Old Lyme ended the game with a 3-1 victory. H-K scored the lone goal in the first half off a deflected corner … [Read more...] about Girl’s Soccer: With Six Goals in Four Games, Fenton Continues Her Scoring Ways as Old Lyme Defeat H-K
Oct. 6 COVID-19 Update: CT DPH Corrects Lyme’s Cumulative Total Back to 129, One New Case in OL Takes Its Total to 430
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows one new confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme over Tuesday's number of 429, taking the cumulative total for the town to 430. The data shows that in Lyme, however, the cumulative total of cases has been reduced from the 130 reported Monday, Oct. 4, … [Read more...] about Oct. 6 COVID-19 Update: CT DPH Corrects Lyme’s Cumulative Total Back to 129, One New Case in OL Takes Its Total to 430
Letter to the Editor: Colwell’s Beliefs, Her Endorsement by Old Lyme RTC, Raise Serious Questions
Editor's Note: Commenting on this letter is now closed. Thank you all for a lively debate on this letter. To the Editor: The candidates chosen by a town’s political committee to run in an election must be assumed to reflect the beliefs and platform of that committee. For example, Old Lyme’s Republican Town Committee has endorsed Mona Colwell for election to the Board … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Colwell’s Beliefs, Her Endorsement by Old Lyme RTC, Raise Serious Questions
Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Matt Ward Endorsed for Selectman by Old Lyme Republicans Due to His Integrity, Community Involvement
To the Editor: The members of the RTC of Old Lyme have enthusiastically endorsed Matt Ward, an unaffiliated voter, as our candidate for Second Selectman in November’s municipal election. This choice was made because we felt Matt’s values of integrity and community involvement closely matched the needs of the town. Matt’s history as a resident of Old Lyme is replete with … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Unaffiliated Matt Ward Endorsed for Selectman by Old Lyme Republicans Due to His Integrity, Community Involvement
Old Lyme RTC Hosts ‘Sunset on the Sound’ Picnic to Kick Off Campaign Season
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee kicked off the campaign season with its annual picnic Sept. 12 at Griswold Point. A crowd of more than 200 attended “Sunset on the Sound,” which featured a barbecue dinner, live music, and a silent auction, as well as the opportunity to meet candidates for office in Old Lyme. State Representative Devin Carney and State … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Hosts ‘Sunset on the Sound’ Picnic to Kick Off Campaign Season
First EEE Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed This Year in Voluntown; Southeast CT Residents Advised to Take Appropriate Precautions
HARTFORD — (10/02 Press Release Issued By CT DPH) The Connecticut Department of Public Health is advising residents in southeastern Connecticut to protect themselves and their children from mosquitoes to reduce the chance of contracting eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. Mosquitoes trapped in the Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown on Sept. 23 have tested positive for … [Read more...] about First EEE Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed This Year in Voluntown; Southeast CT Residents Advised to Take Appropriate Precautions
Oct. 1 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 427, Lyme Still Holds at 129
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows one new confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking the cumulative total for the town to 427. No new cases were reported in Lyme where the cumulative total of cases remains at 129. That number has been unchanged since Sept. 13. The state does not issue … [Read more...] about Oct. 1 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 427, Lyme Still Holds at 129
A la Carte: Dinner in Less Than 30 Minutes? Try Sheet-pan Gnocchi
I have always assumed that people use coupons when they go to supermarkets. I am a newspaper and magazine freak, and I always clip coupons (and try to remember to take them with me, too.) In my much younger days, before I knew how to cook at all, I clipped newspapers coupons not only to save money (my ex-husband was a student and I was the full-time … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Dinner in Less Than 30 Minutes? Try Sheet-pan Gnocchi
Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out an email Sept. 22, to the school community in which he stated, "There is a national shortage of bus drivers." He went on to urge, "... individuals who would like to drive for our [the company which runs the school buses for LOL Schools] bus company, M&J Bus, Inc.," to consider applying for a … [Read more...] about Desperately Seeking Drivers: National Shortage of School Bus Drivers Impacting Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Registration Open at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts for Wide Range of Continuing Education Programs
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced a full schedule of Continuing Education programs beginning Sept, 27. Both part-time and full-time programs and classes are available, with enrollment beginning immediately. The part-time Continuing Education classes are open to the community throughout the year and will follow an 11-week trimester. These classes are … [Read more...] about Registration Open at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts for Wide Range of Continuing Education Programs
Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Decisive First Win of Season After String of Losses
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys notched their first win of the season with an impressive 8-1 victory Thursday afternoon over North Branford, Goal-scorers for the Wildcats were Liam Celic, Gavin Biega, Mason Wells and Brenden Landry with one goal each and Anders Silberberg and Mason Bussman with two goals apiece. North Branford's lone goal was scored by Aleksander … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Decisive First Win of Season After String of Losses
Letter to the Editor: Multiple Reasons to Support Halls Rd. Master Plan, Improvement Committee Commended for its ‘Thoroughness’, ‘Clarity’
To the Editor: We are writing to express our interest and support for bringing the Halls Road Master Plan to fruition. We reviewed the Plan and had attended one of the recent information sessions. We want to acknowledge the thoroughness of the analysis completed by the Halls Road Improvement Committee [HRIC]; and the clarity of both the recommendations and the thoughtful … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Multiple Reasons to Support Halls Rd. Master Plan, Improvement Committee Commended for its ‘Thoroughness’, ‘Clarity’
Musical Masterworks Announces Season Starting Oct. 23 in Person; Arron Stepping Down as Artistic Director, Lark to Replace Him
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks (MM) will be back in person this fall for their 31st season with an array of professional chamber music concerts programmed by Artistic Director Edward Arron. The concerts will take place in MM's traditional home at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Alden Rockwell Murphy, who serves as MM Board President, comments, "It will be … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Announces Season Starting Oct. 23 in Person; Arron Stepping Down as Artistic Director, Lark to Replace Him