BOZRAH -- Jeanette Frances Jowdy, 94, surrounded by her family, left us peacefully Sept. 17, 2021, to continue on her spiritual journey to her eternal home to be with our Lord. She was predeceased by Albert P. Jowdy Sr., her beloved husband, who left us in 1981; and she was the daughter of the late Joseph Socha Sr. and Victoria (Trella) Socha. Jeanette, who was a lifelong … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeanette Frances Jowdy, Mother of Valerie Chapman of Old Lyme
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Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library
LYME -- The board of the Lyme Public Library has announced that Melissa Fournier has been named as its new Library Director. According to a press release issued by the library, Fournier, who will take up her new position in early October, will lead the way in helping the library accomplish its goals of providing innovative programming, services, and collection … [Read more...] about Melissa Fournier Named Director at Lyme Public Library
A la Carte: Roasted Chicken Under Garlic Bread Offers Taste of Autumn, Hint of Winter Meals to Come
Oh, no, it’s chicken again, I thought, as I looked at the last column I wrote weeks before I left to see my daughter in California. But during the many days I spent there, I thought about all she’d cooked for me—tacos on Thursdays and nachos on Friday (both made with a roasted chicken she’s bought at Costco.) I guess the acorn doesn’t fall from the tree. In addition to … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Roasted Chicken Under Garlic Bread Offers Taste of Autumn, Hint of Winter Meals to Come
Halls Road Improvement Committee Seeks Letters of Support for Project to Use in Village District Rezoning Application
OLD LYME -- The Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) is asking local residents and interested parties, who support the Halls Road Master Plan Report compiled by the BSC Group, to indicate their support by submitting a letter to Town Hall. Edie Twining, HRIC Chair, explains that the committee is hoping that a substantial show of support will be generated in this way. She … [Read more...] about Halls Road Improvement Committee Seeks Letters of Support for Project to Use in Village District Rezoning Application
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Seven Brief Lessons on Physics’ by Carlo Rovelli
Is it really possible to describe the mysteries of physics in 81 pages? Richard Feynman tried it in the 140 pages of Six Easy Pieces, published in 1994, but some afterwards described it as “Six Difficult Pieces.” Carlo Rovelli, the Italian theoretical physicist, has raised the ante. His work is a jewel of both brevity and clarity, especially to my curious mind that barely made … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Seven Brief Lessons on Physics’ by Carlo Rovelli
Dadonna Wins Old Lyme Country Club WGA’s 9-Hole Championship, Kurlansky of Lyme is Runner-Up
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Country Club Women's Golf Association (WGA) held its 18- and 9-hole Club Championship play-offs, Aug. 26. The 18-hole finalists were Hollis Barry of Essex and Kacey Constable of Old Saybrook. The 9-hole finalists were Carolyn Daddona of Westbrook and Patty Kurlansky of Lyme. Following tradition, the WGA members followed the players … [Read more...] about Dadonna Wins Old Lyme Country Club WGA’s 9-Hole Championship, Kurlansky of Lyme is Runner-Up
Sept. 15 COVID-19 Update: One New Case Takes Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 407, Lyme Holds at 129
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows an increase in COVID-19 case numbers in Old Lyme compared with Tuesday’s report. No new cases were reported in Lyme over the same 24-hour period. Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases increased by one over the previous reporting day, Sept. 14, … [Read more...] about Sept. 15 COVID-19 Update: One New Case Takes Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 407, Lyme Holds at 129
Old Lyme Residents Approve $42K Related to Police, Ranger Hours at Special Town Meeting; Some Reimbursement of Amount by Federal Government Anticipated
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/15: More than 100 people attended an Old Lyme Special Town Meeting held last night in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. Those present approved by a voice vote the single item on the agenda regarding whether to appropriate $42,000 in connection with Old Lyme Police overtime and Ranger time incurred during the fiscal year 2020-21. Some of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Approve $42K Related to Police, Ranger Hours at Special Town Meeting; Some Reimbursement of Amount by Federal Government Anticipated
A la Carte: Two Columns This Week and a ‘Nibbles’ Too! Enjoy Eggplant Parm Panini, Clam Chowder with Corn & Chorizo
A la Carte-1: Creamy Corn and Clam Chowder with Crispy Chorizo It was a really nice week. My oldest Troy childhood friend in the world visited for two days. (Her name is Rosalie. She is about a year older than me and, no, I was not named after her.) We ate lobster rolls at Captain Scott, I grilled steaks on the grill and we had sweet corn and a big salad, and the last … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Two Columns This Week and a ‘Nibbles’ Too! Enjoy Eggplant Parm Panini, Clam Chowder with Corn & Chorizo
Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
LYME -- As the setting sun dipped below the horizon on the evening of Sept. 3, the quick cooling gave a hint of the damp night to come. Indeed, our equipment was already showing bits of moisture as the wet air let go of its precious cargo. Unlike previous sessions, the moisture-laden air belied the towns and cities nearby as their unshielded light fixtures reflected against … [Read more...] about Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
Op-Ed: Lampos Makes His Case, ‘I’m Not Running “Against” Anyone, But Rather “For” Old Lyme’
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Jim Lampos, who is the Democratic-endorsed candidate for Old Lyme Selectman and also for one of the two seats on the Old Lyme Planning Commission. I am honored to be on the ballot for Old Lyme’s Board of Selectmen this November 2nd. The Board of Selectmen has been meeting since our town’s founding over three hundred years ago, and … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Lampos Makes His Case, ‘I’m Not Running “Against” Anyone, But Rather “For” Old Lyme’
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 …
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/13 with additional photos. The Old Lyme Fire Department commemorated the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the United States of America that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, by flying the Stars and Stripes prominently on a fire truck parked in front of their building on Lyme Street. Meanwhile, down at the Old Lyme Police Department building on Shore … [Read more...] about Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 …
Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker Explains Decision to Run for Old Lyme’s ‘Top Job’ + BOE, Seeks Broad Support From Voters
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Residents of Old Lyme: I am running for First Selectwoman of our town and I hope to earn the support of all our citizens whether they be Democrat, Republican, or Unaffiliated. Old Lyme residents deserve a leader who will listen to their concerns, create sound fiscal budgets, and bring consensus among diverse groups working toward the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shoemaker Explains Decision to Run for Old Lyme’s ‘Top Job’ + BOE, Seeks Broad Support From Voters
A View from My Porch: Not Your Grandma’s Community Hospital
The healthcare landscape has changed remarkably in Connecticut. You may have noticed some name changes, new signage, and that “opportunities” for care have increased to a level that rivals access to coffee. In this essay, I’m going to review this new landscape, and consider why it developed. My goal is to help the reader make sense of Connecticut’s new, and still evolving, … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Not Your Grandma’s Community Hospital
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Needs Community Input, Asks Readers to Take Online Survey
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme/Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) is a group of volunteers, who collaborate with all sectors of the community to prevent substance misuse and abuse. Working together over the past 16 years, they have achieved significant reductions in adolescent substance misuse. Their work continues to change as the culture, climate, and concerns facing … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Needs Community Input, Asks Readers to Take Online Survey