In May, Connecticut's COVID-19 protocols for masks and face coverings were relaxed to coincide with newly-modified Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, and the new, less stringent, rules then became effective statewide. Masks are not required for anyone outdoors, and the “vaccinated” are not required to wear masks indoors. Conversely, the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Connecticut May Have ‘Reopened,’ Be ‘Returning to Normal’– But Don’t Criticize the ‘Still-Masked’
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Celebrate a Centennial Summer in Old Lyme’s Arts District
OLD LYME -- Centennial Summer 2021 is underway in Old Lyme! The Old Lyme Arts District -- a partnership of arts and cultural organizations on Lyme Street -- is celebrating the Lyme Art Association’s 100th anniversary with a wonderful selection of offerings and ideas on ways to enjoy arts, music and culture on Lyme Street. View all current listings at this link or take a look … [Read more...] about Celebrate a Centennial Summer in Old Lyme’s Arts District
Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
LYME -- UPDATED 7/5, MORE PHOTOS ADDED: The rain stopped, the day was brightening and Lyme's traditional Independence Day stepped off making such a welcome sight after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year. This year's parade Grand Marshal was Carolyn Bacdayan, pictured above, who recently retired from her position as the Town of Lyme’s longtime … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
Wet Weather Fails to Dampen Spirits at Sound View Independence Day Parade
OLD LYME -- Despite the less than favorable weather, hundreds turned out to celebrate Independence Day a day in advance this past Saturday in Sound View. The parade, which was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 pandemic, was a welcome sign of a return to some sort of normalcy. An ever-smiling Joann Lishing, pictured above, led the parade proudly marching while … [Read more...] about Wet Weather Fails to Dampen Spirits at Sound View Independence Day Parade
More Than 1000 Books Sold at BookCellar’s ‘Amazing’ Stock-Up Sale
OLD LYME -- The Summer Stock-Up Sale held at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library this past Saturday was a great success. More than 1000 books along with 200 CDs and DVDs were sold. Since all the items were donated and all those working at or involved with the sale were volunteers, the total amount of revenue raised at the Sale directly benefits the … [Read more...] about More Than 1000 Books Sold at BookCellar’s ‘Amazing’ Stock-Up Sale
A la Carte: So You Have Heard of a BLT … Well, Why Not Try a BLT Soup?!
By the time you read this, my CSA (community-supported agriculture) will have begun. Will the farm stand at Stone Acres be filled with the summer’s best of the best? Well, not really. Sweet corn will be a few weeks away (and usually the Connecticut’s first sweet corn comes from the Windsor area) and tomatoes may not available for another month or more. I love my own … [Read more...] about A la Carte: So You Have Heard of a BLT … Well, Why Not Try a BLT Soup?!
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, Which ‘God Invented [Because] Spring is a Tough Act to Follow’
“Cast ne’er a clout till May is out” is the medieval English saying means do not put away your long johns until May is over; well, we certainly have had a few very cool nights recently, which is just wonderful ... allowing sleeping with the windows open. I cannot remember the last time we had a real spring like the one we are experiencing this year, with plenty of rain. May … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, Which ‘God Invented [Because] Spring is a Tough Act to Follow’
Hundreds Celebrate Summer Solstice With Stroll Down Lyme St. Enjoying ‘Make Music Day’
OLD LYME -- ARTICLE UPDATED, PHOTOS ADDED: The air was warm and spirits were high early on Monday evening when more than 500 people took a stroll on Lyme Street to enjoy the music of a dozen bands and solo performers, who together created Make Music Old Lyme. It turned into an evening of wonderful musical entertainment and also the opportunity to reconnect with friends … [Read more...] about Hundreds Celebrate Summer Solstice With Stroll Down Lyme St. Enjoying ‘Make Music Day’
In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
Summer is here, parties are happening, and alcohol consumption will increase. This is a good time of year to dive deeper into the effects of binge drinking on the brain and development. You have surely heard that abusing alcohol hurts your health. But how many years of drinking do you think it takes to visibly affect your brain? Ten years? Twenty? Turns out that it … [Read more...] about In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
Old Lyme’s ‘Crosby Fund for Haitian Education’ Changes Lives in One of Poorest Parts of Globe
How has an idea conceived in Old Lyme, Conn. been able to grow into an organization that is making a critical difference in the lives of more than 500 students in one of the most economically-deprived parts of the Caribbean island of Haiti, which, in turn, is one of the poorest countries in the world? The answer lies with one woman, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Crosby, who along with her … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s ‘Crosby Fund for Haitian Education’ Changes Lives in One of Poorest Parts of Globe
A la Carte: A New Twist on an Old Favorite with an Unexpected History
Sometimes I try to come up with recipes that have themes or special times of years, such as holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July or Labor Day. But I sometimes I forget, before Columbus landed first in the Bahamas and later on the coast that would become America, that the native Americans were here first. I also forget about the white people, who came soon after … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A New Twist on an Old Favorite with an Unexpected History
Studio 80’s ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ on View Throughout Summer
OLD LYME -- An Opening Reception for Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds’ 7th Annual Summer Sculpture Showcase will be held Saturday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the artwork on display ... and a much-anticipated return to socialization! All are welcome. The event will feature a live performance by Ramblin' Dan Stevens and Steve Sigel. Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is … [Read more...] about Studio 80’s ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ on View Throughout Summer
Legal News You Can Use: Basic Information About QDROs
When a couple is going through a divorce, they often know that they will need to divide their property and there may be decisions to make regarding child custody. However, they may not be aware of the requirements of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) and its role in the divorce. Retirement plan benefits A QDRO is a domestic relations order that creates or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Basic Information About QDROs
Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two,’ July 8
IVORYTON -- The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a five-play season on July 8. Murder For Two by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian is a blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times calls it “Ingenious! A … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two,’ July 8
Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is offering mosquito control consultation services and larvicidal mosquito dunks to residents in Lyme and Old Lyme. Ledge Light is also offering this service to the other towns LLHD services, i.e., East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Stonington, and Waterford. Mosquito dunks are a larvicide designed to … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents