OLD LYME -- Competing in what was effectively their Shoreline Championship this past Saturday, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Indoor Track teams achieved commendable results with the boys' team coming in first and the girls taking second. Due to COVID precautions, the meet had a very different look from usual. To reduce the number of competitors at any time, the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Win Shoreline South Indoor Track Championship, Girls Take Second
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A View from My Porch: Is it Time for Americans to Acknowledge Climate Change?
Last April, LymeLine.com published a “Primer on Global Warming and Climate Change” Since that time, there has been a change in Presidential leadership; and, in January, the United States transitioned from a science-averse, to a science-centric Executive Branch, which may have an impact on how the Country views climate change. This essay is a “refresh” of the April essay, … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Is it Time for Americans to Acknowledge Climate Change?
Gardening Tips for March from The English Lady: Spring is in the Air, Making it a Busy Month in the Garden
March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a southwesterly breeze and a pleasantly warm sun. I took a deep breath and as I did, I caught the rich fragrance of the soil beginning to awaken. All of us are itching to get into the garden and I believe that foray will be earlier than last year owing to our … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for March from The English Lady: Spring is in the Air, Making it a Busy Month in the Garden
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry to Open Thursday; Friends of Gillette Castle Plan Celebration at Hadlyme Landing, All Welcome
HADLYME -- 3/30 UPDATE: The 'First Ferry' on Thursday at 7 a.m. event will be held "rain or shine." State Representatives Palm, Haines, and Devlin are expected to join the celebrations. When the ferry lands, at approximately 7:05 a.m., there will be a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony (weather permitting.) If you decide to visit, remember the Chester side of the ferry has … [Read more...] about Chester-Hadlyme Ferry to Open Thursday; Friends of Gillette Castle Plan Celebration at Hadlyme Landing, All Welcome
In It Together: The E-cigarette Epidemic Among Youth
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme/Old Lyme Prevention Coalition is recognizing National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week (March 22-28) with a look at e-cigarettes, vaping and its impact on our youth. We are proud to be working with youth leaders at both the High School (REACH) and Middle School (Upstanders) to bring awareness to peers, families, and the community. Considerable progress … [Read more...] about In It Together: The E-cigarette Epidemic Among Youth
New Columnist Joins Us, Alli Behnke is LYSB’s Prevention Coordinator
LYME/OLD LYME -- Today is the start of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, which runs through March 28. We are also delighted to announce that today, Allison (Alli) Behnke, MSW, MA, who is the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) Prevention Coordinator, will join our stable of our talented columnists. Her column will be titled, "In It Together," which alludes to a … [Read more...] about New Columnist Joins Us, Alli Behnke is LYSB’s Prevention Coordinator
Musical Masterworks Presents Mozart, Bach & More in March Concert, Tickets to View Video on Sale Now
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks welcomes Randall Scarlata, baritone, along with Jeewon Park, on piano and Edward Arron on cello for their March concert video, which will be filmed on the stage of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The concert video will feature the music of Mozart, Schubert, Bach and Schumann. This performance will be filmed in mid-March and … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Mozart, Bach & More in March Concert, Tickets to View Video on Sale Now
Death Announced of Donald S. Bugbee Sr. of Old Lyme; Father of Don, OL Parks & Rec. Director, LOLHS Girls’ Basketball Coach
OLD LYME -- Donald S. Bugbee Sr., 90, of Mile Creek Road, passed away peacefully after a short illness, Tuesday evening, March 9, 2021, in Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, while under Hospice care. Mr. Bugbee was born Oct. 8, 1930, in New London, the son of Roger and Bernice (Morgan) Bugbee. He was a lifelong carpenter and property caretaker. He is survived by his son Don … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donald S. Bugbee Sr. of Old Lyme; Father of Don, OL Parks & Rec. Director, LOLHS Girls’ Basketball Coach
Applicants Sought for Award Supporting Young Adults with Autism, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
LYME/OLD LYME -- An annual award for young adults who have faced challenges while working toward a personal goal is being offered by A Little Compassion, Inc., an area non-profit that works to change the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. The organization operates The Nest Coffee House in downtown Deep River, providing employment … [Read more...] about Applicants Sought for Award Supporting Young Adults with Autism, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Lyme’s AHC Publishes Online Quiz to Engage Residents on Needs, Benefits of Affordable Housing
AHC Seeks to Increase Awareness, Understanding of Affordable Housing as Part of its Efforts to Develop a State-Mandated Affordable Housing Plan in Lyme LYME – As part of its efforts to develop an Affordable Housing Plan for the Town of Lyme by early next year, the Town of Lyme’s Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) has published an online quiz aimed at engaging residents in a … [Read more...] about Lyme’s AHC Publishes Online Quiz to Engage Residents on Needs, Benefits of Affordable Housing
CT River Coastal Conservation Native Plant, Plug Sale Webstore Now Open; Order by April 1, Pickup April 23-24
AREAWIDE -- The CT River Coastal Conservation District has announced its webstore is now open for pre-orders before this year’s Native Plant and Plug Sale. All pre-orders must be received by April 1, for pickup at the Chester Fairgrounds, April 23 and 24. Ordering can either be done in the organization's webstore, or by using the order form on their plant sale brochure, and … [Read more...] about CT River Coastal Conservation Native Plant, Plug Sale Webstore Now Open; Order by April 1, Pickup April 23-24
Lyme Land Trust Announces Two New Programs for Kids
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust will offer two monthly groups for children beginning March 13, 2021 and meeting the second Saturday of each month ( April 10, May 8, June 12). The clubs will be directed by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have children in the Lyme-Old Lyme school district. Environmentalist/artist Stacey currently runs the Tree … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Announces Two New Programs for Kids
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2020-21 Quarter 2 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Kaylee Armenia, Sonia Bair, Maxwell Bauchmann, Jason Beebe, Emma Boardman, Kyuss Buono, Keenan Burr, Kate Cheney, Hunter Collins, Emerson Colwell, Megan Cravinho, Patrick Dagher, George Danes, Emily DeRoehn, Francette Donato, Isabella Flagge, Sadie Frankel, Fiona Frederiks, Schuyler Greenho, Regan … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Survival of the Bark Canoe’ by John McPhee
John McPhee, the ever-curious observer, listener, and recorder, has written and published some 30 books, exploring almost every facet of human existence. I’ve just re-read one of his earliest, and best, from 1975, an ode to, of all things, the canoe. Attracted to the water at an early age, he confesses “the canoe ... is the most beautifully simple of all vehicles.” So it is … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Survival of the Bark Canoe’ by John McPhee
Planning Continues for 2021 White Elephant Sale, But No Final Decision Yet on Whether it Will Happen
OLD LYME -- They kept it going through World War II, but last year -- for the first time in 83 consecutive years -- the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme had to cancel their White Elephant Sale (WES) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asked if this year's sale was going ahead, Bob Davis, who has been chairing the WES for some 20 years, said by email, "We are currently in a … [Read more...] about Planning Continues for 2021 White Elephant Sale, But No Final Decision Yet on Whether it Will Happen