LYME/OLD LYME -- In a thrilling game played away Saturday in the Coginchaug gym, the Old Lyme boys ultimately outlasted Coginchaug 50-47 in a tightly contested Shoreline Conference game. Caden Monte his a jump shot with less than a minute to go to give Old Lyme the lead at 48-47 and Jacob Ritchie added two free throws with five seconds left for the final … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Boys Steal Last Minute 50-47 Win Over Coginchaug
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A la Carte: Apples for the Asking
This was another fun food week. I am, as I mentioned before, tired of my own food. With few exceptions, I am eating my own food almost every day since the end of last March. Oh, sure, some takeout, but it is expensive and not a whole lot better than what I can make at home. Okay, it can be a whole lot better than I can make at home. But BTP (before the pandemic), I … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Apples for the Asking
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Market on Halls Rd. Raises Many Concerns
To the Editor: Re: Proposed Service Station Complex on Halls Rd. We recently learned that Big Y Foods, Inc. is planning to develop the open parcel of land that lies between Treasures and the Essex Savings Bank on Halls Road into a large gas station and convenience market complex. The open parcel, which is owned by the bank, is contiguous with another bank-owned parcel that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Market on Halls Rd. Raises Many Concerns
Basketball Update: Playing N. Branford, Girls Continue Winning Streak, Boys Victorious in Gritty Game
OLD LYME/NORTH BRANFORD -- The boys and girls teams both defeated their North Branford opponents last night, the girls playing away while the boys, for whom it was senior night, were at home. In Coach Kaczor's words, the boys, "... hung on to beat a scrappy North Branford team 58-51." Read a full report of the boy's game published in The Day at this link. The girls … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Playing N. Branford, Girls Continue Winning Streak, Boys Victorious in Gritty Game
Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Gretchen Knauff as February’s ‘Kindness Award’ Winner
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has awarded its February 2021 Kindness award to local resident Gretchen Knauff. When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down so many of our normal activities in the spring of 2020, many of our senior citizen residents needed help. Together with the Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau, the Town of Old Lyme created a link on its website … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Gretchen Knauff as February’s ‘Kindness Award’ Winner
New PARJE Organization Plans to Confront Racial Injustice with Public Art
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON, CT: A new group has been formed with a mission of employing public art to spark conversation and stimulate education on what it means to be engaged in antiracism Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) is a broad-based, interracial, non-partisan, non-sectarian group consisting of volunteers from various communities around the shoreline region. … [Read more...] about New PARJE Organization Plans to Confront Racial Injustice with Public Art
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Awards in 2021 CT Scholastic Art Contest
LYME/OLD LYME — Four Lyme-Old Lyme High School students (LOLHS) will be recognized this evening at the 2021 Connecticut Scholastic Art contest’s virtual awards celebration, which celebrates the work of talented young artists in the state in grades 7 through 12. Senior Connie Pan was awarded the Best in Portfolio award as well as Gold Keys in both the Drawing and Portfolio … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Awards in 2021 CT Scholastic Art Contest
Musical Masterworks Video of February Concert in Old Lyme Now Available for Viewing
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks welcomes Rieko Aizawa on piano, Todd Palmer on clarinet and Edward Arron on cello for their concert video, which was filmed from the stage of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The concert video features the music of Mozart, Bernstein, Kenji Bunch and Brahms This performance was filmed in mid-February and the link to the virtual … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Video of February Concert in Old Lyme Now Available for Viewing
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Now Accepting 2021 Mooring Applications
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Harbor Commission is now accepting applications for 2021 moorings in Town waters. Beginning in May, the Harbor Master will commence routine checks of the mooring fields of the Local Waters. Boaters are reminded that moorings without valid permits and/or those that do not comply with the Old Lyme Harbor Ordinance standards for placement or … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Harbor Commission Now Accepting 2021 Mooring Applications
Letter to the Editor: Make Increased Voter Access Permanent in Connecticut
To the Editor: I am old enough to remember when voting was considered to be a patriotic duty. Voting by mail in Connecticut will not continue unless we make it so. Among the many lessons of the COVID pandemic, we have learned that the State of Connecticut is one of only 6 states in the country with no access to either early in-person voting days or to “no excuse” … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Make Increased Voter Access Permanent in Connecticut
Kokomo’s in Old Lyme Launches Beach Club Membership with Resort-Style Service
OLD LYME – Kokomo’s, Old Lyme’s premier beachfront dining experience located in Sound View, today announced a new opportunity for beach lovers and vacationers to enjoy on-the-beach dining with personalized service without the need to travel. This new Beach Club membership has a limited capacity, and open houses to discuss the program are expected to begin this month. “Kokomo’s … [Read more...] about Kokomo’s in Old Lyme Launches Beach Club Membership with Resort-Style Service
Death Announced of Lifelong Democrat David Woolley, He “Devoted Himself to Performing Public Service”
OLD LYME -- It is with deep sadness that we report the death of David B. Woolley on Jan. 30, 2021. After service in the Navy and a long, exemplary career in banking, he became a permanent resident of Old Lyme in 1989 when he moved into what had been his summer home at Old Lyme Shores. To quote from his obituary, "During his entire adult life, David devoted himself to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lifelong Democrat David Woolley, He “Devoted Himself to Performing Public Service”
Basketball: Old Lyme Girls Storm to Another Victory
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls continued their winning ways Saturday with a convincing 58-29 away win over Hale-Ray. Don Bugbee's varsity team has now won three games in succession taking the Wildcats to a 3-1 record, while Hale-Ray falls to 1-2. Senior Sam Gray had an outstanding game, draining 18 points, taking six rebounds and contributing three assists. Fellow … [Read more...] about Basketball: Old Lyme Girls Storm to Another Victory
Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association Launches New Website
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association has announced the launch of its new website at this link. Holly Lyman, OLVNA President, told LymeLine.com exclusively, "We owe many thanks to our splendid website committee led by Carol Ridgway. The site contains a wealth of historical information, thanks to Patsy McCook, Sarah Gleason, and our town’s indefatigable … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association Launches New Website
A View from My Porch: The Marquis, Groucho, Sam … and Me
There are several events in American history for which I will always recall where I was, and what I was doing, on those dates. I just added the Jan. 6, 2021 violent attack on the Capitol by domestic terrorists, provoked by a defeated president at the end of his term, to my personal list of infamous events. Given the above, I decided to reconfirm my values; and so I am … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: The Marquis, Groucho, Sam … and Me