To the Editor: “Only Kindness Matters” a popular song by Jewel, is the modus operandi of Jim Swimmer, our Postmaster of the Old Lyme Post Office. Over the years, I have witnessed his patient, kind, and personal attention as a problem solver, or just as a helpful Human Being. December was a burdensome month for all forms of delivery due to the pandemic. There were often … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Patience, Kindness of Old Lyme Postmaster, All OL Postal Workers Much Appreciated
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Gardening Tips for January by The English Lady: New Year, New Chapter, New Opportunities
Happy New Year everyone! Recently on Dec. 21, we experienced the Winter Solstice and turned the corner so that with each day, we move gradually from the dark into the light to a longer, brighter day. A few weeks ago, I planted my Paper-white Narcissus on pebbles, with just enough pebbles to anchor the bulbs in place or you may use potting soil. I use tall glass vases and … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for January by The English Lady: New Year, New Chapter, New Opportunities
Legal News You Can Use: Understanding CT’s New Paid Family & Medical Leave Act
Happy New Year! Welcome 2021! As Connecticut employers bid farewell to the year of “unprecedented times,” not so fast, I say. This New Year ushers in a significant change in employment law for Connecticut employers of all sizes. Connecticut has joined a handful of other states in creating a Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) that drastically changes the landscape … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Understanding CT’s New Paid Family & Medical Leave Act
Old Lyme Says Poignant Farewell to the ‘Ever Thoughtful’ Mervin F. Roberts (Neel Roberts)
OLD LYME -- Mervin F. Roberts, 98, of Old Lyme, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 was laid to rest in a poignant graveside ceremony held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Duck River Cemetery in Old Lyme. The Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD), of which Mr. Roberts had been Chaplain for 50 years, played an integral role in the ceremony, transporting Mr. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Says Poignant Farewell to the ‘Ever Thoughtful’ Mervin F. Roberts (Neel Roberts)
Kristi Kelly of Old Lyme Named a Director of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys
OLD LYME -- Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has announced that Attorney Kristi D. Kelly of Old Lyme has been named a Director of the Firm, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Roger T. Scully, III, of East Lyme was also named a Director in the same announcement. “We congratulate our new Directors on this well-deserved professional achievement,” said Robert G. Tukey, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about Kristi Kelly of Old Lyme Named a Director of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys
Senior Moments: A New Year’s Message from our California Correspondent
Happy New Year, my Friends! Yes, I'm late, I know. Good intentions sometimes go wrong. But still I want to wish each and every one of you a happy and prosperous and satisfying New Year! For more than 99 percent of you this is already 2021, though a tiny number of you are living in far-off lands on a different time clock. As always, I've made my New Year's resolutions … [Read more...] about Senior Moments: A New Year’s Message from our California Correspondent
Letter From Paris: After 47 Years, UK Leaves EU with ‘Thin’ Post-Brexit Deal
After 47 years of co-habitation, the UK has left the European Union (EU) with a "thin" post-Brexit deal. An end-of-year need for holiday food delicacies, such as caviar, lobster or foie gras, panic about running short of fresh produce -- such as lettuce, combined with the Covid-19 procedure slowing down the traffic, caused spectacular chaos with thousands of trucks lining up … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: After 47 Years, UK Leaves EU with ‘Thin’ Post-Brexit Deal
Acclaimed Singer Brian Cheney of Lyme Performs ‘A Century on Broadway’ with Pianist Cathy Venable; Free on YouTube
LYME -- One hundred years, 11 decades, and over five hours of performing! Those numbers represent the efforts of internationally-acclaimed crossover artist, Brian Cheney of Lyme and Broadway pianist, Cathy Venable of Tulsa, Okla., who, in a remarkable collaboration, have recorded an entire catalogue of a century of hits from musical theater. The finished product, titled A … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Singer Brian Cheney of Lyme Performs ‘A Century on Broadway’ with Pianist Cathy Venable; Free on YouTube
Happy New Year!
We wish all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2021. We hope it brings you and yours peace, good health and happiness. We thank you sincerely for your support through the challenging year of 2020 and look forward to continuing to serve you in what we hope is a far better 2021! … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!
Dec. 30 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 147, Lyme Holds at 41
LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new weekday update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes current data up to the previous evening. The Monday reports include data for the weekend as … [Read more...] about Dec. 30 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 147, Lyme Holds at 41
Death of Mervin Roberts Announced, “Old Lyme Has Lost One of its Most Remarkable Citizens” (T. Griswold)
OLD LYME -- It is with great sadness that we report the death in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 30, of Mervin F. Roberts, 98, of Old Lyme. Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold commented exclusively to LymeLine.com on Mr. Roberts's passing, saying, "With the passing of Merv Roberts, Old Lyme has lost one of its most remarkable citizens. He was a Town Citizen of the … [Read more...] about Death of Mervin Roberts Announced, “Old Lyme Has Lost One of its Most Remarkable Citizens” (T. Griswold)
Death of Patricia Ayers Chase Saltsman Announced, Long Time Volunteer at Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale
OLD LYME -- Patricia Ayers Chase Saltsman, 83, died in Mystic CT on December 29, 2020. She was born November 29th 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Campbell B. and Caroline Ayers Chase. Patricia graduated from East Grand Rapids HS in Michigan, at the age of 16 in 1953. She earned her degree at Ohio Wesleyan University. After graduation she moved to Hartford Connecticut to … [Read more...] about Death of Patricia Ayers Chase Saltsman Announced, Long Time Volunteer at Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale
Winners of Inaugural Old Lyme Holiday Home Decorating Contest Announced
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee held their first Holiday Home Decorating Contest during the month of December. The idea was brought to the committee by a resident as a way to spread joy in a socially-distanced way during a difficult holiday season. “We were excited to have 21 homes sign up to participate,” said Michelle Noehren, chair of the committee. … [Read more...] about Winners of Inaugural Old Lyme Holiday Home Decorating Contest Announced
Dan and Gail Stevens Receive Old Lyme’s December 2020 Kindness Award
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has awarded this month’s Kindness Award to Dan and Gail Stevens, owners of Nightingale's Acoustic Café on Lyme Street in Old Lyme. Dan and Gail were nominated by a resident in recognition of everything they do to provide opportunities for young people to express themselves through music. Their café, which is similar to an … [Read more...] about Dan and Gail Stevens Receive Old Lyme’s December 2020 Kindness Award
A la Carte: Lee’s Last Recipe for 2020, Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
I have a good kitchen in my condo although not as nice as the one I had in Old Lyme, where my husband knocked down walls between two rooms, then got rid of a hallway. When he was done, and with help from a carpenter neighbor, that kitchen was 24 ft. by 17 ft., the center island could hold 10 people, my 42-inch gas stove had six burners and there was a separate pantry that held … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Lee’s Last Recipe for 2020, Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon