As somebody who looks for originality in nearly every aspect of life, I go into Christmas movies with a great deal of hesitation. And thus I approached The Christmas Chronicles 2. My concern was justified. Should anybody seek a Christmas-themed movie with an original take, The Christmas Chronicles 2 does not deliver ... even for a sequel. With an abundance of unoriginal, … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘The Christmas Chronicles 2’ Misses its Mark
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Death Announced of Beverly P. Hendryx; Talented, Dedicated Educator in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
OLD LYME - A beloved mother, grandmother and teacher, Beverly P. Hendryx passed away Nov. 24, 2020. She was born Aug. 1, 1948. She is survived by her son Andrew B. Hendryx IV, daughter-in-law Virginia, and granddaughter Ophelia. Beverly graduated from the University of Connecticut and earned her master's degree in education from Central Connecticut State University where … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Beverly P. Hendryx; Talented, Dedicated Educator in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Letter to the Editor: LymeLine Should Focus on Positive, Local News Stories
To the Editor: While the LymeLine header states “Community News for Lyme and Old Lyme”, it seems like the passion for national politics hasn’t diminished following the election. I suggest we take a break from including these critiques/opinions in your publication. There are plenty of media outlets to share views about how evil republicans are. I enjoy the local LymeLine … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: LymeLine Should Focus on Positive, Local News Stories
Lyme Church Urges Community to ‘Light a Candle for Hope’
LYME -- Light a candle for hope! As the days get shorter, and life during a pandemic gets more and more wearisome, many of us are looking for signs of hope anywhere that we might find them. Lyme Church would invites all residents of Lyme to join what is hoped will be a community-wide celebration of hope by lighting a candle for hope throughout the month of December. You … [Read more...] about Lyme Church Urges Community to ‘Light a Candle for Hope’
Reading Uncertainly: “Tales From the Ant World” by Edward O. Wilson
Are ants far more important than we humans? Probably! That’s my conclusion after reading the latest from this illustrious Professor Emeritus of Harvard with some 33 books to his credit, many of which relate his life-long interest in these creatures Ants, or the study of myrmecology using the proper scientific terminology, have existed on this earth for some 150 million … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly: “Tales From the Ant World” by Edward O. Wilson
A View from My Porch: The ‘Aristocrat of the Silent Screen’, the ‘Bee & Thistle’ … and Other Thoughts
The recent announcement that the Connecticut Audubon Society had reached an agreement to purchase the Bee & Thistle Inn, and plans to renovate it as the future headquarters for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, piqued my curiosity regarding the Inn’s history. This essay briefly reviews the life of an individual who was fairly instrumental in its founding, the … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: The ‘Aristocrat of the Silent Screen’, the ‘Bee & Thistle’ … and Other Thoughts
Lyme Ambulance Members Help Brownies Earn First Aid Badge
LYME -- Members of Lyme Ambulance Association met with Brownie Girl Scout Troop 67974 from Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) to teach the girls about first aid, 911 calls and how to act in case of emergencies. Erik Eisensmith, EMR/Driver, and Ariana Eaton, Deputy Chief, had an ambulance on hand to show the tools and equipment ambulances carry to help the LOL community and what the … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Members Help Brownies Earn First Aid Badge
Musical Masterworks Presents Beethoven String Quartets, Tickets on Sale Now for Video Available in January
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday in December when Edward Arron, Artistic Director and cellist, along with his colleagues James Ehnes, violin; Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin; and Che-Yen Chen, viola, will perform three string quartets by Beethoven, spanning nearly 30 years of his life and demonstrating the full arc of his remarkable … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Beethoven String Quartets, Tickets on Sale Now for Video Available in January
Signed Copies of Ron Breault’s ‘Voyaging with Marionette’ Now on Sale at ‘The Bowerbird’
OLD LYME -- Signed copies of Ron Breault's book, Voyaging with Marionette, are now on sale at The Bowerbird in Old Lyme. Breault is a resident of Old Lyme and his book is being marketed as prt of the store's "Local Author" series. Visit this link to read a wonderful review of the book written when it was published by our regular book reviewer here at LymeLine.com, Felix … [Read more...] about Signed Copies of Ron Breault’s ‘Voyaging with Marionette’ Now on Sale at ‘The Bowerbird’
‘Deck the Walls’ Opens at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association’s annual member show and sale, Deck the Walls, featuring more than 200 works of art in all themes, sizes and mediums, opens Friday, Nov. 27. All the artwork is appropriately priced for holiday gift giving. The show and sale continues through Jan. 7, 2021. The gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’ Opens at Lyme Art Association
‘The Magic of Christmas’ Opens at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum
OLD LYME -- Even this year the holiday season is something special to celebrate at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn.! After all, Miss Florence was born on Christmas Day, 1850. The Museum will be decked out in its holiday finery for the Magic of Christmas celebration from Nov. 27, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021. Twelve new works of art have been added to Miss … [Read more...] about ‘The Magic of Christmas’ Opens at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum
Free COVID Testing Daily in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Community Health Center is offering free COVID-19 drive-through tests at Saybrook Point seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. You do not need a doctor's note or an appointment, but be aware the wait to be tested can be long. … [Read more...] about Free COVID Testing Daily in Old Saybrook
Ledge Light Health District Offers Free Flu Shots in Local Area
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will be hosting free flu clinics for area residents. The LLHD includes both Lyme and Old Lyme. Flu shots will be provided for adults 19 years and older. Flu Mist will be available to individuals 19 years and older who are healthy and not pregnant. All participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing. The times … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers Free Flu Shots in Local Area
Letter to the Editor: A Thanksgiving COVID Retrospective — Running to Daylight
To the Editor: Paraphrasing Thomas Paine, “These were the times that tried our souls.” Looking back, the first COVID-19 case in the United States was diagnosed in Washington State, just seven weeks after last Thanksgiving [2019]; the patient had recently returned home from Wuhan, China. Yesterday [Nov. 25], that state’s total cases exceeded 158,000, confirmed; with over … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Thanksgiving COVID Retrospective — Running to Daylight
Giving Thanks During a Pandemic
Come ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home . . . Well, maybe not this year. It’s 2020 and starting back in March, our lives changed as the pandemic started spreading across the land. We sheltered in place, incessantly spritzed with hand sanitizers, and began wearing masks every time we dared to venture out in public. Now it seems that 2020 will be a … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks During a Pandemic