To the Editor: Thank you everyone for contributing to the success of the Christ the King Food Drive. We surpassed our goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of food with a total intake of more than 1,500 pounds. In addition, our generous supporters donated close to $700 of gift cards and cash. Thank you to the Christ the King Men’s Club members, confirmation candidates and all … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Organizers of Christ The King’s Food Drive
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A la Carte: Zucchini Cake For Now … or Later (It Freezes Beautifully)
Sometimes, I wish I had a garden, but I don’t like dirt or insects. My late husband’s family always had vegetable and flower gardens. My parents could have had a garden, but they didn’t even know what a trowel was, never mind seeding, weeding, picking or cooking vegetables. When I married my husband and we bought our first house, one with a small yard, we had a little … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Zucchini Cake For Now … or Later (It Freezes Beautifully)
Old Lyme Provisional Results Predict Final Local Results with Wins by Courtney, Formica, Carney
OLD LYME -- The provisional results for Old Lyme show wins for Democrat US Rep. Joe Courtney in the 2nd Congressional District and Republicans Paul Formica and Devin Carney in the 20th State Senate District and 23rd House District respectively. US Rep. Joe Courtney (D) has a substantial lead over his challenger Justin Anderson, but has yet to declare victory. State … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Provisional Results Predict Final Local Results with Wins by Courtney, Formica, Carney
‘The Day’ Announces Carney Has Won Re-election Bid, Returns to House for Fourth Term
Karen Florin of The Day tweeted a short time ago, "Republican Devin Carney wins a fourth term in the state house 23rd. He awaited results with friends and family at the Westbrook beach home of his late, famed grandfather Art Carney." Florin has now written the following article in The Day: Voters in the 23rd state House District appeared Tuesday to have sent Rep. Devin … [Read more...] about ‘The Day’ Announces Carney Has Won Re-election Bid, Returns to House for Fourth Term
Provisional Results Announced by Lyme Show Democratic Sweep in That Town
LYME -- The provisional results for Lyme gave Democrats a sweep of all the races in the town. US Rep. Joe Courtney (D) has a substantial lead over his challenger Justin Anderson, but has yet to declare victory. State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) is currently leading over challenger Brendan Saunders. Although David Rubino secured more votes than incumbent State Rep. … [Read more...] about Provisional Results Announced by Lyme Show Democratic Sweep in That Town
Girls Win, Boys Draw Against Hale-Ray, Tuesday
Playing away, the Old Lyme girls pulled off a resounding 3-0 defeat of Hale-Ray on Tuesday with all the goals scored in the first half. Maddie McCulloch scored first, assisted by Steph Mauro, and then Mauro herself scored the second goal assisted by Abby Manthous . The third goal came when Ellie Zrenda put the ball in the back of the net unassisted. Since … [Read more...] about Girls Win, Boys Draw Against Hale-Ray, Tuesday
Lyme Academy’s ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Draws Hundreds on Halloween
OLD LYME -- More than 200 local residents showed up for the inaugural 'Trunk or Treat' hosted by Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday afternoon. The event, spearheaded by faculty member Kim Monson, was devised in response to the widespread concerns about Trick-or-Treating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirteen cars were filled with treats and children attended at … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy’s ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Draws Hundreds on Halloween
Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice’s ‘Teach-In’ Focused on Desegregating Spaces, Hearts, Minds
LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Partnership for Social Justice hosted its second teach-in focused on addressing important issues of racial justice in the area. The event was held at the Lyme Town Green next to the Lyme Town Hall. At the gathering, several speakers were invited to address the topic of the evening: Desegregating spaces, hearts and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice’s ‘Teach-In’ Focused on Desegregating Spaces, Hearts, Minds
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Receives 2020 ‘College Success Award’ from GreatSchools.org
OLD LYME – Updated Oct. 29, 8:13pm: Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. Launched in 2018, the College Success Award honors schools that excel in ensuring students prepare for college, enroll in college, and succeed once they get there. This year, LOLHS is among 2,158 award-winning schools from 29 states, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Receives 2020 ‘College Success Award’ from GreatSchools.org
One New Confirmed COVID Case in Lyme, Takes Total to 11; Old Lyme Stays Steady at 32 Cases, Including Two Fatalities
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) reported a new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lyme in their COVID-19 summary for the week ending Oct. 23, which was published Friday evening. This latest cases in Lyme is a 51-year-old female. No new cases in Old Lyme were reported. The total number of cases in Lyme now rises to 11 and comprises five females and six … [Read more...] about One New Confirmed COVID Case in Lyme, Takes Total to 11; Old Lyme Stays Steady at 32 Cases, Including Two Fatalities
Lyme Street Invokes a ‘Little Whimsy’ with an Influx of ‘Fairy Doors’
OLD LYME -- Take a stroll down Lyme Street this month, look very carefully and you will see all kinds of mystical, magical Fairy Houses tucked into trees, fancifully formed against fences and lingering on lawns. This little piece of wonderment has come about because, through Oct. 28, a variety of businesses, nonprofits, and private residences on Lyme Street has chosen to … [Read more...] about Lyme Street Invokes a ‘Little Whimsy’ with an Influx of ‘Fairy Doors’
Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Christina Denison as its October Awardee
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness committee has announced their October 2020 Kindness Awardee. This month the committee selected a community member, who has been going out of her way to spread smiles in town: Christina Denison. Denison, a resident who lives on Lyme Street, has a letter-sized plexiglass frame on the stonewall in front of her house which she uses every … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Kindness Committee Names Christina Denison as its October Awardee
A la Carte: Mushrooms by the Million? Soup is the Solution!
This weekend, friends from Lyme offered a pound of freshly picked shiitake mushrooms for eight dollars a pound. I asked if I could get two. So this is a very short paragraph ... I am going to give you two mushroom soup recipes, both of which are incredible. You can use shiitake mushrooms (whose woody stems should be discarded), cremini, or other varieties. One is easy; … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Mushrooms by the Million? Soup is the Solution!
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for October — a Month of Soft Sunshine, Consummate Color
Welcome to October everyone. I love gentle breezes of all and soft sunshine and the foliage colors are breathtaking. The soil is still warm and you can plant until the first week of November. In fact, early November is a great time to plant spring bulbs. You also have time over the next few weeks to divide summer blooming perennials, which have been in the ground for … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for October — a Month of Soft Sunshine, Consummate Color
Free Coronavirus Testing Available at Numerous Sites Throughout Local Area
OLD LYME/LYME -- (Adapted from a press release issued by LLHD) With rates of COVID infection currently on the rise in Southeastern Connecticut, the State is working with Ledge Light Health District and community partners to offer free polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in a variety of locations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers PCR … [Read more...] about Free Coronavirus Testing Available at Numerous Sites Throughout Local Area