Having a daughter who has taken over my work as a mother can be pretty nifty. When she wants me to go something with her (or even when we are not going together but I mention that I am thinking of doing something alone), she offers to make all the arrangements. This time there is a wedding for my late brother’s granddaughter. For me, traveling via plane is hellish: I hate … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Chicken Tetrazzini is Lovely for Left-Overs
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Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Growing. Caring. Sharing. OLD LYME -- American horticulturist and botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey offered a tasty kernel of wisdom when he noted, “Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” The good intentions of the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) began in earnest one year ago … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
MIDDLETOWN -- UPDATED 6/6/ WITH COACH RAHR'S COMMENTS: The Old Lyme girls defeated Westbrook 4-3 in Saturday afternoon's CIAC Class S championship final. The thrilling match was played at Wesleyan University in Middletown. With this tremendous victory, Old Lyme become not only Class S state champions for the second year in a row but also remain undefeated for 43 games in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Receives Transformative $1 Million Gift From Charlotte Colby Danly — Former Student, Trustee Emeritus
Endowment Will Support Creation of New Sculpture Chair; Academy Invites Applications for Position OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced that it has received a $1 million transformative gift from Charlotte Colby Danly, a former student and trustee at the Academy, in support of the Academy’s mission to teach a new generation of artists in the figurative … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Receives Transformative $1 Million Gift From Charlotte Colby Danly — Former Student, Trustee Emeritus
Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
LYME, CT – On Wednesday, June 1, the Town of Lyme announced that is one of four Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this spring for achieving Sustainable CT certification. Lyme met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the prestigious bronze-level certification. Sustainable CT is a statewide initiative that inspires and … [Read more...] about Town of Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification, One of Only Four Towns in State to Achieve Prestigious Bronze Level
Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme municipal property located at 36-1 Buttonball Road has been the subject of considerable discussion in news publications and on social media. By way of disclosure, I am the Old Lyme Open Space Commission secretary, but I write strictly as a private citizen who has volunteered to help preserve the town’s natural resources and scenic charm. Two issues have been … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Author Responds to Issues Raised by Town of Old Lyme Property on Buttonball Rd., Requests Absence of Acrimony
Old Lyme Church Honors Juneteenth with ‘A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme’, June 18; All Welcome
Public is Invited to “Gathering on Sacred Ground: A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme OLD LYME – The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) announced today that, in honor of Juneteenth, it will hold a public screening of Tierra Sagrada (Sacred Ground – or, perhaps, Holy Land), a film directed by author, musician and producer Ned Sublette, immediately … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Honors Juneteenth with ‘A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme’, June 18; All Welcome
Old Lyme Girls Tennis Power Into State Semifinals with 7-0 Win Over Cromwell
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, top-seeded Old Lyme Girls Tennis advanced to the semifinals of the Class S state tournament with a powerful 7-0 win over #9 Cromwell. Playing at home again, Old Lyme now faces #3 seeds Litchfield on Thursday. On Tuesday, the girls took just around one hour to defeat #16 St. Bernard, again winning by s convincing 7-0. Wednesday's results, with … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Tennis Power Into State Semifinals with 7-0 Win Over Cromwell
A la Carte: It’s Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, so Think British With (Sheet Pan) Fish & Chips!
My friend, Lian Obrey, asked me if I would teach her a couple of dishes she could make if she invited friends for dinner. Of course, I said I would. “One of those days” might happen within a few days, but I am off to Dallas for the wedding of my grandniece. So, as I am writing this column this morning, I will give her the draft of this column, along with a half-sheet pan … [Read more...] about A la Carte: It’s Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, so Think British With (Sheet Pan) Fish & Chips!
June 1 COVID 19 Update: 16 New Cases in Old Lyme Since May 27, Two in Lyme; Cumulative Totals Respectively 1282, 314
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday June 1, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and two in Lyme compared with May 27 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1282 from 1266 on May 27, and similarly Lyme’s to 314 from 312 on the same … [Read more...] about June 1 COVID 19 Update: 16 New Cases in Old Lyme Since May 27, Two in Lyme; Cumulative Totals Respectively 1282, 314
Op-Ed: ‘Why Do They Believe They Need a Gun?’ Thoughts From Across ‘The Pond’ on America’s ‘Gun Culture’
Editor's Note: We received this opinion piece from a reader in England. I’m not sure how welcome a contribution from overseas will be. After all, criticism from outside can tend to overlook shortcoming closer to home. But the so-called "gun culture" of the USA (which I’m certain doesn’t affect the whole population) is one of the consistent puzzles that baffles us on this … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: ‘Why Do They Believe They Need a Gun?’ Thoughts From Across ‘The Pond’ on America’s ‘Gun Culture’
Old Lyme’s Parade Fills Air with Pride and Patriotism, Music and Merriment
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/2: The sun shone brightly as the traditional Old Lyme parade proceeded down Lyme Street and McCurdy Rd. to the Duck River Cemetery. Mirth and merriment along with pride and patriotism filled the air as the colorful parade made its way down to the route to resounding cheers from all the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Parade Fills Air with Pride and Patriotism, Music and Merriment
Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme
WINDHAM, CT -- UPDATED 5/31 WITH FULL OBITUARY: Elizabeth "Betty" Barbara Gonci of Windham and formerly of Coventry and Hebron, Ct., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. Joseph`s Living Center in Windham at the age of 105. She was born on May 11, 1917, in Bridgeport, Ct., daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Varga) Pollansky. She was the oldest of nine children and … [Read more...] about Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme
Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor
OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association is the oldest of what has evolved into a vibrant collection of art and culture institutions in the heart of Old Lyme. It is flourishing in a way that is perhaps only rivaled by its early years when the renowned Lyme Art Colony artists formed the Association back in 1914. It is from this firm base that the Association is undergoing a change … [Read more...] about Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor
May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday through Friday, May 24-27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and three in Lyme compared with May 23 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1266 from 1256 on May 23, and similarly Lyme’s to 312 from 309 on the same … [Read more...] about May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three