Next Mainstage Concerts in OL Slated for Dec. 7 & 8 OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks continues its Community Engagement Program for a third year with Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ Ensemble-in-Residence. Decoda will be in residence for one week in November at a variety of nonprofits and schools on the shoreline, including Waterford Country School, Fitch High School and … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Offers Free Community Concerts in Old Lyme, Saturday & Sunday
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Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed a number of community members to view the renovated school greenhouse at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 19. The greenhouse has been renovated as a partnership between Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), and the community. While searching for a greenhouse in which the LOLFSG … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
Community Thanksgiving Service to be Held at Old Lyme First Congregational Church, Tuesday; All Welcome
OLD LYME — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m., join the faith communities of Lyme and Old Lyme in an ecumenical Thanksgiving Service of prayer and song at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. All are welcome to attend this ecumenical service sponsored by the churches of Lyme and Old Lyme, which will feature music by the choirs of First Congregational Church and Saint … [Read more...] about Community Thanksgiving Service to be Held at Old Lyme First Congregational Church, Tuesday; All Welcome
Saint Ann’s Hosts Community Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 27; All Welcome
OLD LYME—On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m., Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church will hold a Community Thanksgiving Service followed by a reception of cider and fall treats.All are invited to this festive service, which will include traditional Thanksgiving hymns, Biblical readings, and a reading of the Proclamation of Thanksgiving written by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, in which … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Hosts Community Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 27; All Welcome
Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Absurdly High-Priced, Unregulated Utilities – A White Paper
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted by Joseph F. Camean, P.E. of Old Lyme and reflects his opinion. Connecticut’s purportedly regulated electric utilities have been making news of late, with articles claiming Connecticut's electricity bills are the highest in the continental U.S. and that as electric prices are set to skyrocket, there aren’t any immediate solutions. … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Absurdly High-Priced, Unregulated Utilities – A White Paper
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops Announced in Lyme, Dec. 7; Reserve Now
LYME —The Lyme Public Hall and the Lyme Garden Club present their popular Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Lyme Public Hall. Choose from late morning or early afternoon sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Fresh greens and basic trimming materials as well as crafting guidance will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own special … [Read more...] about Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops Announced in Lyme, Dec. 7; Reserve Now
Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events. After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
Cappella Cantorum Performs Winter Concert at Historic Terris Theatre in Chester, Dec. 8; Tickets on Sale Now
CHESTER/LYME/OLD LYME—Cappella Cantorum presents its festive Winter Concert at the historic Terris Theatre in Chester on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring the Masterworks Chorus and Cappella Orchestra. Music selections include Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai and Te Deum, along with holiday favorites. The Masterworks Chorus and Cappella Orchestra will be conducted by … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Performs Winter Concert at Historic Terris Theatre in Chester, Dec. 8; Tickets on Sale Now
Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Poignant Ceremony
OLD LYME -- A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those, who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who have served in the past or continue to serve today. The simple … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Poignant Ceremony
Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
LYME —On Nov. 7, the Town of Lyme announced that it is launching a community-wide survey of its residents to gather the information and opinions that will serve as the basis for the Town’s 2025 “Plan of Conservation & Development.” (The State of Connecticut requires towns to prepare and adopt a Plan of Conservation & Development every 10 years.) This plan, once … [Read more...] about Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
A Curious Tale—Old Lyme Death: 1741, Gravestone Found on Old Saybrook Beach: 2023, Reinstalled in Original OL Site: 2024
OLD LYME—On Sept. 14, 2024, the Old Lyme Cemetery Association (OLCA) reinstalled a small headstone at the historic Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery, established in 1696. The scenic burying ground near the site of the town’s first meetinghouse is no longer active, and the inscriptions on many of its aging gravestones cannot now be deciphered. No one had noticed that the headstone … [Read more...] about A Curious Tale—Old Lyme Death: 1741, Gravestone Found on Old Saybrook Beach: 2023, Reinstalled in Original OL Site: 2024
‘Deck the Walls’, ‘Bon Appetit’, Sculpture Exhibit, an View at Lyme Art Association Through Dec. 31
OLD LYME—On Sunday, Nov. 10, Lyme Art Association (LAA) will hold an Opening Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. for three new shows, Deck the Walls, Bon Appétit and a guest exhibit from the Society of Connecticut Sculptors. All are welcome and admission is free. Deck the Walls is the LAA’s most festive exhibition. Visitors will discover a beautiful array of art to lift the … [Read more...] about ‘Deck the Walls’, ‘Bon Appetit’, Sculpture Exhibit, an View at Lyme Art Association Through Dec. 31
Gardening Tips for Late October/Early November From ‘The English Lady’
“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of.” Henry David Thoreau Over the next few weeks, with the soil remaining above 40 degrees, it is an ideal time to divide summer blooming perennials, which have been in the ground for three years or more. Dividing perennials gives them a new lease on life and encourages more … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Late October/Early November From ‘The English Lady’
Death Announced of Robert C. Florin Jr., 63, of Old Lyme, Husband of ‘The Day’ Journalist Karen Florin
OLD LYME—Robert C. Florin Jr., 63, of Old Lyme, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, following a brief illness. Bob was a one-of-a-kind man, passionate about the people and pastimes he loved, mechanically gifted, generous with his time and a lifelong learner and teacher. As a young man, he enjoyed fishing, skiing, camping and attending concerts. During their 33-year marriage, he … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert C. Florin Jr., 63, of Old Lyme, Husband of ‘The Day’ Journalist Karen Florin
Death Announced of Lillian I Spais of Old Lyme, Mother of Rebecca Pote of OL
OLD LYME—Lillian I. Spais died on September 20, 2024, at the age of ninety-two. A daughter of Canada’s western plains, Lillian grew up learning the hard lessons of the Depression. Among those lessons were the values of family, self-reliance, adaptability, and community. Throughout all the many challenges in her life, these were the basics that sustained her. Having trained … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lillian I Spais of Old Lyme, Mother of Rebecca Pote of OL