OLD SAYBROOK—The popular Handel’s Messiah Sing or Listen community event, sponsored by Cappella Cantorum, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate), 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook. All are welcome — sit in the back and listen, or join the group down front and sing along with other talented area vocalists to create an … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Hosts Annual ‘Messiah’ Sing or Listen at ‘The Kate,’ This Afternoon
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Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
LYME/OLD LYME--Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) VFW Post 1467 reminds all local Veterans and Veteran families in need that they can reach out to the Post to request a great variety of types of assistance. All that is required is the Veteran's DDForm214 Record of Military Service and a call to Services Officer, Navy Retired Captain Larry Olsen at 607-220-7137. The Services Officer will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
LYME–The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has announced that Lyme is among the 15 communities receiving a $23,753 grant through the 'CT Grown for CT Kids' program. Lyme Consolidated School will receive the grant to support its “Waste Warriors” project. This project teaches local students about the value of composting, which allows them to reduce food waste and learn how … [Read more...] about Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose Distrcit includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, was recently appointed Ranking Member of the General Assembly's newly-created Government Oversight Committee by House Republican Leader State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86th). It is expected that the committee will focus on matters related … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 1 Honor Roll HIGH HONORSGrade 12Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dominic Clark, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Andrea DeBernardo, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Salvatore Gencarella, Manu Geronimo, Christopher … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” W. Simmons, 93; Active, Longtime Member of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life to be Held Jan. 11, 2025
ESSEX—Judith "Judy" W. Simmons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away at the age of 93 years, Sept. 15, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Brockton, Mass., April 12, 1931, to Raymond and Morna Gertrude White, where she resided throughout her entire childhood. Judy graduated from Brockton High School and Boston … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” W. Simmons, 93; Active, Longtime Member of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life to be Held Jan. 11, 2025
‘A Labor of Love’ Reopens on Lyme St.; Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Successful Completion of Renovations
OLD LYME—It was a brisk and sunny afternoon on Saturday when state and local officials, Old Lyme Children's Learning Center (OLCLC) Board Members and members of the public gathered at the OLCLC building at 57 Lyme St.for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Center after a major renovation. The ribbon-cutting was followed by an Open House with children's … [Read more...] about ‘A Labor of Love’ Reopens on Lyme St.; Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center Celebrates Successful Completion of Renovations
An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
To the Editor:An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme I truly think that the Public Hearing this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall is our last best chance to protect this precious Mile Creek River, this habitat. With the start of full-time quarrying operations at the gravel pit, the peace, the quiet, the wildlife are all about to disappear. I wish I could … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the People of Old Lyme About Recent Mile Creek Gravel Pit Public Hearing
Op-Ed: The Mirage of Affordable Housing
Editor’s Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme’s Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. The Connecticut General Assembly has determined that creating more affordable housing in the State is a priority. It is hard to argue that we have sufficient housing in a … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Mirage of Affordable Housing
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
Lazlo is an 800-year-old demon with a terrible work ethic, a movie star human ‘glamor’ and a wicked sense of humor. He’s selfish, lazy, snarky, maybe secretly kind of nice and in big trouble. His high-ranking, evil father is punishing Lazlo by making him work a thankless job in the devil's bureaucratic offices. A Hell’s ‘“Hell,” if you will. While Lazlo runs up … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Witchstone’ by Henry H. Neff
An Open Letter to Old Lyme Residents About the Recent Revaluation
Editor's Note: We received the letter printed below from Old Lyme First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker. She noted in her accompanying message to us, "Our recent revaluation assessment letters arrived in mailboxes over the past weekend. Residents have been very concerned about their higher assessments. We have written a letter to the residents of Old Lyme to provide … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Old Lyme Residents About the Recent Revaluation
Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 12/02 WITH NEW PHOTOS: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert qualified for the Footlocker Cross Country National Championship with her fifth place finish in the 5,000-meter course at the Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park In Boston. Gilbert's time was 17:56.9—only around six seconds behind the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Editor's Note: Seventeen years ago, our friend and former colleague at 'Main Street News,' Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme wrote a wonderful column for us about the first Thanksgiving and how it evolved into a national holiday. As Thanksgiving is almost upon us, we are delighted to republish it here. On this Thursday, Nov. 28, Americans from sea to shining sea will be sitting down … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey—the Evolution of the ‘Quintessential American Holiday’
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed more than a dozen 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. At the ribbon-cutting, Lyme … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced
OLD LYME -- This evening, The Cooley Gallery at 25 Lyme St. hosts an opening reception for the annual holiday exhibition All Paintings Great and Small from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition features historic and contemporary works of art 12" in size or smaller. For many in the area, this annual exhibition and opening celebration represents the undisputed kick-off to the holiday … [Read more...] about ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ on View at The Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme, Special Holiday Hours Announced