OLD LYME - Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio, 84, of Old Lyme, widow of Frederick DiScipio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born in Hartford, to Paul and Dora (Fischer) Kahl Feb. 15, 1940. Shirley leaves her children, Kim (DiScipio) Pierpont and her husband Eddie of Old Lyme, and Vinnie DiScipio and his wife Patty of Niantic … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Shirley E. (Kahl) DiScipio of Old Lyme; Mother of Kim Pierpont of OL, Vinnie DiScipio of Niantic
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Check Out Our ‘Movie Man’s’ Reviews of Some of the Top Oscar Contenders
HOLLYWOOD/LYME–In the preceding months, our very own Movie Man , Kevin Ganey, has 'penned' reviews of what have become some of the leading films now vying for the most coveted Oscars on Sunday evening. Kevin's crystal ball was clearly working well because in each case, he correctly predicted that these movies would be nominated for Oscar awards. Check out his compelling … [Read more...] about Check Out Our ‘Movie Man’s’ Reviews of Some of the Top Oscar Contenders
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage. An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
A View from My Porch: More on the Marquis: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour— The Bicentennial
In my last “View,” I considered General Lafayette’s life and crucial role in America’s War of Independence and reviewed his first visit to Old Lyme in 1778 (also see below.) My inspiration for this topic was the installation of Lafayette Trail markers commemorating stops he made in what is now known as his “Farewell Tour” in Old Lyme and my hometown, Fredonia, N.Y. in … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: More on the Marquis: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour— The Bicentennial
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
This winter, as in other winters; when I need a blossom boost, I enjoy the fragrance of paper white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sand Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping the shells and the bulbs moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON COUNTY — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Beth Cote of Old Lyme, formerly a top-performing real estate agent with the firm’s Old Lyme brokerage, is now Brokerage Manager for the firm’s Old Lyme and Niantic offices. In addition, Heather Gagnon, also an Old Lyme resident, who previously managed these two … [Read more...] about William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
OLD LYME— Monday was Senior Night for the Old Lyme Wildcats and the team rose to the occasion by crushing the Putnam Clippers 66-38. This special night is traditionally the final home game of the regular season and the student section was packed with enthusiastic supporters of the five seniors on the team complete with placards bearing outsize photos of each senior. Senior … [Read more...] about Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
OLD LYME—The Town of Old Lyme is about to commence the state-mandated revaluation project of 2024 with the assistance of Municipal Valuations Services, LLC (Munival) of Fairfield, Conn. (the revaluation company hired to assist the Town with the revaluation). This revaluation process will take place from February 2024 through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of this process, … [Read more...] about Munival of Fairfield Set to Start Old Lyme’s State-Mandated Property Revaluation
State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
EAST HADDAM, CT – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently announced a new initiative, the mission of which is to expand services and amenities at state parks, such as Gillette Castle in East Haddam and Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford. The Office of Outdoor Industry and Experience is seeking to establish partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and other private sector … [Read more...] about State of CT Seeking Partners at Gillette Castle, Harkness, Other Parks; Opportunities for Restaurateurs, B & B Managers, More
‘The Estuary’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Special Celebration, March 22; All Welcome
OLD SAYBROOK—The Estuary, a pioneer in providing comprehensive senior services and a regional leader in the Meals on Wheels program, has announced Estuary Day, the first in a series of 50th Anniversary events. This significant milestone marks half a century of dedicated service, expansion, and commitment to the well-being of older adults in our community. The celebratory … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With Special Celebration, March 22; All Welcome
Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
MONTVILLE/OLD LYME—The Old Lyme boys pulled off a well-deserved win Thursday night, defeating Montville 57-48 thus advancing their overall season record to 13-5. Significantly, Montville play in the Class M Division in the CIAC State Tournament and so would be expected to be a tough opponent. Wildcat senior Leland Hine scored 15 points while Old Lyme sophomore Colman … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off Strong Performance to Defeat Montville 57-48
Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
OLD LYME—Playing away, Wednesday evening, Old Lyme pulled off a huge win against the Coginchaug Blue Devils in a high-scoring game that saw the Wildcats score 31 out of a possible 40 points from the free-throw line. The final score of 76-64 included a remarkable 35 points from Wildcat freshman Eddie Fiske, 13 of which were free throw points out of a possible 18 Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points
Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
LYME/OLD LYME—Snow duly fell yesterday in Lyme and Old Lyme but only a few inches of the sticky, wet variety not the double figures predicted. Meteorologists are now scrambling to explain why their predictions for shoreline snow from Winter Storm Birch were significantly less than forecasted—but it still made for some pretty winter scenes. Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, … [Read more...] about Snow Totals in Lyme, Old Lyme Less Than Anticipated
Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number
Cost Reductions to be Made Without "Degrading Integrity or Design of Building" (Baker—Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project Building Committee Chair) OLD LYME -- When the trade bids for the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion Project were opened last Tuesday in Old Lyme Town Hall, the numbers were not encouraging—though not entirely … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Bids Come in $1.2 Million Over Budget, Building Committee “Determined to Reduce” that Number