NEW LONDON, CT: State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) has announced a re-election campaign for her seat representing the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme, as well as Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. Marx was first elected to the General Assembly in 2022. “As a career nurse, the one issue that will always be closest to my heart … [Read more...] about State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme
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Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town
OLD LYME -- At their regular meeting Monday evening, the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) welcomed the recently-arrived Alkhalawi family to the town. The Alkhalawis are refugees from Syria and being assisted by the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee in a variety of ways. The BOS members took time to explain their role in town government and then … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectmen Welcomes Alkhalawi Syrian Refugee Family to Town
Date of Old Lyme’s 2024 Midsummer Festival Announced
OLD LYME -- Asked by LymeLine to confirm the date of this year's Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, Elsbeth Dowd, who is chair of the 2024 Midsummer Festival Committee, responded by email saying, "This year's Midsummer Festival will be on Saturday, July 27th." Dowd is the Executive Director of the Lyme Art Association. She added in her email, "We will have more info (stet) … [Read more...] about Date of Old Lyme’s 2024 Midsummer Festival Announced
Death Announced of William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME — William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme CT, entered eternal peace on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer ... Bill was born on June 8th, 1950, to Mary and William Lacy in East Windsor Hill CT ...In 1981, Bill and Debbie met and were married in 1987 at “The Old Cottage.” ... Bill was an active and proud member at the Christ the King Church, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William ‘Bill’ Lacy, 73, of Old Lyme
Lymes’ Senior Center Project ‘Moving Forward,’ First Trade Bids Opened Feb. 6
OLD LYME—Asked by LymeLine in a phone interview on Tuesday, Jan. 30, how the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion project was progressing, chair of the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee Jeri Baker responded enthusiastically, "We're moving forward!" She explained that her positive outlook stemmed from the fact that this afternoon, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 2 … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Project ‘Moving Forward,’ First Trade Bids Opened Feb. 6
After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON—Playing away, the Old Lyme Wildcats fought hard on Saturday afternoon but ultimately lost by just four points 68-62 to the East Hampton Bellringers. Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon netted a game-high 19 points with senior Jack Porter just one point adrift of him with 18. Jadin Sawyer was top scorer for East Hampton with 18 points while Brady Lynch … [Read more...] about After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
OLD LYME—Old Lyme pulled off another convincing win last night over Hale-Ray High School, soundly defeating the Noises 48-27. Old Lyme senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 21 points for the Wildcats while fellow senior Charlie Sahadi added 11. Colby Bryant led the Hale-Ray's scoring with nine points The Wildcats Conference Record is now 8-3 while their overall … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
Death Announced of Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme; Wife of Peter, Florence Griswold Museum Volunteer, Hartt School of Music Longtime Board Member
OLD LYME -- Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme, CT, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28th, 2024, after a long illness.Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Peter Eio, and their three children, Tim Eio and his wife Rachel Eio, Christian Eio and his wife Samantha Eio, and Sarah Eio Smithson and her husband Jeffrey. As … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennifer K. Eio, 77, of Old Lyme; Wife of Peter, Florence Griswold Museum Volunteer, Hartt School of Music Longtime Board Member
Old Lyme Congregational Church Announces Dates of This Year’s White Elephant Intake Days, Sale
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2/3 with revised Intake date: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has announced that the ever-popular White Elephant Sale (WES) will return again this year on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13. The Sale is run by the church's Ladies' Benevolent Society (LBS). The annual Sale was hosted continuously for 83 years prior to 2020, but then … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Congregational Church Announces Dates of This Year’s White Elephant Intake Days, Sale
Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys secured a big 69-41 win at home over Portland Tuesday night with Wildcat senior Jack Porter making a major contribution scoring six three-pointers in his game-high 23 points. Senior Leland Hine and freshman Eddie Fiske were also key contributors to the Old Lyme team with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Wildcats advance to a 7-3 in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
Death Announced of David Brown—Full Obituary Now Added: Artist, Farmer, Spiritual Man, Whose Home was ‘The Hay House’
OLD SAYBROOK—UPDATED 1/29 with full obituary David G. Brown, artist and farmer, 70, of Old Saybrook, CT died peacefully in his home at the Hay House Farm in Old Saybrook on January 19, 2024. David was born in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, on March 27, 1953 to George and Mary (Wyda) Brown. He graduated from Old Saybrook High School in 1971, 2nd in his class. David started college at … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Brown—Full Obituary Now Added: Artist, Farmer, Spiritual Man, Whose Home was ‘The Hay House’
Old Lyme PD Welcomes Syrian Refugees to Town
OLD LYME—UPDATED 1/28 with donation information and additional names in photo above: Old Lyme Resident State Trooper Matt Weber and his team of Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) officers recently took time out of their busy schedules to visit with the recently-arrived Alkhalawi family, who are refugees from Syria. The OLPD presented the family with a restaurant gift-card as … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PD Welcomes Syrian Refugees to Town
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, ‘The Month for Dreaming’
Happy New Year, everyone! Well, here we go, as you sit in your arm chair and dream about fragrant bloom and delicious vegetables in your garden. However, it is never too early to plan for this season in your garden. My motto has always been to plan, before action and production. Mother Nature is waiting for us with her gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment as we begin … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, ‘The Month for Dreaming’
Op-Ed: Old Lyme Resident Celebrates 45 Years of US Citizenship; Anniversary Sparks Recognition of Need for ‘Vigilance’ to Preserve Democracy
1/18: Updated with revised title: One July day in 1961, my mother and I landed at Idlewild Airport (now JFK) to join my father in America. My parents made the decision to emigrate from Scotland in search of a better life for their two-year old son and any other children who might follow. That move would eventually include my two sisters. January 9th marked the 45th year of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Resident Celebrates 45 Years of US Citizenship; Anniversary Sparks Recognition of Need for ‘Vigilance’ to Preserve Democracy
Death announced of Gretchen M. Stanland, Mother of David of Old Lyme
UPDATED 1/17 with full obituary: Gretchen M. Stanland met the Lord on Saturday, January 13th. She was born August 4, 1938, in New Britain, the daughter of Helen and Clement Marsh. Gretchen grew up and stayed in New Britain, graduating from New Britain high-school in 1956 along with her predeceased husband, Andrew Stanland. In Boston, she gained her Bachelor of Arts from … [Read more...] about Death announced of Gretchen M. Stanland, Mother of David of Old Lyme