BELGRADE, SERBIA -- Numerous Old Lyme Rowing Association / Blood Street Sculls members represented the United States in the 2023 World Rowing Championships held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) in 2015, stroked the Men’s Four to a silver medal, qualifying the boat for the Paris Olympics in 2024. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
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Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year respectively for 2023-24 were announced yesterday at the LOL Schools Convocation event. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Teacher of the Year is Alyssa Karpuska, who teaches Kindergarten at Mile Creek School and attended LOL Schools as a student. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Employee of the Year … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 8/25 with more photos: Thursday, Aug. 24, was the first day of school for students of Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools and all reports indicate that it has been a successful start to the new academic year. Asked that morning by e-mail how 'Opening Day' was going, LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded, "We are happy to have everyone back and to … [Read more...] about ‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Border Between Summer And Fall’
August has always been one my least favorite months in the garden; but plentiful spring rain has resulted in bountiful fragrance, bloom and foliage. We have a relatively short growing season here in New England and to enjoy a healthy colorful border is so satisfying. However, by this time in the season, when early perennials have gone by, there are a few gaps to fill in with … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Border Between Summer And Fall’
National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Press Conference Held to Educate Public About Harm Caused by Hydrilla, Discuss Projects to Control Invasive Aquatic's Spread CHESTER -- On Wednesday, Aug. 16, state and federal legislators, federal agencies, and stewards of the Connecticut River, met in Chester to educate the public about testing and remediation of invasive aquatic species in the Connecticut River, … [Read more...] about National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68
Herb Custer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 17, 2023. After 90 years, his enormous heart finally rested, and he was ready to go, with fair winds and following seas. Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. was born April 3,1933, in Hartford, Conn., into a loving family, the second child of Herbert Frederick Custer Sr. and Claire McFetridge Custer ... Between … [Read more...] about Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68
Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
LYME, CT -- At its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, the Lyme Board of Selectmen decided to change the name of its Board, effective immediately, to the “Board of Selectpeople” and to continue to refer to its individual members as either “Selectman” or “Selectwoman.” The change was approved unanimously by First Selectman David Lahm (R), Selectman John Kiker (D) and Selectwoman … [Read more...] about Unanimous Vote by Lyme Board of Selectmen Changes Name to ‘Board of Selectpeople’
Letter From Paris: Memories of Crimea … a Strategic Peninsula Steeped in History, Culture
Subsequent to the Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014, which took place 60 years after USSR First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev transferred it to Ukraine in 1944, the strategically-important peninsula has frequently made news headlines. I visited the region twice and have always been fascinated by the important events and famous people with which it is associated. In … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Memories of Crimea … a Strategic Peninsula Steeped in History, Culture
Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Home Watch Association.
LYME, CT — Lyme Home Watch, which is owned by Bill Hurtle of Lyme, has recently earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NWHA). The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home … [Read more...] about Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Home Watch Association.
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Ice Cream Store’s Closure Prompts Questions on Future Viability of Retail in Town, OL EDC Has a Process to Address Challenge
To the Editor: The announced closing of the ice cream store on Lyme Street has prompted many expressions of both disappointment, and concern and has even led to a broader based discussion regarding the economic viability of the town’s retail sector. This is very understandable since our town, as well as most others, is facing significant challenges due to a combination of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Ice Cream Store’s Closure Prompts Questions on Future Viability of Retail in Town, OL EDC Has a Process to Address Challenge
State Rep. Carney Achieves 100% Voting Record During 2023 Regular Session
Lawmaker Present for Every Vote HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, has again achieved a perfect score for votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 2023 legislative session. He previously recorded 100 percent voting attendance in the years 2015 through 2020, only missing votes in … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Achieves 100% Voting Record During 2023 Regular Session
Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe Scheduled to Close Aug. 31, Owner Reale Says Decision is ‘Really Bitter-Sweet’
Author's Note: I recently spoke with Angie Reale, the owner of the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe, by phone and she graciously answered my questions for more than an hour. We chatted at length about her time at the Shoppe and her previous employment at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, where she and I first met back in 2007. OLD LYME – “I didn’t realize I'd get this kind of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe Scheduled to Close Aug. 31, Owner Reale Says Decision is ‘Really Bitter-Sweet’
Old Lyme Resident, Atty. Kyle Zrenda Recognized as a ‘New Leader in the Law’ by CT Law Tribune
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON -- Old Lyme resident and Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kyle Zrenda has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2023 New England Legal Awards. The first-ever New England Legal Awards has expanded the field to include attorneys and firms from beyond Connecticut, including many in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Resident, Atty. Kyle Zrenda Recognized as a ‘New Leader in the Law’ by CT Law Tribune
Visit Lyman Allyn Art Museum for Free Through Sept. 3, See Acclaimed ‘Barkley L. Hendricks in New London’ Exhibition
NEW LONDON – The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has a great, no-cost way to entertain friends and family during these final weeks of summer. The Museum is offering free admission to all visitors through Sept. 3, generously funded by Dominion Energy. The grant is connected to the Museum’s current exhibition, Barkley L. Hendricks in New London, which runs through … [Read more...] about Visit Lyman Allyn Art Museum for Free Through Sept. 3, See Acclaimed ‘Barkley L. Hendricks in New London’ Exhibition
Old Lyme’s Eastman-Grossel Places 13th in US Junior Olympics Heptathlon at Eugene, Ore.
EUGENE, ORE./OLD LYME -- On July 24 and 25, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) rising junior Zoe Eastman-Grossel placed 13th in the heptathlon for the 15-16 age group in the National Junior Track & Field Olympic Championships in Eugene, Ore. She qualified for the event after winning the USA Track & Field (USATF) Region One Championships in Craryville, N.Y. , … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Eastman-Grossel Places 13th in US Junior Olympics Heptathlon at Eugene, Ore.