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UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival

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Editor's Note: We would like to express sincere thanks to our onsite photographers who contributed all these wonderful photos:- Michele Dickey, Cheryl Poirier and Suzanne Thompson. OLD LYME -- Humidity may have been high but so were people's spirits at Saturday's Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. Artisans of all types were out on the grounds of the Lyme Art … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival

LYSB’s Midsummer Race Draws Largest Entry Ever

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OLD LYME -- The family-friendly 5K run or walk and 'Kid's K' fun run held Saturday morning drew a record-setting combined total of 413 participants. Moreover, more than 70 youngsters participated in the 'Kids K.'  The race/walk was hosted by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and represented the first event of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival full day. It was supported … [Read more...] about LYSB’s Midsummer Race Draws Largest Entry Ever

Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses

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LYME/OLD SAYBROOK -- With so many Connecticut families feeling the financial pain of inflation, Saybrook District Probate Judge Jeannine Lewis reminds guardians caring for children that they may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants to help with housing, food and transportation, as well as summer camp and other enrichment activities.   The Saybrook … [Read more...] about Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses

A Letter From Paris: Celebrating ‘Le Quatorze Juillet’ in Spectacular Style

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Watching the 14th of July defilé [parade] is a well-anchored tradition for the French. This year, as always, it was a two-hour impeccably choreographed event. Each French president takes it very seriously since it is an opportunity to display the military profile of the country, the vision for its future, as well as the latest technology, and to reaffirm the fact that … [Read more...] about A Letter From Paris: Celebrating ‘Le Quatorze Juillet’ in Spectacular Style

‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert

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OLD LYME -- Hundreds gathered last night on the lawns of the Florence Griswold Museum for the traditional kickoff concert for this year's Midsummer Festival. The Savage Brothers’ band played “funkin’, rockin’, and rhythm” music, which delighted the large crowd ... ... and spurred numerous audience members of all ages to stand up and dance. The weather was … [Read more...] about ‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert

Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

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Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame

Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

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I know it is only early January, but it is never to early to begin 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 to plan for the coming season. She tells us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies

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Well, it's that time of year, to which we refer -- in a cringey, cliched manner -- as "Spooky Season." Not only do the decorations come up, but we seek out that which scares us in all mediums. And so I think it's only appropriate if I share my favorite scary movies with the readers of LymeLine. I've decided to present them in a Top 10 List in the manner of David … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies

A View from My Porch: Tatts & Piercings; A Primer for the Curious

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In January 2023, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will enact regulations for the oversight of the tattoo and piercing establishments and their respective practitioners and operators in the nine communities in LLHD’s SE CT service area.  Background: Connecticut had passed legislation requiring some oversight several years ago, but an organized monitoring and inspection … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Tatts & Piercings; A Primer for the Curious

Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally

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LYME -- Donate your time for a better Lyme! The Lyme Volunteer Fair will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library. More than 30 Lyme-affiliated nonprofits, associations, boards and commissions will be on hand with opportunities for local residents to volunteer and be of service to our town. Cider and cider donuts will be served. … [Read more...] about Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally

Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

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OLD LYME -- The signs on J. David Kelsey's property supporting Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Governor, have been defaced. We asked the respective Chairs of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic Town Committees for their reaction to this occurrence. Randy Nelson, Chairman of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee, responded by email saying, "I have already … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs

After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony

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Editor's Note i): The background to the story below is that the 'Mervin F. Roberts' boat was indeed once owned by the late Mervin F. Roberts of Old Lyme. Mr. Roberts, who passed away at age 98 in Dec. 2020, was an Old Lyme Citizen of the Year, a Town Selectman, Chaplain of the Old Lyme Fire Department for 50 years and also active in the town in many other committees and … [Read more...] about After Major Renovations, the ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ is Successfully Launched in Kittery Point, Maine; Group from Old Lyme Attends Ceremony

Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Less than 24 hours after they were put up along a busy street in Old Lyme, two large signs promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski were defaced with red graffiti, according to property owner J. David Kelsey. Kelsey, who co-founded the Old Lyme-based real estate private-equity investment company Hamilton Point Investments LLC, is a Republican … [Read more...] about Political Signs Defaced In Old Lyme

Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement

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OLD LYME -- At its Special Meeting & Public Hearing on Thursday evening, the Old Lyme Planning Commission approved the proposed subdivision at 16 Neck Rd. with the addition of a 75 ft. Conservation Easement proposed by the developer -- Keystone Capital Corporation -- on the Connecticut River side of the property that will be maintained in perpetuity.  Members did not, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Planning Commission Approves Nine-Lot, Gated Community at 16 Neck Rd. with 75 ft. Conservation Easement