I am going to a dinner party next Saturday evening in Madison. There may be 12 people. I may have met half of them. Most are flying in to see their daughter and son-in-law in their new house into which they moved just three weeks ago. The last time I moved, it took me months to unpack boxes, never mind ready to host a dinner party in less than a month. And many of the … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Caramelized Coconut Budino Makes a Luscious Dessert
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Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Jennie A. Rubera, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on February 12, 2022. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Angelo and Rose Petraroia and was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubera. Mrs. Rubera lived a life of serving others as a nurse and business owner before embarking on a 37-year career as a teacher in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme now has an additional quantity of COVID-19 test-kits available for: > seniors and persons, who might be at risk due to living in congregate housing, > persons who have a physical, mental, intellectual or other developmental disability, or for > those unable to seek out testing kits on their own. If you are or someone you know is … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Tests Available for Elderly, Those with Disabilities and/or Unable to Pickup Tests Alone
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
OLD LYME -- Cheryl Poirier was recently named Old Lyme's 2021 Citizen of the Year, and members of the Sustainable Old Lyme group wanted to find a way to honor her achievement, and celebrate her hard work, which brought Old Lyme to the Silver Level of SustainableCT's program. Old Lyme is one of only 12 towns in the state and the only town in New London County to have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A new independent expenditure group, CT Truth PAC Inc., came to life over the weekend with a $500,000 contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme and a longtime donor to Republicans. Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
It’s been a while since my last View, which was A Primer on The American Rescue Plan. Since then, I have spent some time thinking about tobacco; and frankly, that’s a subject on which I have rarely, if ever, reflected. Then again, it’s not COVID, or its aftermath; and has nothing to do with the events of Jan. 6, 2021, or their aftermath. To explain, Christina and I saw … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
OLD LYME -- In what veteran Old Lyme Basketball Coach Don Bugbee described as "crazy times," the girls have played already three games this week and have yet another this evening, which is also Senior Night, against Hale-Ray. The Wildcats lost the first game by the slimmest of margins but won the next two convincingly. On Monday, Feb 7, the girls played away at Valley … [Read more...] about Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
To the Editor: I am writing all three Selectmen as I have not heard back from [Old Lyme First Selectman] Tim Griswold regarding an update to the Tantummaheag Town Landing after three emails. It is disappointing that this issue has not been resolved and is no longer on the agenda for your board meetings. I first notified Tim about this issue in July of 2020, we had a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup
What do you do on a Sunday when there is nearly three feet of snow on your front door? Obviously, the meteorologists were right this time ... Is there enough food in my house to keep me a day or two from starvation? Sure, there is. But what would I be in the mood for? Yes, my friends, I had stocked up on produce with what I wanted to cook: three different soups. … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup
Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
OLD LYME -- UPDATED June 15. We incorrectly quoted the number of votes by which Mona Colwell lost the Region 18 BOE election in our original article. We apologize for the error. The article has now been corrected. At Monday evening's Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen (BOS)'s Special Meeting in a somewhat unexpected move, both First Selectman Timothy Griswold (R) and Selectman … [Read more...] about Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard
OLD LYME --Playing away in the Powers gym at Montville, the Old Lyme girls staged a gritty come-back on Wednesday evening against a resilient St Bernard group, finally securing a 46-39 victory. The Wildcats were down 26-16 at half-time but, in a determined effort by the whole team, held the Saints to only 13 points in the second half, while themselves scoring a remarkable 30 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard
A la Carte: Lemony Shrimp and Risotto Makes a Luscious Entrée
I used to wonder about people who won’t go out if the weather is crappy, especially if it is snowing. I grew up where there is snow most days from mid-November until the end of March. I don’t remember having any snow days, but maybe we did. In any case, I never saw a school bus and, to this day, I have never been on one. From kindergarten until junior high school (now … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Lemony Shrimp and Risotto Makes a Luscious Entrée
Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Hello everyone, with all the pain and suffering we are all experiencing right now with the pandemic still upon us, I wanted to lift your spirits and cause you to begin planning for this season in your garden. Mother Nature’s gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment tell us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape from the trials and tribulations of … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host ‘Invention Convention’ for Grades 5, 7
OLD LYME -- Inventors from Grade 5 (20 inventors) and Grade 7 (14 Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School inventors) participated in the District-Wide Invention Convention last Thursday, Jan. 29, when their inventions were displayed at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Inventors learned about the engineering and design process, created display boards and gave speeches to pitch their … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host ‘Invention Convention’ for Grades 5, 7
Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Somewhere between 16 and 18 inches of snow fell on Lyme and Old Lyme during Saturday's nor'easter leaving a white wonderland in its wake. Roads were almost deserted in our towns at the height of the storm. Despite the strong winds and significant amount of snow, it does not appear that any residents lost power. Crews are working diligently … [Read more...] about Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme