OLD LYME—James "Jim" G. Devine of Old Lyme, passed away Sept. 15, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1942, in New Haven, the son of the late Charles "Micky" and Helen Devine. Jim ... was the principal at Harbor Elementary School in New London for 29 years ... James is survived by his wife Paula of 35 years; his sons, Michael (Stephanie) and James … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, Former Principal of NL Harbor Elementary School
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Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
OLD LYME—Concerns regarding items being removed from gravesites at Duck River Cemetery have recently surfaced on Facebook. A phone call to our office then expanded on them. We reached out by phone to the Old Lyme Cemetery Association (OLCA) to find out what the situation is. Edward Pinn, who serves as the OLCA Vice President, explained that the Rules and Regulations … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
Op-Ed: Take Time to Listen, Tell, Learn, ‘a Better Story About Haiti’
Editor's Note: We received this op-ed from Rev. Steve Jungkeit, who serves as the Senior Minister of The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL.) In the winter of 2020, just before Covid stopped the world, I sat with a friend on a hillside overlooking Deschapelles, Haiti on a clear starry night. There were scarcely any lights to be seen, for few people in that … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Take Time to Listen, Tell, Learn, ‘a Better Story About Haiti’
Letter From Paris: A European Comes to Paris
How the Youngest Ever French PM was Replaced by the Oldest As a rule, French politics are full of surprises but the summer of 2024 took the country into unchartered waters. For weeks the search was on to find a new Prime Minister. All attempts led to an impasse. People started getting really worried: was there even a pilot on the plane? And then, on … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A European Comes to Paris
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 3 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We published Section 1 on Sept. 13 at this link and Section 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at this link. This is the third and final section.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka.The Lady May Caper Former Trump senior adviser, Steve Bannon, was collected by the USCG … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 3 of 3)
Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Monday, the Old Lyme girls, coached by Caroline Wallace and playing away, defeated perennial rival Old Saybrook 2-1. Wildcat goals were scored by Brooke Burgess and Mia Bonnati, with an assist by Bonnati on the first goal. Goalkeeper Olivia Kelly made 13 saves for the Wildcats Old Lyme's record now stands at 4-2. Annalise Sarette and Alexandra … [Read more...] about Soccer: Old Lyme Girls Defeat Old Rival Saybrook
See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
OLD LYME — The New England Landscape exhibition featuring works by Lyme Art Association (LAA) Member Artists is currently on view at the LAA. This annual exhibition celebrates the rich and varied beauty of the East Coast. From autumn leaves to summer trees and lonely roads to rolling hills, LAA member artists visually explored their connection to this land. Gallery … [Read more...] about See Three New Shows at Lyme Art Association Through Oct. 24
Letter to the Editor: On the Issue of Political Signs
To the Editor: It’s election season and love them or hate them, there are about to be signs supporting candidates all over town. The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee will unwaveringly support the right of all community members to exercise their First Amendment Right to Freedom of Speech and will stand up to attempts by any private citizen or governing body to trample that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: On the Issue of Political Signs
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We published Section 1 on Sept. 13 at this link and will publish Section 3 on Thursday, Sept. 19.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. Access Hollywood Interview On Oct. 7, 2016, The Washington Post published an article on TV host Billy Bush’s 2005 taped conversation with … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 2 of 3)
Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Boy's SoccerOn Monday, Sept. 16, Old Saybrook defeated Old Lyme 3-0. Coached by Allyson Gleason, the Wildcats were playing at home and their record now stands at 2-4-0.Casey DeAngelo, Reggie Duque and Christain Dutra scored for Saybrook. Carlos Velez Torres made four saves for Old Saybrook while Sam Edmed made 11 for Old Lyme. Old Lyme's record is now … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 1 of 3)
Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We will publish Sections 2 and 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 19, respectively.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. If you read Part 1 of this “View,” (which was serialized in three parts in LymeLine at these links: Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3), you would … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 1 of 3)
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
I think it’s safe to write about sharks after Labor Day. I try not to do this earlier on in the summer for obvious reasons. It isn’t nice doing it early on. We all like sharks but we all like the beach too. I watched Jaws for the umpteenth time the other night and just thought, "Nope.” Susan Casey appears to not have these thoughts. She is an editor and sports writer for … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Saturday, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials identified the bodies recovered on Friday, subsequent to the previous Monday's tragic boating accident, as 25-year-old Ian Duchemin, of Oakdale, and 24-year-old Ryan Britagna, of Waterford.. On Wednesday, the DEEP had identified the body of 34-year-old Christopher … [Read more...] about Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
Letter to the Editor: Safe (Gun) Storage Saves Lives—Writer Urges Local Leaders to Endorse Policy Locally
To the Editor: Another day in America - another mass shooting. This time in a high school in Georgia. Lives snuffed out, lives ruined forever, families broken to bits. A lot of pundits saying it is an outrage, an indictment of all the American people: “We allow this…” No, we don’t. The vast majority of Americans want stricter gun safety measures. The politicians allow … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Safe (Gun) Storage Saves Lives—Writer Urges Local Leaders to Endorse Policy Locally
State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
OLD LYME – Yesterday Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner joined U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D) and Chris Murphy (D), Representative Joe Courtney (D), Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and other state and local officials to celebrate the start of … [Read more...] about State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge