OLD LYME—On Friday, Dec. 13, Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Post 1467 Senior Vice Commander (SVC) Susan Lessard, who also serves as the Voice of Democracy/Patriot Pen Chairman, attended the VFW District 4 meeting. She subsequently announced that Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Maggie Thuma was awarded first place in the Voice of Democracy essay contest and will advance to the state … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Student Thurma Wins Regional VFW ‘Voice of Democracy’ Essay Contest, Advances to State Competition
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Join a Winter Solstice Celebration at Hamburg Fairgrounds, Saturday; Free, All Welcome
LYME—On Saturday, Dec. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m., the Lyme Grange invites you and your family to come help celebrate the Winter Solstice at Hamburg Fairgrounds at 2 Sterling City Rd. in Lyme. All are welcome and the event is free of charge though donations are graciously accepted. Take a break from the hectic holiday season and come join Grange volunteers on the Fairgrounds for a … [Read more...] about Join a Winter Solstice Celebration at Hamburg Fairgrounds, Saturday; Free, All Welcome
Cappella Cantorum Hosts Annual ‘Messiah’ Sing or Listen at ‘The Kate,’ Sunday Afternoon
OLD SAYBROOK—The popular Handel’s Messiah Sing or Listen community event, sponsored by Cappella Cantorum, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate), 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook. All are welcome — sit in the back and listen, or join the group down front and sing along with other talented area vocalists to create an … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Hosts Annual ‘Messiah’ Sing or Listen at ‘The Kate,’ Sunday Afternoon
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 1 Honor Roll HIGH HONORSGrade 12Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dominic Clark, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Andrea DeBernardo, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Salvatore Gencarella, Manu Geronimo, Christopher … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Happy 21st Birthday to Us! Looking to the Future for ‘The Cornerstone of the Community’
A reader recently described LymeLine as “The Cornerstone of the Community for News and Information." Those words made my day since they perfectly describe LymeLine's mission, and how we at LymeLine feel about the Lyme-Old Lyme community we serve.We aim to present accurate, objective coverage of Lyme and Old Lyme community news, events and information while striving at all times … [Read more...] about Happy 21st Birthday to Us! Looking to the Future for ‘The Cornerstone of the Community’
Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 12/02 WITH NEW PHOTOS: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert qualified for the Footlocker Cross Country National Championship with her fifth place finish in the 5,000-meter course at the Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park In Boston. Gilbert's time was 17:56.9—only around six seconds behind the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
We are Thankful for You …
We hope all our readers, wherever you are, enjoyed a very happy, peaceful and safe Thanksgiving. We would like to take this opportunity to say how thankful we are to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends for continuing to support award-winning, independent, local community journalism. We especially would like to thank all our readers, who have donated at any time to … [Read more...] about We are Thankful for You …
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed more than a dozen community members to view the renovated school greenhouse at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 19. The greenhouse has been renovated as a partnership between Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), and the community. At the ribbon-cutting, Lyme … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events. After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
LYME — 11/24: UPDATE: Some residents living in the same household have reported that the survey would not permit more than one household member to complete the survey, if both respondents used the same device (computer, phone, iPad, etc.) to access the survey. This problem has been solved. More than one household member may now respond using the same device. Other residents … [Read more...] about Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
LYME/OLD LYME—After winning a sixth term in the Connecticut House 23rd District, which includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney sent us a message regarding his victory. We have printed it in full below: “I want to thank the voters of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook for entrusting me with their support for another term. I have worked … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
LYME, CT—State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) today thanked voters in Connecticut, whether they voted for or against him, as he happily celebrated winning his fourth term serving the 33rd Senate District in the State Senate. With this victory part of a continued pattern of success for Sen. Needleman after he was first elected to the Senate in 2018, he reflected on the … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME—Democrat Jane Wisialowski issued a statement tonight conceding victory in the 23rd District to five-term incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney (R). The 23rd District includes both Lyme and Old Lyme. Her statement read, in full, as follows: Jane Wisialowski, first time Democratic state representative candidate, narrowly lost to incumbent … [Read more...] about Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
LYME— The unofficial results of today's election in the Town of Lyme are below. These results include both Early Voting and Absentee Votes. SHALL THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE BE AMENDED TO PERMIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW EACH VOTER TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT?Yes: 808No: 468 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORSHarris and Walz (D) 1,097Trump and Vance (R) 537Stein and Ware (G) … [Read more...] about Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
In keeping with a long tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week’s critically important elections, we asked all the state candidates, whose districts include Lyme and/or Old Lyme, to send us a brief biography and photo, and answer three questions that we posed to them.We are delighted to report that all six candidates responded to our … [Read more...] about Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions