OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to reinstate an elementary school music position to the district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 proposed budget while calling for harmony between the music department and district administration. The district school board called for the special meeting amid vocal opposition from some … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line
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Palm Sunday, Easter Observances in Lyme, Old Lyme
OLD LYME—UPDATED 4/9 with new information from the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme: Churches in Lyme and Old Lyme are observing Easter/Holy Saturday and Easter Day in the following ways: Christ The King Catholic Church On Holy Saturday, April 19, at 12 p.m. in the narthex, all are invited to bring a basket of their own goodies for the Blessing of … [Read more...] about Palm Sunday, Easter Observances in Lyme, Old Lyme
Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School
OLD LYME – On April 3, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools announced that Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme will replace Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Assistant Principal Jeanne Manfredi upon her retirement at the end of the current school year. The district in a press release said Bushnell, who currently serves as an assistant principal at North Haven High School, will begin his new … [Read more...] about Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team to Host Pickleball Tournament, April 27; Community Participants Welcome
OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) track and field teams will host a pickleball tournament on Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cross Lane Park. There is space for up to 32 teams of two members, according to a press release. The event is open to the community. Matches will follow USA Pickleball rules and be played up to 15 points. To win, a team must lead … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team to Host Pickleball Tournament, April 27; Community Participants Welcome
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win
Baseball In a thrilling game, played at Portland, Old Lyme was ultimately defeated 12-11 by Portland. Old Lyme opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Rowen Meisner (2-4, 1 RBI, 2 R) singled, scoring one run. The Wildcats added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Cal Lacourciere (1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB) singled, scoring two … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win
Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position
OLD LYME—After backlash to a proposed budget cut that would eliminate an elementary school music position from the proposed 2025-26 Region 18 schools' budget, the district Board of Education has invited members of the music department for a conversation about how to maintain a vibrant and appropriately-staffed music department amid declining enrollment. The proposed cut … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position
Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget
OLD LYME – Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will be asked to weigh the implications of a relatively steep increase in education spending now that the Region 18 Board of Education’s proposed $39.7 million budget is on its way to voters. The district school board on Monday voted unanimously to set a May 5 district budget meeting prior to the May 6 referendum. The vote … [Read more...] about Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Third Annual Earth Day Fair, April 26
LYME, CT — On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, Lyme Public Hall will hold its third annual Earth Day Fair in celebration of Lyme’s plants, animals, birds, pollinators and people. Table stations at the fair will address topics including composting, plastic pollution, energy efficiency, backyard chicken raising, wildlife on the Connecticut River, beekeeping and local … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Third Annual Earth Day Fair, April 26
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up
Girls' Lacrosse On Tuesday, April 8, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Girls Lacrosse opened the season against Morgan at home. Old Lyme won 13-5 and is 1-0 on the season. Goal-scorers for Old Lyme were Sadie Lukasiewski with four goals, Anna Bussman with three goals, and Elise Marchant with two. Goal-scorers with assists were Anne-Marie Hinckley with one goal and one assist, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up
Elizabeth Regan Joins ‘LymeLine’ as Staff Reporter
LYME/OLD LYME—We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Regan is joining our team as a Staff Reporter on Monday, April 7. She previously worked for 'The Day' covering Lyme, Old Lyme, and East Lyme, so many of you will already have met or know of her. Elizabeth is an experienced journalist with a stellar record in reporting and community engagement. She has won numerous … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Regan Joins ‘LymeLine’ as Staff Reporter
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose
Girl's Tennis On Saturday, April 5, Old Lyme Girls Tennis crushed Portland 7-0. The team is coached by Joseph Trausch. Game scores were as follows: 1st Singles: Katherine Zhang Vs Madison Anzellotti 6-0, 6-0.2nd Singles: Emma Arelt vs Gianna Phelps 6-0, 6-0 3rd Singles: Mari Munster vs Skyla Rascati 6-0, 6-0 4th Singles: Rose Dimmock vs Piper Rettich 6-1, 6-0 1st … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose
Lyme Academy Hosts Guest Lecturer from Yale to Discuss American Art Students at French Academies 1876–1900, April 12; Reception to Follow
Speaker to be Mark Mitchell, Curator of American Paintings & Sculpture at Yale University Art Gallery, Reception to follow OLD LYME – On Saturday, April 12, at 4 p.m., the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents, “In the Studios of Paris: American Art Students at the French Academies, 1876–1900,” a guest lecture by Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Hosts Guest Lecturer from Yale to Discuss American Art Students at French Academies 1876–1900, April 12; Reception to Follow
State Champions! Lyme-Old Lyme HS Boys are Members of Victorious CIAC Div. II Co-op Hockey Team
EAST HAVEN/OLD LYME—Four Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys are members of the co-op ice hockey team that includes players from East Haven, Sheehan, Morgan and East Hampton High Schools. The team practices daily at East Haven. Last weekend, March 22-23, the team won the CIAC Division ll Championship defeating Cheshire convincingly with a final 7-3 score line. The LOLHS … [Read more...] about State Champions! Lyme-Old Lyme HS Boys are Members of Victorious CIAC Div. II Co-op Hockey Team
Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Program Open to HS Seniors Planning Career to Benefit Environment
LYME/OLD LYME—The Duck River Garden Club Annual Scholarship Program is open to Lyme, Old Lyme and East Lyme residents, who are high school seniors planning a career in horticulture, conservation, or any field of study that can benefit the environment. Applications can be submitted by April 15, 2025 to your school Guidance Department. … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Program Open to HS Seniors Planning Career to Benefit Environment
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Changes to Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Music Program Will Negatively Impact Students, Teacher, Program Itself
To the Editor: I graduated from the Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2021 and am now a Senior set to graduate from the Bryant University Honors Program in May of this year with a Marketing Major. I strongly urge the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education to reconsider the decisions that have been made about the music program. There are numerous ways that this change will negatively impact … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Proposed Changes to Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Music Program Will Negatively Impact Students, Teacher, Program Itself