OLD SAYBROOK -- On Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m., auditions will be held by Con Brio Choral Society at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd. in Old Saybrook for all voice parts. Learn more at conbrio.org (click “Join/Tour”) or call Sue at 860-575-9668 to schedule an audition time slot. Con Brio rehearses on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Old Saybrook. The … [Read more...] about Con Brio Hosts Auditions for all Voice Parts, Jan. 2
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Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Award recipients from the Middle School are: Estelle Filardi, Ava Gray, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Banker … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Awards Scholarships to Lyme-OL High, Middle School Students
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
OLD LYME -- 12/9, 9am: CORRECTION made to clarify that both Alexander Lowry and Laura Dean-Frazier are registered as Unaffiliated, but were endorsed respectively by the Democrats and Republicans. At their inaugural post-municipal election meeting held Wednesday evening, the first item of business for the new Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) members was to elect their … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Elects Democrat Kemp as Chairman; Dem’s Take Three of Four Officer Positions
Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
OLD LYME — On Nov. 29, the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission celebrated a new milestone for A Behavioral Approach (ABA) with a ribbon-cutting. The Old Lyme business, which provides a range of services to students with autism, is being recommended by the Connecticut Board of Education as an Approved Private Special Education Program (APSEP). The CT Commissioner of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EDC Hosts Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate New Milestone for ‘A Behavioral Approach’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 1 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Peighton Andrews, Beatrice Barnett, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Nicholas Cheesman, Sophia Cheung, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
Editor's Note: This refugee family arrived safely in Old Lyme Thursday night. To the Editor: Our community has time and again displayed its generosity in time, funds and even housing as we continue our mission to help families, who have escaped danger, find safety in Connecticut. The Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee once again needs your help as it welcomes … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: New Refugee Family Arrives in Old Lyme, Babysitters & Drivers Needed—Can You Help?
Town Nurse Relocates During Senior Center Remodeling, Office Hours Added
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center is closed for remodeling, but many of its offerings will be available at new locations, and Town Nurse services are no exception. As of Monday, Oct. 2, Town Nurse Denise Piersa will hold office hours on Mondays in the Old Lyme Town Hall lobby at 52 Lyme St. in Old Lyme and Fridays at the Lyme Public Library at 482 Hamburg Rd. in … [Read more...] about Town Nurse Relocates During Senior Center Remodeling, Office Hours Added
Death Announced of Robert Webster of Lyme; Long, Distinguished Law Career, Served on Numerous Local Boards; Service in OL Saturday
LYME -- Robert David Webster of Lyme, [Conn.] died Nov. 16, 2023, at the age of 85. He had a long and distinguished law career at the firm of Pillsbury Winthrop (formerly Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam and Roberts) as managing partner and head of the Financial Institutions group. In Lyme, he served on the boards of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Musical … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Webster of Lyme; Long, Distinguished Law Career, Served on Numerous Local Boards; Service in OL Saturday
The Movie Man: Quite Simply, ‘The Holdovers’ is a Must-see
The Holdovers is a must-see, there is no other way to describe it. Paul Giamatti delivers alongside Da’Vine Joy Randolph and newcomer Dominic Sessa (who is certain to have an extensive career with this debut) in Alexander Payne’s newest film depicting the in-between period of life on campus for a boarding school during Christmas break. This film struck a personal note … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Quite Simply, ‘The Holdovers’ is a Must-see
Lyme Veterans Committee Holds Poignant Veterans Day Ceremony
LYME -- On Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, which in 1918 marked the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I – the Lyme Veterans Committee held a Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Lyme Veterans Memorial next to Town Hall. The speaker was Trever … [Read more...] about Lyme Veterans Committee Holds Poignant Veterans Day Ceremony
Democrat Lodge Wins Contested BOE Seat in Lyme Ousting Incumbent Powell-St. Louis
LYME, CT. -- Newcomer Gavin Lodge (D) defeated Republican incumbent Mary Powell-St. Louis by 586 to 347 votes. None of the other seats in Lyme was contested. The Lyme Democratic Town Committee issued the following statement after the results had been announced: "Upon learning the results of today’s municipal election, Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) Chairman John … [Read more...] about Democrat Lodge Wins Contested BOE Seat in Lyme Ousting Incumbent Powell-St. Louis
Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Lyme Incumbent Powell-St. Louis ‘Not in Step With’ National Republicans, But Her Actions Suggest Otherwise
To the Editor: This letter is in response to Amanda Novak's Letter to the Editor published Nov. 5 on LymeLine under the title, "Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme." While she is a doctor, Mary Powell-St. Louis has not endorsed women’s rights to control their own healthcare, including access to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Lyme Incumbent Powell-St. Louis ‘Not in Step With’ National Republicans, But Her Actions Suggest Otherwise
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme
Editor's Note: We received this letter last Thursday but were unable to open it. The author re-sent it numerous times but the problem persisted. She has finally solved the issue and so, in light of those circumstances, we are now publishing it now. Consequently, we will accept comments or letters responding directly to this letter through 11 p.m. Monday. No other comments or … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Powell-St. Louis to Region 18 BOE, Her ‘Passion and Track Record’ Make Her ‘Outstanding Choice’ for Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Change on BOE; Current Board Lacks Transparency, Chair Runs it as ‘Personal Fiefdom’
To the Editor: The current Republican-dominated Board of Education has been an unmitigated disaster, from a consistent lack of transparency, to the glaring inexperience of the Chairman, Steven Wilson, who clearly has no idea how to run a meeting. As a parent who has spoken at the Board of Education several times over the years, I was surprised that after an incendiary … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vote for Change on BOE; Current Board Lacks Transparency, Chair Runs it as ‘Personal Fiefdom’
Letter to the Editor: BOE Discussion of Public Comment Policy Showed General Lack of Concern for Transparency
To the Editor: An Open Letter to The Region 18 Board of Education I watched the live stream of the November 1st Board of Education meeting and was troubled by the discourse and discussion around public comment policies. It showed a general lack of concern for transparency and public awareness of what business the Board of Education would discuss at meetings, and a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: BOE Discussion of Public Comment Policy Showed General Lack of Concern for Transparency