OLD LYME—Asked by LymeLine in a phone interview on Tuesday, Jan. 30, how the Lymes' Senior Center Renovation and Expansion project was progressing, chair of the Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee Jeri Baker responded enthusiastically, "We're moving forward!" She explained that her positive outlook stemmed from the fact that this afternoon, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 2 … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Project ‘Moving Forward,’ First Trade Bids Opened Feb. 6
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After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON—Playing away, the Old Lyme Wildcats fought hard on Saturday afternoon but ultimately lost by just four points 68-62 to the East Hampton Bellringers. Old Lyme sophomore Colman Curtiss-Reardon netted a game-high 19 points with senior Jack Porter just one point adrift of him with 18. Jadin Sawyer was top scorer for East Hampton with 18 points while Brady Lynch … [Read more...] about After Thrilling Game, Old Lyme Boys’ Finally Fall to East Hampton
Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
OLD LYME—Old Lyme pulled off another convincing win last night over Hale-Ray High School, soundly defeating the Noises 48-27. Old Lyme senior Leland Hine scored a game-high 21 points for the Wildcats while fellow senior Charlie Sahadi added 11. Colby Bryant led the Hale-Ray's scoring with nine points The Wildcats Conference Record is now 8-3 while their overall … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm Past Hale-Ray with 48-27 Victory
Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys secured a big 69-41 win at home over Portland Tuesday night with Wildcat senior Jack Porter making a major contribution scoring six three-pointers in his game-high 23 points. Senior Leland Hine and freshman Eddie Fiske were also key contributors to the Old Lyme team with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Wildcats advance to a 7-3 in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Porter is Key to Wildcat’s 69-41 Win Over Portland
Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Instructor Mini-grants up to $1000 Offered Plus Materials to Lead Hands-on Arts Opportunities for Lyme and Old Lyme Teens This Summer LYME-OLD LYME — The application window is now open for instructors wishing to lead arts programming for Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer. Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
COLCHESTER/LYME — Citing the need for “fresh, family-focused ideas” in the Connecticut legislature, Colchester’s Jeff Duigou announced yesterday that he is running to be the next Connecticut Senator from the 33rd District. The 33rd District includes Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Portland, Westbrook and … [Read more...] about Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
Two years ago, my son—a student at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools—attended a regional wrestling tournament, where he witnessed a remarkable act of ethical behavior. One of the matches featured two giants from rival high schools. Not long into their spirited contest, those colossal opponents collided in an unplanned way. They sent each other to the ground in pain. The breathless silence … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/ESSEX/LYME—Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced he is running for a fourth term in the State Senate. First elected in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the 33rd Senate District, which includes the town of Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Death Announced of Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, CT; Father of Elizabeth Ely Sunshine of Lyme
LYME, CT—1/11 UPDATED with full obituary and photo: Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, passed away of natural causes Dec. 31, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Morgan was born Aug. 25, 1935, to Ernest Stiles Ely and Dorothy Winship of New London. He grew up in Southeastern Connecticut, graduating from Admiral Billard Academy in 1953. Morgan accomplished his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, CT; Father of Elizabeth Ely Sunshine of Lyme
Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME—The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust invites nominations for their 2023 fourth annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region. This award is named after one of … [Read more...] about Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is leading the development of the state's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Priority Climate Action Plan with proposed actions the state may implement to reduce the air pollution that is warming our planet, clean up our air, and provide important benefits to communities in the state, such as … [Read more...] about Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is hosting a conversation about water quality priority focus topics and potential waters for development in order to develop Water Quality Action Plans for the state. Written comments may be submitted through email or regular mail by February 16, 2024. Email comments should be … [Read more...] about What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
New Year, New Comments Policy
OLD LYME -- We have allowed readers to comment on our articles and Letters to the Editor for more than 20 years and overall it has been a successful vehicle for thoughtful, respectful, and often supportive comments. Sadly, some of the comments have become increasingly contentious and objectionable. Moreover, when we choose not to publish a comment because it does not comply … [Read more...] about New Year, New Comments Policy
Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We wish all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2024. We hope it brings you and yours peace, prosperity, good health and great happiness. We are proud to announce that we celebrated our 20th year of continuous publication in December 2023—that makes us one of the oldest, exclusively online community newspapers in the country! We … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
Death Announced of Peter Laurence Hargraves, Twin Brother of John Hargraves of NY and Lyme, CT
Peter Laurence Hargraves, 79, of Bryan, TX, formerly of Austin, TX, and Darien and Madison, CT, passed from this life on December 23, 2023 after a long struggle with ALS. He was taken care of at home for the last six years by his loving and devoted wife Barbara Krings Hargraves. Peter and Barbara married in 2016 and moved to Austin, Barbara’s hometown. When the nature of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Peter Laurence Hargraves, Twin Brother of John Hargraves of NY and Lyme, CT