OLD LYME -- After the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees had issued a statement regarding their decision to retain two controversial books in the Library's Teen/Tween collection, we asked Library Director Katie Huffman some follow-up questions. Our first question was whether the vote had been unanimous. She responded by email saying, "The vote to keep … [Read more...] about Vote Unanimous on Library Board’s Decision to Retain Two Books in Teen/Tween Collection, Despite Requests to Relocate Them; One Member Resigned in Advance
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Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade
LYME -- UPDATED 7/6 WITH MORE PHOTOS AND ADDITIONAL TEXT: Thankfully pouring rain and dark skies at 9 a.m. did not determine the day. By 9:30 a.m., the sun was breaking through as Lyme's perennially-popular hometown parade stepped off at 10:09 a.m. This year's Grand Marshal was Steve Mattson, pictured above left, who led the parade as a passenger in a vintage car driven by … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ With a Perfect Parade
Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning
Editor's Note: This op-ed was submitted to us by Old Lyme resident William Fitzgerald. He has also sent it the members of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Director and Board of Trustees. The Old Lyme BOS meet this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Lyme Town Hall with the item, "Inappropriate Book in the Phoebe Griffin Noyes … [Read more...] about Op-ed: Book Banning Is About More Than Book Banning
More Than 400 Sign Letter Supporting Old Lyme Library, Urging Rejection of Censorship Requests ‘In Their Entirety’
*COMMENTING ON THIS ARTICLE IS NOW CLOSED* OLD LYME -- We received a copy of the letter below from Old Lyme resident David Rubino. The letter is addressed to the OLPGN Library Director, Officers, and Board of Trustees and urges the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library to "reject the requests of the censorship supporters in their entirety." As at 8 p.m. last … [Read more...] about More Than 400 Sign Letter Supporting Old Lyme Library, Urging Rejection of Censorship Requests ‘In Their Entirety’
Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder
OLD SAYBROOK -- Clare M. Rayder, 61, of Oyster Point Rd., died Tuesday June 27, 2023 with her family by her side. Mrs. Rayder is survived by her husband William and daughters Julia, Meghan and Brigid Rayder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:00am in St. John Church in Old Saybrook. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, June 30, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Clare M. Rayder, Wife of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Teacher Bill Rayder
Local Residents Start Petition in Support of Old Lyme’s PGN Library ‘Anti-Censorship Policies’
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/29 after new information received regarding the organizers of the petition: In response to a letter sent by a group of Lyme and Old Lyme citizens requesting the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OLPGN) Library should reconsider its decision to include a specific sex-education book in its collection, undertake, "a proper review of the materials in the … [Read more...] about Local Residents Start Petition in Support of Old Lyme’s PGN Library ‘Anti-Censorship Policies’
Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion
LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1983 is hosting a weekend of festivities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their graduation. All members of the class are welcome to come and reconnect with old friends. The Class is still missing some e-mail addresses so members of the Class are asked to forward this notice to friends and acquaintances from the Class … [Read more...] about Seeking Members of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 1983 for 40th Reunion
Five Old Lyme Track & Field Athletes Awarded All-New England Honors
OLD LYME/BANGOR, MAINE -- On Saturday, June 10, the following Lyme-Old Lyme High School athletes earned All-New England Honors during the New England Championship track meet held in Bangor, Maine: Senior Dylan Sheehan took 4th place in the discus contest. Freshman Chase Gilbert came in 4th place in the 3200m race. Seniors Maddy Morgado, Lyla Powers, Kate Walsh, and … [Read more...] about Five Old Lyme Track & Field Athletes Awarded All-New England Honors
Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration is now open for the third season of Lymes Creative Arts, a summer arts program for teens residing in Lyme and Old Lyme. The 2023 season includes seven new offerings including filmmaking, photography, and ceramic mosaic-making, as well as returning favorites such as outdoor art studio and jewelry making. The initiative is produced and … [Read more...] about Registration Now Open for Lymes Creative Arts Teen Summer Program
Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/10 with additional photos and captions. PHOTO GALLERY AT FOOT OF ARTICLE. It might have been a little hazy from the Canadian wildfires but the Commencement Ceremony for the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2023 went off without a hitch, complete with all the usual pomp and ceremony, making it a memorable night for all. The Class of 2023 … [Read more...] about Highest-Ranking Academic Achievement Class in Lyme-Old Lyme History Celebrates Commencement
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
OLD LYME -- Yesterday evening, the Seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors took the streets -- Lyme Street, that is -- to celebrate their penultimate day as students at the school. They held a carefully planned parade in their decorated cars traveling slowly down Lyme St. to Ferry Rd., ably supported by Old Lyme's Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Exuberant Car Parade Down Lyme Street
Old Lyme Track & Field Team Records Two First Places at State Open, Advances Six Athletes to New England Open, Saturday
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Track and Field team achieved some amazing results at last Monday’s State Open Championship held at Willow Brook Park in New Britain. Old Lyme Junior Jacob Volkerts placed first in the 100m Dash with an impressive time of 10.64 beating second-placed Achillius White of Windsor by a mere 0.02 seconds. Freshman Chase Gilbert also … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Track & Field Team Records Two First Places at State Open, Advances Six Athletes to New England Open, Saturday
Old Lyme VNA Presents $4000 to Three Rivers College to Assist Nursing Students from L-OL
NORWICH, CONN. – The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has donated $4,000 to the Three Rivers College Foundation. This gift will be used to support Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) nursing students with demonstrated financial need residing in the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, or South Lyme. Founded in 1922, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is committed to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Presents $4000 to Three Rivers College to Assist Nursing Students from L-OL
Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5:30pm with coach's comments: This morning at Wesleyan University, the Old Lyme Girls' tennis team emerged victorious in the Class S State Championship, winning the tournament for the third time in succession. The girls defeated Westbrook 7-0 to remain undefeated through the whole season. We asked coach Lauren Rahr how she felt about today's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places
GIRLS' TENNIS On Wednesday, May 31, Old Lyme defeated Litchfield 7-0 in one of the CIAC State Team semi-finals. Old Lyme will now play Westbrook in the state final at 9 a.m. TODAY (Thursday) at Wesleyan University. Go Wildcats! The semifinal scores were: Singles:1st Singles:Sam Tan Vs Leah Sepples 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Jillian Saunders 6-0, 7-6(5)3rd … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places