EAST HADDAM, Conn. – On Saturday, May 27, the interior of Gillette Castle re-opened to visitors after completion of a half-million-dollar project to restore its surrounding terrace. Most Connecticut state park buildings, museums, nature centers and other enclosed structures are expected to open during the Memorial Day weekend. Through Sept. 4, the century-old … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
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Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
OLD LYME -- If you were a contestant on “Chopped” or “Iron Chef”, what would you do with a basket of coffee grounds, banana peels, egg shells and other kitchen castoffs? When the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) threw this daunting challenge to its microbial chefs, they responded by cooking up a dish of sumptuous compost. In early March 2023, residents of the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
"We are simply a team that loves tennis for the fun it is and how it brought us all together" (Lauren Rahr, Old Lyme Girls' Tennis Coach) CLINTON -- At the start of the second day of the 2023 Shoreline Individual Tennis Tournament, there was an Old Lyme player in every semi-final match. By the end of the day, Alexis Fenton and Livie Bass of Old Lyme were crowned … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
Death of James Driscoll Griffin, 97, Announced, ‘a Tireless Optimist’; Memorial Gathering Planned in Lyme, June 24
LYME -- James Driscoll Griffin, aged 97, died peacefully around sunrise on Sunday, May 14th, 2023. He had been recovering at home on Grassy Hill Road in Lyme from a severe stroke a year earlier. He was surrounded by family. Jim was the eldest of seven children, born in 1926 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The family soon moved to Evanston, outside of Chicago, where he … [Read more...] about Death of James Driscoll Griffin, 97, Announced, ‘a Tireless Optimist’; Memorial Gathering Planned in Lyme, June 24
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) has announced that Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) has been selected as the Middle School of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. This recognition highlights the exceptional commitment of the school, its staff, and the entire community to providing an outstanding middle school education that fosters academic growth … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/16 with previous record holder's first name -- many thanks to John Ressler of Old Lyme for notifying us of it and letting us know that he was there 49 years ago when the previous record was set! On May 6, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Senior Dylan Sheehan smashed a 49-year-old shot put school record at the 'Shot Put Saturday' Invitational in Middletown … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
OLD LYME / STONINGTON -- The unbeaten Old Lyme girls team faced its toughest opponents to date on Tuesday. With a string of 58 consecutive wins behind them while also defending the Class S state championship for the second year in succession, the girls came out onto the courts at Stonington High School to meet the also unbeaten and defending Class M champions. This was … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2022-23 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, Willa Hoerauf, Arber Hoxha, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Death Announced of Gordon I Ulmer III, 61, of Lyme; Husband of Audrey, Father of Kiera
LYME -- Gordon I Ulmer III, age 61, of Baker Lane, Lyme CT passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.Gordon was born on January 13,1962 in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Sandra and the late Gordon Ulmer Jr. ... He married his wife Audrey on October 11, 1997 ...... Gordon is survived by Audrey, his wife and soul mate of twenty six years, his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gordon I Ulmer III, 61, of Lyme; Husband of Audrey, Father of Kiera
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposed $35.8M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/3 with Superintendent's comment: On Tuesday, May 1, voters overwhelmingly passed the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools' $35,844,345 proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year by a more than 2.5 to 1 margin. The combined final vote total from both Lyme and Old Lyme was 373 in support of the budget and 108 against. Asked his reaction to the result, LOL … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Proposed $35.8M Budget Passes Easily in Both Towns
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
OLD LYME -- On April 24, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) partnered with the Old Lyme Police Department to conduct compliance checks at local alcohol retail establishments in Old Lyme. Both organizations are proud to inform the community that all the establishments checked successfully refused the sale of alcohol to a minor. Alcohol compliance checks are a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Announces 100% Success of Recent Alcohol Sale Compliance Checks in OL
Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, a well-attended 'Bridging Businesses' reception was held at Essex Savings Bank & Sotheby’s International Realty on Halls Rd. in Old Lyme to celebrate the official merger of the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce (LOLCC) with the Old Saybrook Chamber. After 90 years operating as an independent Chamber, the LOLCC is joining forces with … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook Chambers Celebrate Successful Merger at ‘Bridging Businesses’ Event
Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Editor's Note: We are pleased to support the efforts of the Lyme-Old Lyme Refugee and Resettlement Committee (LOLRRC) by publishing this statement from the LOLRRC seeking critical support in different ways for an Afghan family living in Old Lyme.The family need help in order to be able to stay in our wonderful community. OLD LYME -- If you have been watching the news during … [Read more...] about Seeking Critical Support for Afghan Family Living in Old Lyme: Statement From LOL Refugee & Resettlement Committee
Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Jil Nelson passed away at age 70 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 ...Many will remember her as an early adopter and regular contributor on social media, where she applied her passion for politics and her visual and linguistic creativity ...Jil was born on February 17, 1953 in New Haven to Joan and Stanley Nelson ... She ... later moved to Chester after marrying Howard Kaplan ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jil Nelson, Former Board Member of Lyme Land Trust
Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Girls' Varsity Tennis team celebrated their 50th consecutive win yesterday with a 7-0 victory over Portland ... and cupcakes! The results were as follows: 1st Singles:Sam Tan vs Morganne Diheda 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Maddy Varano 6-0, 6-03rd Singles:Callie Bass vs Cassidy Maruschock 6-0, 6-04th Singles:Katherine Zhang vs forfeit OL … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Celebrates 50 Successive Wins!