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Reading Uncertainly? On the Subject of Luck by Patrick O’Brian

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Editor's Note: We are thrilled that our longtime book reviewer Felix Kloman, who ceased writing for us after he moved away from Lyme, has sent in a guest review for us that we are delighted to publish today. In 2016, I humbly suggested reading of the 21 early 18th century seafaring novels of Patrick O’Brian, beginning with his first, Master and Commander. I admit to being … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? On the Subject of Luck by Patrick O’Brian

Old Lyme HS Student Holds Free, Pop-Up Clothes Closet

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OLD LYME -- A senior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) is "doing her bit" for both the local community and the environment tomorrow. Maddie McCulloch is holding a free Pop-Up Closet tomorrow, Saturday, March 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. Although the target audience for the clothing is … [Read more...] about Old Lyme HS Student Holds Free, Pop-Up Clothes Closet

Death Announced of Jane M. Palmer of Lyme, She Wrote Thousands of Cards Over Decades All Signed ‘Love, Jane’

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"Love, Jane." LYME -- Jane M. Palmer, a retired psychiatric social worker, devoted countless hours to one of her life's greatest passions: composing hand-written, deeply personal cards. She wrote thousands over the decades, ... She signed her cards "Love, Jane", which became her family nickname. "Love Jane" died on February 14, 2023, at her Lyme farmhouse and only steps away … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jane M. Palmer of Lyme, She Wrote Thousands of Cards Over Decades All Signed ‘Love, Jane’

Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Saturday, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Indoor Track and Field Team achieved some remarkable results in the 2023 Connecticut State Open Championship Indoor Track Meet. The event was held in the Floyd Little Stadium at Hillhouse School in New Haven. Several school records were broken and a number of athletes advanced to the New England Championship … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest

Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls

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Lyme-Old Lyme High SchoolQuarter 2 Honor Roll   2022-23 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, Archer Evans, Alexis Fenton, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls

Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Chair Says Board Understands Residents’ Concern, Frustration Over Lyme-Old Lyme MS Oil Spill; Details Chronology, Remediation Process (UPDATED)

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Editor's Note: The statement below has been updated minimally by the author regarding information on PAH's and a comment about Kropp Environmental. To the Editor: With the ongoing desire to provide transparency and accountability of the Board of Education and due to conversations with citizens both officially and unofficially, I submit this accounting of both the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Chair Says Board Understands Residents’ Concern, Frustration Over Lyme-Old Lyme MS Oil Spill; Details Chronology, Remediation Process (UPDATED)

Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme

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SPRINGFIED, MASS. -- Charles Kenneth "Ken" Burke, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family ... He is survived by his five sons, Charles K. Burke Jr and his wife Gwen of Springfield, Robert Burke and his wife Donna of Lyme, CT, Michael Burke and his wife Karla of Old Lyme, CT, James Burke and his wife Teresa of Huntington and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102, of Saunders Hollow Road, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Donna was born in Lyme March 2, 1920, the daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Harding) Reynolds ...She then worked for the Selective Service Board in Old Lyme. She married Malcolm Speirs Oct. 4, 1943. After living in Cleveland, Ohio ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events

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NEW HAVEN -- On Thursday, the Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field team came second in the State Class S championship behind Bloomfield, and ahead of Old Saybrook, while the Old Lyme boys notched 11th place overall. Chase Gilbert took first place in the girls 3200m setting a new school record time of 10:54.12. She was also a member of the 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 relay … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying

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LYME-OLD LYME -- Five Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Abby Patana deserves special recognition for receiving a Gold Key for her portfolio, Enveloped in Gold. She also earned a scholarship offer from the University of Hartford Art School worth $116,000 over four years, and her portfolio will go on to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying

A Tool Kit for Parents: Cannabis Legalization and Marijuana’s Impact on Our Youth

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Cannabis is now legal for adult use in Connecticut and retail sales officially began in January. How do we support our children and parents through this change and what it means moving forward?    Learning more about today’s marijuana, its impact on our youth, and the new law is a great way to start. Over the next few months, the Lyme-Old … [Read more...] about A Tool Kit for Parents: Cannabis Legalization and Marijuana’s Impact on Our Youth

Seven Non-Profits to Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT

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Goal of CHEO is to Expand Equitable Access to Housing  NEW LONDON, CT – A new Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT will officially launch on March 16, 2023, to facilitate a coordinated, regional response to address housing affordability in Eastern Connecticut including throughout New London, Windham, and  part of Tolland … [Read more...] about Seven Non-Profits to Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT

Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field are 2023 Shoreline Conference Champions!

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NEW HAVEN -- On Friday, the Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field team pulled off a spectacular result finishing in the top spot in the Shoreline Conference Championship held at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. The official results have not yet been posted but a selection of the unofficial girls' and boys' results includes the following: Boys 4x800 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field are 2023 Shoreline Conference Champions!

Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving

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Editor's Note: This is a Sponsored Post by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. Driving during winter months is inherently more dangerous than driving in other seasons because the road conditions can make an accident more likely. Some of this is also out of the control of motorists, who may have no choice but to drive in suboptimal conditions when they have to go to work or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving