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Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27

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Old Lyme – Lyme and Old Lyme Democrats will celebrate their new campaign headquarters on Lyme Street with a grand opening Sunday.  The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10 Lyme St. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be among the elected officials attending, according to publicity from the town … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27

Death Announced of Kathryn (Kathi) Tray Hill, Partner of Skip Broom of Hadlyme

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HADLYME — Kathryn "Kathi" Tray Hill, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2025 surrounded by love. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 32 years, Thomas W. “Dutch” Hill ... Born and raised in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Kathi was a walking ray of sunshine ... Later in life, Kathi reconnected with her high school sweetheart, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathryn (Kathi) Tray Hill, Partner of Skip Broom of Hadlyme

Scientists Continue Fight Against Hydrilla Scourge; Presentation in Lyme on Latest Efforts

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LYME – Experts on the Connecticut River hydrilla will be at the Town Hall on Wednesday to talk about plans to include Hamburg Cove in a growing, multi-year effort to reduce and control the highly invasive water weed.  The presentation will begin at 7 p.m., according to a public notice filed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). A question and answer period will … [Read more...] about Scientists Continue Fight Against Hydrilla Scourge; Presentation in Lyme on Latest Efforts

Lyme Grange Presents Recognition Awards for Long [Decades of] Service 

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LYME – Thirteen members of Lyme Grange 147 have earned recognition awards for decades  of service.  The 129-year-old organization is based in the Hamburg section of Lyme off Rte. 156.  Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe announced the Long Service awards in a press release dated April 10.  "To the Grange, 'long' means time measured in decades, not mere years, … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Presents Recognition Awards for Long [Decades of] Service 

Death Announced of Tanner T. Hunt, Jr.; Lawyer at Texas Firm for 57 Years, Father of Faulkner Hunt of Lyme

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Tanner T. Hunt, Jr. slipped away very peacefully on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was 89 years old. Born in Port Arthur on March 3, 1936, Tanner lived in Beaumont for most of his life – one of the many reasons he felt lucky in life. His parents, T.T. Hunt, Sr., and Velma Welch Hunt, were hard-working, kind, and doted on their only child. After attending … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Tanner T. Hunt, Jr.; Lawyer at Texas Firm for 57 Years, Father of Faulkner Hunt of Lyme

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game

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Girls' Tennis, Boys' Lacrosse Win Convincingly; Golf Lose in Nail-biter, Boys' Tennis Defeated BASEBALL Lyme-Old Lyme Varsity Wildcats Defeats Old Saybrook Varsity Rams On Back Of Clutch Display From Rowen Meisner (2-3, 5 RBI, 1 R, 1 HR)Lyme-Old Lyme-14 Old Saybrook-13 On Friday, April 11, Rowen Meisner drove in five runs on two hits to lead Lyme-Old Lyme past Old … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Baseball Victorious in Thrilling Game

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line

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OLD LYME – The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to reinstate an elementary school music position to the district’s $39.7 million 2025-26 proposed budget while calling for harmony between the music department and district administration.  The district school board called for the special meeting amid vocal opposition from some … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Reinstates Sixth Music Teacher to Proposed Budget with No Increase to Bottom Line

Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School

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OLD LYME – On April 3, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools announced that Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme will replace Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Assistant Principal Jeanne Manfredi upon her retirement at the end of the current school year.  The district in a press release said Bushnell, who currently serves as an assistant principal at North Haven High School, will begin his new … [Read more...] about Tom Bushnell of Old Lyme Named Assistant Principal at LOL High School

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win

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Baseball In a thrilling game, played at Portland, Old Lyme was ultimately defeated 12-11 by Portland. Old Lyme opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Rowen Meisner (2-4, 1 RBI, 2 R) singled, scoring one run. The Wildcats added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Cal Lacourciere (1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB) singled, scoring two … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Wednesday Sports Round-Up: Baseball, Golf, Girls’ & Boys’ Tennis, All Win

Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position

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OLD LYME—After backlash to a proposed budget cut that would eliminate an elementary school music position from the proposed 2025-26 Region 18 schools' budget, the district Board of Education has invited members of the music department for a conversation about how to maintain a vibrant and appropriately-staffed music department amid declining enrollment. The proposed cut … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Board to Hear from Music Department Amid Outcry About Threatened Cut to Elementary School Position

Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget

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OLD LYME – Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will be asked to weigh the implications of a relatively steep increase in education spending now that the Region 18 Board of Education’s proposed $39.7 million budget is on its way to voters.  The district school board on Monday voted unanimously to set a May 5 district budget meeting prior to the May 6 referendum. The vote … [Read more...] about Region 18 Schools’ Spending Plan Goes to Voters with $2.7 Million Increase Over Current Budget

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up

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Girls' Lacrosse On Tuesday, April 8, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Girls Lacrosse opened the season against Morgan at home. Old Lyme won 13-5 and is 1-0 on the season. Goal-scorers for Old Lyme were Sadie Lukasiewski with four goals, Anna Bussman with three goals, and Elise Marchant with two. Goal-scorers with assists were Anne-Marie Hinckley with one goal and one assist, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up

Elizabeth Regan Joins ‘LymeLine’ as Staff Reporter

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LYME/OLD LYME—We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Regan is joining our team as a Staff Reporter on Monday, April 7. She previously worked for 'The Day' covering Lyme, Old Lyme, and East Lyme, so many of you will already have met or know of her.  Elizabeth is an experienced journalist with a stellar record in reporting and community engagement. She has won numerous … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Regan Joins ‘LymeLine’ as Staff Reporter

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose

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Girl's Tennis On Saturday, April 5, Old Lyme Girls Tennis crushed Portland 7-0. The team is coached by Joseph Trausch. Game scores were as follows:  1st Singles: Katherine Zhang Vs Madison Anzellotti 6-0, 6-0.2nd Singles: Emma Arelt vs Gianna Phelps 6-0, 6-0 3rd Singles: Mari Munster vs Skyla Rascati 6-0, 6-0 4th Singles:  Rose Dimmock vs Piper Rettich 6-1, 6-0 1st … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose