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
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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!
State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday morning, April 18, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London), whose district includes Old Lyme, and State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose district includes Lyme, joined Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Region 18 Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser, and Lyme and Old Lyme local leaders at Center School in Old Lyme to celebrate the state's approved release … [Read more...] about State Senators Join Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz in Old Lyme to Celebrate Receipt of Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve School Air Quality
Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
HADLYME -- During an April 2 celebration of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry’s 253-year legacy of service on the Connecticut River, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto cut a ribbon before welcoming new passengers aboard. Attending the event were State Rep. Devin Carney, R-23rd, whose district includes Lyme and Old Lyme; State Rep. … [Read more...] about Dignitaries Celebrate the ‘First (Chester-Hadlyme) Ferry’ of 2023 with Ribbon-Cutting
Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
OLD LYME -- Something closely resembling a football game was played Monday at the Gloria Maddox Field in Old Lyme! Ultimately, a walk-off double from David Evers (3-5, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 3 R) led Lyme-Old Lyme past Stonington 14-13. Lyme-Old Lyme overcame a six-run deficit after the first inning and a five-run deficit in the last inning, which led to the walk-off. The score … [Read more...] about Baseball: Old Lyme Defeat Stonington 14-13 in Thrilling Game
Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”
Editor's Note:This op-ed was submitted by Steven Wilson, who serves as chairman of the Region 18 Board of Education. The opinion he expresses here is entirely his own and not related in any way to the board of education."Children Should be Taught to Think - Not What to Think"I have read several letters to editors regarding a recent [Old Lyme] RTC [Republican Town Committee] … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “Parental Rights Do Not Negate Teachers Being Free To Teach in Their Own Style”
Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have gathered together details of all the services and events planned for Holy Week in Lyme and Old Lyme. A full listing is given below. Please let us know any additions or corrections as soon as possible. Thank you! Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday South Lyme Union Chapel hosts a Lenten Soup Meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and the meal … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Churches Hold Variety of Easter Services
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Don't Let Your Child Become a Statistic! LYME-OLD LYME -- Did you know that roughly one third of of alcohol-related traffic fatalities happen during Prom/Graduation/Summer season? Approximately 1,000 young people under 21 will die from preventable tragedy in the coming months according to the National Highway and Safety Administration. This season the Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about April is National Alcohol Awareness Month: A Timely Message From Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
"We are so excited by this news. This will provide significant relief to our communities in helping to defray the costs of the approved updates to our PK-8 schools." (LOL Schools Superintendent Neviaser) LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, April 5, Governor Ned Lamont announced recipients of grants totaling $56 million under the the HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Receive Over $12 Million in State Grants to Upgrade Air Filtration in Middle, Center, Lyme Schools
Letter to the Editor: “Greatly Troubling” That Old Lyme RTC Has Endorsed ‘Parental Rights’ Agenda for LOL Schools, Something to Remember When Voting in November
To the Editor: In March I received the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee’s (RTC) “request for support” letter. I am an unaffiliated voter, and as such I appreciate understanding what the local political parties are offering in terms of policy. At first, the letter seemed innocuous, opening by noting that among the key values and priorities they would support is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: “Greatly Troubling” That Old Lyme RTC Has Endorsed ‘Parental Rights’ Agenda for LOL Schools, Something to Remember When Voting in November
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, March 23, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial Team competed and won the state championship at the Connecticut State Supreme Court. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser commented, “[It] was a great accomplishment for this program, which only restarted at the high school about five years ago after a brief hiatus,” … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Start Fundraising Campaign to Send Winning State Championship Mock Trial Team to National Contest
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship, a ‘Great Accomplishment’
'These young men and women are incredibly talented, well coached, and put in countless hours on weekends to prepare their arguments.' LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser LYME/OLD LYME -- On Thursday, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School Mock Trial team won first place in the highly competitive State Championship. The team is coached by Sarah Hylas, who is assisted by … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship, a ‘Great Accomplishment’
Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
HADLYME -- And so ends peacefully an adventurous life. Ronald "Ron" Rose, 82, of Hadlyme, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home (as he wished). It is a sad day, we have lost the patriarch of the family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Rose; his five children: Donna (Steve) Coulombe, William (Katherine) Rose, Jane (Jerry) Rose, Rebecca (Frank) Bocian, and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 3/19: Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing hands-on arts opportunities to Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer The organization is accepting Summer 2023 programming proposals that help teens consider hands-on artmaking as a way to enrich their lives and find fulfillment in artistic … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday
OLD LYME -- Lawrence Ludwig Grove, 76, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2023, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Lawrence "Larry" was born May 3, 1946, in Waterbury, to Eugene A. Grove and Helen L. Kongsted Grove ... He ... moved to Lyme. He then started a business called Silver and Wood in East Haddam with close friends Nancy and David ... Besides being mechanically … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday