NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts presents retired Danish Ambassador, Friis Petersen. He will discuss the implications of Russia's war on Ukraine for Europe. Is Europe's strategic autonomy becoming more important given the war and the increased geopolitical rivalry between the … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Speaker on Implications of Russia’s War on Ukraine for Europe
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Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds hosts a Closing Reception for its 2022 Summer Sculpture Showcase. All are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of live music, light refreshments and great company.The event will feature a live performance by Brad Bensko & Kat Parks.Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is a vibrant community … [Read more...] about Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ in Old Lyme, Tonight; All Welcome
Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland
OLD LYME -- Both Old Lyme soccer teams played at home Thursday and both ended the day undefeated. The Old Lyme boys tied 1-1 with Liam Celic scoring the only goal for the Wildcats with an assist from David Evers. Cole Bates scored the lone goal for Portland from the penalty spot. Jonah Lathrop had two saves for the 'Cats while Eric Medvecky made eight. The Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland
View Award-Winning Documentary ‘Chasing Childhood’ via Zoom, Tonight; Join Post-Movie Virtual Discussion with Leading Psychologist
OLD LYME -- Is it possible to reduce childhood anxiety, stress, and the race for perfection? On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) presents a 'Community Screening (via Zoom) and Discussion' of the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood. Join LYSB and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Parent-Teacher Organizations for a virtual screening of the … [Read more...] about View Award-Winning Documentary ‘Chasing Childhood’ via Zoom, Tonight; Join Post-Movie Virtual Discussion with Leading Psychologist
Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth
OLD LYME -- Playing at home on Friday, Sept. 23, the Old Lyme boys soundly defeated Haddam Killingworth 3-1. Mason Bussman, Aidan Kerrigan and Luke Celic scored for Old Lyme with assists from Anders Silberberg and Lucas Dasilva. Ryan Lususa scored unassisted for H-K. Jonah Lathrop with in the Old Lyme goal and made nine saves while Jack Straka made 12 saves for … [Read more...] about Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth
Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Setting the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Building Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 8 — the same day as the state elections — has, in Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold's words (sent via text), been, " ... very complicated with, I believe, five lawyers working out the details." Those details were required to be filed with the State of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House This Morning; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is celebrating a successful, inaugural growing season by hosting the 2nd Annual LOLFSG Open House at the garden from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to drop by and learn more about the garden and how volunteers can help with many different aspects of the work involved. The garden is located at … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House This Morning; All Welcome
Old Lyme Boys Soccer Roundup: One Big Win Followed by Two Defeats
Tuesday, Sept. 20 Old Saybrook Puts Three Goals Past Old Lyme Playing away at Old Saybrook, Old Lyme failed to find the net. Old Saybrook's goals were scored by Kevin DeCapua, Bradley Kulmann and Cameron DeAngelo. Jonah Lathrop made 15 saves in goal for Old Lyme. In net for Old Saybrook was London Sweeney with eight saves Old Lyme is now respectively 2-0-2 in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Soccer Roundup: One Big Win Followed by Two Defeats
NYT Science Columnist Carl Zimmer to Speak on Science and Research During the Pandemic, Tonight
OLD LYME, CT - The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) opens the 2022-2023 speakers’ series on Wednesday, Sept. 21, with an informative talk about the coronavirus pandemic and its global implications. The featured speaker will be award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer (pictured at left) presenting “Science and Research During the Pandemic: the Good, the … [Read more...] about NYT Science Columnist Carl Zimmer to Speak on Science and Research During the Pandemic, Tonight
Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook
OLD LYME -- Playing at home Monday and after a scoreless first half against Shoreline rivals Old Saybrook, Old Lyme finally took the lead with a Callie Bass goal in the third minute of the second half. Bass was assisted by Aggie Hunt. But eight minutes later, Old Saybrook equalized with an unassisted goal by Breleigh Cooke. No further goals were scored and the game ended … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook
Lyme Public Hall’s ‘George House Tag Sale’ Takes Place Today
LYME -- The George House Tag Sale will be held at the Lyme Public Hall on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature housewares, furniture, tools, jewelry, and unexpected treasures. Items on sale will likely include solid wood furniture, antiques, housewares, fine china and linens, sporting goods, musical instruments and gift items. For more … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall’s ‘George House Tag Sale’ Takes Place Today
Fenton Leads Scoring as Old Lyme Soccer Girls Defeat E. Hampton 3-0
OLD LYME -- After a scoreless first half, the Old Lyme soccer girls surged to a 3-0 victory over East Hampton on Thursday. Senior Alexis Fenton scored two goals with the first assisted by Sydney Goulding and the third as a solo effort. Aggie Hunt scored the second goal assisted by junior Ella Curtiss-Reardon In goal, Olivia Kelly made four saves for the Wildcats. … [Read more...] about Fenton Leads Scoring as Old Lyme Soccer Girls Defeat E. Hampton 3-0
Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
LYME -- Every picture tells a story .... Thumb through Skip Hine's wonderful book cleverly titled Memories In Hine Sight, subtitled My Life With a Camera, and Rod Stewart's immortal words will immediately come to mind. Hine is an authentic, engaging, charismatic guy -- I chatted with him on the phone for around an hour and a half and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We would … [Read more...] about Lyme Resident Skip Hine’s New Book Not Only Tells a Story, But Also Captures a Career
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donations Totaling Over One Ton This Season
Second Annual LOLFSG Open House Slated for Saturday, Sept. 24, All Welcome OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a milestone this week! Following a much-needed rain event, mid-week volunteers harvested kale, tomatoes, string beans, peppers, eggplants, and more. In doing so, the garden reached a total donation threshold of more than 2000 pounds … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donations Totaling Over One Ton This Season
St. Ann’s Hosts ‘Welcome Back’ Breakfast Today; All Invited
OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Sept. 11, Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church at 82 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme invites all parishioners to a joyful 'Welcome Back' Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Griswold Room. The event will be held after the 8:30 a.m. service and before the 10:30 a.m. one. Congregants will gather in fellowship for an Old-fashioned Church Breakfast, as they look forward to … [Read more...] about St. Ann’s Hosts ‘Welcome Back’ Breakfast Today; All Invited