OLD LYME — The Old Lyme High School Class of 1970 is hosting its (belated) 50th Reunion over the weekend of Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The Class is still seeking missing classmates and asks ‘Are you or a friend among them?’ The Class of 1970 is holding three separate reunion events Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, and 2. Reservations with payment are due by Sept. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme HS Class of 1970 Seeks Classmates for (Belated) 50th Reunion, Final Day for Reservations is Today
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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
OLD LYME/CROMWELL -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) boys started strong Thursday winning their home game opener 2-1 against the Cromwell Panthers. The Wildcat goals were scored by Lucas Dasilva and Anders Silberberg. Cromwell's lone goal was scored by Jacob Salafia. All three goals were unassisted. In goal for LOL was Jonah Lathrop, who made six saves. Thomas Garcia was in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Soccer: Boys Win, Girls Lose Season Openers Against Cromwell
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
OLD LYME -- At their meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, the Region 18 Board of Education voted to hold a referendum in the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools. Nov. 8 is also the national Election Day. The referendum question will be a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board Sets Nov. 8 Referendum on $57.6 Million Building Plan
Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday evening, Aug.31, the Region 18 Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed $57.6 million building plan for Mile Creek, Center, Lyme Consolidated, and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle Schools by setting a Special District Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. to discuss and potentially approve appropriating and bonding the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education Holds Public Hearing Tonight for $57.6M K-8 Building Plan
Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Apparently Did Not Care What Residents Thought About Armed Guards, Will They Behave Same on Proposed $57.6 Million Building Plan? Will Residents Speak Up?
To the Editor: The Reticent Residents of this town have nothing to say about paying $57,555,000 for the planning, design, demolition, construction, and renovation of our public schools. Let me break the silence. That is a hell of a lot of money. We have 1362 children attending our schools. That comes out to about $42,000 per student, OK? Yet the people in our … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE Apparently Did Not Care What Residents Thought About Armed Guards, Will They Behave Same on Proposed $57.6 Million Building Plan? Will Residents Speak Up?
Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
OLD LYME -- Three rowers with strong Old Lyme connections have been selected for the US roster for the 2022 World Rowing Championships, which are scheduled to be held Sept. 18-25 in Račice, 25 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic. Liam Corrigan, whose parents have now live in Lyme after spending many years in Old Lyme, has been selected for the US Men's Eight … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Rowing Program Sees Three of Its Own Selected to US Team for 2022 World Championships in Czech Republic
CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Achieve Highest Place Rankings Across the Board in New London County, Take First Place in CT Rankings on 5th Grade English Language Arts, All Results Feature in Top 10 of State LYME-OLD LYME -- On Friday, the Connecticut State Department of Education released the results of the 2021-2022 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), which is the … [Read more...] about CT Test Results Give Lyme-Old Lyme Schools “Highest Scores Ever” (LOL Supt. Neviaser), Placing Them in Top Tier Across Subjects, Grades
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day Today With Distribution of Free Naloxone Kits & More
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) is collaborating with Ledge Light Health District, Alliance for Living, NLC CARES Team, and the Old Lyme Ambulance Company to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Between 11 and 11:45 a.m., LOLPC volunteers will be on hand in front of the Old Lyme Town Hall to teach residents how to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day Today With Distribution of Free Naloxone Kits & More
Monkeypox Cases Rise to 87 in CT, All 50 States Now Have at Least One Case
No New Cases in Nine-Town Ledge Light Health District, Highest Number of Cases Remains in NY State LYME/OLD LYME — The number of cases in the state has risen to 87 as of this morning, Aug. 26, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. On Aug. 16, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) Director of Health Stephen Mansfield confirmed to LymeLine.com by … [Read more...] about Monkeypox Cases Rise to 87 in CT, All 50 States Now Have at Least One Case
“Another Great Year” Starts for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Superintendent Neviaser of LOL Schools)
LYME-OLD LYME -- The new school year kicked off yesterday for students in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. Kindergartners in Mile Creek and Lyme Schools experienced their very first day of 'proper school.' It soon turned out that Kindergarten "rocked"! Changing classes was a great time for students to reconnect after the long summer vacation. Playgrounds were … [Read more...] about “Another Great Year” Starts for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Superintendent Neviaser of LOL Schools)
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce 2022-23 ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Staff Member of the Year’
LYME-OLD LYME -- At the recent Region 18 Convocation, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools named the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year as Diana Marchese. She serves as the Library Media Specialist at Mile Creek School. At the same event, the 2022-23 Staff Member of the Year was announced as Lori Giannotti, who is employed as a Special Services Clerk. Congratulations to both … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce 2022-23 ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Staff Member of the Year’
Hamburg Fair Attracts Huge Crowds, Hailed Great Success
LYME -- The Hamburg Fair returned after a two-year absence to shrieks of delight, the sounds of music, and games galore. The fair was hailed a huge success on all three days. This family-friendly event showcased many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. Visitors enjoyed Milestone Midway Carnival rides and … [Read more...] about Hamburg Fair Attracts Huge Crowds, Hailed Great Success
Hamburg Fair Continues Today Through 10:30pm
LYME -- The Hamburg Fair continues today and Sunday. This family-friendly event showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. The intimate size of the fair makes for easy navigation, parking and crowd control. Visitors will enjoy Milestone Midway Carnival rides and games, Grange Hall coffee and breakfast … [Read more...] about Hamburg Fair Continues Today Through 10:30pm
Monkeypox Cases Rise to 73 in CT, One Case in Nine-Town Ledge Light Health District
Wyoming Remains Only US State Without a Single Case, Highest Number of Cases in NY State LYME/OLD LYME — The number of cases in the state has risen to 73 as of this morning, Aug. 19, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. On Aug. 16, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) Director of Health Stephen Mansfield confirmed to LymeLine.com by email, "We are … [Read more...] about Monkeypox Cases Rise to 73 in CT, One Case in Nine-Town Ledge Light Health District
Enjoy an Ice Cream Social (+Pie!) at Lyme Public Hall Tonight
LYME -- The traditional Ice Cream Social fundraiser at the Lyme Public Hall is being held Saturday evening, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. For $10, you can savor a slice of homemade pie made by talented community bakers, along with a generous scoop of premium ice cream from local favorite Salem Valley Farms. Enjoy these treats, meet some friendly neighbors and tap your toes … [Read more...] about Enjoy an Ice Cream Social (+Pie!) at Lyme Public Hall Tonight