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U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Dec. 19, the US Federal Government restarted its program to ship free COVID-19 test kits to any household that requests them. To order up to four kits for your household, visit this link. The maximum number of test kits that can be requested for a household is four. A limited supply of test kits is also available for pick-up at Lyme … [Read more...] about U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits

Old Lyme Boys Pull Off First Basketball Win of Season Against Hale-Ray

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home on Monday night, the Old Lyme boys ended up defeating Hale Ray 68 - 60, but it was a close call. Old Lyme struck early and hard with some good post offense from the Monte twins -- Calvin and Caden -- to open up a first quarter 24-15 lead. Calvin ended the game with 19 points,15 rebounds, three assists along with a steal and block apiece, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off First Basketball Win of Season Against Hale-Ray

Gardening Tips for December from ‘The English Lady’ – ‘The Color of Winter is in the Imagination’

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Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season ... remember to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, go out into the garden -- there is still time to plant your spring bulbs. The earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise before you indulge in the Holiday … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for December from ‘The English Lady’ – ‘The Color of Winter is in the Imagination’

Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

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OLD LYME -- At the Dec. 7 Region 18 Regular Board of Education meeting, the usual election of officers was held, but this year, despite no election having been held in November and therefore no new members seated, it brought some changes. After the confirmation of incumbent Steve Wilson (R) as chair, he asked for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. Jennifer Miller … [Read more...] about Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

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GUILFORD -- The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) has named GSB (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) President and CEO Timothy P. Geelan as its new chairman of the board of directors. Geelan is a graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School and previously served as the CBA Board’s First Vice Chairman. He was selected for the CBA Chairman position in November of this year for a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School   2022-23   Quarter 1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Gretchen Burgess, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

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Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School   2022-23   Q1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 8: Lucia Arico, Addison Arndt, Zak Avelange, Zachary Belval, Mia Bonatti, Ceciley Buckley, Morgan Buerger, Marla Bulas, Brooke Burgess, Anna Bussmann, Brennan Butzer, Lillian Calabrese, Isaac Chartier, Evan Coffee, Sophia D'Amico, Amirah D'Lizarraga, Brady Donovan, Elliot Dunn-Sims, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

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DEEP RIVER --  Sixth-seeded Valley/Old Lyme emerged victorious in a thrilling 26-14 victory over No. 7 seeds Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) Sunday afternoon in a CIAC Class SS semifinal. The game, played at the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) field, drew a huge crowd of vocal supporters. Senior Nick Cox, who made some key plays for the Warriors in Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

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MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation

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OLD LYME -- At the recent September annual meeting of the MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation, Rowland Ballek stepped down as President of the Foundation, having served 20 years in that leadership role.  Joining the Foundation as a member in 1975, Rowland served as Vice President for 10 years and then was elected President in 2002.  During his tenure the … [Read more...] about Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles

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LYME/OLD LYME -- It was a memorable day in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools on Friday. Rather than taking a vacation day on Veterans Day as many schools now opt to do, LOL Schools chose to celebrate Veterans Day with in-house events at each school that drove home the important messages of the day while also honoring local US Veterans and serving members of the US … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles

Lyme, Old Lyme DTC Chairs Comment on Election Results

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme supported Democratic candidates over Republicans in Tuesday's election from the top of the ballot to its foot. There was one notable exception in Old Lyme, where voters favored incumbent Republican State Representative Devin Carney over challenger Colin Heffernan. We asked the chairs of the respective Lyme and Old Lyme Democratic … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme DTC Chairs Comment on Election Results

Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him

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To the Editor:On November 8, I received the great honor of being elected to represent the 33rd Senate District for a third term in the State Senate. For four years, I have worked tirelessly to advocate for our communities. I know firsthand the significance, gravity and responsibility this position represents. I could not be more proud that my supporters want me to continue this … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him

Old Lyme Soccer Boys March Boldly Into State Quarterfinals

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MONTVILLE -- Playing away, Old Lyme soundly defeated Saint Bernard High School 3-0 Wednesday in the second round of the CIAC Class S State Tournament.  Anders Silberberg, pictured left, scored twice for the Wildcats and Luke Celic added a third goal. Lucas Dasilva contributed an assist.  Jonah Lathrop made three saves for Old Lyme while Dan O'Brien had eight saves for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Boys March Boldly Into State Quarterfinals