Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome back Nicole Prévost Logan (no relation.) Today she offers a detailed analysis of happenings in the French political landscape, saying, "A lot has happened in France in the past two months and I felt important to write about what is not making the headlines." Surreal political developments are taking taken place in France. … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: From Macron v1 to Macron v2: France Negotiates Turbulent Times
Lyme
Register to be Part of Lyme-Old Lyme’s First, Open Invitational Cabaret + Art Expo—a Collaborative, Youth-Driven Project to be Held Sept. 23
LYSB, Lyme Academy of Art, LOLPC, Youth Advisory Council, and REACH Team Up to Host Inclusive Event to Address LOL Community’s Well-being, Mental Health OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau is collecting creative works from folks of all ages in the community—whether your form of expression is visual art, music, dance, theatrical art, or written/spoken word—to share at an … [Read more...] about Register to be Part of Lyme-Old Lyme’s First, Open Invitational Cabaret + Art Expo—a Collaborative, Youth-Driven Project to be Held Sept. 23
Sunday is Last Day to View Lyme Public Hall Exhibit Showcasing ‘Lyme of Yesteryear’
LYME -- The exhibit Lyme of Yesteryear will be on view again, Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, at the Lyme Public Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. Photographs and research from the Bacdayan Local History Archives recall one-room schools, mills, farms and river enterprises that existed in early twentieth century Lyme. Memories of times past from local residents will also … [Read more...] about Sunday is Last Day to View Lyme Public Hall Exhibit Showcasing ‘Lyme of Yesteryear’
Big Changes on Lyme Board of Selectmen; Mattson Retires as First Selectman, Lahm Takes Over Top Spot, Kristina White Appointed as Third Selectwoman
LYME -- At the July 5 Lyme Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Steve Mattson (D) retired after having served as a Selectman for 17 years and as First Selectman for five. In taking his retirement, Mattson said, “It’s been a privilege and an honor to serve the town I love, but it’s time for me to spend some more time with my family and do a little traveling. This is … [Read more...] about Big Changes on Lyme Board of Selectmen; Mattson Retires as First Selectman, Lahm Takes Over Top Spot, Kristina White Appointed as Third Selectwoman
Inaugural Winners Receive Cup, Champagne After Participating in July 4th Patriotic Boat Parade on Rogers Lake
LYME/OLD LYME -- The third annual Rogers Lake Boat Parade was another great success this year and, for the first time, a cup was awarded for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" in the parade. Dave and Christina Evers conceived the idea of the trophy to promote a unifying and positive spirit around the parade. Christina explained to LymeLine, "Dave … [Read more...] about Inaugural Winners Receive Cup, Champagne After Participating in July 4th Patriotic Boat Parade on Rogers Lake
CT Dept. Of Public Health Announces State’s First Monkeypox Case
HARTFORD, Conn.—The Connecticut Department of Public Health has announced the first case of monkeypox in a Connecticut resident. The patient is a male between the ages of 40 and 49 and is a resident of New Haven County. The patient is isolating and has not been hospitalized. No other patient information will be released. “DPH believes that the risk to Connecticut residents … [Read more...] about CT Dept. Of Public Health Announces State’s First Monkeypox Case
The Little Town of Lyme Hosts Another Lovely Independence Day Parade
LYME -- UPDATED 7/6 WITH MORE TEXT & PHOTOS: It was a perfect day for a parade! And townspeople and local area residents turned out in force to celebrate Independence Day in the little Town of Lyme. The grand marshal for this year’s parade was Parker Lord, who served as a selectman on Town of Lyme’s Board of Selectmen for more than 20 years and retired in 2021. … [Read more...] about The Little Town of Lyme Hosts Another Lovely Independence Day Parade
Old Lyme High School Class of 1970 to Host (Belated) 50th Reunion, Seeks Missing Classmates
OLD LYME -- Finally ... after being postponed twice by the pandemic, the Old Lyme High School (OLHS) Class of 1970 is holding three separate reunion events Friday, Sept. 30, Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Class is hoping to locate the following classmates and not only members of the graduating class, but anyone who was ever part of this class: Alfred … [Read more...] about Old Lyme High School Class of 1970 to Host (Belated) 50th Reunion, Seeks Missing Classmates
Tri-Town Parade Of Emergency Vehicles, First Responders Takes Place This Morning Through Lyme, E. Haddam, Salem
LYME -- A parade of emergency vehicles and First Responders will be held Saturday, July 2, starting at 9 a.m. and traveling through the towns of Lyme, East Haddam and Salem. The community is encouraged to cheer on the parade with signs, hearts and noise-makers. Antique vehicles are welcome to join the parade on Bone Mill Rd. … [Read more...] about Tri-Town Parade Of Emergency Vehicles, First Responders Takes Place This Morning Through Lyme, E. Haddam, Salem
Neviaser Answers Questions on Armed Guards in LOL Schools (Podcast)
LYME/OLD LYME — In an interview published on June 23, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser fielded questions from Connecticut-East.com’s Brian Scott-Smith about the Region 18 Board of Education’s June 15 decision to arm security guards in LOL Schools. The vote was carried by a 7-2 majority. Scott-Smith says the objective of the interview is "to find out … [Read more...] about Neviaser Answers Questions on Armed Guards in LOL Schools (Podcast)
Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1:30pm with names of everyone in the photo: The Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center presented a check for $25,000 to the center at the June 21 Board of Directors meeting. As a 501(c)3 organization, the Friends have conducted several fundraising efforts over recent years in order to contribute to the programs and activities of the center. A spokesperson … [Read more...] about Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
OLD LYME -- On Monday, June 27, members of the Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1467 learned that their Post had been recognized by VFW State leadership as the 'Best Post in Connecticut.' Members had gathered for a regular meeting at the Lymes' Senior Center unaware the award would be announced. This great honor had been announced two weeks previously when … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
Cumulative Totals Rise to 1336 in Old Lyme, 328 in Lyme LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, June 21, through Monday, June 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and also one in Lyme compared with June 20 numbers. Note: The link above is always to the most recent day of CT DPH … [Read more...] about June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
Davis Presents her New Book, “CT Waters’ This Afternoon at Lymes’ Senior Center
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, June 22, at 1 p.m., Caryn B. Davis will present her book "Connecticut Waters: A Celebration of Our Coastline & Waterways" at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT. Read a review of Connecticut Waters by LymeLine Editor Olwen Logan at this link. Davis is a published writer and architectural, garden and travel photographer. … [Read more...] about Davis Presents her New Book, “CT Waters’ This Afternoon at Lymes’ Senior Center
June 16-20 COVID-19 Update: Number of CT Towns in Red Zone Falls to 65%; 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Over Three Days, Three in Lyme
Cumulative Totals Rise to 1325 in Old Lyme, 327 in Lyme LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Thursday, June 16, Friday, June 17, and Monday, June 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and also three in Lyme compared with June 15 numbers. Note: The link above is always to the most recent … [Read more...] about June 16-20 COVID-19 Update: Number of CT Towns in Red Zone Falls to 65%; 10 New Cases in Old Lyme Over Three Days, Three in Lyme