EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Several years of planning by supporters of Gillette Castle State Park — in combination with a young woman’s talents — have restored a much-missed piece of park nostalgia. It is a tall wooden post sporting a large sign paying homage to actor William Gillette, who is shown in silhouette in a deerstalker cap, the emblem of his most famous theatrical role — … [Read more...] about Gillette Castle Sign Honoring William Gillette Restored by Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alumna Schillawski
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April 11 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Raises Cumulative Case Total to 263, Old Lyme Holds at 1063
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Monday, April 11, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show one new confirmed COVID-19 case in Lyme, and none in Old Lyme. This number raises Lyme’s cumulative case total to 263 while Old Lyme’s holds at 1063. The state’s COVID-19 Daily Positivity Rate continues to rise. On Monday, April 11, the rate increased … [Read more...] about April 11 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Raises Cumulative Case Total to 263, Old Lyme Holds at 1063
Old Lyme Tennis: Girls Win, Boys Lose Against Westbrook
Boys' Tennis: Old Lyme lost 2-5 to Westbrook April 11. In an extremely competitive match, several games went into the third set to achieve a result. Singles: 1. Charles Hinckley vs. Joey Caslin: 6-7, 6-4, 2-6 2. Griffin McGlinchey vs. Elliot Koplas: 1-6, 4-6 3. Will Danes vs. Jonah Freuud: 0-6, 4-6 4. Nikolai Stephens-Zumbaum vs. Josh Davey: 4-6, 6-4, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis: Girls Win, Boys Lose Against Westbrook
April 8 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Raise Cumulative Case Total to 1063, Lyme Holds at 262
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Daily Data Reports issued Friday, April 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show two new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme, and none in Lyme. This number raises Old Lyme's cumulative case total to 1063 while Lyme's holds at 262. The state's COVID-19 Daily Positivity Rate continues to rise steadily. On Friday, April 8, the rate … [Read more...] about April 8 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Raise Cumulative Case Total to 1063, Lyme Holds at 262
Lyme Land Trust Presents Free Talk on Old Growth Forest Network, Tomorrow; All Welcome, Registration Required
LYME -- On Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m., the Lyme Land Trust hosts a presentation about the Old Growth Forest Network with Professor Joan Maloof at Lyme Public Hall. Professor Maloof, who is Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, founded the Old Growth Forest Network in order to preserve, protect and promote the country’s few remaining stands of old-growth … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Presents Free Talk on Old Growth Forest Network, Tomorrow; All Welcome, Registration Required
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup: Both Tennis Teams Trounce Old Saybrook 7-0, Baseball ‘Cats Crush Westbrook 11-1
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Friday, April 8, the Old Lyme girls' and boys' tennis teams along with the baseball team all achieved stunning victories over their respective opponents. Girls' Tennis: Old Lyme Crushes Old Saybrook 7-0 1st Singles: Abigail Sicuranza vs Elizabeth Pamment 6-0, 6-0 2nd Singles: Sam Tan vs Claire Boucher 6-0, 6-0 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup: Both Tennis Teams Trounce Old Saybrook 7-0, Baseball ‘Cats Crush Westbrook 11-1
State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has announced that he is running for re-election as State Representative for the 23rd District, which includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. This is his fourth re-election bid, and if elected, it will be his fifth consecutive term in office. Rep. Carney was first elected in 2014 and currently serves … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
April 6 & 7 COVID-19 Update: More Towns in Red Case Rate Zone, CT Positivity Rate Continues to Rise, Two New Cases Over Two Days in Lyme, Old Lyme Take Cumulative Totals to 262, 1061
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Daily Data Reports issued Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) again show one new confirmed COVID-19 case each day in Old Lyme, and none in Lyme on Wednesday, but two on Thursday. This raises Old Lyme's cumulative case total to 1061 and Lyme's to 262. The state's COVID-19 Daily Positivity Rate … [Read more...] about April 6 & 7 COVID-19 Update: More Towns in Red Case Rate Zone, CT Positivity Rate Continues to Rise, Two New Cases Over Two Days in Lyme, Old Lyme Take Cumulative Totals to 262, 1061
Lyme-Old Lyme Students Present Findings from Community Survey at Forum
LYME/OLD LYME -- On March 29, results from the 2021 Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB)/Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) Youth Survey were discussed at a Community Forum at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. This survey was conducted in December 2021 with 662 students in 6th through 12th grade reporting on behaviors and trends related to alcohol, marijuana, vaping, other … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Students Present Findings from Community Survey at Forum
April 5 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keep Cumulative Case Totals at 260, 1059 for Third Day But CT Positivity Rate Increases Again
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, April 5, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) again shows no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme on March 31, leaving their respective cumulative case totals at 260 and 1059. On April 5, however, the state's COVID-19 Daily Positivity Rate increased to 4.6% from 4.26% on April 4. … [Read more...] about April 5 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keep Cumulative Case Totals at 260, 1059 for Third Day But CT Positivity Rate Increases Again
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup
April 4: Girls' Tennis Old Lyme defeats Valley 6-1. 1st Singles: Abigail Sicuranza Vs Olivia Baldwin 6-1, 6-2 2nd Singles: Sam Tan vs Joanna Petrone 6-1, 6-1 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs Natalie Novak 4-6, 6-7 (4) 4th Singles: Elaina Morosky vs Hannah Schwartzman 6-0, 6-0 1st Doubles: Livie Bass / Alexis Fenton vs. Ashley Cap / Clara Shea 6-1, 6-0 2nd … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Rows in Winning Oxford Boat at Famed UK ‘Boat Race’
LONDON, ENGLAND/LYME/OLD LYME -- The UK's most prestigious rowing event known as 'The Boat Race,' was held on the River Thames this past Sunday, April 3. The race, which features two teams, respectively from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, dates back to 1829 for the men's event and 1927 for the women's. This year, Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Rows in Winning Oxford Boat at Famed UK ‘Boat Race’
April 4 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keep Cumulative Case Totals at 260, 1059; CT Positivity Rate Reaches Mid-Feb. Level Again
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Daily Data Reports issued Monday, April 4, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme on March 31, leaving their respective cumulative case totals at 260 and 1059. Prior to March 25, Lyme had gone for 23 consecutive days with no new cases being reported. Two new cases were … [Read more...] about April 4 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keep Cumulative Case Totals at 260, 1059; CT Positivity Rate Reaches Mid-Feb. Level Again
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold District Hearing on Proposed $34.8M Budget, Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Monday, April 4, starting at at 6:30 p.m., the Regional School District 18 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its proposed $34.8 million budget request for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The hearing will be held in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School. All interested parties are invited to attend and present … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold District Hearing on Proposed $34.8M Budget, Tonight
Last Chance to See ‘Mary Poppins Jr. This Afternoon at Lyme-Old Lyme MS
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) presents the final evening performance of Mary Poppins Jr. tonight, Saturday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the LOLMS auditorium. Use the QR code below to order tickets or visit https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/62956 There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See ‘Mary Poppins Jr. This Afternoon at Lyme-Old Lyme MS