LYME -- Enjoy Storytime with Lavender, TOMORROW afternoon at 3 p.m. at Lyme Public Library. This program has been postponed from Friday, Feb. 25, to Saturday, Feb. 26 due to the weather. Learn about Lavender the opossum and find out why she lived in a house. Lavender’s human friend will read the book aloud and then the children will get to meet Bella and Patch, who are … [Read more...] about Learn About, Meet Lavender the Opossum at Lyme Library, This Afternoon
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Feb. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: Dramatic Fall in Number of CT Towns in Case Rate Red Zone, But Lyme, Old Lyme Still Red; No New Cases in L/OL Keeping Cumulative Case Totals at 253, 1025 for Third Day
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows no new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme. This means the cumulative case total for Old Lyme holds at 1025 while the equivalent number in Lyme stays at 253. Local Summary On the positive side, this is the third day in … [Read more...] about Feb. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: Dramatic Fall in Number of CT Towns in Case Rate Red Zone, But Lyme, Old Lyme Still Red; No New Cases in L/OL Keeping Cumulative Case Totals at 253, 1025 for Third Day
Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
LYME -- It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of Andy Baxter of Lyme. He was a member of the board of the Lyme Land Trust for 13 years, serving as both its treasurer and later, vice-president. He was also involved in and supported numerous other charitable causes. The Lyme Land Trust has shared the following tribute to Mr. Baxter with us: We … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Andy Baxter of Lyme; Longtime Lyme Land Trust Supporter, ‘a Man for All Seasons with a Heart as Big as the Outdoors’
Feb. 23 COVID Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme for Second Day in Row; Cumulative Case Totals Hold Respectively at 253, 1025
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows no new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme. This means the cumulative case total for Old Lyme holds at 1025 while the equivalent number in Lyme stays at 253. This is the second day in succession when no new cases have … [Read more...] about Feb. 23 COVID Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme for Second Day in Row; Cumulative Case Totals Hold Respectively at 253, 1025
Feb. 22 COVID Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold Respectively at 253, 1025
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows no new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme. This means the cumulative case total for Old Lyme holds at 1025 while the equivalent number in Lyme stays at 253. According to our records, this is the first time since Thursday, … [Read more...] about Feb. 22 COVID Update: No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme; Cumulative Case Totals Hold Respectively at 253, 1025
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarters, Move Onto States
OLD LYME -- Playing without their top-scoring player Meg Loflin, the Old Lyme girls were defeated 59-25 by Valley Regional in the Shoreline Conference quarter-final, which took place on Saturday. After the game, Coach Don Bugbee said, “We were short-handed and overmatched on this day by a very good Valley Regional team" He added, "The girls played hard … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarters, Move Onto States
Feb. 21 COVID Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1025, Lyme Holds at 253
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This increases the cumulative case total for the Town from 1021 on Feb. 16, to 1025. No new cases were reported in Lyme keeping the cumulative total of cases there at 253. The next Daily … [Read more...] about Feb. 21 COVID Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1025, Lyme Holds at 253
Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted
Compared to the peak of the Omicron surge three weeks ago, case numbers are decreasing -- both locally and nationally. Compared to where we were before Omicron -- from summer through Thanksgiving -- case numbers are still high. With that said, we are seeing fewer people getting COVID, and that positive trend is likely to continue. The period of the pandemic where masks … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Eliminating Mask Requirement in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools is Premature, Shortsighted
Feb. 18 COVID Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1021, One New Case in Lyme Takes Town Total to 253
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This increases the cumulative case total for the Town from 1016 on Feb. 16, to 1021. One new case was also reported in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 252 on Feb. 16, to … [Read more...] about Feb. 18 COVID Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1021, One New Case in Lyme Takes Town Total to 253
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
LYME/OLD LYME -- 2/20 UPDATE: The sixth-seeded Old Lyme girls were defeated 59-25 by third-seeded Valley Regional in Saturday's Shoreline Conference quarter-final. Old Lyme (13-8).On Thursday evening, Feb 17, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, ended their regular season with a convincing 52-37 victory over Portland. With a 13-7 record, Old Lyme now advance to the Shoreline … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Crush Portland, Fall to Valley in Shoreline Quarter-Final
Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)
OLD LYME -- Subsequent to Gov. Lamont's decision to end the statewide mask mandate in schools on Feb. 28, and delegate masking decisions to local authorities, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser has announced that masks would no longer be required in LOL Schools from Feb. 28 onward, although they would still be recommended. He communicated this decision to the … [Read more...] about Mask Mandate for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Lifted From Feb. 28, But Masks Still Recommended; “Individual’s Decisions” Must be Respected (Neviaser)
Feb. 17 Daily COVID-19 Update: 90.5% of State Remains in Case Rate Red Zone; Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1016, One New Case in Lyme Takes Town Total to 252
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This increases the cumulative case total for the Town from 1013 on Feb. 16, to 1016. One new case was reported in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 251 on Feb. 16, to … [Read more...] about Feb. 17 Daily COVID-19 Update: 90.5% of State Remains in Case Rate Red Zone; Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1016, One New Case in Lyme Takes Town Total to 252
Feb. 16 Daily COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1013, Lyme Holds at 251 for Third Day
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows eight new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This increases the cumulative case total for the Town from 1005 to 1013. No new cases were reported in Lyme keeping the cumulative total of cases there at 251 for the third day in … [Read more...] about Feb. 16 Daily COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1013, Lyme Holds at 251 for Third Day
Feb. 15 Daily COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1005, No New Cases in Lyme Where Total Holds at 251
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This increases the cumulative case total for the Town from 1000 to 1005. No new cases were reported in Lyme keeping the cumulative total of cases there at 251. The Feb. 15 state report … [Read more...] about Feb. 15 Daily COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 1005, No New Cases in Lyme Where Total Holds at 251
Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years
OLD LYME -- Jennie A. Rubera, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on February 12, 2022. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Angelo and Rose Petraroia and was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubera. Mrs. Rubera lived a life of serving others as a nurse and business owner before embarking on a 37-year career as a teacher in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennie A. Rubera; Beloved Teacher in Old Lyme Schools for 37 Years