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
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Feb. 14 Daily COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records 1000th Cumulative Case, One New Case Raises Lyme’s Total to 251
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme. This caused the Town to break a grim, new milestone by taking its cumulative case total from 998 to 1000. There was one new case reported in Lyme taking the cumulative total of cases there … [Read more...] about Feb. 14 Daily COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records 1000th Cumulative Case, One New Case Raises Lyme’s Total to 251
Feb. 11 Daily COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 998, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 250
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total from 995 to 998. There were two new cases reported in Lyme taking the cumulative total of cases there from 248 to 250. The next Daily Data Report … [Read more...] about Feb. 11 Daily COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 998, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 250
Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
OLD LYME -- The second performance of the Old Lyme Players' production of The Addams Family School Edition begins at 7 p.m. tonight in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium. Further performances will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets at $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (65+) are for sale online at this link or via the QR code … [Read more...] about Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
LYME/OLD LYME -- After Gov. Lamont directed that he was gong to lift the statewide mask mandate and transfer decisions regarding masking to local municipalities, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out the following letter yesterday (Feb. 10) to the LOL school community indicating no decision has yet been taken on mask-wearing in schools after Feb. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
OLD LYME -- In what veteran Old Lyme Basketball Coach Don Bugbee described as "crazy times," the girls have played already three games this week and have yet another this evening, which is also Senior Night, against Hale-Ray. The Wildcats lost the first game by the slimmest of margins but won the next two convincingly. On Monday, Feb 7, the girls played away at Valley … [Read more...] about Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
Feb. 10 Daily COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Still in Red Zone for Case Rates; Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 995, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 248
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total from 992 to 995. There was one new case reported in Lyme taking the cumulative total of cases there from 247 to 248. . The next Daily Data Report … [Read more...] about Feb. 10 Daily COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Still in Red Zone for Case Rates; Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 995, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 248
Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool is a tuition free program designed for identified special education students and selected peers. This program serves preschool age children in the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. If you are interested in having your three-year-old child participate in the Lyme-Old Lyme Special Needs Preschool as a peer during the 2022-2023 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
Feb.7-9 Daily COVID Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 992, No New Cases in Lyme for Two Days Hold Total at 247
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 990 to 992. Yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 8, there were five new cases in OL and on Monday, Feb. 7, there were three, taking last Friday's total of 982 to … [Read more...] about Feb.7-9 Daily COVID Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 992, No New Cases in Lyme for Two Days Hold Total at 247
Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
LYME -- On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Lyme Public Library presents Sweethearts at Sea: A Love Story in the Age of Whaling. Historian Amanda Goodheart Parks, PhD, will present the story of whaling captain John Marble and his wife Elizabeth from Fall River, Mass., who defied 19th-century social customs by sailing together aboard whaleships. This event is sponsored by … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
Informational Hearing on Extension of CT Governor’s Emergency Powers to be Held Today
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME -- State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) reminds us that today, Tuesday, Feb. 8, the General Assembly will hold an informational hearing regarding the extension of the Governor's emergency powers and extended executive orders from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. The Informational Hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the Informational Hearing may … [Read more...] about Informational Hearing on Extension of CT Governor’s Emergency Powers to be Held Today
RiverCOG Holds Affordable Housing Meeting via Zoom for Town of Lyme, Tonight; All Lyme Residents Encouraged to Attend
LYME -- On Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m., the Lower Connecticut River Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will hold a meeting via Zoom on affordable housing specifically for the residents of Lyme. During the meeting, a RiverCOG consultant will discuss the definition of affordable housing, provide an overview of an affordable housing plan and share survey results for Lyme that were … [Read more...] about RiverCOG Holds Affordable Housing Meeting via Zoom for Town of Lyme, Tonight; All Lyme Residents Encouraged to Attend
Feb. 4 Daily COVID-19 Update: Fourth COVID-Related Fatality Reported in Old Lyme; Three New Cases in OL, One in Lyme
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 979 to 982. There was also one new case in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 243 to 244. Sadly, the report also notes a fourth … [Read more...] about Feb. 4 Daily COVID-19 Update: Fourth COVID-Related Fatality Reported in Old Lyme; Three New Cases in OL, One in Lyme
Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 979, One in Lyme Raises Total There to 243 LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 968 to 979. There was also one new case in Lyme raising … [Read more...] about Feb. 3 Daily COVID-19 Update: All CT Towns, Except Two, Still Red for Case Rates, But Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard
OLD LYME --Playing away in the Powers gym at Montville, the Old Lyme girls staged a gritty come-back on Wednesday evening against a resilient St Bernard group, finally securing a 46-39 victory. The Wildcats were down 26-16 at half-time but, in a determined effort by the whole team, held the Saints to only 13 points in the second half, while themselves scoring a remarkable 30 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Pull Off Major Come-Back to Defeat St. Bernard