LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Jan. 31, the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) was one of 178 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s 32nd Annual National Leadership Forum. The event was held just outside Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Honored at CADCA’S National Leadership Forum
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Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Hello everyone, with all the pain and suffering we are all experiencing right now with the pandemic still upon us, I wanted to lift your spirits and cause you to begin planning for this season in your garden. Mother Nature’s gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment tell us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape from the trials and tribulations of … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady,’ Lift Your Spirits by Thinking Spring … and Beyond
Death Announced of Robert Charles Meyer of Lyme; Successful Builder, Accomplished Pilot, Avid Yachtsman
LYME, CT – Robert Charles Meyer, 94, passed away peacefully February 1st, 2022, at home after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born in 1927 in Belleville, NJ. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Doreen, as they shared 66 wonderful years together. Robert served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was a graduate of Farleigh Dickinson. Upon … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Charles Meyer of Lyme; Successful Builder, Accomplished Pilot, Avid Yachtsman
Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme Music Students
LYME-OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2/3/22 with revised information sent by the Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation: The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced its awards for private study music scholarships for 2020-21 to students from Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High School and LOL Middle School. Award recipients from LOL High School are: Ava Gilbert Gr 9 Flute Andrew … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces Scholarships to Lyme-Old Lyme Music Students
Feb. 2 Daily COVID Update: Four New Cases in Each Town Take Cumulative Totals to 238 in Lyme, 964 in Old Lyme
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 964 to 968. There were also four new cases in Lyme raising the cumulative total of cases there from 238 to 242. The next Daily Data Report will … [Read more...] about Feb. 2 Daily COVID Update: Four New Cases in Each Town Take Cumulative Totals to 238 in Lyme, 964 in Old Lyme
Feb. 1 Daily COVID Update: Encouraging News for LOL; One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 964, Lyme Holds at 238 with No New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows encouraging news for Lyme and Old Lyme with only one new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and none in Lyme. The single case in Old Lyme takes the town’s total of cumulative cases from 963 to 964. Lyme's cumulative total holds steady at … [Read more...] about Feb. 1 Daily COVID Update: Encouraging News for LOL; One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 964, Lyme Holds at 238 with No New Cases
Lyme Library Racial Equity Book Club Hosts ‘Meet the Author’ Special Event, Tonight
LYME -- Lyme Public Library hosts best-selling author Kate Clifford Larson via Zoom this evening, Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. She will discuss her new book Walk with Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, which explores the life and work of Fannie Lou Hamer, who rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most powerful voices in the … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Racial Equity Book Club Hosts ‘Meet the Author’ Special Event, Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host ‘Invention Convention’ for Grades 5, 7
OLD LYME -- Inventors from Grade 5 (20 inventors) and Grade 7 (14 Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School inventors) participated in the District-Wide Invention Convention last Thursday, Jan. 29, when their inventions were displayed at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. Inventors learned about the engineering and design process, created display boards and gave speeches to pitch their … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host ‘Invention Convention’ for Grades 5, 7
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Public Forum on ’22-’23 Budget, Tonight
OLD LYME -- A Special Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School. The purpose of the meeting is to host a Public Forum on the proposed 2022-23 budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. A live stream of the meeting will be available at this link: … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Public Forum on ’22-’23 Budget, Tonight
Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Secure Two Wins, One Overtime Loss in Past Week
LYME-OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls have played three games since last Thursday and came way with two wins and one loss in overtime. On Thursday, Jan. 27, Old Lyme defeated East Lyme 44-40. Senior Megan Loflin scored 17 points and took 16 rebounds while Junior Alexis Fenton notched 12 points and 7 steals. Freshman Kate Walsh added 6 points. After the game, Coach Don Bugbee … [Read more...] about Basketball Update: Old Lyme Girls Secure Two Wins, One Overtime Loss in Past Week
Jan. 31 Daily COVID Update: CT Positivity Rate Falls to New Low, But COVID-Deaths Break 10K; Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 963, Lyme’s Total Rises to 238 with One New Case
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 956 to 963. One new case was reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 237 to 238. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 31 Daily COVID Update: CT Positivity Rate Falls to New Low, But COVID-Deaths Break 10K; Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 963, Lyme’s Total Rises to 238 with One New Case
Jan. 28 Daily COVID Update: State’s Trends Positive Overall; Locally, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 956, Lyme’s Total Rises to 237 with Two New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows seven new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 949 to 956. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 235 to 237. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 28 Daily COVID Update: State’s Trends Positive Overall; Locally, Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 956, Lyme’s Total Rises to 237 with Two New Cases
Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Somewhere between 16 and 18 inches of snow fell on Lyme and Old Lyme during Saturday's nor'easter leaving a white wonderland in its wake. Roads were almost deserted in our towns at the height of the storm. Despite the strong winds and significant amount of snow, it does not appear that any residents lost power. Crews are working diligently … [Read more...] about Around 18 Inches of Snow Blanket Lyme, Old Lyme
Snow Predictions Still Changing; Major Storm Now Likely, 12-18 Inches of Snow Probable; Cancellations, Parking Bans Announced
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1/29 at 12:30am: Asked what the most important thing that residents could do to prepare for the upcoming storm, Old Lyme Director of Emergency Management David Roberge said emphatically, "Be prepared." He elaborated saying, "Expect power outages, concentrate on staying warm and if you're in a low-lying area, be ready to self-evacuate at a moment's … [Read more...] about Snow Predictions Still Changing; Major Storm Now Likely, 12-18 Inches of Snow Probable; Cancellations, Parking Bans Announced
Jan. 27 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates, But Metrics Improving Overall ; 6 New Cases in Old Lyme, 1 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 949 (OL), 235 (L)
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 6 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 943 to 949. One new case was reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 234 to 235. The next Daily Data Report will be issued … [Read more...] about Jan. 27 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates, But Metrics Improving Overall ; 6 New Cases in Old Lyme, 1 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 949 (OL), 235 (L)