To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community I’m sure many of you have heard the tragic news about two recent drug exposure incidents in two Connecticut middle schools. Tragically, a young 13-year-old boy died after being exposed to fentanyl at his middle school in Hartford. The following day, five students were hospitalized after ingesting THC … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Responds to Hartford Fentanyl Tragedy, Encourages Community Approach to Substance Abuse Issues Locally
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Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
GROTON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 29, from 12 to 4 p.m. at McDonald’s, 406 Colman Street, New London. The Moderna vaccine and a limited supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone who is 18 years or older and needs a first or second dose or is eligible for a booster … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
OLD SAYBROOK: Last Saturday, Jan. 22, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, soundly defeated Old Saybrook in a solid 36-18 victory. Freshman Kate Walsh led the Wildcat scoring with 13 points and two steals, while senior Ali Kyle added eight points with seven steals. Senior Melanie Warren contributed seven points and fellow senior Megan Loflin notched three points, 16 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 930 to 943. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 230 to 234. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) will be holding a Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update on Thursday, Jan. 27, to hear from residents prior to the 2022 legislative session, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 9. The virtual session will be held via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The link for the meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89798345387 Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
Jan. 25 Daily COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 930, Lyme’s Total Rises to 230 with Two New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows one new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 929 to 930. The last time Old Lyme recorded only one case was Nov. 29, 2021 and the most recent time zero cases were reported was Dec. 12, … [Read more...] about Jan. 25 Daily COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 930, Lyme’s Total Rises to 230 with Two New Cases
Jan. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: 24 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 929, Lyme’s Total Rises to 228 with Two New Cases
Photo by CDC on Unsplash. LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 24 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 905 to 929. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 224 to 228. The next … [Read more...] about Jan. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: 24 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 929, Lyme’s Total Rises to 228 with Two New Cases
Jan. 21 Daily COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 905, Lyme’s Total Rises to 224 with Two New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 17 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 888 to 905. Three new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 221 to 224. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 21 Daily COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 905, Lyme’s Total Rises to 224 with Two New Cases
Lyme Pollinator Pathway Presents ‘Propagating Pollinator Plants from Seed,’ This Afternoon via Zoom
Editor's Note: In the interests of everyone's health and safety, this program has been switched to Zoom only. LYME -- Including native plants in your garden is a great way to help pollinators. On Saturday, Jan. 22, join a virtual program starting at 3 p.m. and learn how to expand your native plantings inexpensively by growing them yourself from seed. The Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme Pollinator Pathway Presents ‘Propagating Pollinator Plants from Seed,’ This Afternoon via Zoom
Jan. 20 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates But Positive Signs Continue; 8 New Cases in Old Lyme, 2 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 888 (OL), 221 (L)
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 8 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 860 to 888. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 221. The next Daily Data Report will be issued by the … [Read more...] about Jan. 20 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates But Positive Signs Continue; 8 New Cases in Old Lyme, 2 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 888 (OL), 221 (L)
Jan. 19 COVID-19 Update: 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 880, No New Cases in Lyme Keep Total There at 219
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 867 to 880. No new cases were reported in Lyme, keeping that town’s cumulative total at 219. The next Daily Data Report will be issued by the … [Read more...] about Jan. 19 COVID-19 Update: 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 880, No New Cases in Lyme Keep Total There at 219
Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Two Losses for the Wildcats, But they “Never Quit” (Coach Bugbee)
OLD LYME -- Last Friday, Jan. 14, the Old Lyme girls suffered a heartbreaking 36-35 loss to Morgan. Junior Alexis Fenton scored three three-pointers in her 13 points and senior Megan Loflin added 12 points and 14 rebounds. Coach Don Bugbee said, "The girls played their hearts out during this game, and we came up just a bit short. Without a doubt, the last five seconds of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Basketball: Two Losses for the Wildcats, But they “Never Quit” (Coach Bugbee)
Lyme Library Hosts Program on Coyotes in Connecticut, Tonight
LYME -- On Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., the Lyme Land Trust and Friends of the Lyme Public Library are offering a presentation called “Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut” with master wildlife conservationist Paul Colburn at the library. Colburn will discuss the history of coyotes in Connecticut and provide an overview of their habitat, diet and behavior. The program is free … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Program on Coyotes in Connecticut, Tonight
League of Women Voters’ Delegate to 2021 U.N. Climate Conference Gives Report, Discusses Future Actions, Tonight via Zoom
NIANTIC -- On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at 7 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut (LWVSECT) will host a presentation on the subject of climate. The event will now be held exclusively via Zoom. All are welcome. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85793934144pwd=TktDbGlyeFhhZFpzTH F2b05PbkNFZz09 The LWVSECT includes the towns of Lyme and Old … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters’ Delegate to 2021 U.N. Climate Conference Gives Report, Discusses Future Actions, Tonight via Zoom
Jan. 18 COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 867, Four in Lyme Increase Total to 219
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows six new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 861 to 867. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 215 to 219. The next Daily Data Report will be issued … [Read more...] about Jan. 18 COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 867, Four in Lyme Increase Total to 219