OLD LYME—Hildegarde Kate Hannum, née Drexl, died peacefully at home on Christmas Eve. Born in 1931 in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the only child of Karl and Kate Vogeler Drexl, both born in Germany. She graduated from Classical High School in Springfield in 1949 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Connecticut College in 1953, and then spent a year at the University of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Hildegarde Kate Hannum of Old Lyme, Mother of Lisa Holmes of Hadlyme
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Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden’s Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign Continues
OLD LYME—The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off on Oct. 1, 2024. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who sponsored the garden this season. This year volunteers donated more than 1100 hours, gave more than 4700 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a hoop house, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden’s Second Annual ‘Sponsor a Row’ Campaign Continues
Season’s Greetings!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We send heartiest holiday greetings to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends, We hope everyone has a lovely time celebrating their special holiday. May the day—or days—when you celebrate be filled with peace, wonder and joy. … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings!
Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
LYME–The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has announced that Lyme is among the 15 communities receiving a $23,753 grant through the 'CT Grown for CT Kids' program. Lyme Consolidated School will receive the grant to support its “Waste Warriors” project. This project teaches local students about the value of composting, which allows them to reduce food waste and learn how … [Read more...] about Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
LYME/OLD LYME--Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) VFW Post 1467 reminds all local Veterans and Veteran families in need that they can reach out to the Post to request a great variety of types of assistance. All that is required is the Veteran's DDForm214 Record of Military Service and a call to Services Officer, Navy Retired Captain Larry Olsen at 607-220-7137. The Services Officer will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose Distrcit includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, was recently appointed Ranking Member of the General Assembly's newly-created Government Oversight Committee by House Republican Leader State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86th). It is expected that the committee will focus on matters related … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 1 Honor Roll HIGH HONORSGrade 12Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dominic Clark, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Andrea DeBernardo, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Salvatore Gencarella, Manu Geronimo, Christopher … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Happy 21st Birthday to Us! Looking to the Future for ‘The Cornerstone of the Community’
A reader recently described LymeLine as “The Cornerstone of the Community for News and Information." Those words made my day since they perfectly describe LymeLine's mission, and how we at LymeLine feel about the Lyme-Old Lyme community we serve.We aim to present accurate, objective coverage of Lyme and Old Lyme community news, events and information while striving at all times … [Read more...] about Happy 21st Birthday to Us! Looking to the Future for ‘The Cornerstone of the Community’
Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 12/02 WITH NEW PHOTOS: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert qualified for the Footlocker Cross Country National Championship with her fifth place finish in the 5,000-meter course at the Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park In Boston. Gilbert's time was 17:56.9—only around six seconds behind the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
We are Thankful for You …
We hope all our readers, wherever you are, enjoyed a very happy, peaceful and safe Thanksgiving. We would like to take this opportunity to say how thankful we are to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends for continuing to support award-winning, independent, local community journalism. We especially would like to thank all our readers, who have donated at any time to … [Read more...] about We are Thankful for You …
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed more than a dozen community members to view the renovated school greenhouse at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 19. The greenhouse has been renovated as a partnership between Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), and the community. At the ribbon-cutting, Lyme … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events. After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
LYME — 11/24: UPDATE: Some residents living in the same household have reported that the survey would not permit more than one household member to complete the survey, if both respondents used the same device (computer, phone, iPad, etc.) to access the survey. This problem has been solved. More than one household member may now respond using the same device. Other residents … [Read more...] about Lyme Launches Community Survey, First Selectman Lahm Urges Residents to ‘Help Shape Future of Our Town’
Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
LYME/OLD LYME—After winning a sixth term in the Connecticut House 23rd District, which includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney sent us a message regarding his victory. We have printed it in full below: “I want to thank the voters of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook for entrusting me with their support for another term. I have worked … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
LYME, CT—State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) today thanked voters in Connecticut, whether they voted for or against him, as he happily celebrated winning his fourth term serving the 33rd Senate District in the State Senate. With this victory part of a continued pattern of success for Sen. Needleman after he was first elected to the Senate in 2018, he reflected on the … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him