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Caryn B. Davis of Lyme Shares ‘A Photographer’s Vision,’ Tonight to Offer Inspiration for ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photo Program

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LYME -- Join award-winning photographer Caryn B. Davis for a presentation of her landscapes from the natural world and to celebrate the Lyme Land Trust’s photography program, Imagining Lyme. Davis's presentation will take place Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Lyme Public Library Community Room. Davis will show images of gardens and also some from her recent trips to … [Read more...] about Caryn B. Davis of Lyme Shares ‘A Photographer’s Vision,’ Tonight to Offer Inspiration for ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photo Program

Deadline to Submit Questions for Region 18 BOE ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event is Today at 5pm

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LYME-OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce are hosting a 'Meet the Candidates for Board of Education' event on Wednesday, Oct. 20, starting at 7 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. All are welcome. The eight candidates running for the Old Lyme open seats on the Region 18 Board of Education (BOE) will give prepared … [Read more...] about Deadline to Submit Questions for Region 18 BOE ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event is Today at 5pm

Oct. 15 COVID-19 Update: New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 432, Lyme Holds at 130

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows one new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme compared with Thursday's number, taking the town's cumulative total of cases to 432.  Lyme meanwhile, maintained its cumulative total at 130 cases for the fifth consecutive reporting day. The state does … [Read more...] about Oct. 15 COVID-19 Update: New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 432, Lyme Holds at 130

Wildcats Celebrate Senior Day with Scoring Bonanza Against Montville in Inaugural Game on New Turf Field

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OLD LYME -- It was a huge day in her first season as coach for Kendra Flaherty's Old Lyme soccer girls. Saturday was not only Senior Day, when the seniors are honored at their last home game of the regular season, but it was also the team's first game on the brand new, all-weather field at Lyme-Old Lyme High School ... and the team set out to celebrate both … [Read more...] about Wildcats Celebrate Senior Day with Scoring Bonanza Against Montville in Inaugural Game on New Turf Field

Oct. 14 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Both in Gray (Lowest) Case Rate Zone for First Time Since July, But Statewide Number of Towns in Red Zone Increases

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LYME/OLD LYME — Updated with Ledge Light information issued Oct. 15. The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Oct. 14, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, has good news for both Lyme and Old Lyme. This report includes the weekly update, which is issued each Thursday. The report shows that Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Oct. 14 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Both in Gray (Lowest) Case Rate Zone for First Time Since July, But Statewide Number of Towns in Red Zone Increases

Letter to the Editor: BOE Members Should be ‘Smart, Empathetic, Focused’: Democratic Slate Meets That Need

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To the Editor: Reflecting back on my nearly eight years of service on the Region 18 Board of Education, I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished with the support and encouragement of the broader Old Lyme and Lyme community. As I approach my final month on the Board, I am optimistic and excited to support four candidates with exactly the backgrounds needed as the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: BOE Members Should be ‘Smart, Empathetic, Focused’: Democratic Slate Meets That Need

Oct. 13 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town; Old Lyme Holds at 431, Lyme at 130

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wedesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows no new confirmed COVID-19 cases in either Lyme or Old Lyme compared with Tuesday's number of 130 and 431 respectively., Old Lyme maintained its cumulative total at 431 cases for the fourth consecutive reporting day. Lyme's had increased to 130 on … [Read more...] about Oct. 13 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases in Either Town; Old Lyme Holds at 431, Lyme at 130

Oct. 12 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 130; OL Holds Steady at 431

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows one new confirmed COVID-19 case in Lyme over Friday's number of 129, taking the cumulative total for the town to 130. This is the first new confirmed case in Lyme since Sept. 13. (The CT DPH previously reported a new case in Lyme on Oct. 4, then … [Read more...] about Oct. 12 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 130; OL Holds Steady at 431

Final Day for ‘The Farmer’s Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme is Saturday, Oct. 16

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LYME --'The last day of the 2021 season for The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms' in Lyme is Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vendors this season include Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm Biscotti and Beyond Bittersweet Farms Chatfield Hollow Farm Confections by Tonie Marie (new - confections!) Dondero Orchards Fat Stone Farm … [Read more...] about Final Day for ‘The Farmer’s Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme is Saturday, Oct. 16

The Movie Man: Craig is Captivating, Seydoux is Stunning, But ‘No Time To Die’ Fails to Live Up to Expectations

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Special to LymeLine.com This is a special review for me. My first ever published piece as a writer was a review for the previous Bond film, Spectre. Much has transpired since then, both for me and the world. But the appreciation of the art of cinema, manifested in many forms, remains as we struggle with whatever trouble life throws our way. Paraphrasing Mel … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Craig is Captivating, Seydoux is Stunning, But ‘No Time To Die’ Fails to Live Up to Expectations

Lyme Garden Club Hosts Meeting This Morning, Includes Program at 11am on Ceremonial Stonework

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LYME -- The Lyme Garden Club will hold a meeting and program, Tuesday, Oct. 12, starting at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments, then the  business meeting will be held at 10 a.m., which, in turn, is followed by the program at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Lyme Fire Company on Hamburg Rd. The program will be, "Ceremonial Stonework, The Enduring Native American Presence … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Hosts Meeting This Morning, Includes Program at 11am on Ceremonial Stonework

Old Lyme Soccer Girls Crush Westbrook 5-0

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OLD LYME -- Playing on their home field Monday afternoon, the Old Lyme girls emphatically defeated the Westbrook Knights 5-0. The scoring started in the first half when Alexis Fenton scored a goal off an assist from Livie Bass with 28:22 left on the clock. Fenton then reversed roles and made the assist off which Kate Walsh scored the second goal with 7:23 left in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Girls Crush Westbrook 5-0

In It Together: College Drinking — Rite of Passage or Risky Business?

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Underage college drinking is a significant public health problem, and it exacts an enormous toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United States. Drinking at college has become a ritual that students often see as an integral part of their higher education experience. Many students come to college with established drinking habits, and … [Read more...] about In It Together: College Drinking — Rite of Passage or Risky Business?

Oct. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Falls From Red (Highest) to Orange (2nd Highest) Case Rate Zone, Lyme Stays in Lowest; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Total to 431, Lyme Holds at 129

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Oct. 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, has good news for Lyme but slightly improved news for Old Lyme. This report includes the weekly update, which is issued each Thursday. The report shows that Old Lyme has moved down from the Red … [Read more...] about Oct. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Falls From Red (Highest) to Orange (2nd Highest) Case Rate Zone, Lyme Stays in Lowest; One New Case in OL Takes Cumulative Total to 431, Lyme Holds at 129