NEW BRITAIN—On Wednesday at Willowbrook Park in New Britain, the Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats won their first ever Class S Track and Field championship in program history notching a convincing grand total of 76 points. Thomaston High School came in second with 58 points and Coginchaug took third place with 55. More to follow on this story … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Win First State Class S Track and Field Title in Program History
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‘Witness Stones’ Installation Ceremony Held in Old Lyme for 10 Plaques Honoring Enslaved Persons in Lyme
'Juneteenth' Celebration with Jazz & Poetry Slated for June 22 OLD LYME – 'Witness Stones Old Lyme' will expand its project in 2024 to honor 10 enslaved persons, who labored in the Town of Lyme—historically known as North Lyme. Ten new Witness Stones—historical plaques commemorating the lives of enslaved African Americans—will be placed in late May at the Lyme … [Read more...] about ‘Witness Stones’ Installation Ceremony Held in Old Lyme for 10 Plaques Honoring Enslaved Persons in Lyme
Everyone Loves the Old Lyme Parade—Whatever the Weather!
OLD LYME— Yesterday morning, the big question was, "Is it on?" The weather was not being entirely co-operative and no one was sure if Old Lyme's traditional Memorial Day parade would happen. But the man in charge, Tony Hendricks, made his decision ... and what a great one it was! He said that, despite the inclement weather, the parade must go on ... The Old Lyme Board … [Read more...] about Everyone Loves the Old Lyme Parade—Whatever the Weather!
‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event
LYME -- The 11th annual Tour de Lyme is happening again on Sunday, June 2. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside. If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride through private lands open only for this event. Everyone … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ Takes Place Today, Benefits Lyme Land Trust; Registration Open in Person at Event
View Retrospective of Art by LOL Schools Popular Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Through June 2
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about View Retrospective of Art by LOL Schools Popular Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Through June 2
Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship
'Learn to Row Day' Slated for Saturday at Rogers Lake, All Welcome OLD LYME —On May 19, was your quiet Sunday evening interrupted by a cacophonous police escort of two school buses to the Fred Emerson Boathouse? It was the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) crew celebrating yet another success at the Connecticut Public School State Championships. The Fred Emerson … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Crew Wins State Championship
Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, Expansion Project Kicks Off With Celebratory Groundbreaking-UPDATED
"In short, the Center is being used more frequently by more people than at any point in its history" David Lahm, Lyme First Selectman OLD LYME—10:40am Names added to photo captions: More than a hundred people turned out Monday to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the renovation and expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. Local dignitaries including State Senator Norm … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation, Expansion Project Kicks Off With Celebratory Groundbreaking-UPDATED
‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season
LYME, CT—On Saturday, May 25, The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms in Lyme opens for the 2024 season from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Asked by LymeLine.com for her thoughts as to why the market has become such a success, co-founder Jennifer Tiffany responded by email saying, “The Farmers Market at Tiffany farms is the perfect opportunity to embrace Lyme's appreciation for … [Read more...] about ‘The Farmers Market’ at Tiffany Farms in Lyme Opens Saturdays for the Season
The Movie Man: No Film Festivals Likely for ‘Unfrosted’ but it’s Still “Amusing, Captivating … Worth the Watch”
Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, a non-canonical biopic of the invention of the pop-tart, contains a star-studded cast (led by Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, and Jim Gaffigan … along with cameo after cameo from A-list entertainers) that goes full-on ridiculous in this outrageous campy satire of The Sixties, and guarantees constant laughs throughout. For the record, I doubt this … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: No Film Festivals Likely for ‘Unfrosted’ but it’s Still “Amusing, Captivating … Worth the Watch”
Democrats Nominate Wisialowski to Challenge Five-Term Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District, Includes Lyme, Old Lyme—UPDATED
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME/WESTBROOK—On Wednesday, May 15, delegates representing the 23rd House District towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and part of Westbrook nominated Jane Wisialowski as the Democratic candidate for their State Representative. A resident of Old Saybrook (OS) for 25 years, Wisialowski is a member of the OS Board of Education and an OS Parks … [Read more...] about Democrats Nominate Wisialowski to Challenge Five-Term Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District, Includes Lyme, Old Lyme—UPDATED
Republicans Nominate State Rep. Devin Carney for Re-Election in 23rd District; Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME/WESTBROOK—On Thursday, May 16, State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) announced his unanimous endorsement from 23rd District Republicans. In a convention held at the Vicki Duffy Pavilion in Old Saybrook, Carney received the nod from delegates from the district’s four communities: Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Rep. Carney was … [Read more...] about Republicans Nominate State Rep. Devin Carney for Re-Election in 23rd District; Includes Lyme, Old Lyme
Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Joint Project Will Reduce Local Food Insecurity, Advance Student Engagement LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and … [Read more...] about Donations Sought to Fund Renovation of LOLMS Greenhouse by Lyme-OL Food Share Garden, LOL Schools
Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
LYME, CT—Lyme Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NWHA) for the second year The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious … [Read more...] about Hurtle’s ‘Lyme Home Watch’ Earns Accreditation From National Organization for Second Year
Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
LYME—On Tuesday, May 14, at Lyme Public Library at 5:30 p.m., the Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) will present the group’s methodology of how they deliver on their motto of “Helping Others Succeed”. Founded in 2012, MCCD comprises a 12-member board of retired professionals offering consultation services based on their accumulated skills. These skills … [Read more...] about Who Are MCCD? What is Their Mission? Find Out at Lyme Library Presentation
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls—UPDATED
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 3 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Alexis Antonellis, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Sarah Colangelo, Emma Cook, William Coppola, Ava Cummins, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Marcia Geronimo, Calla Gilson, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Quarter 3 Honor Rolls—UPDATED