Instructor Mini-grants up to $1000 Offered Plus Materials to Lead Hands-on Arts Opportunities for Lyme and Old Lyme Teens This Summer LYME-OLD LYME — The application window is now open for instructors wishing to lead arts programming for Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer. Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Makes Call for Summer 2024 Proposals
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Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
COLCHESTER/LYME — Citing the need for “fresh, family-focused ideas” in the Connecticut legislature, Colchester’s Jeff Duigou announced yesterday that he is running to be the next Connecticut Senator from the 33rd District. The 33rd District includes Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Portland, Westbrook and part … [Read more...] about Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
Two years ago, my son—a student at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools—attended a regional wrestling tournament, where he witnessed a remarkable act of ethical behavior. One of the matches featured two giants from rival high schools. Not long into their spirited contest, those colossal opponents collided in an unplanned way. They sent each other to the ground in pain. The breathless silence … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Democratic Promise of Small Towns vs. the ‘Escalating Erosion of Democracy in Lyme’
State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/ESSEX/LYME—Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced he is running for a fourth term in the State Senate. First elected in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the 33rd Senate District, which includes the town of Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Death Announced of Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, CT; Father of Elizabeth Ely Sunshine of Lyme
LYME, CT—1/11 UPDATED with full obituary and photo: Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, passed away of natural causes Dec. 31, 2023, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. Morgan was born Aug. 25, 1935, to Ernest Stiles Ely and Dorothy Winship of New London. He grew up in Southeastern Connecticut, graduating from Admiral Billard Academy in 1953. Morgan accomplished his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Morgan Stiles Ely, 88, of Lyme, CT; Father of Elizabeth Ely Sunshine of Lyme
Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME—The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust invites nominations for their 2023 fourth annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region. This award is named after one of … [Read more...] about Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is leading the development of the state's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Priority Climate Action Plan with proposed actions the state may implement to reduce the air pollution that is warming our planet, clean up our air, and provide important benefits to communities in the state, such as … [Read more...] about Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is hosting a conversation about water quality priority focus topics and potential waters for development in order to develop Water Quality Action Plans for the state. Written comments may be submitted through email or regular mail by February 16, 2024. Email comments should be … [Read more...] about What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
New Year, New Comments Policy
OLD LYME -- We have allowed readers to comment on our articles and Letters to the Editor for more than 20 years and overall it has been a successful vehicle for thoughtful, respectful, and often supportive comments. Sadly, some of the comments have become increasingly contentious and objectionable. Moreover, when we choose not to publish a comment because it does not comply … [Read more...] about New Year, New Comments Policy
Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We wish all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2024. We hope it brings you and yours peace, prosperity, good health and great happiness. We are proud to announce that we celebrated our 20th year of continuous publication in December 2023—that makes us one of the oldest, exclusively online community newspapers in the country! We … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
Death Announced of Peter Laurence Hargraves, Twin Brother of John Hargraves of NY and Lyme, CT
Peter Laurence Hargraves, 79, of Bryan, TX, formerly of Austin, TX, and Darien and Madison, CT, passed from this life on December 23, 2023 after a long struggle with ALS. He was taken care of at home for the last six years by his loving and devoted wife Barbara Krings Hargraves. Peter and Barbara married in 2016 and moved to Austin, Barbara’s hometown. When the nature of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Peter Laurence Hargraves, Twin Brother of John Hargraves of NY and Lyme, CT
Season’s Greetings!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We send heartiest holiday greetings to all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends, We hope everyone has a special time celebrating filled with peace, wonder and joy. … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings!
‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
NEW YORK -- Yesterday, The New York Times published an article titled, The Rebirth of Local Journalism, in its The Morning newsletter. The article set out to "highlight some of the best work from news outlets across the U.S." . We are thrilled that one of our articles, Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme to Close Permanently at End of Year, was included in their … [Read more...] about ‘LymeLine’ Included in ‘The New York Times’ List of ‘Local Journalism Worth Reading’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
LYME/OLD LYME — 1/5 UPDATE: We are delighted to report that a host family has now been found. This year Lyme-Old (LOL) Lyme Schools have welcomed several students from other countries, who are attending Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) through Study Abroad programs. They are currently seeking a family to host a male 17-year-old student from China beginning in January of … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Urgently Seek Host Family, Starting in New Year, for Chinese Student
Death of Ryan J. Larson, 37, Announced, Member of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2005; Classmates Set Up Fundraiser for His Family
12/21: UPDATED with full obituary and link to fundraiser started by Ryan's Lyme-Old Lyme HS classmmates: Hilarious, witty, smart and at peace, Ryan Larson 37, left us suddenly in the early morning of Tuesday December 12, 2023. He felt ill on Monday, he then died peacefully during the night. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Merilyn Vargus for her effort to help … [Read more...] about Death of Ryan J. Larson, 37, Announced, Member of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2005; Classmates Set Up Fundraiser for His Family