LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows further increases in COVID-19 case numbers in both Lyme and Old Lyme over the weekend. Reports are not issued on Public Holidays, Saturdays or Sundays. Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases rose by two over the previous reporting day, Sept. 10, from … [Read more...] about Sept. 13 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases Apiece Take Old Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 403, Lyme’s Total to 129
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Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
LYME -- As the setting sun dipped below the horizon on the evening of Sept. 3, the quick cooling gave a hint of the damp night to come. Indeed, our equipment was already showing bits of moisture as the wet air let go of its precious cargo. Unlike previous sessions, the moisture-laden air belied the towns and cities nearby as their unshielded light fixtures reflected against … [Read more...] about Alberio, Andromeda, Milky Way & More: Super Sights on Most Recent ‘Dark Skies’ Night in Lyme
Death Announced of Barbara Marsh Gustafson, Resident of Lyme for 50 Years
CLARENCE, N.Y. -- Barbara Marsh Gustafson, age 94, died on August 12, 2021, in Clarence, NY after a brief illness ... In 1948, she graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in education and married her beloved husband, Richard L. Gustafson, a fellow graduate of the University of Connecticut. In 1965, she and her family moved to Lyme, CT, where she resided … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Marsh Gustafson, Resident of Lyme for 50 Years
Our Expanded Policy on ‘Letters to the Editor’
We welcome Letters to the Editor. The following are our general rules relating to publication of letters on LymeLine.com: Letters should be addressed to [email protected]. Letters must not exceed our 500-word limit. Letter writers must supply their first and last names, hometown, and telephone number for verification purposes. They also should note any political or … [Read more...] about Our Expanded Policy on ‘Letters to the Editor’
Sept. 9 COVID-19 Update: Both Lyme, Old Lyme in Red Zone; OL Records 400th COVID-19 Case, Lyme Rises to 127 Cumulative Total
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Sept. 9, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, has some very worrying data for Lyme and Old Lyme. It shows that both towns have moved into the Red (highest) Zone for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19. We believe this is the … [Read more...] about Sept. 9 COVID-19 Update: Both Lyme, Old Lyme in Red Zone; OL Records 400th COVID-19 Case, Lyme Rises to 127 Cumulative Total
Sept. 8 COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases in Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 126; Old Lyme’s Total Rises to 398 With 2 New Cases
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows another significant increase in COVID-19 case numbers in Lyme while Old Lyme had a smaller number. Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases rose by five over the previous reporting day, Sept. 7, from 121 to 126. Old Lyme also recorded an increase of … [Read more...] about Sept. 8 COVID-19 Update: 5 New Cases in Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 126; Old Lyme’s Total Rises to 398 With 2 New Cases
Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Needs Community Input, Asks Readers to Take Online Survey
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme/Old Lyme Prevention Coalition (LOLPC) is a group of volunteers, who collaborate with all sectors of the community to prevent substance misuse and abuse. Working together over the past 16 years, they have achieved significant reductions in adolescent substance misuse. Their work continues to change as the culture, climate, and concerns facing … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Needs Community Input, Asks Readers to Take Online Survey
Sept. 7 COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 396; Lyme’s Total Jumps to 121 With Six New Cases
LYME/OLD LYME — Following the Labor Day weekend, the Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (no report was issued on Labor Day) shows significant increases in COVID-19 case numbers in both Lyme and Old Lyme. Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases rose by 11 from the previous reporting day, Sept. 3, from 385 to … [Read more...] about Sept. 7 COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 396; Lyme’s Total Jumps to 121 With Six New Cases
UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/7: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced at the All-Faculty and -Staff Convocation held Aug. 25, that Andrew Raucci (pictured above), who is the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle and High Schools, had been selected as Teacher of the Year. Raucci has been with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for eight years and … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Raucci as Teacher of the Year, Aldrich as Employee of the Year
‘Tour de Lyme’ is Today! Registration Still Possible at Event, Proceeds Benefit Lyme Land Trust
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust inaugurated Tour de Lyme in 2013 as an annual charity bike ride to raise funds to support its mission of preserving and protecting environmentally important land in Lyme. Sadly, the event had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year, it will be held again today, Sunday, Sept. 5, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration is … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ is Today! Registration Still Possible at Event, Proceeds Benefit Lyme Land Trust
Sept. 3 COVID-19 Update: Two More Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 385, Lyme Holds at 115
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Sept. 3, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows that Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases has risen by two from the previous reporting day, Sept. 2, to 385, while Lyme's held at 115. Old Lyme's cumulative case total stood at 369 on Aug. 20, meaning there have been 16 new cases since that date … [Read more...] about Sept. 3 COVID-19 Update: Two More Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 385, Lyme Holds at 115
Sept. 2 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in OL Take Cumulative Total to 383, Lyme Holds at 115; Old Lyme Drops to Yellow Two-Week Case Rate Zone, Lyme Stays in Gray (Lowest) Zone
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Sept. 2, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, shows that Old Lyme reported five new, confirmed COVID-19 cases since the previous CT DPH report issued Wednesday, Sept. 1. This means Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases rises to 383 … [Read more...] about Sept. 2 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in OL Take Cumulative Total to 383, Lyme Holds at 115; Old Lyme Drops to Yellow Two-Week Case Rate Zone, Lyme Stays in Gray (Lowest) Zone
Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $20 Gift Card at Pop-Up Clinics; Next Date is Sept. 17
Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is partnering with Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) and Griffin Hospital to hold pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the summer. The Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme are both members of LLHD. No appointment, insurance, or ID is needed. Get vaccinated and get a free $20 gift card as a thank you for doing your part to protect yourself … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $20 Gift Card at Pop-Up Clinics; Next Date is Sept. 17
Sept. 1 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Increases Cumulative Total to 378, Lyme Steady at 115
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health shows that Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases has risen by two from the previous reporting day, Aug. 31, to 378, while Lyme's held at 115. On Aug. 31, Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases increased by one from the previous reporting day, … [Read more...] about Sept. 1 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Increases Cumulative Total to 378, Lyme Steady at 115
Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation
OLD LYME -- The Lymes’ Senior Center (LSC) Board of Directors (BOD) held a special public meeting Aug. 4, to conduct the second stakeholder workshop for the architectural feasibility study for the renovation and possible expansion of the Lymes' Senior Center. We sat down recently with Jeri Baker, Chair of the Lymes' Senior Center BOD, to understand where the project … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation/Expansion Project Moves Forward, Preferred Option Selected for Further Evaluation