OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen declared Saturday, July 24, as 'Austin Hack & Liam Corrigan Day.' Both Hack and Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2010 and 2015 respectively, are competing in the 2020 Olympic Games, which opened this morning in Tokyo. Both are members of the US Men's Eight team, which rows its first heat at 11 p.m. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Declared July 24 as ‘Austin Hack & Liam Corrigan Day’ in Honor of Our Hometown Olympic Heroes
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July 22 COVID-19 Update: New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 344, Lyme Holds at 112; Statewide Numbers Worse
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, July 22, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, shows that Old Lyme has reported one new confirmed COVID-19 case. This takes Old Lyme's cumulative total of confirmed cases to 344, while Lyme's holds steady at 112. This same report issued … [Read more...] about July 22 COVID-19 Update: New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 344, Lyme Holds at 112; Statewide Numbers Worse
They’ve Started … the Olympics, that is! Old Lyme’s Hack, Corrigan Begin Their Quest for Gold TONIGHT!
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games (not a typo, that's what they are still being called!) has just ended and the Games themselves are now officially underway. Two athletes from Old Lyme were there at the Opening Ceremony and are now making final preparations to compete in the Games. Austin Hack and Liam Corrigan, who graduated respectively in … [Read more...] about They’ve Started … the Olympics, that is! Old Lyme’s Hack, Corrigan Begin Their Quest for Gold TONIGHT!
July 20 COVID-19 Update: New Confirmed Case in Each Town Takes Cumulative Totals to 112 in Lyme, 343 in Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, July 19, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, shows that both Lyme and Old Lyme have reported one new confirmed COVID-19 case each. This takes Old Lyme’s cumulative total of confirmed cases to 343, and Lyme’s to 112. These numbers have just … [Read more...] about July 20 COVID-19 Update: New Confirmed Case in Each Town Takes Cumulative Totals to 112 in Lyme, 343 in Old Lyme
July 15 COVID Update: Two New Cases in Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 111, Old Lyme Holds at 342; Statewide Data Shows Increase in Cases
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, July 15, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, shows that Lyme has reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases. This takes Lyme's cumulative total of confirmed cases to 111, while Old Lyme's holds steady at 342. The report issued Thursday, July … [Read more...] about July 15 COVID Update: Two New Cases in Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 111, Old Lyme Holds at 342; Statewide Data Shows Increase in Cases
UPDATED: Lyme Selectmen Approve Equality Resolution
LYME -- Latest Comment Posted 7/16: UPDATED 7/12, 11:30pm, with Lyme Selectman's comments (in red): According to the published minutes of the Lyme Board of Selectmen's (BOS) meeting held Tuesday, July 6, the board approved a motion to adopt, "a Resolution supporting equality." The Lyme Sustainability Committee had proposed adoption of the Resolution, "both for its … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Lyme Selectmen Approve Equality Resolution
Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Meets This Evening in Old Lyme; All Welcome, Remote Access Offered
OLD LYME -- The Lymes' Senior Center Building Committee will host a meeting this evening, Wednesday, July 14, at 5 p.m. at the Senior Center on Town Woods Rd. The public is welcome to attend and, if remote access via Zoom is required, email John Kiker at [email protected] for the link information. Th agenda for the meeting can be viewed at this link. … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Meets This Evening in Old Lyme; All Welcome, Remote Access Offered
Virtual ‘Clean-up Coffee Hours’ Offer Training for ‘Source to Sea’ Volunteers; Next Session, Aug. 11
GREENPORT, Mass./LYME/OLD LYME -- The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) will host three virtual Clean-up Coffee Hour sessions leading up to their 25th annual Source to Sea Clean-up being held this fall, Sept. 24-26. The annual Source to Sea Clean-up is a river clean-up coordinated by CRC in all four states of the 410-mile Connecticut River basin (NH, VT, MA, CT). Each fall, … [Read more...] about Virtual ‘Clean-up Coffee Hours’ Offer Training for ‘Source to Sea’ Volunteers; Next Session, Aug. 11
Lyme-Old Lyme Community Connections Hosts Networking Event Today
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, July 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., Community Connections will host a Happy Hour Networking Event at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme St., Old Lyme. It is intended for Lyme and Old Lyme community and non-profit leaders, board members and volunteers to reconnect and network. There will be a brief presentation from the new leadership of Lyme Academy of … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Community Connections Hosts Networking Event Today
Op-Ed: Save Our Beautiful Dark Skies From The Threat Of Light Pollution
Editor's Note: This Op-ed was submitted by Alan Sheiness of Lyme, Conn. How often have you stopped to notice how wonderfully bright and alive the stars are in our peaceful town of Lyme, especially once turning off one of our ‘major thoroughfares’ like Rte. 156 or Brush Hill Rd.? That dark sky up there is a part of our world. It is as much a gift to us as are the forests, … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Save Our Beautiful Dark Skies From The Threat Of Light Pollution
Lyme’s Senior Center Reopens Slowly Under Carefully Phased Timeline
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Senior Center is undergoing a carefully-planned phased opening with the safety of everyone at the Center paramount at all times. May and June were very successful months with a combination of outdoor programs, services, and entertainment offered. One hundred and fifty five people visited the Center in person over the month of May and Stephanie Gould, … [Read more...] about Lyme’s Senior Center Reopens Slowly Under Carefully Phased Timeline
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Free Concert This Evening with Dan Stevens & Plywood Cowboy’s Steve Dedman
LYME -- This Saturday, July 10, a free, front-porch style concert will be held at the Lyme Grange Fair Grounds at 1 Sterling City Rd. in Lyme, Connecticut starting at 6 p.m. Local favorites Steve Dedman of Plywood Cowboy and Ramblin' Dan Stevens will trade songs and stories from the road. The New Fusion Quartet, a group of young musicians from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Free Concert This Evening with Dan Stevens & Plywood Cowboy’s Steve Dedman
Lyme Land Trust Hosts Outdoor ‘Sound Bath,’ Sunday; All Welcome
LYME — Join the Lyme Land Trust for a Sound Bath, Sunday, July 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Diana's Field in Banningwood Preserve, 19 Town St., Lyme. A Sound Bath is an exhilarating event that brings a feeling of peace and rejuvenation. This Sound bath concert is presented by Rooted Endurance. Sound Bath is a relaxation technique and meditative experience whereby participants … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Hosts Outdoor ‘Sound Bath,’ Sunday; All Welcome
July 8 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Both Report One New Confirmed Case; Lyme’ Cumulative Total Rises to 109, OL’s to 342
LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 11:40pm with LLHD latest data: The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, July 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, shows that both Lyme and Old Lyme have each reported one new confirmed COVID-19 case. This takes Old Lyme's cumulative total of confirmed cases to 342 and Lyme's … [Read more...] about July 8 COVID-19 Update: Lyme, Old Lyme Both Report One New Confirmed Case; Lyme’ Cumulative Total Rises to 109, OL’s to 342
Reading Uncertainly: ‘Table of Contents’ by John McPhee
'Bear' with me: this review is the result of strange circumstances. In mid-April I received an email from some Lyme neighbors, announcing a new resident with a photograph – a black bear strolling unceremoniously along Ely’s Ferry Road. As it happened, I had just started a re-read of one of my favorite authors, John McPhee, and his 1985 series of essays. The very first two … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly: ‘Table of Contents’ by John McPhee