LYME -- Salvatore A. "Sal" Caruso, a longtime resident of Lyme, passed away peacefully June 25, 2021. He was born in Greenwich, June 5 1939 ... He is survived by his wife, MaryEllen of 59 years; sons, David and Matthew; wives Laurie Farrell Caruso and Donna Moore Caruso; grandsons, Zachary and Ryer ... Sal was a member of the Hamburg Cove Yacht Club, the Mile Creek … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Salvatore A. “Sal” Caruso of Lyme, Cofounder of Sunset Hill Vineyard
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Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fantastic’ Boat Parade
LYME/OLD LYME — Last year, Rogers Lake residents took matters into their own hands after both the Sound View and Lyme Independence Day parades were cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. They came up with an inspired solution to the social distancing issue associated with parades and held the “1st Annual Rogers Lake 4th of July Boat Parade.” This year, they followed up with the … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fantastic’ Boat Parade
July 1 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 108, Old Lyme Holds at 341; Two Towns in CT in Yellow Case Rate Zone, Down From Three Last Week
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, July 1, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows a slight improvement for the state as a whole over the previous week's report with the number of towns in the Yellow Zone (indicating the lowest but one rate of COVID-19 new cases) … [Read more...] about July 1 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 108, Old Lyme Holds at 341; Two Towns in CT in Yellow Case Rate Zone, Down From Three Last Week
Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
LYME -- UPDATED 7/5, MORE PHOTOS ADDED: The rain stopped, the day was brightening and Lyme's traditional Independence Day stepped off making such a welcome sight after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year. This year's parade Grand Marshal was Carolyn Bacdayan, pictured above, who recently retired from her position as the Town of Lyme’s longtime … [Read more...] about Lyme Celebrates Fourth of July with Jovial Parade in Hometown Style
Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fourth of July’ Celebratory Boat Parade This Afternoon
LYME/OLD LYME -- After the great success of last year's inaugural Rogers Lake Boat Parade, another one is planned this year starting at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 4, from the Hains Park area. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are invited to participate but all must be festively/patriotically decorated! In order to achieve a timely start, participants should arrive … [Read more...] about Rogers Lake Hosts ‘Fourth of July’ Celebratory Boat Parade This Afternoon
Lyme Academy’s Final Summer Concert This Evening CANCELLED due to Weather Concerns
OLD LYME -- The concert scheduled for this evening at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has been cancelled due to the forecast of inclement weather. Staff at the Academy sent out an email announcing the cancellation early Wednesday evening. The email stated, "We are so grateful for the community support we received and look forward to welcoming you back to the Academy for future … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy’s Final Summer Concert This Evening CANCELLED due to Weather Concerns
Old Lyme Library Hosts David Handler in Person Tonight Discussing His Latest ‘Hoagy’ Book; All Welcome, Reservations Required
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts a very special event, Wednesday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. outdoors on the Library patio with New York Times best-selling author and Old Lyme resident David Handler. Reserve your seat at this link for a discussion with the Edgar Award-winning author about his 12th and latest book in the Stewart Hoag mystery … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Hosts David Handler in Person Tonight Discussing His Latest ‘Hoagy’ Book; All Welcome, Reservations Required
June 24 COVID-19 Update: Three Towns in State Now in Yellow Case Rate Zone, Up from One Last Week, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, June 24, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows a slight reversal of last week's encouraging situation for the state as whole with two more towns, Somers and Prospect, now joining Bolton in the Yellow Zone (indicating the … [Read more...] about June 24 COVID-19 Update: Three Towns in State Now in Yellow Case Rate Zone, Up from One Last Week, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
Summer is here, parties are happening, and alcohol consumption will increase. This is a good time of year to dive deeper into the effects of binge drinking on the brain and development. You have surely heard that abusing alcohol hurts your health. But how many years of drinking do you think it takes to visibly affect your brain? Ten years? Twenty? Turns out that it … [Read more...] about In It Together: Binge Drinking is Bad for the Brain … Even for Teens
June 17 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in State in Yellow Case Rate Zone, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, June 17, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another major improvement for the state as whole with just one town -- Bolton -- in the Yellow Zone (indicating the lowest but one rate of COVID-19 new cases.) All remaining … [Read more...] about June 17 COVID-19 Update: Only One Town in State in Yellow Case Rate Zone, All Others in Gray (Lowest); No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is offering mosquito control consultation services and larvicidal mosquito dunks to residents in Lyme and Old Lyme. Ledge Light is also offering this service to the other towns LLHD services, i.e., East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Stonington, and Waterford. Mosquito dunks are a larvicide designed to … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
OLD LYME -- 6/13 UPDATED 3:20pm: It was a perfect evening for the Commencement Ceremony of Lyme-Old Lyme High School's 115 members of the Class of 2021. They marched in, mostly masked ... Lyme-Old Lyme High School Principal James Wygonik (pictured above) reminded the Class of 2021 of the saying on the coat-of-arms of the Benedictine Monks, who were founded in 529 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
LYME/OLD LYME -- In a truly remarkable achievement, two Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduates have been selected to represent the US in the Men's Eight at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Austin Hack, who graduated from LOLHS in 2010, and Liam Corrigan, a member of the LOLHS Class of 2014, both rowed for LOLHS and then went on to represent their respective universities at … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Hosts Graduation Ceremony This Evening; All Welcome … But Masks Mandatory
OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme High School will hold its Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2021 Friday evening on the field between the middle and high schools starting at 6 p.m. Entry to the field is open and the public is welcome to attend the event provided they are wearing masks. The mask requirement is mandatory regardless of vaccination status. Congratulations to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Hosts Graduation Ceremony This Evening; All Welcome … But Masks Mandatory
Car Parade Planned Through Old Lyme This Evening for Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduating Seniors
OLD LYME -- Following on from the highly successful tradition started last year when a full graduation ceremony at Lyme-Old Lyme High School could not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions, another car parade will be held through Old Lyme to celebrate the graduating seniors. The actual graduation event, which can be held in full this year with all the associated pomp and … [Read more...] about Car Parade Planned Through Old Lyme This Evening for Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduating Seniors