OLD LYME — It might have been a drizzly day on Saturday but spirits were high in the Sound View section of Old Lyme where celebrations took place to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the construction of the beloved carousel. The merry-go-round has been in its current location at the foot of Hartford Ave.since 1976. Presentations were made by numerous individuals … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Celebrating a Carousel’s Centenary in Old Lyme
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TOP STORY: Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Wins 1600 Meters at New England Track Championship
NEW BRITAIN— On Saturday, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert took first place in the 1600 meters at the New England Outdoor Track and Field Championship with a time of 4:48:33. The event was held at Veteran's Stadium at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. Next Friday, June 20, Gilbert will run the 1600 meters again in the New Balance National Championship … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Old Lyme’s Chase Gilbert Wins 1600 Meters at New England Track Championship
TOP STORY-UPDATED: Ninety-Six ‘Beginner-Level Adults’ From Lyme-Old Lyme High School Begin the Rest of Their Lives
OLD LYME–UPDATED—MANY NEW PHOTOS ADDED. At Lyme-Old Lyme High School's 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, 96 “beginner level adults” were prepared to be unleashed on the world. Class valedictorian Simon Karpinski directed his speech toward the parents arrayed in hundreds of folding chairs in front of a dais filled with Region 18 District dignitaries. He … [Read more...] about TOP STORY-UPDATED: Ninety-Six ‘Beginner-Level Adults’ From Lyme-Old Lyme High School Begin the Rest of Their Lives
SECWAC Hosts Talk on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous,’ Wednesday
OLD LYME–The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) next month hosts entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Manizha Wafeq at the Old Lyme Country Club for a talk titled “How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.” The event will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The council in an event notice said Wafeq will give … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous,’ Wednesday
Community Foundation Hosts Legislative Forum to Discuss Ending Child Poverty in CT, Wednesday
NEW LONDON—The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, along with a dedicated group of change leaders, has created a unified platform to End Child Poverty Now in Connecticut.On Wednesday, June 18, from10 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the Foundation at Waterford Public Library for a legislative forum to discuss ending child poverty in the state. Hear from legislators and advocates … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Hosts Legislative Forum to Discuss Ending Child Poverty in CT, Wednesday
Letter to the Editor: Moving Forward with a Plan to Improve Halls Road
To the Editor: Even with the suspension of the broader Halls Road Improvement effort (the Zoning Overlay proposal), town officials have expressed support for pursuing sidewalks along with better lighting, crosswalks, bike paths and beautification. Reassessing how to move forward must include involvement by all members of the [Old Lyme] Board of Selectmen and a clear … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Moving Forward with a Plan to Improve Halls Road
Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows, Two on View Through July 17, Third Ends June 27
OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 14. an Opening Reception and awards ceremony for both the “Expanding Visions” show and the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition will be held at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) from 5 to 7 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. The shows run through July 17. A third show titled, “WET: A World of Water,” will … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Three New Shows, Two on View Through July 17, Third Ends June 27
Soon-to-be-Grads Take to the Streets in Old Lyme with Car Parade
OLD LYME — On Wednesday evening, the seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) took the streets — Lyme Street, that is — to celebrate their penultimate day as students at the school. They held a carefully planned parade in their decorated cars traveling slowly down Lyme St., ably supported by Old Lyme’s Police, Fire and Ambulance Departments. The … [Read more...] about Soon-to-be-Grads Take to the Streets in Old Lyme with Car Parade
TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
OLD LYME—This carousel is turning 100. On Saturday, Carousel Shop proprietors Dee and Jerry Vowles will ring in the centennial summer with free rides, 100 cent ice cream and hot dogs, t-shirt raffles and a celebration of the simple pleasures in life. “The carousel just brings happiness to a lot of kids and families,” Dee Vowles said. The merry-go-round at … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Sound View Carousel Celebrates 100 Turns Around the Sun
TOP STORY: Lyme Academy Gains National College Accreditation
OLD LYME–Students at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts can once again earn college credit for their coursework. The Academy last week announced it has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the only accrediting agency for higher education programs in art and design that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Academy … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Academy Gains National College Accreditation
Renovation Project Spurs Summer-Long Closures at Several Old Lyme Schools
LYME-OLD LYME—Region 18 Superintendent of Schools Ian Neviaser today announced the renovation project affecting four of the district’s five schools will result in widespread closures for two months this summer. In a letter to parents, Neviaser said Center School, Mile Creek School and Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School will be closed and inaccessible from June 23 to August … [Read more...] about Renovation Project Spurs Summer-Long Closures at Several Old Lyme Schools
TOP STORY: Champion Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Track & Field Team is ‘A Moment in Time’
LYME-OLD LYME–Jan Merrill-Morin—Olympian, world record holder, and Lyme-Old Lyme track and field coach—knows there will never be another girls team like this one. Last Monday, a celebratory escort of police, fire and ambulance vehicles led the bus holding the returning CIAC (Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference) Class S state champions from the town limits … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Champion Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Track & Field Team is ‘A Moment in Time’
Sound View Commission Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup; Opening Concert, June 26
OLD LYME—The Sound View Commission has released the schedule for its 2025 Sound View Concert Series. The family-friendly concerts will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning later this month. Concerts will be staged near the flagpole at the end of Hartford Avenue. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and settle in for a lovely evening of sunset music … [Read more...] about Sound View Commission Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup; Opening Concert, June 26
TOP STORY: Musical Masterworks Mourns Founding Artistic Director, Chamber Music Pioneer Charles Wadsworth
OLD LYME–The Musical Masterworks community and beyond is mourning the loss of founding artistic director and pioneering chamber musician Charles Wadsworth. The pianist died on May 29 in Manhattan, NY, at the age of 96. A tribute from the Musical Masterworks board of directors recalled his arrival on the Old Lyme scene in 1990 when the group was still a … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Musical Masterworks Mourns Founding Artistic Director, Chamber Music Pioneer Charles Wadsworth
Lymes’ Senior Center’s ‘Summer Sounds’ Concert Series Kicks Off July 3
OLD LYME—On Thursday, July 3, the Lymes' Senior Center kicks off its traditional Summer Sounds Concert Series with “Red Light.” Voted “Best Band 2023”, Red Light is a five-piece modern and classic dance party rock band that brings the energy and musicianship to every show they play. They play the best party music spanning five decades in a fun, dynamic, high-energy show. Visit … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center’s ‘Summer Sounds’ Concert Series Kicks Off July 3