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Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

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OLD LYME — Friends and neighbors joined with residents of Rogers Lake West Shores Association (RLWSA) for a (now) traditional Independence Day Boat Parade on Rogers Lake.  The winners of the trophy for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" were the King family, who are residents of the RLWSA.  Seen awarding the trophy to the … [Read more...] about Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

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NEW LONDON—The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has announced recent grant awards of nearly $2.6 million to advance equity through its six focus areas as follows: Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, the Community Foundation's Total grantmaking to organizations based in Lyme or Old Lyme was $67,617. The recipients were: Connecticut Audubon Society … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

Death Announced of Gloria Alexander Burdick, Mother of Paul Burdick of Old Lyme

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Gloria Alexander Burdick—born October 11th, 1935, passed May 27th 2024 Born to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alexander lived in East Haddam CT and eventually moved to Deep River CT. Preceded in death by five sisters and one brother, Betty, Grace, Richard Jr., Roberta, Mary and Paulette, as well as her ex-husband, Alfred "Jim" Burdick and her son Michael. Gloria was survived … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gloria Alexander Burdick, Mother of Paul Burdick of Old Lyme

‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME—In celebration of 50 years of dedicated service to the community, The Estuary is thrilled to announce a fundraising gala to be held on Sept. 28, 2024. The event will take place at the historic Essex Steam Train Station, located at 1 Railroad Ave. in Essex, from 6 to 10 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Historical Society Gives Thanks to All Who Made Hydrangea Sale a Success

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To the Editor: The Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI) would like to thank all the OLHSI volunteers, who assisted with their Hydrangeas Galore Plant Sale last weekend, and everyone who visited the Sale. All the plants were generously donated by the Comstock Family Nursery in Old Lyme, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Society's Carol Noyes Winters … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Historical Society Gives Thanks to All Who Made Hydrangea Sale a Success

Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

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OLD LYME—On Friday, June 28, representatives of Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library celebrated the opening of the new StoryWalk® in memory of the late Agnes O’Connor at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC)'s Sunken Garden. The RTPEC is located on the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. After a brief dedication, participants were invited to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

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ROCKY HILL, CT/LYME/OLD LYME—On June 14, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted an annual training program for the Veterans  Representatives of each Connecticut municipality.    The event was held at the main VA campus at Rocky Hill, Conn.  Completed training certificates were handed out by Ronald P. Welch, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of … [Read more...] about Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee

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OLD LYME —LymeLine reader William Folland raised the need for some clarifications on the project status update we posted Saturday from the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC). Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Chair Edie Twining has now responded to Folland's requests for clarification. We felt it would be helpful to our readers to post both comments 'side by side,' … [Read more...] about Clarifications on Project Status Update From Halls Rd. Improvement Committee

Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open

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LYME/OLD LYME—Teens in Lyme and Old Lyme are invited to unleash their creativity with the fourth season of Lymes Creative Arts, a vibrant summer arts program. This year's lineup includes exciting new classes such as hip-hop dance, a drama workshop, and dyeing with natural materials, alongside popular returning courses such as filmmaking and ceramic mosaic-making. These … [Read more...] about Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open

The Movie Man: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a ‘Warranted Sequel,’ Continues the ‘Creative Spark’

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Inside Out 2 is a warranted sequel. So often studios will crank out sequels for business reasons, despite the fact there is either no way to continue a story that has already been resolved; or that the sequel could not live up to the standard set by the original. Thankfully that is not the case, here. In 2015’s Inside Out, Pixar gave, what I consider, to be one of their most … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a ‘Warranted Sequel,’ Continues the ‘Creative Spark’

Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

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OLD LYME—On Monday, June 17,, the Halls Road Improvement Committee (HRIC) met with the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen and presented a document summarizing the status of the project. The HRIC Chair Edie Twining asked if we would be willing to publish the document as she felt it would be of interest to our readers. We are happy to oblige and the document is published in its entirety … [Read more...] about Project Status Update from Halls Road Improvement Committee

High Hopes Names New Executive Director, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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OLD LYME—Celebrating its 50th anniversary with an annual gala that generated more than $500,000 in philanthropic support, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding has announced that its new executive director, effective July 1, 2024, will be Missy Lamont. She joined the High Hopes team in December 2023 as director of operations and has worked closely with Interim Executive Director … [Read more...] about High Hopes Names New Executive Director, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Death Announced of David Warden Holahan, 74; Co-Founder of ‘The Old Lyme Gazette’

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EAST HADDAM—It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of David Warden Holahan, 74, of East Haddam, CT, who died June 11, 2024 after a battle with cancer. His obituary sums him up as, "a seasoned writer, commentator and reporter." He was also a kind and generous man, and a passionate believer in the importance of community journalism. I met him for lunch once … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Warden Holahan, 74; Co-Founder of ‘The Old Lyme Gazette’

Old Lyme South End Ambulance Association Celebrates Receipt of New Ambulance with Ribbon-Cutting

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OLD LYME—On Thursday, June 13, the Old Lyme South End Volunteer Ambulance Association celebrated the receipt of a new ambulance with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held at the Cross Lane Fire Station. The ambulance, which was purchased through a grant from the Town of Old Lyme American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, is being put into immediate service. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme South End Ambulance Association Celebrates Receipt of New Ambulance with Ribbon-Cutting