OLD LYME–The local fire marshal said a blaze that ignited in the engine compartment of a septic pumper truck was contained to the cab by firefighters in a Halls Road parking lot Wednesday afternoon. Old Lyme crews were called to the Old Lyme Shopping Center at 1:16 p.m., according to Old Lyme Fire Marshal David Roberge. Lyme and Old Saybrook fire departments also … [Read more...] about Septic Truck Catches Fire on Halls Rd. in Old Lyme
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Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 29
OLD LYME – The spring season brings three exhibitions to the Lyme Art Association (LAA) beginning April 18. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunflower’s Bloom; Ship to Shore: A Marine Show; and Stillness: A Still Life, run through May 29 at the LAA gallery, 90 Lyme Street. The association in a press release said Sunflower’s Bloom … [Read more...] about Three New Spring Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association Through May 29
Popular Old Lyme Library Fundraiser Returns May 17 as ‘Bookworm Bash,’ Tickets on Sale Now
OLD LYME — After a multi-year hiatus, the premier party in support of the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will return May 17 as 'The Bookworm Bash.' Attendees at the event, to be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the library, are invited to dress up as their favorite author or book character -- or just to dress up. There will be a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and … [Read more...] about Popular Old Lyme Library Fundraiser Returns May 17 as ‘Bookworm Bash,’ Tickets on Sale Now
Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Uncontentious Despite Proposed 7.8% Increase Over Current Spending
OLD LYME – Board of Finance Chairman Bennett J. Bernblum on Monday presented the proposed $45.39 million budget along with its potential implications on taxes in this and coming years. The proposed $45.39 million 2025-26 budget – which includes town operations and capital expenses as well as the town’s share of the regional Lyme-Old Lyme school district – represents an … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Uncontentious Despite Proposed 7.8% Increase Over Current Spending
Gardening Tips for Late Spring from ‘The English Lady’
Though April showers may come your way, They bring the flowers that bloom in May,So if it's raining have no regrets, Because it isn't raining rain you know, it's raining violets.- Al Jolson April was a month of activity in the garden, and our old nemesis, weeds are beginning to rear their heads, so we need to extract the little devils before they take hold and are … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Late Spring from ‘The English Lady’
Letter to the Editor: Bravo and Brava to the Old Lyme Town Band!
To the Editor: Christina and I spent a date night celebrating the Old Lyme Town Band’s 50th anniversary last night at the LOLHS Performing Arts Center — a musical tour de force. We were impressed with the versatility and professionalism of the band members, who performed a setlist that ranged from the patriotic to "The Wiz" and a sea shanty. I look forward to their … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Bravo and Brava to the Old Lyme Town Band!
Saint Ann’s Presents Talk/Video on Canoe Trip That Led to Living with a Cree Family in Canada for Two Winters
OLD LYME—Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church welcomes Steve MacAusland for a talk titled, "Down the River and Through the Years with the James Bay Cree” at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 4. MacAusland will discuss how his canoe trip as a young man up the Eastmain River in Canada’s James Bay region led him to live with a Cree family for two winters and to work on a conservation project … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Presents Talk/Video on Canoe Trip That Led to Living with a Cree Family in Canada for Two Winters
Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’
OLD LYME — A staged reading of ‘With These Hands,’ a piece developed by incarcerated individuals at York Correctional Institution, will be performed next month at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The free performance will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 4. “With These Hands: Connecting Self, Community, and the Earth” was first performed at York in … [Read more...] about Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’
Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center has announced the return of the Homes for the Holidays Tour – and they’re looking for homeowners on or near Lyme Street who are willing to open their beautifully decorated, holiday-themed homes to visitors. The popular fundraiser will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from mid-morning through early afternoon. OLCLC Board of … [Read more...] about Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
Death Announced of Linda (Lynn) Roberts, 61, of Old Lyme; Wife of John, Trust Administration Officer at Dime Bank
OLD LYME – Linda Banks Roberts, age 61, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully April 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved spouse, parent, grandparent and friend whose kindness and strength touched everyone she met. Born Feb. 6, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pa., Lynn was the cherished child of George and Elizabeth Banks. She went on to earn a degree in criminal … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Linda (Lynn) Roberts, 61, of Old Lyme; Wife of John, Trust Administration Officer at Dime Bank
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Oh, I wish there were a million more of his books. Instead, this far, there are only four in this series and one in the new series. More to come, but who can wait when they are this good? Osman is not only a maestro of the mystery but a comedy man. His characters are spot on cleverly written and usually hilariously so. Osman is a writer, who doesn’t assume … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
LYME – Newly unaffiliated First Selectman David Lahm will not be seeking reelection in November. “I'll be 66 years old when I leave office,” he said from the Town Hall Tuesday night. “I've been a volunteer in one way or another in this town, and in the service of our country in the military, since 1975. It's time for my wife and I to build some time for us.” Lahm … [Read more...] about Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on Monday pressed pause on the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC). Selectmen at their regular meeting agreed to the move in the wake of months of controversy involving the future of a short span of road lined with outdated strip malls set between two highway interchanges. At the center of the dispute was a proposal from the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country
OLD LYME — Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the beloved husband of Margaret Nicoll Cadwalader Brinley for 57 years — a partnership that exemplified love, mutual respect, and playfulness. Charlie grew up in Chestnut Hill, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country
Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27
OLD LYME — On Sunday, April 27, take a step back into the history of Old Lyme’s Native Americans with a presentation and walking tour led by Dr. John Pfeiffer, PhD, Anthropology, SUNY Albany. At 1 p.m., Pfeiffer will give a lecture at the Old Lyme Historical Society, 55 Lyme St. Light refreshments will be offered.At 2:15 p.m. take a guided walk led by Pfeiffer at Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Lecture, Guided Walk on ‘Native American Sites in Old Lyme’ at Watch Rock Preserve with Dr. John Pfeiffer, April 27