BELGRADE, SERBIA -- Numerous Old Lyme Rowing Association / Blood Street Sculls members represented the United States in the 2023 World Rowing Championships held Sept. 3-10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Liam Corrigan, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) in 2015, stroked the Men’s Four to a silver medal, qualifying the boat for the Paris Olympics in 2024. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing/Blood Street Sculls Members Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics at World Rowing Championships
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Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
GROTON -- Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, of Poquonnock Road passed peacefully at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ...Jeannine was a dedicated and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who is survived by four children: Charlene Lassinger (Gary) of Groton, George Lamothe (Andi) of Summerfield, Fla., Charles … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeannine T. (St. George) LaMothe, 92, Mother of Charles Lamothe Jr. of Old Lyme
Seeking Memories of Lee Dadalt– Art Teacher in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for Over 30 Years — for Upcoming Retrospective of His Work
OLD LYME -- During a lifetime of creating artworks across a variety of media, Lee Francis Dadalt always remained true to his philosophy that art - both in the creative process and the completed works - should be fun. An art teacher in the Lyme-Old Lyme school district for more than 30 years, he looked forward to inspiring and encouraging young artists as he lived his classroom … [Read more...] about Seeking Memories of Lee Dadalt– Art Teacher in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for Over 30 Years — for Upcoming Retrospective of His Work
Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Old Lyme (OL) Registrars of Voters held a lottery to determine the order of names within each of the parties for a number of offices. The order of the parties themselves is determined by state statute and in Connecticut reflects which party holds the Governor's seat. The lottery was held in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars’ Lottery Determines Order of Candidate Names on November Ballot
Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee’s headquarters will open Friday, Sept. 8. It is located at 151-B Boston Post Rd. behind Morrissey Cycle. Community members are welcome to stop in for coffee, meet Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker and Jim Lampos, who are respectively the Democrat-endorsed candidates for Old Lyme First Selectwoman and Selectman, and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters
Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
OLD LYME -- Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme, passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at home. She was the widow of Thomas McAndrew. Donations in her memory may be made to the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. Calling hours for Dorothy will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, 13 Beckwith Ln, Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dorothy Marie McAndrew, 86, of Old Lyme; Services to be held Oct. 6 & 7
Old Lyme Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters on Halls Rd.
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme (OL) Republican Town Committee has opened its 2023 campaign headquarters in the Old Lyme Shopping Center at 19 Halls Rd. in Old Lyme. From Aug. 29 through Election Day, OL First Selectman candidate John Mesham and OL Selectman candidate Judith “Jude” Read will hold regular office hours at the site every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters on Halls Rd.
Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
OLD LYME — Jeanne Korns Clark, age 92, of Old Lyme, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family ... She married Robert Clark on August 28, 1954 in Philadelphia ... In 1955, the young couple moved to Old Lyme where Jeanne helped Robert to establish his veterinary practice. Jeanne is preceded in death by her three husbands, Robert Clark, Richard … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jeanne Korns Clark, 92, of Old Lyme; Served 20 Years on OL Board of Education, 10 as Chair
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year respectively for 2023-24 were announced yesterday at the LOL Schools Convocation event. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Teacher of the Year is Alyssa Karpuska, who teaches Kindergarten at Mile Creek School and attended LOL Schools as a student. The 2023-24 LOL Schools Employee of the Year … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce ‘Teacher of the Year’, ‘Employee of the Year’
Old Lyme EMS Members Honored for Life-Saving Actions
OLD LYME -- On April 20, the local 911 office dispatched a call to Old Lyme Emergency Medical Services (OLEMS) with a report of someone experiencing chest pains. The day-crew member, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Carlos Diaz, pictured above, left immediately in the Old Lyme ambulance. Dave Musto, who is also an EMT as well as OLEMS Deputy Chief, and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme EMS Members Honored for Life-Saving Actions
‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 8/25 with more photos: Thursday, Aug. 24, was the first day of school for students of Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools and all reports indicate that it has been a successful start to the new academic year. Asked that morning by e-mail how 'Opening Day' was going, LOL Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser responded, "We are happy to have everyone back and to … [Read more...] about ‘Smiling Faces’ Abound on Opening Day for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Border Between Summer And Fall’
August has always been one my least favorite months in the garden; but plentiful spring rain has resulted in bountiful fragrance, bloom and foliage. We have a relatively short growing season here in New England and to enjoy a healthy colorful border is so satisfying. However, by this time in the season, when early perennials have gone by, there are a few gaps to fill in with … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for August, ‘The Border Between Summer And Fall’
National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Press Conference Held to Educate Public About Harm Caused by Hydrilla, Discuss Projects to Control Invasive Aquatic's Spread CHESTER -- On Wednesday, Aug. 16, state and federal legislators, federal agencies, and stewards of the Connecticut River, met in Chester to educate the public about testing and remediation of invasive aquatic species in the Connecticut River, … [Read more...] about National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68
Herb Custer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 17, 2023. After 90 years, his enormous heart finally rested, and he was ready to go, with fair winds and following seas. Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. was born April 3,1933, in Hartford, Conn., into a loving family, the second child of Herbert Frederick Custer Sr. and Claire McFetridge Custer ... Between … [Read more...] about Death of Herbert Frederick Custer Jr. Announced, Taught at Old Lyme High School 1960-68
Death Announced of David Rufo, Former Co-Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’
OLD LYME -- I was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of David Rufo, the former owner of the Bee and Thistle Inn in Old Lyme with his then wife, Linnea. He was a wonderful, charismatic man and these words from his obituary, which was published today, sum him up beautifully: "David seemed tireless always squeezing every bit of joy out of each day. His optimism and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Rufo, Former Co-Owner of Old Lyme’s ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’