To the Editor: We are reaching out to you in the hopes of gaining support in convincing our town boards and commissions to enforce and amend the regulations regarding the complete disregard of any environmental protections at the gravel pit along the Three-Mile River located at 308-1 Mile Creak Road, Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Major Environmental Concerns Raised About Old Lyme Gravel Pit
Old Lyme
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Death Announced of Bruce David Baratz of Old Lyme, Active in Various Conservation Efforts in OL
OLD LYME—Bruce David Baratz, of Old Lyme, passed away in Middletown Feb. 26, 2024. He was born in New London, Nov. 8, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Frances (Sears) Baratz.... Bruce was active in the New London Rotary Club and various conservation efforts in Old Lyme.Bruce is survived by his brothers, Robert Baratz (Robin) of Newton, Mass., and James Baratz (Donna Zaremba) of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Bruce David Baratz of Old Lyme, Active in Various Conservation Efforts in OL
Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME—The Lyme Art Association invites you to its historic galleries for the return of An Exhibition in Four Acts, which showcases the assorted styles of its talented artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens. Running concurrently a travel-themed show titled, All the World’s a Stage. An Opening Reception for both shows will be held Sunday, … [Read more...] about Two New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
A View from My Porch: More on the Marquis: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour— The Bicentennial
In my last “View,” I considered General Lafayette’s life and crucial role in America’s War of Independence and reviewed his first visit to Old Lyme in 1778 (also see below.) My inspiration for this topic was the installation of Lafayette Trail markers commemorating stops he made in what is now known as his “Farewell Tour” in Old Lyme and my hometown, Fredonia, N.Y. in … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: More on the Marquis: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour— The Bicentennial
Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
OLD LYME—UPDATED 03/01: This week the CIAC announced both the rankings and play-off schedule for qualifying teams in all divisions for the upcoming CIAC tournaments. Old Lyme is ranked #3 and secured a 1st round bye. On Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Wildcats will host the winner of #14 Grasso Tech vs #19 HMTCA (Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.) CLINTON, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
Death Announced of Anita Bugbee Welles, 92, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME — Anita Bugbee Welles, 92, a longtime resident of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 15, 2024, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of John A. Welles Sr., who predeceased her in 2007. She was born in Old Lyme on March 4, 1931, the daughter of John C. Bugbee Sr. and Dorothy (Burke) Bugbee.She was the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Anita Bugbee Welles, 92, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
OLD LYME—At its recent board meeting, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) celebrated a donation from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Old Lyme, who generously funded the purchase of a garage for the LOLFSG. The Rev .Anita Schell of St. Ann’s noted, “It’s all about partnerships.” The structure will house the garden’s tractor and other materials … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Celebrates Donation of Garage from Saint Ann’s Church
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
This winter, as in other winters; when I need a blossom boost, I enjoy the fragrance of paper white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sand Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping the shells and the bulbs moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for February—’the Border Between Winter and Spring’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 2 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Emma Cook, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Eva D'Onofrio, Marcia Geronimo, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, Justin Green, Douglas Griswold, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
OLD LYME/CLINTON—Old Lyme went into this semifinal following the announcement of "All-Conference Players" by the Shoreline Boys Basketball Conference. The roster of players awarded All-Conference honors included Old Lyme Freshman Eddie Fiske Jr., who was named to the 1st team and Senior Leland Hine, who was named to the 2nd team. Congratulations to both players ... and, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
OLD LYME/NEW LONDON COUNTY — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Beth Cote of Old Lyme, formerly a top-performing real estate agent with the firm’s Old Lyme brokerage, is now Brokerage Manager for the firm’s Old Lyme and Niantic offices. In addition, Heather Gagnon, also an Old Lyme resident, who previously managed these two … [Read more...] about William Pitt Sotheby’s Names Beth Cote of Old Lyme as Brokerage Manager for its OL, Niantic Offices; Heather Gagnon of OL Takes Same Role for Mystic Office
Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
OLD LYME— Yesterday afternoon, playing on their home court, the third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys pulled off a convincing 61-46 win over #6 seeds East Hampton in the Shoreline Conference quarter finals. The Wildcats now advance to the semi-final round where they will meet the second-seeded Morgan away on Tuesday evening. Morgan defeated Hale Ray 64-44 in their quarter final … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for Kindergarten in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools for the fall of 2024 is now open at Lyme Consolidated and Mile Creek Schools. Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024 are eligible to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child is currently enrolled in the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Preschool, you do not need to … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration Now Open at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools
Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam
OLD LYME— Monday was Senior Night for the Old Lyme Wildcats and the team rose to the occasion by crushing the Putnam Clippers 66-38. This special night is traditionally the final home game of the regular season and the student section was packed with enthusiastic supporters of the five seniors on the team complete with placards bearing outsize photos of each senior. Senior … [Read more...] about Senior Night is Victory Night! Old Lyme Soundly Defeats Putnam