NORWICH, CONN. – The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has donated $4,000 to the Three Rivers College Foundation. This gift will be used to support Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) nursing students with demonstrated financial need residing in the towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, or South Lyme. Founded in 1922, the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is committed to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Presents $4000 to Three Rivers College to Assist Nursing Students from L-OL
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Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5:30pm with coach's comments: This morning at Wesleyan University, the Old Lyme Girls' tennis team emerged victorious in the Class S State Championship, winning the tournament for the third time in succession. The girls defeated Westbrook 7-0 to remain undefeated through the whole season. We asked coach Lauren Rahr how she felt about today's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls ‘Three-Peat’ to Win Class S State Championship
Wonderful Weather in Old Lyme Sets Scene for a Perfect Parade
OLD LYME -- It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday and our terrific town hosted yet another great parade filled with pride and patriotism but also spilling over with joy and happiness. This is still just a small selection of photos. We will be adding many more later today. Many thanks indeed to our fabulous photographers, Troy Clark, Michele Dickey, James Meehan and … [Read more...] about Wonderful Weather in Old Lyme Sets Scene for a Perfect Parade
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places
GIRLS' TENNIS On Wednesday, May 31, Old Lyme defeated Litchfield 7-0 in one of the CIAC State Team semi-finals. Old Lyme will now play Westbrook in the state final at 9 a.m. TODAY (Thursday) at Wesleyan University. Go Wildcats! The semifinal scores were: Singles:1st Singles:Sam Tan Vs Leah Sepples 6-0, 6-02nd Singles:Elaina Morosky vs Jillian Saunders 6-0, 7-6(5)3rd … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports State Tournament Round-Up: Track Meet Yields Numerous 1st Places
A Special Memorial Day ‘View from Our Porch’: Town Budget Meeting Reflections
By Christina J. & Thomas D. Gotowka This “View” was supposed to be “Electric Vehicles: Can Elon overcome the legacy of the Beach Boys?”, but Christina encouraged me to ignore the plan and provide some follow-up on last week’s annual town budget meeting. We were troubled by the article by Elizabeth Regan and published on May 16 in The Day, which characterized the … [Read more...] about A Special Memorial Day ‘View from Our Porch’: Town Budget Meeting Reflections
Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment
OLD LYME -- Have you noticed the wonderful decorations outside the house at 73 Lyme St.? At first glance, you might have thought they were the traditional Memorial Day banners and flags but a closer look reveals they carry an additional, and perhaps even more significant message for the family that lives there. The air at #73 was filled with eager anticipation and … [Read more...] about Welcome Home! Old Lyme Family Joyfully Greets USCG Cmdr./Husband/Dad on his Return From Two-Year Assignment
Death Announced of Stuart Kenneth Olson, Father of Matthew of Old Lyme; Memorial Service to be Held June 3 in Wisconsin
Stuart Kenneth Olson, 95, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2023. He was born October 5, 1927, to Kenneth and Mildred (Nussbaum) Olson in Madison, Wisconsin ... Stuart was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on active duty as a doctor from 1958 to 1960. Eventually, he and Sally settled in DeKalb, Illinois, where he practiced medicine for many … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Stuart Kenneth Olson, Father of Matthew of Old Lyme; Memorial Service to be Held June 3 in Wisconsin
Death Announced of Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, Brother of Robert of Old Lyme
Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, of Atria Lincoln Place, Lincoln, RI, died Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ignacia (Jordan) Whitcomb of Groton, and loving wife Lois (Zimmerman) Whitcomb. Selden had lived in Cumberland and Lincoln, RI for the past 53 years and spent his summer months on Leete's Island, in Guilford … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Selden J. Whitcomb, 92, Brother of Robert of Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Consensus Clear That Halls Rd. is an Eyesore, But How Do We Really Want it to Look?
To the Editor: I took this photo (above) of the mixed use development to the Main Street in South Portland, Maine. This could be a blueprint for Halls Road if the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC) zoning changes are adopted. Halls Road is and will always be a service road not an area for residential development. Any development should be limited to service … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Consensus Clear That Halls Rd. is an Eyesore, But How Do We Really Want it to Look?
Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
OLD LYME -- Edie Twining, who serves as Chair of the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC), contacted us to let us know that the committee had prepared a revised list of Frequently Asked Questions along with the committee's responses. We are pleased to publish it here to reach an expanded audience and increase resident's understanding of the project. The questions are also … [Read more...] about Halls Road Improvements Committee Offers Revised Version of Frequently Asked Questions on Latest Proposals
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
OLD LYME -- If you were a contestant on “Chopped” or “Iron Chef”, what would you do with a basket of coffee grounds, banana peels, egg shells and other kitchen castoffs? When the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) threw this daunting challenge to its microbial chefs, they responded by cooking up a dish of sumptuous compost. In early March 2023, residents of the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Transforms Food Waste Into Luscious Compost
‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
OLD LYME -- The Bowerbird of Old Lyme has selected the recipient of the proceeds from their 2023 gift-wrap program as A Place Called Hope. This organization is a non-profit, volunteer organization with the goal of teaching the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular raptors. The Bowerbird donation program runs from Nov. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, … [Read more...] about ‘The Bowerbird’ Presents $3.6K Check From 2022 Gift Wrap Program to Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden, Announces 2023 Recipient
Death Announced of Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59; Brother of Mark of Old Lyme
SOUTHINGTON -- Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (May 11, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT at Bradley Memorial in Southington ...Surviving is his longtime companion of 31 years, Debora (Bokanoski) Olsen; five sons ... two brothers, Mark Woitowitz and his wife Sally of Old Lyme; and Christopher Woitowitz and his wife Sherry of Neosho, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Douglas F. Woitowitz, 59; Brother of Mark of Old Lyme
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May, ‘The Gateway to Summer’
“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months, which brings bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees -- the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few -- and new, awakening foliage on trees winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May, ‘The Gateway to Summer’
Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
"We are simply a team that loves tennis for the fun it is and how it brought us all together" (Lauren Rahr, Old Lyme Girls' Tennis Coach) CLINTON -- At the start of the second day of the 2023 Shoreline Individual Tennis Tournament, there was an Old Lyme player in every semi-final match. By the end of the day, Alexis Fenton and Livie Bass of Old Lyme were crowned … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles