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Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102, of Saunders Hollow Road, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Donna was born in Lyme March 2, 1920, the daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Harding) Reynolds ...She then worked for the Selective Service Board in Old Lyme. She married Malcolm Speirs Oct. 4, 1943. After living in Cleveland, Ohio ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme

Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events

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NEW HAVEN -- On Thursday, the Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field team came second in the State Class S championship behind Bloomfield, and ahead of Old Saybrook, while the Old Lyme boys notched 11th place overall. Chase Gilbert took first place in the girls 3200m setting a new school record time of 10:54.12. She was also a member of the 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 relay … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying

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LYME-OLD LYME -- Five Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Abby Patana deserves special recognition for receiving a Gold Key for her portfolio, Enveloped in Gold. She also earned a scholarship offer from the University of Hartford Art School worth $116,000 over four years, and her portfolio will go on to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying

Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme, passed away Feb. 3, 2023. She was the widow of LeRoy Green ... She is survived by her children Gina Rolfe of Westbrook, John Green of San Francisco, and Gregory Green and his wife Rachel Green of Old Lyme ... Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme

Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Zoning Must Reject Proposed Arts Overlay District, Approval Will Permit Commerce on Academy’s Site in Perpetuity

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To the Editor: Much has been made of the required changes to the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations to accommodate a new Arts Overlay District to the sole benefit the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.   I find it difficult to understand how an institution, much beloved in the community, has failed financially twice in the last decade.  The Town has assisted in many ways … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Zoning Must Reject Proposed Arts Overlay District, Approval Will Permit Commerce on Academy’s Site in Perpetuity

A Tool Kit for Parents: Cannabis Legalization and Marijuana’s Impact on Our Youth

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Cannabis is now legal for adult use in Connecticut and retail sales officially began in January. How do we support our children and parents through this change and what it means moving forward?    Learning more about today’s marijuana, its impact on our youth, and the new law is a great way to start. Over the next few months, the Lyme-Old … [Read more...] about A Tool Kit for Parents: Cannabis Legalization and Marijuana’s Impact on Our Youth

Seven Non-Profits to Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT

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Goal of CHEO is to Expand Equitable Access to Housing  NEW LONDON, CT – A new Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT will officially launch on March 16, 2023, to facilitate a coordinated, regional response to address housing affordability in Eastern Connecticut including throughout New London, Windham, and  part of Tolland … [Read more...] about Seven Non-Profits to Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO) in Eastern CT

Death Announced of Andrew L. “Drew” Montanaro Jr., Former Manager of Cherrystones, Ocean Spray Café in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Andrew L. "Drew" Montanaro Jr., 75, of Old Lyme, and Highland Beach, Fla., loving husband of Janice (Litke) Montanaro for 53 years, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at his home in Florida ...Formerly of Wethersfield, Drew managed a number of restaurants and bars in Connecticut, including the infamous Cherrystones Restaurant and Ocean Spray Café in Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Andrew L. “Drew” Montanaro Jr., Former Manager of Cherrystones, Ocean Spray Café in Old Lyme

Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field are 2023 Shoreline Conference Champions!

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NEW HAVEN -- On Friday, the Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field team pulled off a spectacular result finishing in the top spot in the Shoreline Conference Championship held at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. The official results have not yet been posted but a selection of the unofficial girls' and boys' results includes the following: Boys 4x800 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field are 2023 Shoreline Conference Champions!

Letter to the Editor: Support the Academy, Approve the New Overlay Zone, Reject the Hysteria

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To the Editor: Regarding the application by Lyme Art Academy for a new planning overlay zone, the loss will come if the art academy is not allowed to make the necessary changes now before the zoning commission. If these changes are not granted and the academy is forced not to exist, then the character of the town will change. This change will result when the property is … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Support the Academy, Approve the New Overlay Zone, Reject the Hysteria

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director

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OLD LYME -- The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Wendy Bury as Managing Director. Bury will begin transitioning to her new role on March 1, and will be fully integrated into the Academy’s administration by June.  In her new role as Managing Director, Bury will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Academy, as … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Appoints Wendy Bury as Managing Director

Death Announced of Marion Doris Pidcock King, “Doris”, of Old Lyme; Mother of JoAnn Wright & Andrew King of OL

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OLD LYME -- Marion Doris Pidcock King “Doris” of Old Lyme passed away peacefully at her son’s home Jan. 25, 2023 ... Doris grew up in Madisonville, Ky., which is where she met the love of her life, George Franklin King of Old Lyme. George was a professional baseball player. They married Nov. 29, 1946, moving to Old Lyme permanently in 1953, where George’s family had lived … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marion Doris Pidcock King, “Doris”, of Old Lyme; Mother of JoAnn Wright & Andrew King of OL

Death Announced of Geraldine “Gerry” U. Foster, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life in Old Saybrook, Jan. 29

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Geraldine U. Foster, age 80, of North Branford, beloved wife of Johnnie D. Johnson, died January 18, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born on May 25, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, PA the daughter of Adolph and Julia Bartolomucci ... She started her pharmaceutical career with Schering-Plough then retiring from Merck Pharmaceutical as a Senior Vice President of Public and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Geraldine “Gerry” U. Foster, Formerly of Old Lyme; Celebration of Life in Old Saybrook, Jan. 29

Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving

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Editor's Note: This is a Sponsored Post by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. Driving during winter months is inherently more dangerous than driving in other seasons because the road conditions can make an accident more likely. Some of this is also out of the control of motorists, who may have no choice but to drive in suboptimal conditions when they have to go to work or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Safety Tips for Winter Driving