OLD LYME—Connecticut resident and Pfizer alumna, Alka Shrikhande, says, “When my mom, a beautiful and loving woman, lost her battle against breast cancer in 2006, the question I asked myself was, whether she would still be alive if the cancer had been detected earlier with yearly mammograms?” In 2008, Shrikhande established Maina Foundation, a nonprofit based in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
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‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
LYME/OLD LYME/OLD SAYBROOK/ - Leading reproductive rights organizations Planned Parenthood of Connecticut and Reproductive Equity Now have both endorsed Jane Wisialowski in her campaign for 23rd District State Representative (Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Old Lyme, and Lyme). These endorsements highlight Wisialowski’s commitment to reproductive rights and … [Read more...] about ‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Matt Haig has written some wonderful books. I recommend The Midnight Library especially and I was pleasantly surprised to find something new in The Life Impossible. Many authors embrace a certain vein but Matt Haig takes a step further with each new book.Seventy-two-year-old Grace Winters is ready to call it a day. She is a retired, widowed math teacher mourning the death … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Life Impossible’ by Matt Haig
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Project Costs for Three of Four Schools Now $119K Under Budget OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Board of Education has today given an update on the progress of the PK-8 Building Project for which voters approved $57,555,000 in November 2022. The project itself is, more accurately, two different projects as they are being supported by two different state grant … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
OLD LYME—UPDATED 10/10 WITH COMMENTS FROM LOL SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. On Monday, Oct. 7, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) will be recognized as a recipient of the 2023-24 Michaels Jewelers Achievement Cup Award during the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference's (CIAC) 18th Annual Sportsmanship Conference. Announcing the award in a press release, the (CIAC) … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
OLD LYME — The Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (LOLVFW) Post 1467 has announced that its annual dinner-dance fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Rd. in Old Lyme. All are welcome. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a full buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., which will include pre-dinner appetizers. Enjoy music, Silent … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Hosts Fundraising Dinner-Dance, Oct. 26; Tickets On Sale Now
LYSB, Old Lyme Town Hall Hold Halloween Candy Drive for Lyme Street ‘Trick or Treating’
OLD LYME -- Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and Old Lyme Town Hall are again collecting donations of Halloween candy for their neighbors in the Old Lyme Village. For years, children and families have enjoyed the tradition of trick or treating on Lyme Street and surrounding streets. In recent years, more than 750 children went door-to-door in the village area. If your … [Read more...] about LYSB, Old Lyme Town Hall Hold Halloween Candy Drive for Lyme Street ‘Trick or Treating’
Death Announced of Gunilla Birgitta James of Old Lyme, Wife of George James Jr. of OL, Mother of Kristina White of Lyme
OLD LYME—Gunilla Birgitta James (nee Hammar) 86, of Old Lyme, CT passed away at her residence on September 30, 2024 after suffering from Alzheimer's. She was the beloved wife of George Arthur James Jr. with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Gunilla, born in Stockholm, Sweden to Gustav and Birgit Hammar, met and fell in love with George, while they both were working at … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gunilla Birgitta James of Old Lyme, Wife of George James Jr. of OL, Mother of Kristina White of Lyme
Death Announced of Benjamin Tyler Sostre, 36, Future Son-in-Law of Matthew & Barbara Allard of Old Lyme
UNCASVILLE—On Friday, Sept. 27, the world was swept from under our feet with the unexpected loss of Benjamin Tyler Sostre, 36, of Uncasville ... He is survived by the love of his life Justine Allard and two children Cohen age 6 and Paige 10 months; his loving parents, Jenny and Neftali Sostre of Oakdale; brother Dan Sostre of Oakdale; brother and sister-in-law Jordan and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Benjamin Tyler Sostre, 36, Future Son-in-Law of Matthew & Barbara Allard of Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Stealing Political Signs is a Criminal Act, Infringement on Free Speech
To the Editor: As a follow up to Kim Thompson’s letter dated September 17, I would like to review a few things.Signs continue to be stolen from private property.Here you have theft, as if someone stole your patio furniture.You have trespassing.You have infringement on free speech.This is not mischief; they are criminal acts.Maybe the thieves feel they are above the law, just … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Stealing Political Signs is a Criminal Act, Infringement on Free Speech
Delightful ‘Wee Faerie Village’ with ‘Yesterville’ Theme on View at FloGris Through Nov. 3
OLD LYME — One of the highlights of the Old Lyme year begins today when the Florence Griswold Museum opens its metaphorical doors to the 2025 Wee Faerie Village outdoor installation with the intriguing theme of Yesterville: A Wee Old-Timey Town. Everyone has a history, including the wee faerie folk. Inspired by the living history museums in the human world such as Mystic … [Read more...] about Delightful ‘Wee Faerie Village’ with ‘Yesterville’ Theme on View at FloGris Through Nov. 3
Death Announced of Christian W. Mathiason of Windsor Locks, Spent his Formative Years in Old Lyme
Christian W. Mathiason, 73, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of 48 years to Joan (Toce) Mathiason, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in New London on October 24, 1950, to the late Christian W. Mathiason, Sr. and Mary (Monroe) Mathiason, he spent his formative years in Old Lyme before moving to Windsor Locks with Joan to raise their family ...In … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christian W. Mathiason of Windsor Locks, Spent his Formative Years in Old Lyme
Death Announced of James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, Former Principal of NL Harbor Elementary School
OLD LYME—James "Jim" G. Devine of Old Lyme, passed away Sept. 15, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 9, 1942, in New Haven, the son of the late Charles "Micky" and Helen Devine. Jim ... was the principal at Harbor Elementary School in New London for 29 years ... James is survived by his wife Paula of 35 years; his sons, Michael (Stephanie) and James … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James “Jim” G. Devine of Old Lyme, Former Principal of NL Harbor Elementary School
Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
OLD LYME—Concerns regarding items being removed from gravesites at Duck River Cemetery have recently surfaced on Facebook. A phone call to our office then expanded on them. We reached out by phone to the Old Lyme Cemetery Association (OLCA) to find out what the situation is. Edward Pinn, who serves as the OLCA Vice President, explained that the Rules and Regulations … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Cemetery Association Clarifies Situation Regarding Removal of Items Left at Gravesites
Op-Ed: Take Time to Listen, Tell, Learn, ‘a Better Story About Haiti’
Editor's Note: We received this op-ed from Rev. Steve Jungkeit, who serves as the Senior Minister of The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL.) In the winter of 2020, just before Covid stopped the world, I sat with a friend on a hillside overlooking Deschapelles, Haiti on a clear starry night. There were scarcely any lights to be seen, for few people in that … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Take Time to Listen, Tell, Learn, ‘a Better Story About Haiti’