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Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor

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OLD LYME -- On Monday evening at the Annual Town Meeting, Edie Twining was named Old Lyme's 2022 'Citizen of the Year.' We asked her how she felt about receiving the honor and she sent us this response: "I was quite surprised to be given this award and I appreciate the recognition. Like many others in the town I am involved in several volunteer positions. If I join an … [Read more...] about Twining Responds to Receiving Old Lyme’s 2022 ‘Citizen of the Year’ Honor

Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

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Editor's Note: LymeLine Exclusive: read Twining's subsequent response to receiving the award in this article. OLD LYME -- At Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold enthusiastically declared, "We are excited to announce that Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 is the very talented Edie Twining. Edie … [Read more...] about Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Town Report has been edited by the same person for 30 years, but the report approved by residents at Monday night's Annual Town Meeting was her final one. Michele Dickey -- a lifelong resident of the town, whose family has lived in Old Lyme for generations -- retired from her editor's role and, on Monday night, the town honored her extended service … [Read more...] about Michele Dickey Retires After Editing Old Lyme’s Town Report for 30 Years: UPDATED

New London, Fairfield Counties in Yellow/Medium COVID-19 Community Level Category, All Other Counties in CT Remain Orange/High

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LYME/OLD LYME -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s latest COVID-19 Community Levels Map for Connecticut (CT), pictured above and dated Thursday, Jan. 19, shows an improvement over the previous week's map dated Jan. 13. New London County not only remains in the Yellow/Medium category but Fairfield County has rejoined it there. The remaining six counties … [Read more...] about New London, Fairfield Counties in Yellow/Medium COVID-19 Community Level Category, All Other Counties in CT Remain Orange/High

Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

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I know it is only early January, but it is never to early to begin to plan for this season in your garden.  My motto has always been to plan, before action and production. Mother Nature is waiting for us with her gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment as we begin to plan for the coming season. She tells us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

A View From My Porch: Baby Boomers, Millennials … Who They Are, How They Differ, ‘Acting Their Wage’ & More

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Behavioral economists report that Americans’ attitudes about work and the workplace have gone through some remarkable changes. News reports on CBS, both national and local, have presented several stories on one aspect of this change, “the rise of the side hustle”. Another aspect, “quiet quitting”, was addressed on 12/06/2022 in the comic pages in “Hi and Lois”, by Mort … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: Baby Boomers, Millennials … Who They Are, How They Differ, ‘Acting Their Wage’ & More

Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme

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SALEM -- Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, of Salem, passed away Jan. 17, 2023, at Apple Rehab in Colchester where he had recently been residing. Born in New London, May 4, 1936 ... He married his beloved wife Mary Romagna Jan. 10, 1970. They made their home in Salem where they raised their children and tended to their dairy farm.He leaves his children, Sherry Dunn of Key … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Frederick Dimmock Jr., 86, Father of Stanley Hislop of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton

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OLD LYME -- Dr. James J. Korst "Jim", 91, formerly of Old Lyme, CT, passed away at home in Bloomfield, CT, on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family ... He spent his entire career at Pfizer Central Research in Groton, CT, where he met and married the love of his life Hedy Rubin in 1960. They moved to Old Lyme to raise their family, where they enjoyed the next 50 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dr. James J. Korst “Jim”, 91; Lived in Old Lyme 50 Years, Spent Entire Career at Pfizer in Groton

Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT

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HARTFORD -- Connecticut lawmakers on three legislative committees tried to tackle the real estate market Tuesday during an informational session on home sales, affordability, and construction.  Jessica Lautz, chief economist and vice president of research for the National Association of REALTORS, told the Housing, Planning and Development and Insurance and Real Estate … [Read more...] about Only 3600 Houses for Sale in CT

Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

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LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board Announces Scholarship Recipients

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LYME/OLD LYME -- The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced that it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School.  Award recipients from the Middle School are: Cassidy Buckley, Jonah Filardi (winner of the Doc Mirliani Jazz Scholarship), … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board Announces Scholarship Recipients

Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20

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OLD LYME --- Roger E. Morgan, 85, of Sunset Drive, died Tuesday, Jan.10, 2023, in Yale New Haven Hospital ...Mr. Morgan is survived by his son Roger; daughters, Mary Shenas, Carol Ann Morgan and Joanne Mercader. He is predeceased by his daughters, Cynthia Morgan and Patricia Brooks. He also leaves many beloved grandchildren; and great-grandchildren ...A graveside service will … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Roger Morgan of Old Lyme, Service at Duck River Cemetery, Jan. 20

Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL

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OLD LYME --- Mary Stanton of Shore Road, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her home. Mary was born June 16, 1920, in Newton Grove, N.C., the daughter of Moses and Maddie Strickland ... She had an impeccable memory; always sharing specific details about her childhood in North Carolina and her 75-year history in Old Lyme ... Every year Mary celebrated her birthday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mary Stanton, 102, of Old Lyme, Mother of Kathryn Winchell, Grandmother of Stacy; Service Today in OL

New London County Stays at Medium COVID-19 Community Alert, All Remaining CT Counties at Highest Level

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CDC Continues to Recommend All CT Residents Wear a Mask in Public Indoor Spaces   LYME/OLD LYME -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s latest COVID-19 Community Levels Map, pictured above, which was updated today (Jan. 13), shows that New London is the only County remaining in Connecticut, which is not in the High/Orange level. Last week's map … [Read more...] about New London County Stays at Medium COVID-19 Community Alert, All Remaining CT Counties at Highest Level