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Death Announced of Richard H. “Dick” Oeschger of Old Lyme, Acclaimed Naval Nuclear Engineer

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OLD LYME -- Richard H. "Dick" Oeschger passed away at age 94, Dec. 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Josephine Marie (née Baglio) of Old Lyme. The son of Swiss immigrants, Herman and Cecile (née Crisinel), Richard grew up in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston ... He led an assignment to the U.S. Navy base on Mare Island in San Francisco Bay as the Navy … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard H. “Dick” Oeschger of Old Lyme, Acclaimed Naval Nuclear Engineer

U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Monday, Dec. 19, the US Federal Government restarted its program to ship free COVID-19 test kits to any household that requests them. To order up to four kits for your household, visit this link. The maximum number of test kits that can be requested for a household is four. A limited supply of test kits is also available for pick-up at Lyme … [Read more...] about U.S. Federal Gov. Again Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits

Old Lyme Boys Pull Off First Basketball Win of Season Against Hale-Ray

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home on Monday night, the Old Lyme boys ended up defeating Hale Ray 68 - 60, but it was a close call. Old Lyme struck early and hard with some good post offense from the Monte twins -- Calvin and Caden -- to open up a first quarter 24-15 lead. Calvin ended the game with 19 points,15 rebounds, three assists along with a steal and block apiece, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Pull Off First Basketball Win of Season Against Hale-Ray

Gardening Tips for December from ‘The English Lady’ – ‘The Color of Winter is in the Imagination’

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Hello everyone; so much to do and so little time in this holiday season ... remember to breathe, stretch and take time out for yourself each day. On a pleasant December day, go out into the garden -- there is still time to plant your spring bulbs. The earth is still workable so enjoy the fresh air and the gentle exercise before you indulge in the Holiday … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for December from ‘The English Lady’ – ‘The Color of Winter is in the Imagination’

Chase Gilbert of Old Lyme Named All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year by ‘The Day’

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OLD LYME -- Chase Gilbert, a freshman at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, has been named The Day’s 2022 All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year. Visit the link to read the full article by Vicki Fulkerson published Dec. 18, 2022. Hearty congratulations to Chase from all of us here at LymeLine! Editor's Note: Visit this link to read our earlier article about Gilbert … [Read more...] about Chase Gilbert of Old Lyme Named All-Area Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year by ‘The Day’

Death Announced of Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, 89, Longtime Faculty Member at Yale School of Medicine

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OLD LYME -- Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, passed away reluctantly at the overly ripe age of 89, Dec. 7, 2022. Old age adds tone to violins and subtlety to fine wine, but eventually frays even the most mirthful soul who dearly loves life ...... she was a faculty member at the Yale School of Medicine from 1970 to 1996, where she played a key role in the national establishment of the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ann Bliss of Old Lyme, 89, Longtime Faculty Member at Yale School of Medicine

Seasonal Memories Made at Lyme Academy’s Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting

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OLD LYME – On Dec.10, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts welcomed members of the community, young and old, to gather on its campus in Old Lyme for the 2nd Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting. The Academy hosted an “old fashioned” holiday celebration, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, caroling, seasonal musical performances by the Old Lyme Town … [Read more...] about Seasonal Memories Made at Lyme Academy’s Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting

Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday, a group of town employees, colleagues and friends gathered in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall to celebrate Attorney Marylin Clarke. She was being honored by the Town of Old Lyme on the occasion of her retirement after 42 years in the practice of law, 31 of which she served as Town Counsel for the Town of Old Lyme. She was appointed to consecutive … [Read more...] about Marylin Clarke Retires After 42 Years Practicing Law, 31 as Old Lyme Town Counsel

Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday, Ethan Kula was sworn in by Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold to the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) as its newest officer. Kula will attend the Police Academy for the first six months of his service prior to starting work in Old Lyme. Visit this link to read a full account of the ceremony, and the change it brings to the OLPD, New Old … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Add New (Young) Officer to Their Ranks

Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

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OLD LYME -- Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, CT passed away on Sunday December 11th, 2022, at the age of 55. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas where she grew up. After graduating from the University of North Texas, she worked as a fashion designer in Dallas for a few years before following her passion for SCUBA diving and becoming a PADI Dive instructor. Jill met her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jill Garrison Buydos of Old Lyme, Wife of Chris

Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

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OLD LYME -- At the Dec. 7 Region 18 Regular Board of Education meeting, the usual election of officers was held, but this year, despite no election having been held in November and therefore no new members seated, it brought some changes. After the confirmation of incumbent Steve Wilson (R) as chair, he asked for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. Jennifer Miller … [Read more...] about Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position

Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning

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OLD LYME -- On Dec. 8, Edie Twining, Chair of the Halls Rd. Improvement Committee (HRIC), sent an email to 'interested parties 'Friends of the HRIC' explaining, "We have asked that the public hearing of the Halls Road Overlay District (HROD) be postponed from Monday, December 12, 2022 to the next meeting of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on Monday, January 9, 2023." She … [Read more...] about Halls Rd. Improvement Committee Requests Postponement of Public Hearing with Old Lyme Zoning

Death Announced of Corinne Winchell, 99; Mother of Kent Winchell of Old Lyme

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WATERBURY, VT. -- Corinne Winchell - born Corinne Eleanor Appel to Theodore and Amelia Appel of Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT on January 19, 1923 - passed away on December 3, 2022 at Heaton Woods in Montpelier, VT.  Recent conversations revealed Corinne felt she had not accomplished much or traveled far during her life. Yet, like anyone who lives to 99 years and 11 months … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Corinne Winchell, 99; Mother of Kent Winchell of Old Lyme