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Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

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GUILFORD -- The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) has named GSB (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) President and CEO Timothy P. Geelan as its new chairman of the board of directors. Geelan is a graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School and previously served as the CBA Board’s First Vice Chairman. He was selected for the CBA Chairman position in November of this year for a … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad, GSB President Geelan, Named CT Bankers Association Board Chair

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

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Lyme-Old Lyme High School   2022-23   Quarter 1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Gretchen Burgess, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll 

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

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Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School   2022-23   Q1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 8: Lucia Arico, Addison Arndt, Zak Avelange, Zachary Belval, Mia Bonatti, Ceciley Buckley, Morgan Buerger, Marla Bulas, Brooke Burgess, Anna Bussmann, Brennan Butzer, Lillian Calabrese, Isaac Chartier, Evan Coffee, Sophia D'Amico, Amirah D'Lizarraga, Brady Donovan, Elliot Dunn-Sims, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll

Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

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DEEP RIVER --  Sixth-seeded Valley/Old Lyme emerged victorious in a thrilling 26-14 victory over No. 7 seeds Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) Sunday afternoon in a CIAC Class SS semifinal. The game, played at the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) field, drew a huge crowd of vocal supporters. Senior Nick Cox, who made some key plays for the Warriors in Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

Death Announced of Harold “Hal” Hunter, Lived in Old Lyme More Than 30 Years, Helped Wife Run Rogers Lake Liquor Store

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THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Harold "Hal" Hunter, 75, of The Villages, Fla. passed away peacefully Nov. 24, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones ...On Sept. 4, 1971, he married the love of his life, Mary, and they lived in Old Lyme, with their two children, Margaret "Muffy" Hunter-Smith of Clarksburg, Md. and Scott Hunter of Old Lyme.While in Old Lyme, he worked for Millstone … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Harold “Hal” Hunter, Lived in Old Lyme More Than 30 Years, Helped Wife Run Rogers Lake Liquor Store

Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- This Friday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the public is invited to join a group of "Members with Cameras" from the Lymes' Senior Center when they host an Opening Reception for a show of their photographs. The show will be held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. These folks have been learning techniques related to expanding and enhancing the … [Read more...] about Local Seniors’ Photography Show on View in Old Lyme

Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

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MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis

‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

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OLD LYME -- The Cooley Gallery 's Small Painting Show 2022 is on view at 25 Lyme Street in Old Lyme through Jan. 7, 2023.. Founded in 1981 and located in the heart of historic Old Lyme, The Cooley Gallery specializes in fine American paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, including the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, and select contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘The Small Painting Show 2022’ on View at Cooley Gallery Through Jan. 7, 2023

LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

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OLD LYME -- Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association’s seasonally festive exhibition, will be on view starting Nov. 18. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of original artwork. Concurrent shows include Emerging Hope, featuring Aleta Gudelski’s depictions of the quiet beauty of the natural world and seeing light along life’s journey. Also on view are solo shows … [Read more...] about LAA ‘Deck the Walls’ Show on View Through Jan. 1, 2023

‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

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OLD LYME -- Celebrate the holidays at the Florence Griswold Museum with over 200 painted palettes on display in the Krieble Galleries, décor and artist trees in the historic house, gift shopping, and numerous special, seasonal events. Holiday Magic 2022 opened at the museum Friday, Nov. 25, and is on show through Dec. 31. Opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to … [Read more...] about ‘Holiday Magic 2022’ on View at Florence Griswold Museum

Death Announced of Joseph Anthony Bruno, Worked for President Lyndon Johnson, Had Second Home in Old Lyme

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Joseph Anthony Bruno passed away peacefully November 13, 2022. Born in Washington, DC on March 13, 1935 ...Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Worked for President Lyndon Johnson in the Senate and White House ... [E]njoyed opera, skiing in New England, and spending time in their second home in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Survived by his wife Rhea of 56 years ...Services to be … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joseph Anthony Bruno, Worked for President Lyndon Johnson, Had Second Home in Old Lyme

Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access

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OLD LYME -- Monday's cold and blustery weather did not deter a hardy group of distinguished guests and local residents from turning out to celebrate the completion of the Town of Old Lyme (OL) and the Connecticut (CT) Department of Transportation (DOT) Community Connectivity Grant project. Gathered at the new bus shelter in front of the Old Lyme Police Station on Rte.156, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Celebrates New Sound View Gateway Transit Hub, Offers Pocket Park for Community, Safe Bus Access

A Cornucopia of Lee’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

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Editor’s Note: We are publishing several of the late Lee White’s Thanksgiving recipes today both to honor her memory and once again share her culinary wisdom with our readers. Let's start with Lee's favorite recipe for cooking a turkey. Turkey 1 14- to 16-pound turkeysalt1 stick butter½ (one-half) cup good white wine Gravy ¼ (one-quarter) cup all-purpose … [Read more...] about A Cornucopia of Lee’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation

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OLD LYME -- At the recent September annual meeting of the MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation, Rowland Ballek stepped down as President of the Foundation, having served 20 years in that leadership role.  Joining the Foundation as a member in 1975, Rowland served as Vice President for 10 years and then was elected President in 2002.  During his tenure the … [Read more...] about Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation