“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months, which brings bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees -- the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few -- and new, awakening foliage on trees winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for May, ‘The Gateway to Summer’
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Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
"We are simply a team that loves tennis for the fun it is and how it brought us all together" (Lauren Rahr, Old Lyme Girls' Tennis Coach) CLINTON -- At the start of the second day of the 2023 Shoreline Individual Tennis Tournament, there was an Old Lyme player in every semi-final match. By the end of the day, Alexis Fenton and Livie Bass of Old Lyme were crowned … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Dominates Girls’ Shoreline Individual Tennis Tourney; Fenton, Bass are Doubles Champions; Callie Bass Wins 3/4 Singles
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) has announced that Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) has been selected as the Middle School of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. This recognition highlights the exceptional commitment of the school, its staff, and the entire community to providing an outstanding middle school education that fosters academic growth … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Named 2022-23 CT Middle School of the Year
CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Committee Previously Received Bulk of Monies for Bridge Design From Old Lyme's ARPA Funds OLD LYME -- On Monday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes announced that approximately $9 million in state grants is being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve a … [Read more...] about CT Trails Program Awards $28,500 to Old Lyme’s Halls Road Improvements Committee for Lieutenant River Bridge Design Work
Letter to the Editor: Give Overlay District a Chance, ‘Modified HROD … a Wise Step for our Town to Take’
To the Editor: Let's give the Halls Road Overlay District the full consideration it requires. I have been living in Old Lyme since 2015 and am grateful for the thoughtful work of fellow residents stepping up to serve on our town's commissions and boards. For the Zoning and Planning Commissions, among others, the pressures facing our town are escalating, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Give Overlay District a Chance, ‘Modified HROD … a Wise Step for our Town to Take’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 5/16 with previous record holder's first name -- many thanks to John Ressler of Old Lyme for notifying us of it and letting us know that he was there 49 years ago when the previous record was set! On May 6, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Senior Dylan Sheehan smashed a 49-year-old shot put school record at the 'Shot Put Saturday' Invitational in Middletown … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Senior Sheehan Smashes 49-Year-Old Shot Put School Record
Death Announced of Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme; Mother of David, Jennifer & Andrea Tiffany, Hiram Manville IV
LYME -- Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 26, 2023, in Niantic, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born June 21, 1937, in New London, to Nancy C. Smith and Frank G. Baldwin ...She attended Lyme Consolidated School, Concord Academy, the Shipley School and Colorado College ... She later used her love for the game to coach the Old … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Nancy Baldwin Manville, 85, of Lyme; Mother of David, Jennifer & Andrea Tiffany, Hiram Manville IV
Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME - Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a new exhibition, Cirque De La Vie, featuring the work of influential American artist Bo Bartlett. The recipient of numerous awards and international recognition for his paintings and films, Bartlett's work has been celebrated for its ability to elevate the trivialities of everyday life to major proportions and bring its … [Read more...] about Renowned Artist Bo Bartlett Featured in New Exhibition at Lyme Academy
Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
OLD LYME / STONINGTON -- The unbeaten Old Lyme girls team faced its toughest opponents to date on Tuesday. With a string of 58 consecutive wins behind them while also defending the Class S state championship for the second year in succession, the girls came out onto the courts at Stonington High School to meet the also unbeaten and defending Class M champions. This was … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Advance to 59 Consecutive Wins, Defeating Also Previously Unbeaten Stonington
Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The public is invited to view a photography exhibit by Fred Verillo titled, "Out of the City, Down to the Sea," which is currently on display in the Griswold Gallery at Saint Ann’s through June 25. The show is open to the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Verillo describes his artistry in … [Read more...] about Photo Exhibit by Fred Verillo of Old Lyme on View at Saint Ann’s Through June 25, All Welcome
Death Announced of Robert William DeJonge, Brother of William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme
Robert William DeJonge, 86, of Grand Rapids, was born into eternal life on Friday, April 28, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Hope DeJonge, and his four children ...Bob is survived by his brother William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme CT ...A private family service will be held at a later date ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published on … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert William DeJonge, Brother of William A. DeJonge of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer, 69 of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard, Mother of Hannah and Lea
OLD LYME -- UPDATED May 7 with full obituary: Renni was born in Akron, Ohio to Chester Wendell Ridgeway and Edna Pearl Ridgeway (née Stokes) in 1953. She graduated from Green High School in 1971 and went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Akron. She later earned a MSSA from Case Western Reserve University and became a Licensed … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer, 69 of Old Lyme; Wife of Richard, Mother of Hannah and Lea
Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two exciting exhibitions this month, which continue through June 15. The first is the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition and the second, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show. Showcasing a range of representational art, the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition features work from the accomplished artists elected to the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2022-23 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, Zachary Eichholz, Willa Hoerauf, Arber Hoxha, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
A View From My Porch: Just Another Day at the Beach — A Treatise on Connecticut Beach Access
I will introduce this topic by acknowledging the courage of Ms. Kathleen Tracy and her co-plaintiffs, who have seen the most recent beach access case against the Miami Beach Association (MBA) through to its conclusion. That specific lawsuit, which really began with a fence in 2016, ultimately required more than six years of effort and anguish; and certainly, some considerable … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: Just Another Day at the Beach — A Treatise on Connecticut Beach Access