QUAKER HILL -- William Martin Auwood, 94, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully June 21, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Ruth (Hartman) Auwood who passed July 19, 2019. The shared sixty-seven blessed years of marriage ... Bill began a career at Charles Pfizer in quality control, at the time the department had only eight … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William Martin Auwood, Father of Nancy Laro of Old Lyme
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Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1:30pm with names of everyone in the photo: The Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center presented a check for $25,000 to the center at the June 21 Board of Directors meeting. As a 501(c)3 organization, the Friends have conducted several fundraising efforts over recent years in order to contribute to the programs and activities of the center. A spokesperson … [Read more...] about Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center Make $25,000 Donation to Support Activities, Programs at the Center
Today is Final Day of Intake for Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale, 9am-2pm
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the perennially popular White Elephant Sale (WES) is back and intake continues today at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Intake ends Thursday, June 30, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details of items that will be accepted are below and also on the church website. Note that neither lamps nor audiovisual electronics will be … [Read more...] about Today is Final Day of Intake for Old Lyme’s White Elephant Sale, 9am-2pm
Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
OLD LYME -- On Monday, June 27, members of the Lyme-Old Lyme Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1467 learned that their Post had been recognized by VFW State leadership as the 'Best Post in Connecticut.' Members had gathered for a regular meeting at the Lymes' Senior Center unaware the award would be announced. This great honor had been announced two weeks previously when … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme’s VFW Post 1467 Named ‘Best Post in CT’ by VFW State Leadership
Old Lyme Named ‘Best Summer Destination in CT’ by TravelPulse.com
OLD LYME -- TravelPulse.com has just announced its list of 'Every State’s Best Summer Travel Destination' and Old Lyme has won the honor for the state of Connecticut! The travel site states, "the focus [of the list] ... is on the best of the best, the summer spots that hit it out of the park every single year this time of year." Justifying its selection of Old Lyme, the site … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Named ‘Best Summer Destination in CT’ by TravelPulse.com
June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
Cumulative Totals Rise to 1336 in Old Lyme, 328 in Lyme LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, June 21, through Monday, June 27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of 11 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and also one in Lyme compared with June 20 numbers. Note: The link above is always to the most recent day of CT DPH … [Read more...] about June 21-27 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Falls to Lowest Case Rate Zone with One New Case; Old Lyme Now in Yellow Zone, Reports 11 New Cases Since 6/20
Old Lyme-PGN Library Adds One More Day to Half-Price Book Sale, TODAY 10-4
OLD LYME — Today, Wednesday, June 29, Phoebe’s BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes (PGN) Library will be hosting an additional day for its Half-Price Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-loved books, DVD's and more will all be on sale at half price -- in fact, everything will be on sale except historic maps! Every dollar earned at the BookCellar goes directly … [Read more...] about Old Lyme-PGN Library Adds One More Day to Half-Price Book Sale, TODAY 10-4
ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/28 WITH 'FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS' and PRESENTATION DETAILS: On Tuesday, June 21, the Old Lyme (OL) American Rescue Plan Committee (APRC) presented their recommendations for allocation of $2.1 million of federal ARPA funds to a joint meeting of the OL Boards of Selectmen and Finance. The 'Final Recommendations,' which include details of the businesses, … [Read more...] about ARPC Proposal for $2.1M in Federal Funds Accepted Unanimously by OL BOS, BOF; Detailed Recommendations Now Announced
Friends of CT Libraries Honor Friends of Old Lyme Library
OLD LYME — On Saturday, June 11, the Friends of Connecticut Libraries (FOCL) honored the Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Library (OL-PGN.) The award, which was designated for municipalities with a population under 15,000, recognized the OL-PGN for their outreach to the community during the pandemic when the Library was closed. The Co-Chairs of the OL-PGN's … [Read more...] about Friends of CT Libraries Honor Friends of Old Lyme Library
Celebrate CT Historic Gardens Day at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum, Today
OLD LYME -- Connecticut Historic Gardens Day is being held this Sunday, June 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. and the Florence Griswold Museum is one of the 15 participating sites throughout the state. Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s grounds in full bloom during this special state-wide celebration of historic gardens. Members of the dedicated 'Garden Gang,' who tend the … [Read more...] about Celebrate CT Historic Gardens Day at Old Lyme’s Florence Griswold Museum, Today
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, ‘The Time of Perfect Young Summer’ (Gertrude Jekyll)
We have had a few cool nights recently, which are just wonderful and allow one to sleep with the windows open. I cannot remember the last time we had a real spring such as we are experiencing this year, with plenty of gentle rain. This beneficial rain is wonderful for all the spring plant growth and such a pleasure to see. I am so in awe of the miracle of Mother Nature; the … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for June, ‘The Time of Perfect Young Summer’ (Gertrude Jekyll)
And the Band(s) Played on—Making Music on Lyme Street to Celebrate Midsummer
OLD LYME -- Lyme Street was alive with music last night as a dozen bands and soloists played in different locations stretching from Lyme Academy in the north down to the First Congregational Church in the south. The Town was celebrating International Make Music Day, joining many other locations across the globe to mark Midsummer's Night -- the longest day of the … [Read more...] about And the Band(s) Played on—Making Music on Lyme Street to Celebrate Midsummer
Davis Presents her New Book, “CT Waters’ This Afternoon at Lymes’ Senior Center
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, June 22, at 1 p.m., Caryn B. Davis will present her book "Connecticut Waters: A Celebration of Our Coastline & Waterways" at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT. Read a review of Connecticut Waters by LymeLine Editor Olwen Logan at this link. Davis is a published writer and architectural, garden and travel photographer. … [Read more...] about Davis Presents her New Book, “CT Waters’ This Afternoon at Lymes’ Senior Center
Death Announced of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta of Old Lyme, Wife of Late Bill Poeta
OLD LYME -- Donna Lee Calabria Poeta, 73, of Old Lyme, beloved wife of the late William Louis Poeta Jr, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1949 in Sewickley, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Mihalik Calabria ... She recently lost her husband Bill last month after 40 years of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta of Old Lyme, Wife of Late Bill Poeta
Happy Midsummer’s Day! Old Lyme Celebrates Summer Solstice with ‘Make Music Day,’ This Evening
OLD LYME – A popular live music stroll along Lyme Street, Make Music Old Lyme, returns Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. An international celebration of free music for all, the Old Lyme Arts District is producing the town’s event in conjunction with the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition and the MusicNow Foundation. As in previous years, the Make Music Old … [Read more...] about Happy Midsummer’s Day! Old Lyme Celebrates Summer Solstice with ‘Make Music Day,’ This Evening