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Lyme-Old Lyme Baseball, Softball Teams Both Notch Big Wins to Advance to State Quarterfinals

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Baseball On Wednesday afternoon, Old Lyme, seeded #22, advanced to the quarter-finals of the CIAC Class S Baseball Tournament with an impressive 5-0 win over #6 seeds Coventry. Old Lyme now face #3 Somers away on Saturday at a time to be announced. Aidan Ward led the the Lyme-Old Lyme Wildcats to victory by throwing a seven-inning complete game with a two-hit shutout … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Baseball, Softball Teams Both Notch Big Wins to Advance to State Quarterfinals

June 1 COVID 19 Update: 16 New Cases in Old Lyme Since May 27, Two in Lyme; Cumulative Totals Respectively 1282, 314

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday June 1, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and two in Lyme compared with May 27 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1282 from 1266 on May 27, and similarly Lyme’s to 314 from 312 on the same … [Read more...] about June 1 COVID 19 Update: 16 New Cases in Old Lyme Since May 27, Two in Lyme; Cumulative Totals Respectively 1282, 314

Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26

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OLD LYME -- On Friday morning, May 13, 2022, Judith Vitali, loving wife, and mother of three children passed away at age 81. Judith was born Dec. 25, 1940, to Harold Sylvester Chick and Margaret Leahy Chick ... For over 30 years, Judith taught at Mile Creek School and Center School in Old Lyme. She received the Teacher of the Year Award in 1995, and was beloved by … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26

Death Announced of William Louis “Bill” Poeta Jr. of Old Lyme, Services Friday & Saturday

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OLD LYME -- William Louis "Bill" Poeta Jr., 68, of Old Lyme, beloved husband of Donna Lee Calabria Poeta, passed away at home Saturday, May 21, 2022. ... Besides his wife Donna of 40 years, he is survived by his two children, daughter Devon Poeta of Attleboro, Mass., and son Ryan Poeta (Kim) of Shelton ... Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, at … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William Louis “Bill” Poeta Jr. of Old Lyme, Services Friday & Saturday

Take a Champlain South Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, THIS AFTERNOON

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OLD LYME -- The second Hikers’ Happy Hour of 2022, sponsored by the Open Space Commission, the Old Lyme Land Trust, and the Old Lyme Inn, will be held THIS AFTERNOON on Wednesday, June 1.   A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the Meetinghouse Lane entrance to Champlain South Open Space. A portion of the walk will follow an old 17th and 18th century roadway, where … [Read more...] about Take a Champlain South Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn, THIS AFTERNOON

Old Lyme’s Parade Fills Air with Pride and Patriotism, Music and Merriment

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 6/2: The sun shone brightly as the traditional Old Lyme parade proceeded down Lyme Street and McCurdy Rd. to the Duck River Cemetery. Mirth and merriment along with pride and patriotism filled the air as the colorful parade made its way down to the route to resounding cheers from all the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Parade Fills Air with Pride and Patriotism, Music and Merriment

Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme

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WINDHAM, CT -- UPDATED 5/31 WITH FULL OBITUARY: Elizabeth "Betty" Barbara Gonci of Windham and formerly of Coventry and Hebron, Ct., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. Joseph`s Living Center in Windham at the age of 105. She was born on May 11, 1917, in Bridgeport, Ct., daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Varga) Pollansky. She was the oldest of nine children and … [Read more...] about Death of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Barbara Gonci Announced, 105; Mother of Don Gonci of Old Lyme

Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor

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OLD LYME:  The Lyme Art Association is the oldest of what has evolved into a vibrant collection of art and culture institutions in the heart of Old Lyme. It is flourishing in a way that is perhaps only rivaled by its early years when the renowned Lyme Art Colony artists formed the Association back in 1914. It is from this firm base that the Association is undergoing a change … [Read more...] about Laurie Pavlos to Retire as Lyme Art Association Director, Elsbeth Dowd Named as Successor

Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Starts TODAY at 11am, LYSB Invites “Anyone on Wheels” to March With Them

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Memorial Day Parade will kick off from the Lyme Street Firehouse at 11 a.m. today, Monday, May 30, and continue to the Duck River Cemetery where appropriate ceremonies hosted by VFW Post 1467 will be held to honor the country's fallen Veterans. There will be marchers from Old Lyme including the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High and Middle School Bands and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Starts TODAY at 11am, LYSB Invites “Anyone on Wheels” to March With Them

Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde

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Vigil to be Held Sunday, May 29, 5 p.m. on Steps of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme OLD LYME, CT – UPDATED 9am: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice announced Friday, May 27, that the organizations would hold a bell-ringing vigil and call to action on Sunday, May 29. The vigil will be held on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde

May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three

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LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday through Friday, May 24-27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and three in Lyme compared with May 23 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1266 from 1256 on May 23, and similarly Lyme’s to 312 from 309 on the same … [Read more...] about May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three

A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change

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I spent a lot of time in the past couple of weeks driving. I wasn’t going long distances; rather I had errands so I did a couple, got home for lunch, and finished the rest a hour or two later.  While my husband and I frequently went out for breakfast (always on weekends), now that I am husband-less (and have been for more than a decade), I do most of my reading, writing and … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change

Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme

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The Cooley Gallery's First Endemic Era Show, 'Where They Began,' is Guest Curated by International Artist, Lyme Resident Christian Brechneff OLD LYME, CT – The Cooley Gallery has announced its first exhibition in over two years and for this special show, the gallery joins forces with the artist, Christian Brechneff of Lyme, Conn. Where They Began, is an exhibition and … [Read more...] about Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme

‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome

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OLD LYME -- On Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Friends of Music (FOM) will host a Great Gatsby Gala at the Old Lyme Inn. This scholarship fundraising event is sure to be an enjoyable evening, with plenty of food/drinks, and  entertainment. 1920s attire is strictly optional, but encouraged at the themed cocktail party. There will also be an … [Read more...] about ‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome