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Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

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OLD LYME -- At Monday night's Annual Town Meeting held in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold enthusiastically declared, "We are excited to announce that Old Lyme’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 is the very talented Edie Twining. Edie is passionate about Old Lyme, its history, and its sense of place… and her local involvement speaks to … [Read more...] about Edie Twining is Old Lyme’s 2022 Citizen of the Year!

Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

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I know it is only early January, but it is never to early to begin to plan for this season in your garden.  My motto has always been to plan, before action and production. Mother Nature is waiting for us with her gifts of renewal, growth and nourishment as we begin to plan for the coming season. She tells us that in this wonderful pastime called ‘gardening,’ we can escape … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for January, “The Month for Dreaming”

Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

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LYME/OLD LYME -- It is always interesting in early January of one year to crunch the numbers and see which stories drew the highest number of readers in the previous year. This year was no exception -- there were some predictable winners like the announcement of the Old Lyme 2021 Citizen of the Year and the unexpected (and unsuccessful, as far as we know) auction of the Old … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 — The Most-Read Articles on LymeLine in 2022

Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Along with Musician’s Original Compositions, Feb. 4 & 5

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OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks presents the third concert weekend of its 32nd season at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Feb. 4 and 5, with violinist Tessa Lark as Artistic Director.  In February, Charles Overton (harp), Alex Sopp (flute), and Michael Thurber (bass) will join Lark to share not only their instrumental talents but also their compositional … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Along with Musician’s Original Compositions, Feb. 4 & 5

Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years

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OLD LYME -- Frederick 'Fred' Enoch Kelsey, 65, passed away Nov.2 2022 at his home in Old Lyme. He retired in 2019 after 37 years as mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme ... Visit this link to view the original version of this notice published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 28, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Frederick ‘Fred’ Enoch Kelsey, Mechanic at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme for 37 Years

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

Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

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OLD LYME - Burton E. Chapman Jr., 83, of Laurel Drive in Old Lyme, formerly of Old Saybrook passed after a brief illness Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown ...He is survived by his son Jeff Chapman of Old Saybrook; his daughter Tricia Chapman Granata and her husband Joseph of Old Lyme; and his two grandsons, Collyn Herel of Groton, and William Herel of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Burton E. Chapman Jr. of Old Lyme, Father of Tricia Granata of OL

Colin Heffernan (D): Candidate for House District #23

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Colin graduated magna cum laude from Tulane Law School in 2008, and after serving as a research clerk in our Superior Court, joined the Heffernan Legal Group where he’s practiced law in the community for 12 years. Through his experience as a general practice attorney he’s supported clients during their most difficult times, a unique perspective he’ll bring to serving his … [Read more...] about Colin Heffernan (D): Candidate for House District #23

COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic Offered Today, 12-2pm, at Lymes’ Senior Center; No Appointment, Fee, ID, Insurance Required

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LYME/OLD LYME -- In partnership with the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and the Lymes’ Senior Center, Ledge Light Health District will host a COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic today, Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center. Only the Moderna vaccine (primary series and booster) will be available at this clinic, which is for individuals … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic Offered Today, 12-2pm, at Lymes’ Senior Center; No Appointment, Fee, ID, Insurance Required

OLHS Hosts OL Town Band Concert, Ice Cream Social, Aug. 7

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Photograph by James Meehan Old Lyme Town Band & Ice Cream Social  Sunday, August 7, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Old Lyme Town Green (Lyme Street & McCurdy Road) Free Admission Complimentary Ice Cream during the concert  from Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe,  thanks to our generous sponsors.  Sponsored by OLHS, OL-PGN Library, Florence Griswold Museum … [Read more...] about OLHS Hosts OL Town Band Concert, Ice Cream Social, Aug. 7