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Get Organized with Ellen Madere Tonight at Old Lyme Library

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Keep those New Year's Resolutions and get organized!  Join an informal, enlightening, and entertaining discussion with Ellen Madere at Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Wednesday, jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. She will answer your questions and give you room-by-room tips and tricks to stay ahead of the clutter.  Madere is a contributor … [Read more...] about Get Organized with Ellen Madere Tonight at Old Lyme Library

Wildcats Overwhelm Bellringers 70-29, Continue Unbeaten Conference Run

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Playing on their home court, Old Lyme crushed East Hampton Monday evening ultimately winning by 70-29. Coach Kirk Kaczor said by email, "The boys played their best game of the season."  Aedan Using led the team with an extraordinary 21 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals.  Brady Sheffield added 11 points and, in Kaczor's word, "... did a fantastic … [Read more...] about Wildcats Overwhelm Bellringers 70-29, Continue Unbeaten Conference Run

Red Cross Offers Incentives to Blood Donors During January

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The American Red Cross is offering a special incentive to increase blood and platelet donations in January, a historically challenging time. All donors who present at Red Cross blood drives in New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island) and New York will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Gift Card by email *.  Also, all those who come to … [Read more...] about Red Cross Offers Incentives to Blood Donors During January

New Year’s Schedule for Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls

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Lyme Town Hall and Lyme Transfer Station will be closed Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Old Lyme Town Hall will be closed on New Year’s Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.)Old Lyme Transfer Station will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.Lymes’ Senior Center has special holiday hours as … [Read more...] about New Year’s Schedule for Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls

See ‘Sculpture Dances’ at 2pm Today at Studio 80 During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival

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Dance bursts forth in a free performance inspired by the beauty of Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds, 80-1 Lyme Street, during the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival tomorrow! Dancers from GUSTO Dance, IMMIX Dance Project and Mystic Moves Dance Theatre come together from 2 to 3 p.m. to perform "Sculpture Dances."  These wonderful dances celebrate the special magic of the sculptures, … [Read more...] about See ‘Sculpture Dances’ at 2pm Today at Studio 80 During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival

Greenho, Danes are Class S State Tennis Doubles Champions

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Last Thursday, Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Morgan Greenho and freshman George Danes won the CIAC Class S boys' tennis doubles championship at Yale. The pair, who were top seeds, defeated Patrick Markovics and Matthew Newfield of Morgan High School 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Old Lyme has not won the Class S doubles championship since Dane Pfeiffer and David Neaton's success in … [Read more...] about Greenho, Danes are Class S State Tennis Doubles Champions

Op-Ed: Old Lyme Should Return to Local Health Department; Dramatic Increases in Ledge Light Fees Adversely Impacting Local Residents, Small Businesses

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Editor's Note: The author, Dawn Root, is the owner of Old Lyme Seafood. Old Lyme joined Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) on Nov 1, 2016 after approval at a Town Meeting by a margin of only 3 votes (82-79).  The time between the first public hearing (scheduled on Aug 29 during prime vacation season, with only 10 days’ notice) and the Town Meeting vote held on Sept 27 … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme Should Return to Local Health Department; Dramatic Increases in Ledge Light Fees Adversely Impacting Local Residents, Small Businesses

Community Music School Hosts Master Clarinetist to Teach Technique Intensive Today

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Community Music School presents master clarinetist Ken Lagace, who will lead a full day of workshops on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., focusing on intermediate/advanced level clarinet technique on a wide range of topics.  The intensive will be hosted on Community Music School’s main campus in Centerbrook and will cost $95, with lunch included.   Register online … [Read more...] about Community Music School Hosts Master Clarinetist to Teach Technique Intensive Today

RollinReds Host ‘Backyard Olympics’ at Sound View Today to Benefit Terri Brodeur Foundation

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On Saturday, Sept. 9, RollinReds Beach Shanty along with the Sound View Beach Association and The Carousel will host 'Backyard Olympics' at Sound View. Entries will be accepted from up to 100 teams of two people per team for four events as follows: Corn Hole, Waterballoon Toss, Oversized Yahtzee, and Giant Jenga.  All winners will receive Olympic-style gold medals. The … [Read more...] about RollinReds Host ‘Backyard Olympics’ at Sound View Today to Benefit Terri Brodeur Foundation

Old Lyme Trash & Recycling Routes for July 4 Week

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Old Lyme's trash and recycling schedule for the week commencing Monday, July 3, is as follows: Monday, July 3: All trash and recycling routes will be picked up on their normal schedule. Tuesday, July 4: NO trash or recycling pick-up. Wednesday, July 5: BOTH Tuesday AND Wednesday's trash and recycling routes will be picked up on their normal schedule. Thursday, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Trash & Recycling Routes for July 4 Week

Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am

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UPDATED 5:04am: Due to predictions of 11-14 inches of snow today from Winter Storm Niko, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, the Lyme Landfill and Old Lyme's Transfer Station, Lyme Public Library, and Lymes' Senior Center are all closed today.  Many other institutions have also announced they will not be opening Thursday. The Town of Old Lyme has also … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am

Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018

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Community Music School, located at 90 Main Street in Centerbrook and 179 Flanders Rd. in East Lyme, welcomes the general public to enjoy a variety of music programming during Free Preview Week Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2018. Children and adults are invited to schedule a free 30-minute preview lesson, and sample a vast array of programs for all ages including private and group … [Read more...] about Community Music School in Essex, East Lyme Offers Free Preview Week Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2018