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Lyme Ambulance Association Honors Two EMT’s on Retirement After 60+ Years Combined

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Courtney, Darna Reflect Long-Term, Exemplary Volunteer Service LYME, CT — Lyme Ambulance Association (LAA) recently honored two of its longest serving volunteer responders at an awards ceremony.  Lyme First Selectperson David Lahm commented on Courtney and Darna’s long-standing service, saying, "As you retire, I would like you to know that the Town of Lyme owes you … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Honors Two EMT’s on Retirement After 60+ Years Combined

Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

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OLD LYME—On Friday, June 28, representatives of Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library celebrated the opening of the new StoryWalk® in memory of the late Agnes O’Connor at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC)'s Sunken Garden. The RTPEC is located on the site of the former Bee & Thistle Inn. After a brief dedication, participants were invited to enjoy … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘StoryWalk ®’ Opens at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

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OLD LYME—On Saturday, June 22, Witness Stones Old Lyme presented a celebratory event filled with jazz and poetry on the lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. This event honored Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, and offered a vibrant fusion of music and spoken word. Over 150 attendees experienced a powerful, moving, and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Joyfully Celebrated at FloGris Museum with Jazz & Poetry

Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME—Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.) of 3 Old Bridge Road, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at his home April 22, 2024. He was 83 years old. Captain Batts was born in Tipton, Ind., May 16, 1940, the youngest of six children of the late Walter J. and Bernice Batts.... He ... was a member of the Old Lyme Congregational Church. He supported Connecticut River preservation … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles J. Batts, Captain, USN (Ret.), Longtime Resident of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL

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OLD LYME–Harry Steven Plaut, of Old Lyme, known to his family and friends as “Har”or “HP,” passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, just after his 72nd birthday. Harry was born in Hartford, the son of Elaine Sayadoff of Bloomfield and the late Michael J. Plaut. He is also survived by his son, Alexander Plaut of Shelton; his sister, Laurie Shakun and her husband Marshall ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Harry Steven Plaut of Old Lyme, Former Harbor Master for OL

Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,

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Lyme BOS has Already Approved its $220K Share of Additional Funding OLD LYME -- 3/16: Lymes' Senior Center (LSC) Building Committee Chair Jeri Baker was at pains to stress in a phone conversation with LymeLine last Thursday (March 7) that the committee had agreed some, "Really good savings," during its deliberations at its Special Committee Meeting held the previous day … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee Responds to $1.3M Budget Shortfall—Project Savings Agreed, Additional Funds to be Requested: $660K from OL, $220K from Lyme,

Death Announced of Steven Wilson of Old Lyme, 57, Former Chair of LOL Schools Board of Education; Full Obituary Now Published

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OLD LYME — We have learned of the death of Steven John Wilson, of Old Lyme, who passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. He was chairman of the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education until this past December 2023. His full obituary has now been published. Steven J. Wilson, age 57, of Old Lyme, CT passed away on February 19, 2024 after a brief illness ... After graduating from … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Steven Wilson of Old Lyme, 57, Former Chair of LOL Schools Board of Education; Full Obituary Now Published

Death Announced of Musician Robert Allen Regan of Niantic, Remembrance Celebration to be Held in Old Lyme, March 10

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NIANTIC, CT—Robert Allen Regan, of Niantic, CT, died peacefully on February 20, 2024 at the age 91. He is survived by his two sisters, Ione Bartells and Marianne Sackett, daughters, Lisa Feltes and Amy Jonsson (Eric); grandchildren, Logan, Cooper, Brooke, and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Nora and Julia, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Allen … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Musician Robert Allen Regan of Niantic, Remembrance Celebration to be Held in Old Lyme, March 10

Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points

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OLD LYME—Playing away, Wednesday evening, Old Lyme pulled off a huge win against the Coginchaug Blue Devils in a high-scoring game that saw the Wildcats score 31 out of a possible 40 points from the free-throw line. The final score of 76-64 included a remarkable 35 points from Wildcat freshman Eddie Fiske, 13 of which were free throw points out of a possible 18 Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Freshman Fiske on Fire Leading Old Lyme to Victory Over Coginchaug with Thrilling 35 Points

State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme

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NEW LONDON, CT: State Senator Martha Marx (D-20th) has announced a re-election campaign for her seat representing the 20th District, which includes Old Lyme, as well as Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New London, Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. Marx was first elected to the General Assembly in 2022. “As a career nurse, the one issue that will always be closest to my heart … [Read more...] about State Senator Martha Marx Announces Re-Election Campaign for 20th District, Includes Old Lyme

Death Announced of Joan Law, Mother of Kimberly Rice of Old Lyme

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On a cold winters night with blustery winds, January 23.2024, our beautiful mom passed away peacefully with family and her faithful dog beside her. Joan was born March 13,1935 to William and Marion Reiss in New Haven CT ... She met the love of her life, Charles Sayward Law, and they married 1957. Together they raised three daughters in a home by the water in Clinton, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joan Law, Mother of Kimberly Rice of Old Lyme

Death Announced of Richard Sapia, 60; Graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme HS

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NEW LONDON/OLD LYME - Richard Sapia, 60, died unexpectedly in New London, where he lived, Jan. 5, 2024. Richard was born in Wethersfield, April 27, 1963, the seventh of nine children. The family moved to Old Lyme in 1979, where he attended school and graduated from Old Lyme High School.Richard, also known as Rich and Richie...loved Hawks Nest Beach ...... In the last years of … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Richard Sapia, 60; Graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme HS

Death Announced of Arthur Tappen Soper, 89, Formerly of Lyme, Conn.

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NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- Arthur Tappen Soper, 89, of New Canaan, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, at his home.  Born in Manhattan to Leslie Bliss Soper and Talia Fairchild Soper, he resided in Bronxville, N.Y., Kusnacht, Switzerland, and Lyme, Conn., before moving to New Canaan in 2018. Tappen attended Trinity School in Manhattan, was a member of Lawrenceville … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Arthur Tappen Soper, 89, Formerly of Lyme, Conn.

Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme

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OLD LYME: A total of 3,535 Old Lyme electors cast their votes in yesterday's municipal election. This total includes absentee ballots and people who both registered to vote yesterday and voted the same day. The candidates who have been elected are in bold in the listing below. A recount is predicted for the third seat on the Region 18 Board of Education between Alexander … [Read more...] about Full, Unofficial Results of Nov. 7 Election for Old Lyme