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Old Lyme Resident, Atty. Kyle Zrenda Recognized as a ‘New Leader in the Law’ by CT Law Tribune

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OLD LYME/NEW LONDON -- Old Lyme resident and Suisman Shapiro Attorney Kyle Zrenda has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2023 New England Legal Awards. The first-ever New England Legal Awards has expanded the field to include attorneys and firms from beyond Connecticut, including many in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and other … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Resident, Atty. Kyle Zrenda Recognized as a ‘New Leader in the Law’ by CT Law Tribune

Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town

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OLD LYME -- Yesterday, the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) escorted the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme and residents and visitors cheerfully turned out on Lyme Street to celebrate its arrival. A huge flag was hung across Lyme St. to welcome the exhibit. The 9/11 Never Forget trailer was escorted from the NY/CT state line on I-95 North by cruisers … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town

Letter to the Editor: Sincere Thanks to Lyme-Old Lyme ‘Amazing Community’ for Great Generosity Supporting Afghan Refugee Family

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To the Editor: Our community is amazing! The appeal for donations to help keep our Afghan family in Old Lyme has been incredibly successful. A local family has generously offered a home, at below market price, for the Popals to live in for up to two years. And so many here andbeyond gave generously to help subsidize housing for this family of seven. The Refugee … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sincere Thanks to Lyme-Old Lyme ‘Amazing Community’ for Great Generosity Supporting Afghan Refugee Family

Death Announced of Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME -- Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Hillside Road, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Greenwood was born in New London, the son of Stanley and Lorraine Greenwood ...Mr. Greenwood is one of seven boys and is survived by his brothers, Robert in South Carolina, James in Virginia, Richard in New Hampshire, William in Connecticut, Kenneth in Utah, and Jack in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Timothy Alan Greenwood, 61, of Old Lyme

Letter to the Editor: Give Overlay District a Chance, ‘Modified HROD … a Wise Step for our Town to Take’

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To the Editor: Let's give the Halls Road Overlay District the full consideration it requires. I have been living in Old Lyme since 2015 and am grateful for the thoughtful work of fellow residents stepping up to serve on our town's commissions and boards.  For the Zoning and Planning Commissions, among others, the pressures facing our town are escalating, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Give Overlay District a Chance, ‘Modified HROD … a Wise Step for our Town to Take’

Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15

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OLD LYME: The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents two exciting exhibitions this month, which continue through June 15. The first is the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition and the second, Ship to Shore: A Marine Show. Showcasing a range of representational art, the102nd Elected Artist Exhibition features work from the accomplished artists elected to the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Exhibitions Through June 15

Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme girls varsity tennis team continued its extraordinary run of unbeaten games Monday with a 7-0 victory over previously unbeaten Valley Regional High School. Not only did this win extend the team's record to 52-0, but also secured the team its third Shoreline Conference in a row. Old Lyme then continued their undefeated run with a 7-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Win Shoreline Championship for Third Year in Succession

Letter From Paris: A New Spire – and Rooster – Set to Rise Above Notre Dame Cathedral

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The spire and the rooster of Notre Dame will soon be back in the sky of Paris.  On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as the spire of Notre Dame was consumed by flames and finally crumbled down. It left a gaping hole in the cathedral at the center of its vault.  Four years later, the installation of a tabouret -- (literally, a stool) -- which, … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A New Spire – and Rooster – Set to Rise Above Notre Dame Cathedral

Death Announced of Edward Coe Hemmann, Former VP, Manager of Old Lyme Office of Essex Savings Bank

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Edward Coe Hemmann of Deep River, beloved husband of the late Roberta Kittredge Hemmann passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Hartford on September 24, 1923 he was the son of the late Carl Edward Hemmann and Clara Coe Hemmann ... He also worked for ... Essex Savings Bank where he retired in 1985 as vice president and manager of the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Edward Coe Hemmann, Former VP, Manager of Old Lyme Office of Essex Savings Bank

Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis Continue Unbeaten Run, Trounce Westbrook 7-0

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WESTBROOK -- Playing away on Friday, April 14, the Old Lyme girls varsity tennis team soundly defeated Westbrook 7-0. The team is currently unbeaten with five wins and no losses. The results were as follows: 1st Singles:Sam Tan vs Megan Bache 6-3, 6-1 2nd Singles: Elaina Morosky vs Delany Belcourt 6-1, 6-0 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs Ava Ciarcic 6-1, 6-1 4th … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis Continue Unbeaten Run, Trounce Westbrook 7-0

Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years

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OLD LYME -- George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme passed peacefully in his home on April 3, 2023 ... George was a charter member of the Mountain Laurel Ski Club through which he would meet his future wife, Frances Birmingham. They were married in 1968, moved to Old Lyme in 1970, and were active members of Christ the King Church where they both sang for several years in the … [Read more...] about Death Announced of George J. Perchal, 95, of Old Lyme; Resident of OL for Over 50 Years

Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’

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‘Those March winds shall blow, and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then, poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing’.   March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a gentle sun. I took a deep breath and as … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for March from ‘The English Lady’