OLD LYME -- Cheryl Poirier was recently named Old Lyme's 2021 Citizen of the Year, and members of the Sustainable Old Lyme group wanted to find a way to honor her achievement, and celebrate her hard work, which brought Old Lyme to the Silver Level of SustainableCT's program. Old Lyme is one of only 12 towns in the state and the only town in New London County to have … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year Honored by ‘Sustainable OL’ Members at ‘Galentine Tea’
Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
A new independent expenditure group, CT Truth PAC Inc., came to life over the weekend with a $500,000 contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme and a longtime donor to Republicans. Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide … [Read more...] about Old Lyme RTC Chair Kelsey Donates $500,000 to Launch New PAC
Feb. 11 Daily COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 998, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 250
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total from 995 to 998. There were two new cases reported in Lyme taking the cumulative total of cases there from 248 to 250. The next Daily Data Report … [Read more...] about Feb. 11 Daily COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 998, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 250
Happy Valentine’s Day! Did You Forget? Then This Column is for You …
Editor's Note: We first published this topical column by Jennifer Petty Mann on Feb. 14, 2014. We thought it would be fun to republish it today. And Happy Valentine's Day to all our readers! Our columnist Jennifer Petty Mann has some great suggestions for those who haven't quite got themselves together yet for the big day. You still want to do something, but are looking … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day! Did You Forget? Then This Column is for You …
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Presents Free, Virtual Discussion of Lennart Anderson’s Work with Art Historian Emily Weeks, Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts presents a virtual discussion with Emily M. Weeks, PhD titled, "I See Things Beautifully" -- Lennart Anderson and the Relevance of American Representational Art.Weeks is the Principal Lecturer in the Histories of Art at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. Preregistration is … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Presents Free, Virtual Discussion of Lennart Anderson’s Work with Art Historian Emily Weeks, Tonight
A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
It’s been a while since my last View, which was A Primer on The American Rescue Plan. Since then, I have spent some time thinking about tobacco; and frankly, that’s a subject on which I have rarely, if ever, reflected. Then again, it’s not COVID, or its aftermath; and has nothing to do with the events of Jan. 6, 2021, or their aftermath. To explain, Christina and I saw … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch — The Shady History of Connecticut Tobacco, Part 1: The Age of Discovery to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony
This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Acclaimed Guitarist Colin Davin Performing with Arron, Lark
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks 31st season is a significant one as Musical Masterworks will be celebrating the final year of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director while welcoming Tessa Lark as Artistic Director Designate. Their next concert weekend is Feb. 12 and 13 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, when Arron and Lark will welcome back celebrated … [Read more...] about This Afternoon, Musical Masterworks Hosts Acclaimed Guitarist Colin Davin Performing with Arron, Lark
Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
OLD LYME -- The second performance of the Old Lyme Players' production of The Addams Family School Edition begins at 7 p.m. tonight in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium. Further performances will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets at $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (65+) are for sale online at this link or via the QR code … [Read more...] about Final Day to See Lyme-Old Lyme HS Musical; Some Tickets Still Available
Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
LYME/OLD LYME -- After Gov. Lamont directed that he was gong to lift the statewide mask mandate and transfer decisions regarding masking to local municipalities, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out the following letter yesterday (Feb. 10) to the LOL school community indicating no decision has yet been taken on mask-wearing in schools after Feb. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lamont Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Feb. 28, Delegates Future Policy to Local Authorities; LOL Schools Deciding Next Steps
Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
OLD LYME -- In what veteran Old Lyme Basketball Coach Don Bugbee described as "crazy times," the girls have played already three games this week and have yet another this evening, which is also Senior Night, against Hale-Ray. The Wildcats lost the first game by the slimmest of margins but won the next two convincingly. On Monday, Feb 7, the girls played away at Valley … [Read more...] about Girls Basketball Update: In a ‘Crazy’ Week, Girls Grab Two Wins, Take One Tough Loss, Play Again Tonight
Feb. 10 Daily COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Still in Red Zone for Case Rates; Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 995, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 248
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total from 992 to 995. There was one new case reported in Lyme taking the cumulative total of cases there from 247 to 248. . The next Daily Data Report … [Read more...] about Feb. 10 Daily COVID-19 Update: 97% of CT Towns Still in Red Zone for Case Rates; Three New Cases In Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 995, One New Case in Lyme Raises Total There to 248
Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool is a tuition free program designed for identified special education students and selected peers. This program serves preschool age children in the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. If you are interested in having your three-year-old child participate in the Lyme-Old Lyme Special Needs Preschool as a peer during the 2022-2023 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Peer Visits Offered; Register Now for a March 11 Visit
Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
To the Editor: I am writing all three Selectmen as I have not heard back from [Old Lyme First Selectman] Tim Griswold regarding an update to the Tantummaheag Town Landing after three emails. It is disappointing that this issue has not been resolved and is no longer on the agenda for your board meetings. I first notified Tim about this issue in July of 2020, we had a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Update on Tantummaheag Town Landing Situation Overdue, Required so All Residents Can Understand Outcome
Feb.7-9 Daily COVID Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 992, No New Cases in Lyme for Two Days Hold Total at 247
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town's cumulative case total from 990 to 992. Yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 8, there were five new cases in OL and on Monday, Feb. 7, there were three, taking last Friday's total of 982 to … [Read more...] about Feb.7-9 Daily COVID Update: Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 992, No New Cases in Lyme for Two Days Hold Total at 247
A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup
What do you do on a Sunday when there is nearly three feet of snow on your front door? Obviously, the meteorologists were right this time ... Is there enough food in my house to keep me a day or two from starvation? Sure, there is. But what would I be in the mood for? Yes, my friends, I had stocked up on produce with what I wanted to cook: three different soups. … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Soup for Snow? Try This Intriguing Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup