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
Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
OLD LYME -- UPDATED June 15. We incorrectly quoted the number of votes by which Mona Colwell lost the Region 18 BOE election in our original article. We apologize for the error. The article has now been corrected. At Monday evening's Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen (BOS)'s Special Meeting in a somewhat unexpected move, both First Selectman Timothy Griswold (R) and Selectman … [Read more...] about Griswold, Ward Vote to Appoint Colwell to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Commission Chair
Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
LYME -- On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Lyme Public Library presents Sweethearts at Sea: A Love Story in the Age of Whaling. Historian Amanda Goodheart Parks, PhD, will present the story of whaling captain John Marble and his wife Elizabeth from Fall River, Mass., who defied 19th-century social customs by sailing together aboard whaleships. This event is sponsored by … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Author Presentation on ‘Sweethearts at Sea,’ Tonight
Colwell Appointed to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Chair, Current Member
OLD LYME -- At yesterday evening's Old Lyme (OL) Board of Selectmen (BOS)'s Special Meeting, both First Selectman Timothy Griswold and Selectman Matthew Ward voted to appoint Mona Colwell to the OL Economic Development Commission (EDC) over incumbent EDC member Candace Fuchs. The vote supporting Colwell over Fuchs was made after soliciting input from the EDC Chair Cheryl … [Read more...] about Colwell Appointed to Old Lyme EDC Against Recommendations of Chair, Current Member