LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1/29 at 12:30am: Asked what the most important thing that residents could do to prepare for the upcoming storm, Old Lyme Director of Emergency Management David Roberge said emphatically, "Be prepared." He elaborated saying, "Expect power outages, concentrate on staying warm and if you're in a low-lying area, be ready to self-evacuate at a moment's … [Read more...] about Snow Predictions Still Changing; Major Storm Now Likely, 12-18 Inches of Snow Probable; Cancellations, Parking Bans Announced
Jan. 27 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates, But Metrics Improving Overall ; 6 New Cases in Old Lyme, 1 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 949 (OL), 235 (L)
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 6 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 943 to 949. One new case was reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 234 to 235. The next Daily Data Report will be issued … [Read more...] about Jan. 27 Daily COVID-19 Update: All Towns, Except One, Still Red for Case Rates, But Metrics Improving Overall ; 6 New Cases in Old Lyme, 1 in Lyme; Cumulative Totals: 949 (OL), 235 (L)
Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Responds to Hartford Fentanyl Tragedy, Encourages Community Approach to Substance Abuse Issues Locally
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community I’m sure many of you have heard the tragic news about two recent drug exposure incidents in two Connecticut middle schools. Tragically, a young 13-year-old boy died after being exposed to fentanyl at his middle school in Hartford. The following day, five students were hospitalized after ingesting THC … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition Responds to Hartford Fentanyl Tragedy, Encourages Community Approach to Substance Abuse Issues Locally
Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
GROTON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 29, from 12 to 4 p.m. at McDonald’s, 406 Colman Street, New London. The Moderna vaccine and a limited supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone who is 18 years or older and needs a first or second dose or is eligible for a booster … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Tomorrow
Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
OLD SAYBROOK: Last Saturday, Jan. 22, the Old Lyme girls, playing away, soundly defeated Old Saybrook in a solid 36-18 victory. Freshman Kate Walsh led the Wildcat scoring with 13 points and two steals, while senior Ali Kyle added eight points with seven steals. Senior Melanie Warren contributed seven points and fellow senior Megan Loflin notched three points, 16 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball: Girls Soundly Defeat Saybrook; Girls, Boys Both Fall to Cromwell
A la Carte: Winter Vegetable Soup for a Wintry Day
Over the years, I learned a lot about buying cookbooks. Never mind the first one I ever had: it was a cookbook that was part of the first (and only) encyclopedia we order for our daughter. I bet no one under fifty years old has ever bought one. My second was Craig Claiborne’s New York Times Cookbook. It was one hell of a cookbook and still is. I learned to cook from that … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Winter Vegetable Soup for a Wintry Day
Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 13 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 930 to 943. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 230 to 234. The next Daily Data Report will be … [Read more...] about Jan. 26 Daily COVID-19 Update: State Positivity Rate Falls to New Low for Year; 13 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 943, Lyme’s Total Rises to 234 with Four New Cases
State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) will be holding a Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update on Thursday, Jan. 27, to hear from residents prior to the 2022 legislative session, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 9. The virtual session will be held via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The link for the meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89798345387 Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Devin Carney to Host Virtual Pre-Session Legislative Update, Tonight
Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 1/26 -- new photo added: At Monday evening's Annual Town Meeting, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold announced the closely-guarded secret that Cheryl Poirier had been selected by the board of selectmen as the 2021 Old Lyme Citizen of the Year. Here is the full text of the Proclamation, which Griswold read aloud to announce the honor: "We are … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s 2021 Citizen of the Year is Cheryl Poirier!
Jan. 25 Daily COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 930, Lyme’s Total Rises to 230 with Two New Cases
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows one new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 929 to 930. The last time Old Lyme recorded only one case was Nov. 29, 2021 and the most recent time zero cases were reported was Dec. 12, … [Read more...] about Jan. 25 Daily COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Total to 930, Lyme’s Total Rises to 230 with Two New Cases
Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
To the Editor: A New Season As I have grown older, I’ve come to believe that there are seasons in a person’s life. There are experiences, opportunities, relationships and a number of other circumstances, some wonderful; some tragic, that can define these seasons, but they come and go all the same. In recent months I have been sensing a pull toward a new season. It … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: State Sen. Formica Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in Nov. 2022
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Hosts Virtual Conversation on CT’s ‘Great’ and ‘Buried’ Rivers, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- Did you know Connecticut has a 'Buried River'? It is the Hog River, which was buried under the City of Hartford in the 1940’s. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., enjoy a conversation with Dick Shriver, publisher of the local Estuary magazine, and Elizabeth Normen, publisher of Connecticut Explored, and also the author of “My Ride Down the Hog River,” … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Hosts Virtual Conversation on CT’s ‘Great’ and ‘Buried’ Rivers, Tonight; All Welcome
Old Lyme Town Meeting Approves 2020-21 Town Report, Sale of 11 Alpha Ave., $50K Appropriation for Sound View Sidewalks; 2021 Citizen of the Year Announced
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting was held Monday evening in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Atty. Tom McGarry was elected as the Moderator. Old Lyme Board of Finance Chairman David Kelsey presented the 2020-21 Annual Town Report and thanked Michelle Dickey for "another wonderful editing job." The cover features photos of Tree Swallows during their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Approves 2020-21 Town Report, Sale of 11 Alpha Ave., $50K Appropriation for Sound View Sidewalks; 2021 Citizen of the Year Announced
Jan. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: 24 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 929, Lyme’s Total Rises to 228 with Two New Cases
Photo by CDC on Unsplash. LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, around 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows 24 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s total of cumulative cases from 905 to 929. Four new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total from 224 to 228. The next … [Read more...] about Jan. 24 Daily COVID-19 Update: 24 New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 929, Lyme’s Total Rises to 228 with Two New Cases
Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting to be Held Tonight, 2021 Citizen of the Year to be Announced
OLD LYME -- The Annual Town Business Meeting will take place Monday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Auditorium at 53 Lyme St., in Old Lyme. The agenda includes the following business items and votes will be taken as determined during the evening: 1. To accept the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as submitted by … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Annual Town Meeting to be Held Tonight, 2021 Citizen of the Year to be Announced