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A la Carte: Terrific (Homemade) Treats to Take to Friends

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Column #1 A year ago, a COVID vaccine was my holiday hope to family and friends (and everyone else in the world). I think all we wanted was a vaccine that this once-a-century pandemic could be handled and we wouldn’t have to watch Andrew Cuomo every single morning on television (although we didn’t know then that his final showstopper would be his last ever).  By the end of … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Terrific (Homemade) Treats to Take to Friends

State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project

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Award Recognizes Two Lawmakers -- One R, One D -- For Transcending Political Polarization Through Public Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Thursday, Dec. 9, in Washington, D.C., the Millennial Action Project (MAP), the largest nonpartisan organization of Millennial elected officials in the U.S., presented the 2021 Rising Star Award to Connecticut State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Honored as 2021 National ‘Rising Star’ by Millennial Action Project

‘Con Brio’ Presents a Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon

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OLD LYME -- The Con Brio Choral Society will continue to celebrate its 25th season with a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme at 1 McCurdy Lane. The concert is dedicated to the memory of Old Lyme resident Sheldon Arthur Baker, who passed away Aug. 6, 2021 and sang with Con Brio for many years. He served as its president from … [Read more...] about ‘Con Brio’ Presents a Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon

Today, Old Lyme Fire Dept. Holds Holiday Toy & Giving Drive

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Fire Department will holding a Holiday Toy & Giving Drive on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lyme Street Fire Department and on Halls Rd. near Big Y.  Donations are welcome as well as new unopened toys. All donations will be distributed with the assistance of Lymes' Youth Service Bureau to Lyme and Old Lyme families in need. … [Read more...] about Today, Old Lyme Fire Dept. Holds Holiday Toy & Giving Drive

Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Dvorak, Shostakovich, Brahms in Old Lyme Concert Today

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OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks' 31st season is an especially memorable one with the organization celebrating the final year of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director and simultaneously welcoming Tessa Lark as Artistic Director Designate. The next Musical Masterworks concert weekend is Dec. 11 and 12 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, with concerts … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Works by Dvorak, Shostakovich, Brahms in Old Lyme Concert Today

Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced

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OLD LYME -- Nancy Dian Mason Johnson, née Monroe, of Old Lyme, passed away Dec. 4, 2021. She was born Sept. 27, 1941, in Schoharie, N.Y., the daughter of Richard and Carrie Monroe ... Nancy's biggest passion was selling real estate, having helped hundreds of buyers and sellers, while staying in touch with them during her extensive career spanning 44 years. Her co-workers … [Read more...] about Death of Nancy Dian Mason Johnson of Old Lyme Announced

Dec. 10 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Raise Cumulative Case Total to 526, Lyme Holds at 139

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LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows eight new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 526. No new cases were reported in Lyme, keeping that town’s cumulative total at 139. This past week, between the state’s reporting days of Friday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Dec. 10 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Raise Cumulative Case Total to 526, Lyme Holds at 139

Dec. 8 & 9 COVID-19 Update: 96% of CT, Including Lyme & Old Lyme, Now in Red (Highest) Zone for Daily Case Rate; OL Total Cases Reach 518, Lyme at 139

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LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows no new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme keeping that town’s total of cumulative cases at 518. On Dec. 8, four new cases were reported in Old Lyme increasing the total from Tuesday's number of 514 to 518. No new cases were reported in Lyme … [Read more...] about Dec. 8 & 9 COVID-19 Update: 96% of CT, Including Lyme & Old Lyme, Now in Red (Highest) Zone for Daily Case Rate; OL Total Cases Reach 518, Lyme at 139

Gardening Tips for Early December from ‘The English Lady’

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We have been fortunate here in New England to have had the pleasure of a lovely summer not too hot with adequate rain. Followed by a warm fall with more than enough rain into November to encourage healthy root growth for a vibrant spring next year.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that this weather foretells a mild winter – we can only hope, but yet again this is New … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Early December from ‘The English Lady’

Ledge Light to Hold Free COVID Vaccine Clinic This Afternoon, Appointment Required

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LYME/OLD LYME -- 12/8 UPDATED with new information from LLHD: Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Groton Municipal Building (295 Meridian St.) LLHD will offer the Moderna and J&J vaccines for 1st, 2nd, and booster shots at no cost to adults 18 years and older. This COVID Vaccine … [Read more...] about Ledge Light to Hold Free COVID Vaccine Clinic This Afternoon, Appointment Required

Saint Ann’s Presents ‘The New Consort’ in ‘A Close Harmony Christmas’ Concert, Tonight

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OLD LYME -- Live@SaintAnn's concert series presents the return of The New Consort for its first-ever holiday concert in Connecticut. The concert will be held Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Ann's Episcopal Church. Join this world-class vocal ensemble, founded by Lyme native Brian Mummert, to ring in the season with A Close Harmony Christmas. The program, featuring … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Presents ‘The New Consort’ in ‘A Close Harmony Christmas’ Concert, Tonight

Dec. 7 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases Take Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 139, One New Case Raises OL’s Total to 514

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LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows one new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 514. Two new cases were reported in Lyme, taking that town’s cumulative total to 139. The Monday, Dec. 6 case total of 18 was the highest single-day … [Read more...] about Dec. 7 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases Take Lyme’s Cumulative Total to 139, One New Case Raises OL’s Total to 514

Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host In-Person Community Forum on Strategic Plan

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Dec. 8, the second of two community forums focused on reviewing and updating the strategic plan for the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools will be held. The strategic plan outlines expectations and goals in the areas of curriculum, human resources, facilities, and community as well as metrics for success in each area. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in … [Read more...] about Tonight, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host In-Person Community Forum on Strategic Plan

Tonight, Duck River Garden Club Invites Community to Holiday Wreath-Making Event; Wreaths to be Displayed Around Town

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OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme is planning to create around 50 wreaths this year to display around the community. Anne Brandenburg, who is a DRGC member, told LymeLine by email, "That is a lofty number, and hard to trim down when you know town folks appreciate the work and see the charm adding a wreath here and there does for our quaint … [Read more...] about Tonight, Duck River Garden Club Invites Community to Holiday Wreath-Making Event; Wreaths to be Displayed Around Town