CHESTER -- Join the Merchants of Chester in Chester Village on Friday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. and enjoy stars, Santa, plus shopping and dining! Local artist Christopher Owens has re-created his Starry Nights installation throughout Chester Village and it will be illuminated at 5:45 p.m. The stars, hand-made by Chester resident Owens, will be installed throughout the … [Read more...] about It’s ‘First Friday’ in Chester Tonight with Starry Nights, Shopping and Santa!
Dec. 1 COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 485, Lyme Steady at 135
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows six new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 485. No new cases were reported in Lyme, leaving that town’s cumulative total at 135. We have been asked by a reader whether the cases we are reporting … [Read more...] about Dec. 1 COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 485, Lyme Steady at 135
Death Announced of Marie Fernande Muller of Old Lyme, Longtime Member of Christ The King
OLD LYME — Marie Fernande Muller (Arsenault) daughter of Juliette Belleveau and Emile Arsenault passed away peacefully Sept. 6, 2021, surrounded by her children. Born in Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada in 1929, the youngest of 13 children, her childhood years being raised on the family dairy farm which is still in existence today. She enjoyed sharing many stories with her … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marie Fernande Muller of Old Lyme, Longtime Member of Christ The King
Nov. 30 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Test Positivity Rate Jumps to Highest Point Since Jan., Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 479, Lyme Holds at 135
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 479. No new cases were reported in Lyme, leaving that town’s cumulative total at 135. Eliza Fawcett reported in an article published yesterday (Nov. … [Read more...] about Nov. 30 COVID-19 Update: CT’s Test Positivity Rate Jumps to Highest Point Since Jan., Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 479, Lyme Holds at 135
‘Safe Grad 2022’ Hosts ‘Parents’ Night Out’ at Old Lyme Inn, Dec. 10
OLD LYME -- On Friday, Dec. 10, Safe Grad 2022 will host a 'Parents' Night Out' from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Inn. Proceeds will help fund the Safe Graduation Party being held on the night the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2022 graduates. Tickets are priced at one for $25 and two for $40. Light appetizers will be served and there will be a Silent Auction from … [Read more...] about ‘Safe Grad 2022’ Hosts ‘Parents’ Night Out’ at Old Lyme Inn, Dec. 10
Death Announced of James Phillip Wells, Longtime Member of Black Hall Club in Old Lyme
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. - James Phillip Wells, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Nov. 18, 2021. Jim was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Boston, Mass. ... Jim is survived by Barbara Gada Wells with whom he had five children ... Anyone who knew Jim knew his love of golf. Jim was a longtime member of Black Hall in Old Lyme and The Legacy in Port St. Lucie, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James Phillip Wells, Longtime Member of Black Hall Club in Old Lyme
Nov. 29 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Each Town; Cumulative Total Rises to 475 in Old Lyme, 135 in Lyme
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Nov. 29, 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 475 and one new case in Lyme, raising that town’s cumulative total to 135. Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser informed the school … [Read more...] about Nov. 29 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Each Town; Cumulative Total Rises to 475 in Old Lyme, 135 in Lyme
Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks P/T Admin Assistance, Flexible Hours
LYME -- Lyme Ambulance Association, an all-volunteer EMS organization, is looking for someone to assist with administrative work, mostly by computer, and working from home. The job can be as big or small as the appointee can handle -- even just one hour a week would be helpful. Word and/or Excel experience is preferable. Contact [email protected] for more … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Association Seeks P/T Admin Assistance, Flexible Hours
Fundraiser for Old Saybrook ‘Sister Mural’ Celebrating Diverse, Inclusive History of OS Takes Place Later Today; All Welcome
OLD SAYBROOK -- A fundraiser and silent auction to benefit Old Saybrook’s first community mural will be held on Sunday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook. The mural, which will be painted on the side and front of Foodworks, will be a celebration of Old Saybrook’s inclusive and diverse heritage, and the culmination of a partnership between Old … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Old Saybrook ‘Sister Mural’ Celebrating Diverse, Inclusive History of OS Takes Place Later Today; All Welcome
Florence Griswold Museum Presents ‘Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives’ Through Jan. 23
OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, presents Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives, on view through Jan. 23, 2022. Currier & Ives was a prolific printmaking firm based in New York City in the 19th century. Founded by Nathaniel Currier in 1834 and expanded by partner James Merritt Ives in 1856, the firm produced millions of … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Presents ‘Revisiting America: The Prints of Currier & Ives’ Through Jan. 23
Nov. 26 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Back in Red (Highest) Zone for Case Rates, Lyme in Lowest: Two New Cases in OL, One in Lyme Take Cumulative Case Totals Respectively to 474, 134
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 474 and one new case in Lyme, raising that town’s cumulative total to 134. Moreover, in a serious turn of events, Old Lyme has re-entered the Red Zone in … [Read more...] about Nov. 26 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Back in Red (Highest) Zone for Case Rates, Lyme in Lowest: Two New Cases in OL, One in Lyme Take Cumulative Case Totals Respectively to 474, 134
Old Lyme Cub Scouts Put ‘Amazing Effort’ Into Supporting Local Thanksgiving Food Drive
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Cub Scouts recently participated in the Thanksgiving Food Drive and Holiday Giving Program. The Food Drive is a collaboration between Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Old Lyme Police Union. The Cub Scouts left bags for collection on their neighbor's doors and then returned a week later to collect nonperishable donated food items. The … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Cub Scouts Put ‘Amazing Effort’ Into Supporting Local Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov. 24 COVID-19 Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 472, Lyme Holds at 133
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health (CT DPH) shows four new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 472. No new cases were reported in Lyme, so that town’s cumulative total remains at 133. Prior to Monday, Nov. 22, when two new cases were reported, … [Read more...] about Nov. 24 COVID-19 Update: Four New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 472, Lyme Holds at 133
Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
OLD LYME -- There are currently three shows on view at Lyme Art Association (LAA.) The signature show is the LAA's perennially popular holiday art exhibition and sale, Deck the Walls, which is on view through Jan. 2, 2022. More than 200 original works of art by member artists will be on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. Deck the Walls features a wide variety of … [Read more...] about Three Shows On View at Lyme Art Association; ‘Deck the Walls’, “Hands on the Land,’ ‘Polly Seip Solo Show’
Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable
In 1968, I was a student at the Sorbonne and on November 28th, I wrote home to my parents: “Thanksgiving without turkey!! It’s 10:00 p.m. here which means it’s 4:00 p.m. at home and you guys are probably stuffed from eating all that delicious food." I continued, "As my special gastronomic treat today, I bought a bottle of real American orange juice—all the way from Florida! … [Read more...] about Bon Appetit! Miracle in Paris Made Thanksgiving Memorable