If you are reading this on Wednesday with your morning coffee and you are lucky enough to have scored a Thanksgiving dinner at someone else’s house tomorrow, you are like me. I was asked to make two pies (one apple, one pumpkin), green beans and corn bread. In any case, I will be making these things this evening and all I need to do is show up an hour ahead of the dinner … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Delicious New Twist on Turkey Left-Overs
Nov. 23 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 468; Lyme Holds at 133
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Nov. 23, 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 468. This means the cumulative total of confirmed cases for Old Lyme has now increased by 25 since Wednesday, Nov. 10, when the total stood at 443. In an … [Read more...] about Nov. 23 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 468; Lyme Holds at 133
Nov. 22 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 467; Two New Cases Increase Lyme’s Total to 133
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 467. This means the cumulative total of confirmed cases for Old Lyme has now increased by 24 since last Wednesday, Nov. 10, when the total stood at … [Read more...] about Nov. 22 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 467; Two New Cases Increase Lyme’s Total to 133
Faith Communities of Lyme, Old Lyme Join Together Tonight for Thanksgiving Service
OLD LYME -- The annual Community Service of Thanksgiving, organized by the faith communities of Lyme and Old Lyme, will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Christ the King Church. (This is the first ecumenical service since 2019, because of the pandemic.) All are welcome to attend this ecumenical service of prayer and song, which will include music led by choir … [Read more...] about Faith Communities of Lyme, Old Lyme Join Together Tonight for Thanksgiving Service
Talking Turkey—How the Quintessential American Feast Evolved
Editor's Note: We are delighted to take the opportunity today to republish a topical article about the evolution of that most quintessential of American meals—the Thanksgiving feast—which our former colleague at the 'Main Street News,' Linda Ahnert of Old Lyme, wrote for us originally all the way back in 2007. She has kindly updated it this year with a new opening paragraph. … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey—How the Quintessential American Feast Evolved
Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME -- Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme passed away Nov. 14, 2021. He was the son of Leo Russell Peterson and Eleanor Frances (Cox) Peterson born Feb. 1, 1946, in Bronx, N.Y. He is survived by his loving wife Tolan ... He will be missed by his many friends and neighbors at his favorite place, Old Colony Beach ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published … [Read more...] about Death of Dennis R. Peterson of Old Lyme Announced
Nov. 19 COVID-19 Update: First Fatality Reported in Lyme; Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 462, Lyme Holds at 131
LYME-OLD LYME — The Town of Lyme posted the following notice on the Town's website and Facebook page yesterday, Nov. 18: Town Loses Resident to COVID The Town of Lyme is deeply saddened to report that our community has experienced the first COVID-related death of a Town resident. In the many months since the pandemic began, while our Town has experienced more than 130 cases … [Read more...] about Nov. 19 COVID-19 Update: First Fatality Reported in Lyme; Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 462, Lyme Holds at 131
Old Lyme Church Hosts Holiday Sale Today; Proceeds Benefit Variety of Local, National, International Charities
OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold a Holiday Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature unique items from Haiti, Palestine, the Green Grass Reservation in South Dakota, and the LBS's own 'Ladies Who Stitch.' 'Ladies Who Stitch' will sell one-of-a-kind handmade items - … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Hosts Holiday Sale Today; Proceeds Benefit Variety of Local, National, International Charities
Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
OLD LYME — Phoebe's BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts its annual Holiday Book Sale Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kick off this year’s holiday season by choosing books as gifts and supporting your local library at the same time! There will be gift quality books and puzzles on sale in the library's 1898 Reading Room. Meanwhile, all … [Read more...] about Phoebe’s BookCellar Hosts Holiday Book Sale Today
Ledge Light Holds COVID Booster Clinic TODAY in Groton
NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Based on Governor Lamont's announcement Wednesday, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is holding a COVID booster clinic today, Friday, Nov. 19, at the Groton City Municipal Building. In an email sent Thursday regarding the latest COVID-19 data, LLHD Director of Health Steven Mansfield states, "The number of new COVID cases within our jurisdiction … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Holds COVID Booster Clinic TODAY in Groton
Nov. 18 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 459; Lyme Holds at 131, ‘The Day’ Reports COVID-Related Fatality in Lyme; 16 New Cases in OL Since Nov. 10
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 459. This means the cumulative total of confirmed cases has now increased by 16 since last Wednesday, Nov. 10, when the total was 443. In an email sent … [Read more...] about Nov. 18 COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 459; Lyme Holds at 131, ‘The Day’ Reports COVID-Related Fatality in Lyme; 16 New Cases in OL Since Nov. 10
Death of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. Announced, Formerly of Old Lyme; ‘Education … was the Constant Theme in his Life’
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Charles Townsend Ludington Jr., "Towny", professor emeritus of English and American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, died of renal failure in hospice care in Pittsboro, North Carolina, on November 4, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Ludington moved to Old Lyme, Connecticut at age three. Education, both his own and that of … [Read more...] about Death of Charles Townsend Ludington, Jr. Announced, Formerly of Old Lyme; ‘Education … was the Constant Theme in his Life’
Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 454 with 11 New Cases in OL in Past Week; Lyme Holds at 131
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. by the Connecticut Department of Health(CT DPH) shows three new, confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme taking that town’s total of cumulative cases to 454. This means the cumulative total of confirmed cases has increased by 11 since last Wednesday, Nov. 10. We wrote this in our Nov. 15 Daily … [Read more...] about Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update: Three New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Case Total to 454 with 11 New Cases in OL in Past Week; Lyme Holds at 131
Nov. 16 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 451, Lyme Holds at 131
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, Nov. 16, 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 451. No new cases were reported in Lyme, meaning that town's cumulative total holds at 131 for the 30th day in succession. The state does not issue … [Read more...] about Nov. 16 COVID-19 Update: One New Case in Old Lyme Takes Cumulative Case Total to 451, Lyme Holds at 131
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Updated Presentation on Initial Findings of PreK-8 Facilities Study, Tonight; Architects Seek Community Input, All Welcome
LYME-OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools will host a Community Presentation by QA+M Architecture, who will offer an updated presentation of initial findings from their study of the LOL Schools Pre-K to 8 Facilities and solicit community input. The meeting will be held in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium at 53 Lyme Street in … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Host Updated Presentation on Initial Findings of PreK-8 Facilities Study, Tonight; Architects Seek Community Input, All Welcome