OLD LYME—Denise Rowena (Dye) Lee, 75, of Old Lyme, died peacefully Wednesday July 24, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease, with her loving husband of 54 years Larry by her side, and surrounded by family. Denise was born on January 28, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland ... attended Catholic schools and graduated from the Boston University School of Nursing in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Denise Rowena (Dye) Lee, 75, Husband of Larry, Widely Known as ‘The Karate Lady’
A View from My Porch: More on Idioms — “Wassup?”
Dateline: July 31, 2024 (less than 100 days to the election) Last May, LymeLine published a “View” wherein I detailed my quest to determine the origin of the expression, “Let’s blow this popsicle stand;” which I began to satisfy my nine-year-old grandson, Will’s curiosity. I did not determine “popsicle’s” absolute origin for Will; but did help him begin to appreciate idioms … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: More on Idioms — “Wassup?”
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduate Liam Corrigan WINS GOLD Medal in US Men’s Four in Paris Olympics! UPDATED with NEW TEXT & PHOTOS
PARIS, FRANCE/OLD LYME-- Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduate Liam Corrigan won a gold medal in the Mens' Four at the Paris Olympics in a remarkable time of 5:49:03. This was the U.S. men’s first rowing gold medal of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The Team USA boat led from the 500-meter mark of the race held at at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium and secured the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduate Liam Corrigan WINS GOLD Medal in US Men’s Four in Paris Olympics! UPDATED with NEW TEXT & PHOTOS
Old Lyme Hosts Online Survey to Find Out Where Residents Get Their Local News
OLD LYME — The Town of Old Lyme (OL) is carrying out a survey to understand how both seasonal and year-round residents obtain their local news. The primary purpose of the survey is to understand seasonal residents' off-season newspaper access and subscriptions. The Town's current Ordinance requires posting notice of town meetings in major newspapers during the months of … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Hosts Online Survey to Find Out Where Residents Get Their Local News
Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico
LYME/OLD LYME —Twenty-two Scouts and Scout Leaders from Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 recently completed 90 miles of hiking over 12 days in Northern New Mexico. The Scouts visited Philmont Scout Ranch, a 214-sq. mile rugged mountain wilderness area. The Ranch offered the Scouts the chance to learn leadership and outdoor skills as they backpacked to a new wilderness … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico
Death Announced of Sandra Joncus of Old Lyme, Memorial Service Held at South Lyme Chapel
OLD LYME — Sandra Joncus, a reference librarian in Waterford for decades and a resident of Old Lyme for over half a century, passed away at the age of 90, in the early hours of July 16, 2024, at Greentree Manor in Waterford. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Stephen and Rose (Cleavenger) Joncus, Leslie and Nural Akchurin and Andrew and Berta (Tucker) … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Sandra Joncus of Old Lyme, Memorial Service Held at South Lyme Chapel
Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
OLD LYME—Glorious sunshine greeted Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival on Saturday and the day continued under clear skies all the way through to the fabulous fireworks late in the late evening. Things kicked off with the 5K Midsummer Run organized by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau followed by the always popular Kids' Run. There were stands galore at Lyme Art Association … [Read more...] about Sunny Memories Made at Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan’s Mens’ Four Team USA Boat Wins Heat, Advances to Thursday Final in Olympics-UPDATED
PARIS, FRANCE/OLD LYME—The U.S. men’s four, with Old Lymes’ Liam Corrigan in the stroke seat, won its heat to advance directly to Thursday’s final, at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Corrigan graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2015 and then went on to attend Harvard University, where he was ultimately captain on the men's rowing … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan’s Mens’ Four Team USA Boat Wins Heat, Advances to Thursday Final in Olympics-UPDATED
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’
OLD LYME — Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) has announced the opening of a new children’s education center on its five-acre property in Old Lyme. Funded by private donations, The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center is located in a renovated and expanded 1,632-square-foot cottage. “The Kelsey family is fortunate to be … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’
Music and Merriment Fill Air at Fabulous FloGris Concert
OLD LYME—It was a night of music and merriment as Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening with a toe-tapping concert presented by 'Locomotion.' Picnics were eaten, beverages were consumed, friends reconnected, and people danced to their heart's content. A wonderful night was enjoyed by all! … [Read more...] about Music and Merriment Fill Air at Fabulous FloGris Concert
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan Looking for Gold in US Men’s Four at Paris Olympics
LYME/OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) 2015 graduate Liam Corrigan will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which start on Friday. He will be a member of the US Men’s Four boat in the rowing competition. Heats 1 and 2 of the Men’s Four contest will be held respectively on Sunday, July 28, at 12:50 and 1 p.m. Central European Summer Time … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan Looking for Gold in US Men’s Four at Paris Olympics
Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
WESTBROOK—Located on Horse Hill Road in Westbrook, Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (VSAWL) is a haven for four-legged friends and those looking to adopt them. At VSAWL both cats and dogs are sheltered and provided with necessary veterinary care and companionship. A dedicated group of staff and volunteers care for the animals’ daily needs as well as maintain the building … [Read more...] about Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption
Death Announced of Thomas “Tom” Grasselli Fowler of Old Lyme, Husband of Elizabeth Traynor Fowler
OLD LYME—Thomas "Tom" Grasselli Fowler was born on April 25, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He died peacefully on July 22, 2024 at his home in Old Lyme, Connecticut with his beloved wife Liz and daughter Mary at his side. ... Tom led the charge to move back to New York and Connecticut in 2018 after two decades in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He delighted in his deep and long-lasting … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Thomas “Tom” Grasselli Fowler of Old Lyme, Husband of Elizabeth Traynor Fowler
Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
OLD LYME—We wondered how the rain had impacted this year's White Elephant Sale (WES) and so we asked WES Chairman Bob Davis about the sale results. He said via email, "The 86th White Elephant Sale was another huge success in spite of the torrential rains on Saturday. It was another record sale and the proceeds will go a long way to supporting various charities." He added, … [Read more...] about Record Results Registered at White Elephant Sale
Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest
OLD LYME—The Print Industry of New England (PINE) announced on May 9, 2024 that Essex Printing and the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) have received the Pinnacle Award in PINE’s New England Regional Awards of Excellence competition. Judged anonymously on its own merit in the soft cover book category with similar printed pieces, the award was for the Old Lyme Fire Department … [Read more...] about Essex Printing, Old Lyme Fire Department Receive Pinnacle Award in New England Print Contest