OLD LYME -- Laura Jane (Bridge) Dunn, 78, of Old Lyme, beloved wife to Peter W. Dunn, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family ... ... The beach was her favorite place, especially Hawk's Nest Beach in Old Lyme. Spending many summers there with her Aunt Harriet and Cousin Donald Shaub. She finally got her dream house at the beach … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Laura Jane (Bridge) Dunn, 78, of Old Lyme; ‘The Beach Was Her Favorite Place’
After Year of Closure, Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
EAST HADDAM/LYME, Conn. – For the first time since late 2019, Gillette Castle has re-opened and will be available for public visits during Gillette Castle State Park's regular opening hours, park officials said. Because of the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mansion built a century ago by the late stage actor William Gillette remained closed throughout 2020 in … [Read more...] about After Year of Closure, Gillette Castle Interior Re-opens to Public
Tonight SECWAC Hosts Virtual Presentation on Prospects for Russia-China Alliance
LYME/OLD LYME/AREAWIDE — On Tuesday, June 8, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) presents Dr. David Abramson of the US State Department speaking on Prospects for a Russia-China Alliance: Moscow's Calculus. The presentation will be online via Zoom. Registration is required at this link. The event is free for members while the fee for guests … [Read more...] about Tonight SECWAC Hosts Virtual Presentation on Prospects for Russia-China Alliance
‘Witness Stones’ Celebration Highlighted Installation of Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement in Old Lyme
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Witness Stones Partnership held an installation ceremony last Friday, June 4, celebrating the town’s newly installed Witness Stones—historical plaques commemorating the lives of 14 individuals, who were once enslaved on Lyme Street. The project expands the understanding of local history and honors the humanity and contributions of those formerly … [Read more...] about ‘Witness Stones’ Celebration Highlighted Installation of Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement in Old Lyme
June 3 COVID-19 Update: No Towns in State Now in Red Zone, No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME — UPDATED 06/05: The report issued Thursday, June 3, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows another dramatic improvement for the state as whole with not a single town remaining in the Red Zone (indicating the highest COVID-19 new case rates) and just one, … [Read more...] about June 3 COVID-19 Update: No Towns in State Now in Red Zone, No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Recognize the Past, Look to the Future; CT House, Senate Have Both Now Passed Resolution on Racism, Why Hasn’t Old Lyme BOS?
To the Editor: The Witness Stones project, which was dedicated last week on the library grounds, demonstrates that Old Lyme residents recognize a non-revisionist view of an unfortunate part of our town’s history. We should place a capstone on that project, and publicly acknowledge that, in Old Lyme, all residents may avail themselves of the same resources and opportunities, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Recognize the Past, Look to the Future; CT House, Senate Have Both Now Passed Resolution on Racism, Why Hasn’t Old Lyme BOS?
‘Lymes Creative Arts’ Kicks Off Summer Arts, Music Programs for Students
LYME-OLD LYME -- Teens and preteens here will have a variety of ways to participate in visual arts and m usic this summer thanks to a new collaborative effort, Lymes Creative Arts. The initiative presents in one place all available arts and music opportunities in the two towns, including several new programs created based on feedback from a student survey. The initiative is … [Read more...] about ‘Lymes Creative Arts’ Kicks Off Summer Arts, Music Programs for Students
Powers Runs ‘The Perfect Race’ (Daquila), is CIAC Class S 400m State Champion, Sets New Lyme-Old Lyme HS Record
LYME-OLD LYME -- Senior Aidan Powers set a new Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) record in the 400 meters today with a blistering time of 51.3 seconds at the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class S championship, which was held at Willow Brook Park in New Britain, Conn. Additionally, Powers is the Class S state champion in the 400 meters after finishing … [Read more...] about Powers Runs ‘The Perfect Race’ (Daquila), is CIAC Class S 400m State Champion, Sets New Lyme-Old Lyme HS Record
Lyme-Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis are Class S State Champions for First Time in School History!
LYME/OLD LYME -- The top-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girl's tennis team became the CIAC Class S state champions yesterday for the first time in school history when they stormed to a 5-2 victory over #2 seeds Litchfield yesterday. The tournament final was played indoors at the Magic Lincer Tennis Club in Manchester. The Old Lyme girls finished the season … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girl’s Tennis are Class S State Champions for First Time in School History!
‘Witness Stones Old Lyme’ Holds Installation Ceremony, Features Music, Poetry
Celebration to Highlight Installation of Plaques Marking Sites of Enslavement in Old Lyme OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Witness Stones Partnership will hold an installation ceremony Friday, June 4, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. celebrating the town’s newly installed Witness Stones—historical plaques commemorating the lives of 14 individuals, who were once enslaved on Lyme … [Read more...] about ‘Witness Stones Old Lyme’ Holds Installation Ceremony, Features Music, Poetry
Still Time to Register for Lyme Church’s Mental Health First Aid Class, Starts at 5pm Today
LYME -- The First Congregational Church of Lyme is offering a Mental Health First Aid class in two sessions on Friday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must attend the full eight hours to receive the certificate. The church is hosting this class for the whole Lyme community. Pastor Susan Olsen stresses, "It's not a religious … [Read more...] about Still Time to Register for Lyme Church’s Mental Health First Aid Class, Starts at 5pm Today
Join a Community Work Day in Riverside Preserve to Celebrate CT Trails Day Tomorrow
LYME -- The Lyme Pollinator Pathway, an initiative of the Town of Lyme, and the Lyme Land Trust invite readers to celebrate CT Trails Day by participating in a Community Work Day at Riverside Preserve tomorrow, Saturday, June 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Preserve is located on Salem Rd. in Lyme. The objective of the Community Work Day is to improve the site of a Pollinator … [Read more...] about Join a Community Work Day in Riverside Preserve to Celebrate CT Trails Day Tomorrow
A la Carte: A Special Soup for Summer … Asparagus, of Course!
I had promised to send you my friend Stacie’s flan recipe, but time, as often, got away from me last week. Perhaps I was dreaming about a book I just finished reading, “We Begin at the End,” a sort-of growing up and murder mystery recommended by my good buddy, Rick Koster of The Day. Or maybe I was thinking about a new novel I am reading now, “The Plot,” written by an … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Special Soup for Summer … Asparagus, of Course!
Old Lyme Library Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The Nut Museum’ Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library presents The Nut Museum – The Visionary Art of Elizabeth Tashjian from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Do you remember Old Lyme’s Nut Museum? Elizabeth Tashjian (1912-2007) opened the Nut Museum in 1972 on the ground floor of her Victorian home in Old Lyme. The museum featured Miss Tashjian’s … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Hosts Virtual Presentation on ‘The Nut Museum’ Tonight; All Welcome
Take a Champlain North Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ Today at Old Lyme Inn
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT), the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Inn are sponsoring a “Hiker’s Happy Hour” on Wednesday, June 2. A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the red trailhead in the Champlain North Open Space, located at the end of Wyckford Lane, just north of the I-95 exit 70. People preferring an easy, level walk can just go a … [Read more...] about Take a Champlain North Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ Today at Old Lyme Inn