OLD LYME -- Sunday, June 6, 2021, Robert Gentile died peacefully at home with family members at his side. Robert was born Aug. 28, 1951. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his son Robert Christopher; his sister Gail Sette and her husband Vincent; brother Joseph Gentile and his wife Linda; nieces, Megan Sette, Sarah Gentile Proesel and her husband Jon; nephew Josh Sette … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Gentile of Old Lyme; ‘a Generous Man with Larger-than-Life Personality, Heart of Gold
Death of Gregory M. Furey, 64, of Old Lyme Announced
Old Lyme - Gregory M. Furey, 64, of Old Lyme passed away unexpectedly at home May 31, 2021. Born in Middletown, he was the only son of the late Willard and Margaret Furey. Raised near the Old Lyme shores, Greg spent much of his life there. After graduating from Old Lyme High School, Greg went on for formal training at Pratt & Whitney, receiving an Electrical Certificate … [Read more...] about Death of Gregory M. Furey, 64, of Old Lyme Announced
Death Announced of Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme
Old Lyme - Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme died peacefully May 22, 2021. Josephine was born Aug. 18, 1924, in New London, the daughter of William and Agnes Deveau. She was a proud veteran of World War II where she served her country as a wave in the United States Navy. She married Robert Eugene Benson Nov. 3, 1945, and started her family of seven children ... She … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Josephine Deveau Benson, 96, of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme
OLD LYME - Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme, formerly of Rowayton, beloved wife of the late Robert Dwight Bair, passed Sunday, May 16, 2021 ... Barbara is survived by her four beloved children: Mike (Britt), Steve (Lisa), Tom (Dorene) and John (Corinne); and six cherished grandchildren ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published May 27 in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Blaney Bair, 90, of Old Lyme
Ivoryton Playhouse Hosts Free Concert at Westbrook Outlet Mall, Today
IVORYTON – The Ivoryton Playhouse presents a free concert at Six Summit Gallery in the Westbrook Outlet Mall on Saturday, June 19, at 1 p.m. All are welcome. A collaboration between the Ivoryton Playhouse and Brief Cameo Productions, Songs From The Elephant’s Trunk is a celebration of live performance, featuring concert selections both honoring the Playhouse’s past successes … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Hosts Free Concert at Westbrook Outlet Mall, Today
Saint Ann’s, CT Episcopal Church, CT River Conservancy Present ‘Cherish, Celebrate on the CT River,’ Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, June 15, Saint Ann’s Church, Old Lyme, the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) and the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) present “Cherish and Celebrate on the Connecticut River.” Using prayers from God's Good Earth, the people of Saint Ann's, Old Lyme, together with the Rt. Rev. Ian T Douglas, Bishop of ECCT, will lead a time of worship at … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s, CT Episcopal Church, CT River Conservancy Present ‘Cherish, Celebrate on the CT River,’ Tonight
Legal News You Can Use: Basic Information About QDROs
When a couple is going through a divorce, they often know that they will need to divide their property and there may be decisions to make regarding child custody. However, they may not be aware of the requirements of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) and its role in the divorce. Retirement plan benefits A QDRO is a domestic relations order that creates or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Basic Information About QDROs
Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two,’ July 8
IVORYTON -- The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a five-play season on July 8. Murder For Two by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian is a blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times calls it “Ingenious! A … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two,’ July 8
A la Carte: Cowboy Beans … a Sure-Fire Favorite
I have had the requisite failures in the kitchen, and they may have been legion, but the one I remember happened decades ago and it had to do with baked beans. We lived in our first old house in Leicester, Mass. It had massive stone kitchen fireplaces, this one with a beehive oven. That failure was on a day we invited friends for dinner. It was a cold winter, and we had … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Cowboy Beans … a Sure-Fire Favorite
Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is offering mosquito control consultation services and larvicidal mosquito dunks to residents in Lyme and Old Lyme. Ledge Light is also offering this service to the other towns LLHD services, i.e., East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, New London, North Stonington, Stonington, and Waterford. Mosquito dunks are a larvicide designed to … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Announces 2021 Mosquito Control Program, Free Larvicide ‘Dunks’ Offered to all District Residents
Reading Uncertainly? ‘And Yet . . . ‘ by Christopher Hitchens
Here is yet another compendium of literate, acerbic, often hilarious, and thoroughly opinionated essays from Christopher Hitchens, the UK-expatriate who moved to Washington for freedom from monarchy and amusement. He died in 2011 at the youthful age of 62 but these essays will long outlive him. He dissects both people (Che Guevara, Edward Kennedy, George Orwell, Barack … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘And Yet . . . ‘ by Christopher Hitchens
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
OLD LYME -- 6/13 UPDATED 3:20pm: It was a perfect evening for the Commencement Ceremony of Lyme-Old Lyme High School's 115 members of the Class of 2021. They marched in, mostly masked ... Lyme-Old Lyme High School Principal James Wygonik (pictured above) reminded the Class of 2021 of the saying on the coat-of-arms of the Benedictine Monks, who were founded in 529 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Principal Tells Class of 2021 its Key Quality is ‘Resiliency … [and so] You Will Not Just Survive, You Will Thrive’
Lyme Academy Welcomes Community Back to Campus with Upbeat Concert
OLD LYME -- Hundred came out yesterday evening to enjoy a free concert hosted by Lyme Academy of Fine Arts featuring singer Chris Gregor on guitar, who was followed by Brad Bensko and Kathleen Parks. The crowd seemed genuinely pleased to be back on the grounds of the beloved institution, which has experienced a period of uncertainty in recent years as it transitioned … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Welcomes Community Back to Campus with Upbeat Concert
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Kick Off Graduation Festivities with Jubilant Parade
OLD LYME -- 6/12 UPDATED: MORE PHOTOS ADDED Parents and townspeople came out in throngs yesterday evening to cheer the Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors as they drove their cars through Old Lyme in a jubilant parade to celebrate their upcoming graduation this evening. Cars were gaily decorated ... Old Lyme Emergency Services participated with their usual vigor … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Kick Off Graduation Festivities with Jubilant Parade
Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics
LYME/OLD LYME -- In a truly remarkable achievement, two Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduates have been selected to represent the US in the Men's Eight at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Austin Hack, who graduated from LOLHS in 2010, and Liam Corrigan, a member of the LOLHS Class of 2014, both rowed for LOLHS and then went on to represent their respective universities at … [Read more...] about Two Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grads Selected for Team US Men’s Eight Competing at Tokyo Olympics