Rose G. Low of Daleville, Va. was born on October 21, 1929, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021. Rose was raised in Bedford, Va. before earning a degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. From there, she moved to Rockville, Maryland where she welcomed her four children. The family moved from Maryland to New Hampshire and Rose took a job with … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Rose G. Low, Mother of Becky Machnik of Old Lyme
A la Carte: A Duo of Delicious Desserts for Dreary Days
As promised, as part of February’s Black History Month, I get a chance to make two recipes for this column. The banana pudding with vanilla wafers has been a favorite for a very long time. As a matter of fact, some years ago I went to a slumber party at Ginger Smiley’s house and we were asked to make our favorite-ever dessert. Mine was a banana pudding. (Ginger, never to be … [Read more...] about A la Carte: A Duo of Delicious Desserts for Dreary Days
‘Pollinator Pathway’ Chapter Started in Lyme
LYME -- A new chapter of this national effort has been established in Lyme. The Lyme Land Trust and the Lyme Public Library have joined with other Lyme organizations and individuals to work together and establish patches of pollinator plants and pathways between them. Do you already have a patch (big or small) to add to the pathway? Or do you want to create one? A … [Read more...] about ‘Pollinator Pathway’ Chapter Started in Lyme
Feb. 16 &17 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Cumulative Cases Rise to 85, Old Lyme Holds at 276
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, Feb. 17, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, shows that cumulative cases (confirmed and probable) since the pandemic began in Lyme have increased by one to 84, while in Old Lyme they are at 276. The cumulative totals reported yesterday … [Read more...] about Feb. 16 &17 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Cumulative Cases Rise to 85, Old Lyme Holds at 276
Wildcat Basketball: Girls Dominate Westbrook, Boys Take Tough Loss After Knights Play Huge Third Quarter
OLD LYME/WESTBROOK -- Playing away, the Old Lyme girls (2-1) cruised to an emphatic 58-12 Shoreline Conference victory over Westbrook (0-2) Tuesday evening. Senior Sam Gray contributed a game-high 15 points while fellow senior Emma McCulloch was close behind with 14 points and six rebounds and junior Megan Loflin equaled McCulloch in terms of both points and rebounds. A … [Read more...] about Wildcat Basketball: Girls Dominate Westbrook, Boys Take Tough Loss After Knights Play Huge Third Quarter
Join RTPEC’s Three-Part Course on ‘Gulls & Terns’ Starting Today
LYME/OLD LYME -- Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center hosts a new three-part session on 'Gulls and Terns,' which is part of its "For The Birds" live and interactive virtual series. These live webinars take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and require the use of Zoom. Often overlooked on Connecticut’s shore, gulls and terns are some of … [Read more...] about Join RTPEC’s Three-Part Course on ‘Gulls & Terns’ Starting Today
Death Announced of Alice (Mehegan) Visgilio, Mother of John of Old Lyme
Alice (Mehegan) Visgilio, 84, of Westerly, RI, formerly of East Hartford, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on February 10, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of Nicholas and M. Cecelia Mehegan, Alice was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph College both in West Hartford, CT. She met her husband Joseph on the beach in … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Alice (Mehegan) Visgilio, Mother of John of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Guy G. Ortoleva, 100, Father of Tom of Old Lyme
Guy G. Ortoleva, 100, of Milford died peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2021 after a long illness. Guy lived a full and active life, had a wonderful sense of humor, and will be missed by many. Always a bit of a Renaissance man, Guy graduated from McLane Art Institute in New York City and went on to use his talents for both work and pleasure. His career spanned … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Guy G. Ortoleva, 100, Father of Tom of Old Lyme
Feb. 15 COVID Update: Four New Confirmed Cases Reported in Lyme, Four in Old Lyme; OL Cumulative Total Climbs to 276, Lyme’s to 83
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Feb. 15, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, shows that BOTH Lyme and Old Lyme had FOUR new cases EACH of confirmed COVID-19 cases compared with the previous Friday, Feb. 12 report. Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers (confirmed and … [Read more...] about Feb. 15 COVID Update: Four New Confirmed Cases Reported in Lyme, Four in Old Lyme; OL Cumulative Total Climbs to 276, Lyme’s to 83
First Case of COVID-19 ‘South African Variant’ Detected in CT Resident, 42 Cases of ‘British Variant’ Now Confirmed
HARTFORD – Governor Lamont and state public health officials today announced in a press release issued by the Connecticut Department of Health that the B.1.351 variant of the COVID-19 virus, the so-called “South African” variant, has been detected in a Connecticut patient, who is currently hospitalized out of state with the virus. The individual’s condition is improving. … [Read more...] about First Case of COVID-19 ‘South African Variant’ Detected in CT Resident, 42 Cases of ‘British Variant’ Now Confirmed
Death of Patricia “Pat” Operhall McBeth of Old Lyme Announced. An ‘Extraordinary Life’
OLD LYME -- It is with great sadness we must let her family and friends know that Patricia "Pat" Operhall McBeth, who resided in Old Lyme, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Pat passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She struggled with complications from COVID-19, ... ... Pat is survived by her husband, Robert Blair McBeth Jr.; her two daughters, Sarah … [Read more...] about Death of Patricia “Pat” Operhall McBeth of Old Lyme Announced. An ‘Extraordinary Life’
Death Announced of Michael Anthony Tucchio of Lyme, ‘Sang with the Lyme Village Voices’
LYME -- Michael Anthony Tucchio, 84, of Lyme entered eternal life Feb. 8, 2021, at home in the comfort of his loving family. He was born July 7, 1936, in New London. He is survived by, his beloved wife Gretchen (Marsh-Standland) Tucchio. Mr. Tucchio retired from the Naval Underwater System Center ... ... His life was filled with a love for music, outdoors and his family. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michael Anthony Tucchio of Lyme, ‘Sang with the Lyme Village Voices’
Feb. 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases Reported in Lyme, Old Lyme; Both Hold at Previous Days’ Cumulative Totals of 79 & 272
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, Feb. 12, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, shows that neither Lyme nor Old Lyme had any new COVID-19 confirmed or probable cases reported since the previous day. Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers (confirmed and probable) since the … [Read more...] about Feb. 12 COVID-19 Update: No New Cases Reported in Lyme, Old Lyme; Both Hold at Previous Days’ Cumulative Totals of 79 & 272
Old Lyme Basketball Boys Defeat Portland 59-54 in Season Opener at Home, Girls Crush Portland 56-13 Away
OLD LYME -- The official high school basketball season finally opened last night and Kirk Kaczor's Old Lyme boys pulled off a thrilling 59-54 win at home against Portland, despite a dismal third quarter in which they were outscored 19-8. In a game played with no fans due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Colbe Andrews made a significant contribution to the victory for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Basketball Boys Defeat Portland 59-54 in Season Opener at Home, Girls Crush Portland 56-13 Away
‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5
LYME -- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that life will hopefully be getting back to a semblance of normalcy by the fall of 2021 and so the Lyme Land Trust has set the date for this year's Tour de Lyme as Sunday, Sept. 5, during Labor Day Weekend. The organizers say, "We want to host an event that is as fun as you remember with fantastic rides, food, … [Read more...] about ‘Tour de Lyme’ 2021 Planned for Sept. 5