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
Death Announced of William “Billy” Francis Rando, 68, of Old Lyme; Remembered for his “Dependability, Quick Wit and Distinctive Personality’
OLD LYME - William "Billy" Francis Rando, 68, of Old Lyme passed away at home Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, defying a daunting cancer prognosis for nearly a decade. Billy is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Berry Rando and their four children: Kacie, Jesse, Carly and her husband James Wood and Caroline and her boyfriend JJ; in addition to sister Connie and husband William … [Read more...] about Death Announced of William “Billy” Francis Rando, 68, of Old Lyme; Remembered for his “Dependability, Quick Wit and Distinctive Personality’
Lyme Academy Enters New Era, Names Mora Rowe as Executive Director to Launch Programs, Re-engage With Community
OLD LYME — Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (LAFA) in Old Lyme is on the brink of an exciting new era -- and yet, at the same time, it is, in essence, a renaissance of the principles on which the Academy was founded. After 18 months of strategic planning and a recent change in leadership on the board of trustees, the LAFA Board of Trustees has structured a new plan reflective of … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Enters New Era, Names Mora Rowe as Executive Director to Launch Programs, Re-engage With Community
CT DPH Releases Available Race/Ethnicity COVID Vaccination Data, “Points to Need to do More to Vaccinate Black, Other High Risk Populations”
While warning of limitations of the data, DPH says it points to need to do more to vaccinate Black and other high risk populations HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release issued by Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) on behalf of the CT Department of Public Health (DPH)) The CT Department of Public Health (DPH) today released data showing how vaccines in Connecticut have been … [Read more...] about CT DPH Releases Available Race/Ethnicity COVID Vaccination Data, “Points to Need to do More to Vaccinate Black, Other High Risk Populations”
Feb. 11 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Moves Out of New Case Rate ‘Red Zone’ for First Time Since Dec. 18, Old Lyme Still Red
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Thursday, Feb. 11, by the CT DPH for the average daily rate of new cases of COVID-19 by town during the past two weeks shows that Old Lyme is still in the state-identified ‘Red Zone’ with the highest rate of new cases, where it has been since early December 2020. Lyme, however, has moved back into the Gray Zone -- the zone which has the … [Read more...] about Feb. 11 COVID-19 Update: Lyme Moves Out of New Case Rate ‘Red Zone’ for First Time Since Dec. 18, Old Lyme Still Red
A la Carte: Celebrate Black History Month by Making ‘Peace Through (Puerto Rican-Style Shepherd’s) Pie,’
Even though I was born in New York State, and went to college there, too, I have always considered myself a New England girl. My husband and I met in New York City and we lived in New Jersey for a few years, but as soon as we could, we moved to New England, first to Massachusetts and then to our home in Connecticut. I have always had a subscription to Yankee magazine and we … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Celebrate Black History Month by Making ‘Peace Through (Puerto Rican-Style Shepherd’s) Pie,’
Feb. 10 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 273; No Change in Lyme at 78
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday, Feb. 10, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by one to 273 compared with Tuesday's number of 272. According to the report mentioned above, there have … [Read more...] about Feb. 10 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 273; No Change in Lyme at 78
Feb. 9 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 272; No Change in Lyme at 78
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Tuesday, Feb. 9, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by one to 272 compared with Monday's number of 271. According to the report mentioned above, there have now … [Read more...] about Feb. 9 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up One to 272; No Change in Lyme at 78
Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Program Schedules March 12 Visits for Potential Peers in 2021-22 Program
LYME-OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool is a tuition-free program designed for identified special education students and selected peers. This program serves preschool-age children in the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. If you are interested in having your three-year-old child participate in the Lyme-Old Lyme Special Needs Preschool as a peer during the 2021-2022 school … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Preschool Program Schedules March 12 Visits for Potential Peers in 2021-22 Program
SECWAC Presents Trita Parsi on “A New US Paradigm for the Middle East,” This Evening
LYME/OLD LYME -- Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts its next meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. when Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft will speak to a new paradigm for US foreign policy in the Middle East -- one that de-emphasizes the use of military force, while increasing diplomatic engagement. The meeting will be … [Read more...] about SECWAC Presents Trita Parsi on “A New US Paradigm for the Middle East,” This Evening
Lyme Academy Appoints New Executive Director
OLD LYME -- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme has appointed Mora Rowe as its new Executive Director. Rowe previously served as the Economic Development Director for the City of Auburn, Calif. Michael Duffy, chairman of the Lyme Academy Board of Trustees, commented enthusiastically on Rowe's appointment, saying exclusively to LymeLine.com, "[She] is exactly the right … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Appoints New Executive Director
Death of Rudolph Frederick “Rudi” Besier, 91, of Old Lyme Announced, “a Dedicated Supporter of Old Lyme and its Environment”
OLD LYME -- Rudolph Frederick "Rudi" Besier, Capt., CEC, USNR (Ret.), 91, of Old Lyme and Man-o-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 25, 2021. Rudi was born Oct. 6, 1929, in The Bronx, N.Y., Rudi was the only son of August Karl Besier and Elizabeth (Schall) Besier. His family's roots were in the Rheinpfalz, and Rudi always loved good German food and … [Read more...] about Death of Rudolph Frederick “Rudi” Besier, 91, of Old Lyme Announced, “a Dedicated Supporter of Old Lyme and its Environment”
Feb. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records Third Fatality, Cumulative Cases Up Four to 271; Lyme Up One to 78
LYME/OLD LYME — (Updated at 2:25pm to reflect response from LLHD regarding the third fatality in Old Lyme.) The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Monday, Feb. 8, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by four to 271 compared … [Read more...] about Feb. 8 COVID-19 Update: Old Lyme Records Third Fatality, Cumulative Cases Up Four to 271; Lyme Up One to 78
Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust program Imagining Lyme: A Visual Exploration of Lyme’s Preserves encourages everyone to expand their visual awareness and highlight the beauty of the Lyme preserves owned by the Lyme Land Trust, the Town of Lyme and The Nature Conservancy. The method of doing this is by taking photographs prompted by inspiration from Joe Standart, a professional … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Launches ‘Imagining Lyme’ Photography Program to Increase Visual Awareness
Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady’: So Much to Decide, So Much to Do This Month
This winter, as in other winters, when I need a blossom boost, I have enjoyed the fragrance of paper white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sand Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping them moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I introduced the … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady’: So Much to Decide, So Much to Do This Month