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
State Rep. Carney Co-Hosts Business Forum This Evening on Resources for Women-, Minority-owned Businesses; Pre-registration Required
HARTFORD – On Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23) will join Bi-partisan Women's Legislative Caucus Members State Rep's Donna Veach (R-30) and Christie Carpino to host an informational webinar to discuss resources available to women- and minority-owned businesses. The webinar will feature Fran Pastore, CEO of the Connecticut Women's Business … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Co-Hosts Business Forum This Evening on Resources for Women-, Minority-owned Businesses; Pre-registration Required
Old Lyme Sets Up Help Line to Assist Residents Age 65+ Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme has set up a Help Line to assist residents aged 65 and over arrange an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. If you, your loved ones or anyone for whom you are a caregiver is having difficulty registering for an appointment, call the Help Line at 860-572-6246 for assistance. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sets Up Help Line to Assist Residents Age 65+ Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
Ledge Light Accepting Registrations for Vaccination Appointments This Week for Ages 65 & Over
LYME/OLD LYME -- We have just received an email from Ledge Light Health Department (LLHD) Director of Health Stephen Mansfield, which states, "Effective immediately, all LLHD sponsored clinics will vaccinate individuals 65 years and over. Eligible residents can register for a LLHD clinic by following this link." He notes that this week LLHD will hold clinics Wednesday, Feb. … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Accepting Registrations for Vaccination Appointments This Week for Ages 65 & Over
Feb. 5 COVID Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Up Three to 267, Lyme Holds at 77
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Friday, Feb. 5, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by three to 267 compared with Thursday's number of 264. Lyme's cumulative total stayed constant at 77 in … [Read more...] about Feb. 5 COVID Update: Old Lyme Cumulative Cases Up Three to 267, Lyme Holds at 77
Enjoy a Virtual Super Bowl Sunday ‘Superb Owl’ Presentation at 2 p.m. Today
LYME/OLD LYME -- Connecticut Audubon hosts Superb Owl Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. This popular live owl event is being held virtually this year. All are welcome. Join Mary-Beth Kaeser from Horizon Wings as she introduces these local owl species: Great-horned, Eastern Screech, Northern Saw-whet, Barred and Barn owls. The fee for this fun hour of owls … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Virtual Super Bowl Sunday ‘Superb Owl’ Presentation at 2 p.m. Today
Lyme Library Hosts Valentine’s Workshop, Today
LYME -- Lyme Public Library hosts a Valentine’s Day Workshop, presented by Lori Neumann, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Embellish your own treasured keepsake set of Valentine Heart tins in this fun and simple project. The kit includes three vintage style heart tins, Dresden foil borders, Valentine scraps, stickers and an Italian Coccoina specialty Glue Stick. You need only … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Valentine’s Workshop, Today
Death Announced of Donald M. Russell, Father of Andrew Russell of Old Lyme
Donald M. Russell 93, born in Quincy, MA, passed away on February 2, 2021 in Plano, TX after a brief illness. He graduated from Quincy High school in 1945 and enlisted in the US Coast Guard. When he returned and did a Post Graduate year at Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA. He then attended Bates College in Lewiston, ME and graduated in 1951. He played offensive and defensive … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donald M. Russell, Father of Andrew Russell of Old Lyme
A la Carte: Pork in a Pandemic, Roasted with Sauerkraut Gives Lots of Leftovers
The pandemic has certainly made my days and weeks disappear. Has it really been almost 11 months since our children went to school? Last January, would we have understood the phrase “remote learning”? Would we have known what the heck this thing called Zoom is? Most seasons used to involve food. April meant that first sweet radish, sliced thin on sweet buttered French … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Pork in a Pandemic, Roasted with Sauerkraut Gives Lots of Leftovers
Old Lyme PGN Library Launches ‘Black History & the Graphic Novel’ Book Boxes for Age 12 & Up
OLD LYME -- The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is offering personalized book boxes for readers aged 12 to adult. The first thematic offering is Black History and the Graphic Novel - a spotlight of Black story-telling through the immersive, artful form of the graphic novel. To request their own Book Box, patrons are asked to share their preferred genres and keywords using … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PGN Library Launches ‘Black History & the Graphic Novel’ Book Boxes for Age 12 & Up
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Cancel Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast This Year Due to COVID
OLD LYME -- The annual Super Bowl 'Scholarship Breakfast' traditionally hosted by the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions will not be held this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Funds from the event benefit the Lion's Scholarship Fund, which gives scholarships to deserving Lyme-Old Lyme High School students. The Lions asked us to let readers know that the Pancake Breakfast will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Cancel Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast This Year Due to COVID
Feb. 4 COVID Update: Encouraging News with Cases Rates Down in Both Towns, But Prevention Methods Still Critical; OL Reports 264 Cumulative Cases, Lyme Holds at 77
LYME/OLD LYME — Despite the fact that January was the worst month to date in terms of total cases in both Lyme and Old Lyme, the Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Thursday, Feb. 4, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) for data as at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, gives some encouraging news. It shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers … [Read more...] about Feb. 4 COVID Update: Encouraging News with Cases Rates Down in Both Towns, But Prevention Methods Still Critical; OL Reports 264 Cumulative Cases, Lyme Holds at 77
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science’ by Richard Dawkins
“But I digress ...” Ostensibly a continuation of his autobiography, this engrossing and superbly entertaining ramble by Dr. Dawkins, the noted Oxford zoologist, biologist, and humanist, stretches your knowledge and imagination. Is it possible to read an autobiography that is self-acknowledged as a, “Series of flashbacks, divided into themes, punctuated by digressions and … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science’ by Richard Dawkins
Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Three to 265, Lyme’s Rise by One to 77
LYME/OLD LYME — The report issued Wednesday, Feb. 3, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows that Old Lyme’s COVID-19 cumulative case numbers since the pandemic began increased by three to 265 over Tuesday's number of 262. Lyme's cumulative total was also higher at 77 in the same report, up one from Tuesday's number of 76. Two-Week Case Rate Falls in … [Read more...] about Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update: Cumulative Cases in Old Lyme Up Three to 265, Lyme’s Rise by One to 77