Donald W. OConnell, 70, of Monroe Twp., Pa. passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., Pa. Born in Lyme, Conn., he was the son of Walter and Eleanor Smith OConnell. He was a graduate of Old Lyme High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Mitchell College of New London, Conn. For most of his life he resided in … [Read more...] about Death of Donald W. OConnell Announced, Graduate of Old Lyme High School
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for November — ‘The Month of Last Red Berries, First White Snows’
We have been fortunate here in New England to have the pleasure of a lovely summer – not too hot with adequate rain. Followed by a warm fall with more than enough rain into November to encourage healthy root growth for a vibrant spring next year. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this weather foretells a mild winter – we can only hope, but then again this is New … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for November — ‘The Month of Last Red Berries, First White Snows’
Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays
EAST HADDAM, Conn. – Members of the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park spent a recent weekend decorating the grounds and exterior of the late William Gillette's mansion at 67 River Road. The group included Jack Hine, the park's supervisor, and staff member Sarah Lucey, as well as Friends members Laura Borg, Lynn Wilkinson and Dorothy Millen. Borg purchased the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Decorate Gillette Castle State Park for the Holidays
Region 4 Asks Valley-Old Lyme Co-op Football Coach to Resign
AREAWIDE -- The press and social media are currently swirling with articles*, opinion pieces* and comments relating to the requested resignation of the extremely popular Valley Regional High School (VRHS) football coach and gym teacher Tim King by the Region #4 Superintendent Brian White. Region 4 comprises the middle and high school-age students of Chester, Deep River and … [Read more...] about Region 4 Asks Valley-Old Lyme Co-op Football Coach to Resign
Old Lyme Enters ‘Red Zone’ for COVID Case Rates, Lyme Stays in Gray; OL Has 65 Cases, Lyme 17
OLD LYME/LYME -- In the Connecticut Department of Health's map published Thursday (Nov. 19) showing, Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population By Town, Old Lyme is now in the red (highest) zone meaning the case rate is 15 or more cases per 100,000. The actual rate for Old Lyme reported Nov. 19 is 18.4 per … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Enters ‘Red Zone’ for COVID Case Rates, Lyme Stays in Gray; OL Has 65 Cases, Lyme 17
Nov. 20 COVID Update: Two New COVID Cases in Old Lyme, No New Cases in Lyme; OL Has 67 Cases, Lyme 17
LYME/OLD LYME — In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, we have started a new daily update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The state does not give any details of the age of those infected, their gender or the date the case was … [Read more...] about Nov. 20 COVID Update: Two New COVID Cases in Old Lyme, No New Cases in Lyme; OL Has 67 Cases, Lyme 17
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Scheduled This Morning in Old Lyme
OLD LYME --11/19 UPDATE (in red below): Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is hosting a Drive Thru to Beat the Flu clinic Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School. The school is located at 53 Lyme St. in Old Lyme. All participants will be required to wear a mask, stay in their vehicle, and practice social distancing. Participants are NOT … [Read more...] about Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Scheduled This Morning in Old Lyme
Tiffany Farms Hosts Outdoor ‘Pop-Up’ Farmers Market This Morning
LYME -- After a successful summer season, The Farmer's Market at Tiffany Farms had closed down mid-October for the winter. But Jen Tiffany, who is co-manager of the Market with her husband, Bill Hurtle, told LymeLine, "Throughout the market season we were asked time and again, "Have you ever thought of opening an Indoor Farmers Market or a Pre-Holiday Market?" Tiffany … [Read more...] about Tiffany Farms Hosts Outdoor ‘Pop-Up’ Farmers Market This Morning
Old Lyme PD’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues Today
Old Lyme Police Officers will hold their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on three dates starting Saturday at the Old Lyme Marketplace near the Big Y. The dates and times are as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food donated will be forwarded to the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) for distribution to families … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PD’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues Today
Voter Participation Extremely High in Presidential Election in Both Lyme (88%), Old Lyme (91%)
LYME/OLD LYME -- At the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting held Monday, Nov.16, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold reported that there are 5,933 registered voters in Old Lyme and 5,408 voters cast ballots for the President/Vice President, which equates to a participation rate of 91 percent. As a comparison, Griswold noted 5,364 votes were cast for Joe Courtney in … [Read more...] about Voter Participation Extremely High in Presidential Election in Both Lyme (88%), Old Lyme (91%)
Nov. 19 COVID Update: Three New COVID Cases in Old Lyme; Two New, One Probable in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- In light of the serious rise in Coronavirus cases, today we will start a new daily update reporting confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lyme and Old Lyme. The state is now issuing a COVID-19 metric report daily around 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The state does not give any details of the age of those infected, their gender or the date the case was … [Read more...] about Nov. 19 COVID Update: Three New COVID Cases in Old Lyme; Two New, One Probable in Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Coaches, Athletes Feature Prominently in Shoreline Conference Fall Awards
LYME/OLD LYME -- Emily DeRoehn has been named Shoreline Conference Girls' Soccer Player of the Year. Lyme-Old Lyme boys' soccer coach Ally Gleason and girls' volleyball coach Erin Crayton were both named Shoreline Conference Coaches of the Year for their respective sports. Kendra Flaherty was named Shoreline Conference Girls' Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year. Additional … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Coaches, Athletes Feature Prominently in Shoreline Conference Fall Awards
Griswold Launches Effort to Raise Funds to Purchase Unique ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat for Maritime Museum in Maine
OLD LYME -- At Monday's Old Lyme Board of Selectmen's meeting, First Selectman Timothy Griswold opened an item of New Business saying it was, "... something really intriguing." He went on to explain that he had been connected with Samuel 'Sam' Reid, who serves as president of the non-profit Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) of Kittery, Maine. This … [Read more...] about Griswold Launches Effort to Raise Funds to Purchase Unique ‘Mervin F. Roberts’ Rescue Boat for Maritime Museum in Maine
Nov. 18 Update: One New Confirmed COVID Case in Old Lyme, Total Now 62; Lyme Holds at 13 Cases + 1 Probable
OLD LYME/LYME -- The Daily Data Report for Connecticut issued Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, shows Old Lyme as now having 62 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This represents an increase of one case over the 61 cases reported on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and includes two fatalities. The same report shows 13 confirmed cases for Lyme and one probable case. This represents no change from … [Read more...] about Nov. 18 Update: One New Confirmed COVID Case in Old Lyme, Total Now 62; Lyme Holds at 13 Cases + 1 Probable
High Hopes 2020 Holiday Market Goes Virtual, Shopping Continues Through Nov. 28
OLD LYME -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. of Old Lyme is hosting its popular Holiday Market as a virtual event this year. The market opens this coming Sunday, Nov. 15, and concludes on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Over 70 artisans and small businesses will be participating in the Virtual Holiday Market, which will enable you to … [Read more...] about High Hopes 2020 Holiday Market Goes Virtual, Shopping Continues Through Nov. 28