OLD LYME -- UPDATE: 3:30pm: LOL Boys lose 3-1 to Haddam-Killingworth. 3:48pm: LOL Girls defeat Old Saybrook 5-1 The Shoreline Conference Soccer Championship brings a quarterfinal double-header to the Old Lyme varsity field tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Lyme-Old Lyme boys, seeded third, coached by Ally Gleason, take on #6 Haddam-Killingworth at noon followed by the … [Read more...] about Wildcat Soccer Quarterfinal Double-Header to be Held Today in Old Lyme
Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls Closed Today in Honor of Veteran’s Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Both Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls will be closed Wednesday in honor of Veteran's Day. … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Town Halls Closed Today in Honor of Veteran’s Day
Death of Ronald Vidou Announced; Army Veteran, Lifelong Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Ronald David Vidou, 77, widower of Bonnie J. Vidou of Old Lyme passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, at Yale New Haven Hospital with family by his side. Ronald was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Waterbury. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, assigned to the prestigious 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, nicknamed the "Fighting Eagles" and proudly served his country in Korea. During his … [Read more...] about Death of Ronald Vidou Announced; Army Veteran, Lifelong Resident of Old Lyme
A View from My Porch: A Letter to President-Elect Biden
An Open Letter to President-Elect Biden: Why do you even want this job? To the best of my knowledge, you don’t play golf or enjoy tooling around in a golf cart. I feel that, if you did play, you would probably walk the course, anyways. I doubt that you even anticipate weekends and evenings off. When you communicate with us, please use the spoken word, which appears … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A Letter to President-Elect Biden
Nov. 9 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 53
OLD LYME -- Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme increased to 53 in data reported Nov. 9 for Nov. 8 by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) in COVID-19 Tests, Cases, and Deaths (By Town), which is part of their COVID-19 Data Resources website. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lyme for the same date and from the same source are 12 confirmed cases and 1 probable … [Read more...] about Nov. 9 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Old Lyme Jump to 53
Enjoy a Free ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Tonight with Lyme-Old Lyme HS Band & Chorus; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Band and Chorus host an 'Evening Under the Stars' concert. This event, which is open to the community and offers free admission, will be held on the field between LOLHS and LOL Middle School. Bring a chair or blanket. Social distancing and masks required. The event should last no longer than … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Free ‘Evening Under the Stars’ Tonight with Lyme-Old Lyme HS Band & Chorus; All Welcome
Death of Peter Charles Bekaert of Old Lyme Announced
OLD LYME - Peter Charles Bekaert of White Sands Beach, Old Lyme, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital Friday Nov. 6, 2020, due to complications from diabetes. He is survived by his mother Polly; sister Casey; and brother John. He is predeceased by his father Eugene Charles Bekaert ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published Nov. 9 in The Day. … [Read more...] about Death of Peter Charles Bekaert of Old Lyme Announced
After 48 Years Driving a School Bus in Old Lyme, Caroline Doughty Hangs Up Her Keys
OLD LYME -- Can you imagine getting up every morning and driving a school bus in Old Lyme? Well, that's the first thing to think about ... but now try this. Can you imagine getting up (very early) every morning and driving a school bus in Old Lyme for 48 years? Well, that's what Caroline Doughty did ... and she just retired on Oct. 30! Doughty started her career in … [Read more...] about After 48 Years Driving a School Bus in Old Lyme, Caroline Doughty Hangs Up Her Keys
Ledge Light Aligns COVID-19 Metrics with DPH; Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 46, Lyme to 12
LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) sent out their usual weekly COVID-19 summary in a different format this week. Stephen Mansfield, LLHD Director of Health, said in the introduction to the report emailed Friday, "With the assistance of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Ledge Light Health District has modified our weekly COVID data presentation to … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Aligns COVID-19 Metrics with DPH; Cases in Old Lyme Rise to 46, Lyme to 12
Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Virtual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture This Evening
OLD LYME -- This Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 6 p.m., the Florence Griswold Museum hosts the Annual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture. This lecture has been rescheduled from April and is now a virtual event. This free event is limited to 500 spaces. Randall Griffey, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art discusses Kent Monkman’s Great Hall … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Hosts Virtual Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture This Evening
Musical Masterworks Goes Virtual This Season, Tickets on Sale for Concert Videos
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks has launched its 30th Anniversary Season by offering a new way for chamber music aficionados to enjoy its concerts in the form of professionally-produced video. Concert-goers can watch from the comfort of their homes on the screens of their choice. The season’s first concerts will be filmed at the end of October and the link to the virtual … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Goes Virtual This Season, Tickets on Sale for Concert Videos
Death of Frederick S. Osborne Announced, Former President of Lyme Academy
The death of Lyme Academy President Emeritus Frederick S. Osborne, who served as the Academy's second president from 2002 through 2007, has been announced. Mr. Osborne was responsible for ushering the Academy through to a fully accredited, independent fine arts college. He was devoted to the mission of the Academy and understood the contribution of illustration carrying the … [Read more...] about Death of Frederick S. Osborne Announced, Former President of Lyme Academy
Election 2020: State Results & Interactive Visuals
STATEWIDE -- Our Local Independent Online News (LION) colleagues at CTNewsJunkie.com have prepared a couple of interactive maps of the State Senate and House results for readers to explore. Use the toolbox to group and sort Senate/House districts by political party and demographic characteristics. Here is the State Senate map. Here is the CT House of Representatives … [Read more...] about Election 2020: State Results & Interactive Visuals
Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Organizers of Christ The King’s Food Drive
To the Editor: Thank you everyone for contributing to the success of the Christ the King Food Drive. We surpassed our goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of food with a total intake of more than 1,500 pounds. In addition, our generous supporters donated close to $700 of gift cards and cash. Thank you to the Christ the King Men’s Club members, confirmation candidates and all … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks From Organizers of Christ The King’s Food Drive
Sen. Paul Formica Named Senate Republican Deputy Leader, Kevin Kelly Named Leader
HARTFORD – State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21st) has been named the next Senate Republican Leader by the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus. Sen. Kelly has named State Senator Paul Formica (R-20th) to serve as his deputy, taking the title of Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore. Sen. Kelly was chosen by his fellow caucus members to serve as the next caucus leader following the … [Read more...] about Sen. Paul Formica Named Senate Republican Deputy Leader, Kevin Kelly Named Leader