OLD LYME -- Capt. Francis ("Frank") Laughlin Wadsworth, 90, a resident of Old Lyme, CT and Block Island, RI, passed peacefully in New London, CT on August 13th, 2020. A proud U.S. Navy submariner and a veteran of the Cold War, he was one of the early officers of the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine program. He served as an officer on numerous submarines, including the first … [Read more...] about Death of Capt. Francis (“Frank”) Laughlin Wadsworth Announced, Proud US Navy Submariner
Divine Providence? Huge Oak Tree Falls at Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme During Isaias, But Just Misses Church
OLD LYME: While Tropical Storm Isaias was wreaking havoc throughout Connecticut during the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Rev. Anita L. Schell, who serves as the Provisional Priest-in-Charge at Saint Ann's Episcopal Church in Old Lyme, was sitting in her office at the church, focused on finishing her Sunday sermon. Coincidentally, the central theme of the sermon was fear … [Read more...] about Divine Providence? Huge Oak Tree Falls at Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme During Isaias, But Just Misses Church
A la Carte: Savor a Taste of Summer in Chipotle Pasta Salad with Mozzarella
Remember Willard Scott from the Today show? I saw him a few years ago at a Sunday brunch at the Saybrook Point Inn. I always liked his birthday wishes to anyone over 100 years, sponsored by Smucker’s. I also laughed at his “best ever,” wherever he was broadcasting. The “best pancake” he ever had, the “best meatloaf” in all of Indiana, the most “beautiful sunshine” in … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Savor a Taste of Summer in Chipotle Pasta Salad with Mozzarella
All In-Person Musical Masterworks Performances Cancelled, Tickets for Videos of Concerts Now on Sale
OLD LYME -- 8/21 UPDATE: Musical Masterworks (MM) informed us this week that the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme has now determined in-person concerts will not be permitted for the foreseeable future. The MM concerts will still be held in the church as planned but now without an audience. All concerts will be recorded as originally planned and everyone will be able … [Read more...] about All In-Person Musical Masterworks Performances Cancelled, Tickets for Videos of Concerts Now on Sale
Old Lyme VNA Hosts Free Face Mask Distribution Event for Lyme/Old Lyme Residents Today
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association is holding a drive-through face mask distribution event on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for residents of Lyme and Old Lyme. The event will be held at the Lyme-Old Lyme High School, 69 Lyme St,, Old Lyme. Lyme and Old Lyme residents must show proof of residency and will receive five free face masks per car. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme VNA Hosts Free Face Mask Distribution Event for Lyme/Old Lyme Residents Today
Anderson Defeats Gilmer in Republican Primary for 2nd District
AREAWIDE -- Justin Anderson has defeated Tom Gilmer to become the Republican nominee for the 2nd Congressional District, winning by a narrow 81-vote margin after a recount. Anderson received 9,483 votes to Gilmer’s 9,402, the secretary of the state’s website showed at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, with 100% of precincts reporting. The results capped off a race upended by Gilmer’s … [Read more...] about Anderson Defeats Gilmer in Republican Primary for 2nd District
Neviaser Supports CIAC Decision to ‘Pause’ In-person Interscholastic Sports Activity Until Aug. 24
LYME/OLD LYME/STATEWIDE -- 8/21 UPDATE: The CIAC issued a statement today, Aug. 21, which says in part, " The CIAC will delay the first date for all fall sports to Saturday, August 29, 2020." Most other aspects of fall sports remain undecided at this point. The full statement reads as follows: The CIAC Board of Control met this morning to review last night’s discussion … [Read more...] about Neviaser Supports CIAC Decision to ‘Pause’ In-person Interscholastic Sports Activity Until Aug. 24
Old Lyme Committee Names OL Pizza Palace’s Teddy Anastasiou as Latest ‘Kindness Award’ Recipient
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme Kindness Committee has selected the second recipient of their monthly Kindness Award. On Aug. 17, Teddy Anastasiou, owner of Teddy's Old Lyme Pizza Palace, was presented with an award for his generosity in providing free meals to residents in need during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. “We have been here 40 years, our kids went to school … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Committee Names OL Pizza Palace’s Teddy Anastasiou as Latest ‘Kindness Award’ Recipient
Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
LYME/OLD LYME -- Yesterday (Monday) morning, the Town Clerks of both Lyme and Old Lyme held recounts of the Republican 2nd Congressional District Primary votes this morning. The recount was ordered by Theodore Bromley, the state's director of elections, because the original vote counts of 9,225 for Gilmer and 9,199 for Justin Anderson showed a difference of less than 0.5 … [Read more...] about Recounts for 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary Held in Lyme, Old Lyme Yesterday; No Change in OL, Gilmer Loses Two Votes in Lyme
Old Lyme Recount in Republican Race for 2nd Congressional District Being Held Today; Gilmer, Winner by 26 Votes, Arrested Monday, Has Not Officially Withdrawn
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 08/17 at 12:30 p.m. The recount in Old Lyme for the 2nd Congressional District will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. We will publish the results as soon as we receive them. 08/16: The Secretary of the State’s Office has announced that there will be a recount in the Republican race for the 2nd Congressional District, which was thrown into chaos at the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Recount in Republican Race for 2nd Congressional District Being Held Today; Gilmer, Winner by 26 Votes, Arrested Monday, Has Not Officially Withdrawn
Death of C. Daniel Wright Announced, Father of Catherine Wright of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- C. Daniel Wright, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. He was born June 1, 1934 in Union City, OH to the late Chet and Pauline Wright. Dan was a graduate of East Side High School in Union City, OH and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH ... He is survived by … [Read more...] about Death of C. Daniel Wright Announced, Father of Catherine Wright of Old Lyme
Death of Judy Renninger Allard Announced, Resident of Lyme Since 1952
LYME -- Judy Renninger Allard, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2020. She was born in Greene Township, Clinton County, on July 25, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Vaughn A. Renninger and Dorothy (Long) Renninger. Judy moved with her parents to Westbrook, Conn., in 1941. She graduated from Morgan High school. Judy was married to George S. Allard (1926-2018) … [Read more...] about Death of Judy Renninger Allard Announced, Resident of Lyme Since 1952
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
To the Editor: To Whom it Should Concern at the USPS Please stop messing with my mail! Let me remind you: Title 39 of the U.S. Code states that the Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to the USPS (Excluding Old Lyme P.O.) — Stop Messing With My Mail
Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10
MIDDLETOWN/LYME/OLD LYME – The Rockfall Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Annual Environmental Grants Program, available to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools. The Environmental Grants are for projects and programs that support the environment through conservation, preservation, restoration or education in the Lower Connecticut River … [Read more...] about Environmental Grants Available from The Rockfall Foundation, Info Session Slated for Sept. 10
Enjoy ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ with Salt Marsh Opera This Evening!
STONINGTON -- Join Salt Marsh Opera (SMO) for an evening of Broadway and Operatic Classics at The Old Lighthouse Museum lawn in Stonington, this evening, Sunday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. The SMO Executive Director is Simon Holt, who also serves as the organist at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme and the director of Cappella Cantorum. Enjoy a program of opera and musical … [Read more...] about Enjoy ‘Music at the Lighthouse’ with Salt Marsh Opera This Evening!