Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 3 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Ella Austin, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Davis Fallon, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Manu Geronimo, Christopher Gibbons, Elias Goldberg, Nicolas … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum
OLD LYME–The Region 18 Board of Education on Monday evening unanimously sent the proposed $39.7 million 2025-26 budget to referendum unchanged despite calls from several residents to take money out of its reserve funds to reduce the impact on taxpayers going forward. The referendum will be held Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. Old Lyme residents and qualified taxpayers will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board Sends Unchanged Budget Proposal to Tuesday Referendum
Labrador Retriever Viera Brings Comfort Both Across State, At Home in Old Lyme
OLD LYME–One of the latest graduates of the Connecticut State Police Comfort K9 program is a Labrador Retriever named Viera who, in four short months, has been there for traumatized children, shell-shocked First Responders, and her own partner, when they most needed a helping paw. Viera had spent most of her life in training for the New York-based Guiding Eyes for the Blind … [Read more...] about Labrador Retriever Viera Brings Comfort Both Across State, At Home in Old Lyme
Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
Town residents have received their postcard reminder about the 2025-2026 district budget meeting and referendum vote from Regional 18 school district both scheduled for May 5 and May 6 respectively. By means of background information on the school budgeting process, it is important to understand some of the Connecticut school laws defined by the general … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Dip Into Region 18 ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to Dampen Debt Impact
Talking Transportation: Don’t Believe the Hype
Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation. A couple of recent stories illustrate my point. Improved Cell Service on Metro-North The Governor and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner held a media event recently in Stamford to promote the … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Don’t Believe the Hype
Death Announced of Susan P. Rankin, Former Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
A Remembrance of Susan Rankin by Jasper Craven On a perfect summer day in late August of 2022, I met Susan Rankin on the bank of the Passumpsic River, in St. Johnsbury. It was the first I’d seen her since the pandemic and we caught up for hours, seated at a picnic table with pizza from Kingdom Crust. I’d brought my then-new girlfriend, Lauren, on Susan’s insistence, even … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan P. Rankin, Former Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Continues in Old Lyme Today, 9am-1pm
OLD LYME -- Enjoy two days of flowers, plants and more -- conveniently timed just ahead of Mother's Day! The annual fundraising Spring Plant Sale sponsored by the Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme and East Lyme will be held Friday, May 9, from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Lyme Shopping Center on Hall’s Road (near The … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Continues in Old Lyme Today, 9am-1pm
Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, May 10
LYME, CT — Come pick out that special gift for mom or browse the selection of heirloom tomatoes, annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, geraniums, hydrangeas, perennials and shrubs at the Lyme Grange's annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the historic Lyme Grange building on Rt 156 and Sterling City … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Hosts Plant Sale, May 10
Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme, May 18
OLD LYME – The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education will hold its Annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will take place at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL), 2 Ferry Rd. The authentic Haitian dinner will be catered by ‘Mommy’s Delicious Food’ in Norwich. Becky Crosby will offer a Powerpoint presentation sharing the ongoing … [Read more...] about Crosby Fund for Haitian Education to Hold Fundraising Annual Dinner in Old Lyme, May 18
High Hopes Sets its ‘Summer Soirée’ for June 7 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME — High Hopes Therapeutic Riding will celebrate its next 50 years with its annual gala on June 7. The equine-assisted therapy program is seeking sponsors for the Summer Soirée, which will give community leaders and changemakers the opportunity to mingle, dine and dance to the sounds of the New England-based party band Sugar. One of Eastern Connecticut’s … [Read more...] about High Hopes Sets its ‘Summer Soirée’ for June 7 in Old Lyme
Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
NEW LONDON –Lyman Allyn Art Museum will hold an opening reception for its latest exhibit, “John Boone – WhatsWhat,” on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit of word-based paintings will continue through Aug. 10. The museum in a press release said Boone, who is based in Stonington and Brooklyn, NY, has long explored text-based art in his studio practice. His … [Read more...] about Word-Based Paintings by John Boone on View at Lyman Allyn Through Aug. 10
Ferry Landing Pier/Boardwalk Closes in Old Lyme, Another Pier Opens in Haddam
New Pier Provides Alternate Fishing Location While Old Lyme Boardwalk Closed During Construction of New Connecticut River Bridge OLD LYME–The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the opening of the pier at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam as an alternate fishing location for local anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who have been … [Read more...] about Ferry Landing Pier/Boardwalk Closes in Old Lyme, Another Pier Opens in Haddam
FloGris Museum Celebrates Mother’s Day With $5 Admission for All Women
OLD LYME–The Florence Griswold Museum is honoring motherhood with reduced-price admission of $5.00 for all women from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Visitors on Mother’s Day can enjoy the Griswold Boardinghouse for Artists and tour the current exhibitions, which include, “Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams,” “An American Place: The Art Colony at Old … [Read more...] about FloGris Museum Celebrates Mother’s Day With $5 Admission for All Women
Referendum on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Budget to be Held Tuesday, Budget Meeting Monday
'Rainy Day Fund' Will Not be Used to Offset 7.4% Budget Increase LYME/OLD LYME–Registered voters and qualified taxpayers on Tuesday will be asked to weigh in on the proposed $39.7 million budget for the regional school district serving Lyme and Old Lyme. The District 18 Board of Education earlier this month voted unanimously to hold a District Budget Meeting this … [Read more...] about Referendum on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Budget to be Held Tuesday, Budget Meeting Monday
Take a McCulloch Family Open Space Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn
OLD LYME — The Old Lyme Land Trust, the Old Lyme Open Space Commission and the Old Lyme Inn are sponsoring a “Hiker’s Happy Hour” on Wednesday, May 7. A guided walk will leave at 4:15 p.m. from the cul de sac of Flat Rock Hill Road. All are welcome. After the hike, people will re-group at the nearby Old Lyme Inn for discounted drinks and appetizers. You need not … [Read more...] about Take a McCulloch Family Open Space Hike and/or Join ‘Hiker’s Happy Hour’ at Old Lyme Inn