OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME — The Old Saybrook March for Justice is an inclusive and welcoming coalition of friends and neighbors, who care deeply about basic human rights. The group gathers each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in front of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook — the Kate — where they listen to speakers and then, immediately following the … [Read more...] about Two Ministers – Jack Madry of New London, David Good of Old Lyme – to Speak at Old Saybrook March for Justice This Evening
Old Lyme’s Whippoorwill Rd. Parking Lot Closed Resulting in Changes to Open Space Access
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has announced in a statement that the parking lot on Whippoorwill Rd. used by visitors to the Ames Open Space and McCulloch Family Open Space properties was closed July 1, 2020. The owner of the parking lot has graciously allowed the town use his private property for many years for parking, but recently rescinded permission in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Whippoorwill Rd. Parking Lot Closed Resulting in Changes to Open Space Access
Florence Griswold Museum Reopens to Public with 24-Hour Advance Tickets Only; New ‘Fresh Fields’ Exhibition on View
OLD LYME -- The Florence Griswold Museum and Café Flo have reopened to the public. Admission to the Museum is limited and by 24-hour advance online ticketing only. Check the Museum website for admission requirements and details of how to purchase tickets. Café Flo is open by reservation only. Visitors to the Museum will be greeted with a new exhibition, Fresh Fields, … [Read more...] about Florence Griswold Museum Reopens to Public with 24-Hour Advance Tickets Only; New ‘Fresh Fields’ Exhibition on View
A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
OLD LYME -- Undoubtedly disappointed that both the Sound View and Lyme Independence Day parades were cancelled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, Rogers Lake residents took matters into their own hands and came up with an inspired solution to the social distancing issue associated with parades. They organized at very short notice the "1st Annual Rogers Lake 4th of … [Read more...] about A New Independence Day Parade Tradition Starts on Rogers Lake
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Code Red’ by E.J. Dionne
Would you be eager to read a book that is sub-titled “How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country? If you lean to the right, probably no; to the left, sure. But as I am a determined independent, I paused. Dionne is a well-known commentator on evening news programs, a columnist for the Washington Post, and on the faculty of both Georgetown and Harvard … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Code Red’ by E.J. Dionne
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
To the Editor: I was disappointed to see David Collins write columns in The Day, (“Can Connecticut GOP block safe voting,” June 11 and “The two sides of Sen. Formica’s mouth on early voting,” June 26), which ignore many facts and try to paint all Connecticut Republicans as wanting to risk people's lives in a public health emergency as a way of suppressing votes. Nothing … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Formica Clarifies His Support of Expanding CT’s Absentee Ballot Rules
Police Investigating Knife and Shovel Attack in Old Lyme That Sent Three to Hospital (from ‘The Day’)
OLD LYME — UPDATED 7:43pm Two people were stabbed and another was struck in the head with a shovel during a Saturday night fight in front of a home at 80 Rogers Lake Trail. State police are investigating and said Sunday they expect to file charges. Police said they received multiple 911 calls around ... Visit this link to read the full article by Erica Moser and … [Read more...] about Police Investigating Knife and Shovel Attack in Old Lyme That Sent Three to Hospital (from ‘The Day’)
Death of Barbara Bourne Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme’s Center School Class of 1949
OAKDALE - Barbara Ruth (McKernan) Bourne, 89, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully, as she wished, in her sleep at Orchard Grove Rehabilitation in Uncasville June 29, 2020. Barbara was born Jan. 14, 1931, to the late James and Gladys McKernan. The family left New London to eventually settle in a home on the West Shores of Rogers Lake in Old Lyme, where the family still … [Read more...] about Death of Barbara Bourne Announced; Graduate of Old Lyme’s Center School Class of 1949
Another COVID Case Reported in Old Lyme Raising Total to 23 Including Two Deaths
OLD LYME/LYME -- Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold confirmed to LymeLine by text message Monday, June 29, that another new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Old Lyme. This additional confirmed case is a 48-year-old female. There are now 21 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme plus two fatalities. Eight of these surviving cases are male and the remaining 13 are … [Read more...] about Another COVID Case Reported in Old Lyme Raising Total to 23 Including Two Deaths
Old Lyme BOS Votes to Hold Summer Fireworks, July 25, Despite No Midsummer Festival This Year
OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday afternoon (June 30) at a Special Meeting to hold the annual fireworks celebration that normally takes place in the evening following the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. This is a significant decision since the Midsummer Festival itself, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme BOS Votes to Hold Summer Fireworks, July 25, Despite No Midsummer Festival This Year
Death of Agnes M. Lauterwasser Announced, Mother of Richard Marcks of Old Lyme
BRICK, NJ -- Agnes M. Lauterwasser nee Carver (formerly known as Agnes Marcks), 89, of Brick, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Agnes was born in Belmar. Raised her family in Brick. She moved to South Belmar than to Howell in 1984. She worked as an office clerk for Geese Police Inc. in Howell for over 20 years where she was fondly referred … [Read more...] about Death of Agnes M. Lauterwasser Announced, Mother of Richard Marcks of Old Lyme
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
LYME-OLD LYME -- What lies beneath the water? How can you find your way in the woods? Can you use cabbage to create art? The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) is offering small group, in-person programming to explore these questions and more beginning July 13 and following all current COVID-19 safety procedures. The RTPEC building on Halls Rd. will, however, remain … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Small Group Eco-adventures in Lyme, Old Lyme for Ages 10-15
A la Carte: Forget the Calories and Savor Every Bite of a Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich!
Well, summer is here, but it doesn’t seem as if the music is “Under the Boardwalk” or “Polka Dot Bimini.” At Eastern Point Beach, where I live in the City of Groton, weekends will only be open to City residents. There will be no day passes to the glorious beach and Town of Groton, Noank, half of Mystic and Groton Long Point will have to sun bathe and play with their … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Forget the Calories and Savor Every Bite of a Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich!
Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
OLD LYME -- The Nearly New Shop of Saint Ann's Parish will start accepting consignments again Monday, June 22. The Shop will be open every day next week through Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Shop will reopen for sales starting Wednesday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Henceforward, it will be open every Tuesdays through Saturdays at the same time. Clothes … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Nearly New Shop in Old Lyme Reopens for Sales
Sound View’s Traditional July 4 Parade Cancelled, Also No Beach Summer Concerts In Old Lyme This Year
OLD LYME -- Frank Pappalardo, who serves as Sound View Commission Chairman, told LymeLine in an email yesterday, "The Sound View Commission has canceled their events and activities for this summer, including the concert series." He added, "The Sound View Beach Association (SVBA) has cancelled the Independence Day Parade for this year, other events are pending." Asked about … [Read more...] about Sound View’s Traditional July 4 Parade Cancelled, Also No Beach Summer Concerts In Old Lyme This Year