LYME/OLD LYME -- Registration for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s 15th annual walk is open. This year, the foundation is hosting a “Virtual Walk to Cure Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 3, but participants can walk, run or bike anywhere they choose at any time. Registration is available online at www.TBBCF.org In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, … [Read more...] about Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s 15th Annual Walk Goes Virtual, Registration Now Open
Journey to the Bottom of the World (Virtually) Tonight, See the Beauty of Antarctica with Photographer Caryn Davis
OLD LYME -- Local photographer and journalist Caryn B. Davis presents a virtual trip to Antarctica through Davis’s camera lens tomorrow evening from 7 to 8 p.m. courtesy of the Florence Griswold Museum. 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica by Connecticut sailor and explorer Nathaniel Palmer. Davis fulfilled a lifetime dream when she traveled to … [Read more...] about Journey to the Bottom of the World (Virtually) Tonight, See the Beauty of Antarctica with Photographer Caryn Davis
Gardening With ‘The English Lady’: Tips for June “When the World Smells of Roses”
“Ne'er cast a clout 'til May is out,” is an old English saying that means do not put away your long johns until May is over -- well, we certainly have had a few very cool nights recently, which is just wonderful, allowing one to sleep with the windows open. I cannot remember the last time we had a real spring like the one we are experiencing this year, with plenty of rain. … [Read more...] about Gardening With ‘The English Lady’: Tips for June “When the World Smells of Roses”
Death of Robert “Bobby” Leonard Machol, 31, of Old Lyme Announced
"Bobby” Machol, 31, succumbed to his demons on June 10th, 2020. He was born October 12th, 1988 to Lenny Machol and Mary Liz Florin, and was named after every male figure in his family. Bobby was born with a curious mind, that stuck with him his whole life. Always had a thirst for an intellectual conversation, and to learn something new. He loved anything outdoors; hiking, … [Read more...] about Death of Robert “Bobby” Leonard Machol, 31, of Old Lyme Announced
Student-led ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally in Lyme Draws More Than 120, Including Sen. Blumenthal, State Sen. Needleman
LYME -- UPDATED 06/18: Around 125 people attended a Black Lives Matter rally in Lyme on Sunday that was organized by local Lyme-Old Lyme High School students Mariame Biume, Sadie Frankel, Connie Pan and Riley Nelson. First Congregational Church of Old Lyme Senior Minister Steve Jungkeit gave the introductory remarks at the event while Senator Richard Blumenthal (D), … [Read more...] about Student-led ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally in Lyme Draws More Than 120, Including Sen. Blumenthal, State Sen. Needleman
Old Lyme Historical Society Announces Scholarship Winners
OLD LYME -- At the 15th Annual Meeting of the Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI), which was held virtually June 8 via Zoom, Kevin Cole, Chairman of the OLHSI Scholarship & Youth Outreach Committee, announced the recipients of the 2020 Carol Noyes Winters Scholarship Awards, which are given annually to outstanding Lyme-Old Lyme students intending to study history in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Announces Scholarship Winners
CT Audubon Society Offers Virtual Weekly Summer Camps
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Audubon Society’s (CAS) summer camp is going virtual this year with Connecticut Audubon Adventures: The “Not So Bummer” Summer. This unique camp alternative offers interactive, live, nature-themed explorations and activities for ages 6 through 10. The program of online and outdoor adventures, designed and run by Connecticut Audubon’s highly … [Read more...] about CT Audubon Society Offers Virtual Weekly Summer Camps
Death of Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain Announced, Long Time Resident of Old Lyme
PALM BAY, FLA. -- Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain, 75, of Palm Bay, Fla. passed away unexpectedly June 10, 2020, at Palm Bay Hospital. Janice was born and raised in New London. She and her husband resided at Rogers Lake in Old Lyme for many years. Janice graduated from ... Visit this link to the full obituary published June 14 on TheDay.com. … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Teresa (Wadleigh) Sartain Announced, Long Time Resident of Old Lyme
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The File’ by Timothy Garton Ash -“A Chilling Portrait of Treachery and Compromise” (LeCarré)
Another sleeper! A neighbor and compulsive reader -- as I am too -- gave me this paperback with her encouragement. As I started to read, I was somewhat dubious. After all, what is there to interest me in reading about a young Oxford grad student going to Berlin in 1978, and then on to Humboldt University in East Berlin in 1980 to continue his work. But ... it seems this … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The File’ by Timothy Garton Ash -“A Chilling Portrait of Treachery and Compromise” (LeCarré)
Joyful Car Parade After Lyme-Old Lyme HS Drive-Up Graduation May Have Started a New Tradition
Editor's Note: We are pleased to include some photos in this essay taken by professional photographer Kim Tyler. If you would like to access her photo gallery of the ceremony, visit this link. The gallery will be available for three months after publication for online ordering. Kim, who is an alumna of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, is now a sought-after photographer, and proud to … [Read more...] about Joyful Car Parade After Lyme-Old Lyme HS Drive-Up Graduation May Have Started a New Tradition
Students Organize ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally for Racial Justice in Lyme
LYME -- Sadie Frankel of Lyme is one of the students, who has helped to form a community branch of the High School Democrats in Lyme and Old Lyme -- a group, which is not affiliated with Lyme-Old Lyme Schools. Lyme Selectman John Kiker serves as the group's adviser. Now, along with some of her fellow Lyme-Old Lyme High School students, she has organized a Black Lives … [Read more...] about Students Organize ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally for Racial Justice in Lyme
Congratulations to the Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2020! Read the Speeches, Names of Graduates
THE SPEECHES Senior Head Advisor and Speaker – Ms. Emily Macione, who was also presented with the Mildred Sanford Outstanding Educator Award. Good evening members of the board of education, distinguished faculty and administration, family and friends, and most especially the Class of 2020. It is a pleasure to be here, and to share in celebrating this group of … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2020! Read the Speeches, Names of Graduates
It’s Graduation Day! Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors to Have ‘Drive-In,’ Live-Streamed Ceremony, Followed by Celebratory Car Parade
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2020 will be the first class in recent memory - and perhaps ever - not able to enjoy the pomp and ceremony of a full commencement event in the company of their peers on their graduation day, which is today, June 12. The ceremony will be live-streamed at this link. Faced with the twin challenges of schools being … [Read more...] about It’s Graduation Day! Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors to Have ‘Drive-In,’ Live-Streamed Ceremony, Followed by Celebratory Car Parade
Op-Ed: Old Lyme EDC Completes Fact-Finding Stage of ‘Smart Growth’ Development Plan, Seeks Additional Public Input to Move Forward
Editor's Note: The authors, Justin Fuller and Howard Margules, are the Co-Chairs of the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission. The Old Lyme Economic Development Commission (EDC) launched three initiatives as its first step in crafting a "smart growth" economic development strategy for Old Lyme focused on maintaining the small-town character and charm of our unique … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Old Lyme EDC Completes Fact-Finding Stage of ‘Smart Growth’ Development Plan, Seeks Additional Public Input to Move Forward
Talking Transportation: Is Commuting Dead?
These columns run in some publications under the title "Getting There." Am I going to have to change that name to “NOT Getting There”? That’s what Governor Lamont says. Post-COVID he predicts the end of daily commuting as we know it. Lamont told Bloomberg that his New York business buddies tell him they’re saving so much money by having people work from their homes they may … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Is Commuting Dead?