The Town of Lyme would like to advise residents that the traditional Cove Road July 4th Parade will be held Wednesday, July 4, at approximately 10 a.m., in celebration of Independence Day. The parade will begin near Camp Claire on Cove Road, cross Rte. 156 and end at the Lyme Grange. Residents should expect temporary street closings during the parade and parking may be … [Read more...] about Happy Fourth to all our Readers! Lyme Hosts Traditional Parade Today
Local DTC’s Host Reception Today in Old Lyme for Congressman Courtney
The Lyme Democratic Committee (DTC) - together with the DTCs of Old Lyme and Old Saybrook - is holding a reception to honor Congressman Joe Courtney on Saturday, June 30, from noon till 2 p.m., in Old Lyme. The event will be held at the home of Alison Mitchel at 21 Lieutenant River Lane, Old Lyme. All are welcome but RSVP's to Nick Boreen at [email protected] are … [Read more...] about Local DTC’s Host Reception Today in Old Lyme for Congressman Courtney
Talking Transportation: Federal Air Marshals? Worthwhile or Worthless?
Do you feel safe when you fly? Forget about exploding jet engines, cracked aircraft windows and clear-air turbulence. What about terrorists? We haven’t seen a domestic case of terrorists attacking jetliners in years, thanks to increased scrutiny of passengers by the TSA, the Transportation Security Administration. From the moment you book a flight, you are being … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Federal Air Marshals? Worthwhile or Worthless?
Join Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Members at ‘Business After Hours’ at Reynolds Subaru This Evening
The Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce hosts a very special Business After Hours this Thursday, June 28, at Reynolds Subaru, 264 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to join Chamber members at this event when the hosts will be the owners and staff of Reynolds Subaru. Admission is $5 payable in advance or at the door. The Reynolds family is also hosting the … [Read more...] about Join Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber Members at ‘Business After Hours’ at Reynolds Subaru This Evening
Area Legislators to Host Lyme Disease Prevention Forum in East Haddam Tonight
EAST HADDAM -- State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23rd), Melissa Ziobron (R-34th) and Robert Siegrist (R-36th) will be hosting an informational forum presented by the BLAST Tick-borne Prevention Program to address Lyme Disease prevention. The forum will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the East Haddam Grange Hall, 488 Town Street, East Haddam. The event … [Read more...] about Area Legislators to Host Lyme Disease Prevention Forum in East Haddam Tonight
Friends of Lyme Library Host Annual Meeting Tonight with Guest Speaker Stephen Gencarella, All Welcome
he Friends of Lyme Library host their Annual Meeting this evening at 7 p.m. All are welcome and the guest speaker will be local author Stephen Gencarella, who will share some of his fantastic stories of the prophets, vagabonds, fortune-tellers, hermits, lords, and poets who shaped New England. New England has been a lot of things--an economic hub, a cultural center, a … [Read more...] about Friends of Lyme Library Host Annual Meeting Tonight with Guest Speaker Stephen Gencarella, All Welcome
Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau Acquires an AED Thanks to Donation from CT Trailblazers Facilitated by Critical Skills
Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) has installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in their main Activity Center on Lyme Street. The addition of the LYSB’s new AED contributes to the growing number of readily available lifesaving tools and skills that are part of the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s “HEARTSafe Community” award to the Town of Old … [Read more...] about Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau Acquires an AED Thanks to Donation from CT Trailblazers Facilitated by Critical Skills
Join an Old Lyme Trail Walk in Ames Family Open Space This Afternoon
The public is invited to join members of Old Lyme’s Open Space Commission in hiking three town-owned properties this June. The Commission members will assess trail conditions during the walks, and complete light maintenance. The hikes are an opportunity for residents and others to become acquainted with the properties, meet Commission members, and offer their thoughts on … [Read more...] about Join an Old Lyme Trail Walk in Ames Family Open Space This Afternoon
Old Lyme Church Holds Interfaith Service Today to Call Attention to Pakistani Family Living in Sanctuary
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold an Interfaith Service on Sunday, June 24, at 10 a.m., to celebrate the many friendships the congregation has established with people of other faiths through its sanctuary work; and call attention to the plight of Malik bin Rehman, his wife Zahida and their daughter Roniya, who continue to live in sanctuary at the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church Holds Interfaith Service Today to Call Attention to Pakistani Family Living in Sanctuary
Local DTC’s Host ‘Blue Wave Fest’ This Afternoon in Chester
Citizens from across the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline will come together tomorrow, June 24, for a day of civic engagement to explore and challenge the current policies impacting democracy in the US, and emphasizing the importance of everyone exercising their right to vote. The Blue Wave Fest will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Chester Fairgrounds, Chester, … [Read more...] about Local DTC’s Host ‘Blue Wave Fest’ This Afternoon in Chester
‘Cities of Peace’ on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 8
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts an opening reception this evening in the Chauncey Stillman Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m. for "Cities of Peace: A Living Monument to Cultural Heritage Preservation.' All are welcome and there is no charge for admission. This historic exhibition features monumental paintings illuminating the heart and soul of 10 cities around the world that … [Read more...] about ‘Cities of Peace’ on View at Lyme Academy Through Sept. 8
Death of Old Lyme High School Graduate, Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), Announced
Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), 71, passed away the day after Memorial Day on May 29, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Anne Losea. After graduating from Old Lyme High School, Richard received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, a Master of Science-Financial Management degree from the Navy Post … [Read more...] about Death of Old Lyme High School Graduate, Captain Richard John Losea (USCG, Ret.), Announced
Celebrate the Summer Solstice This Evening with Music, Art on Lyme Street
On Thursday, June 21 -- the Summer Solstice and therefore the longest day of the year -- the Old Lyme Arts District joins the international celebration, Make Music Day between 5 and 7 p.m. A variety of street musicians including acoustic duos, classical guitarists, jazz ensembles, and fiddle groups will be playing at different points along Lyme Street between the First … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Summer Solstice This Evening with Music, Art on Lyme Street
‘American Waters’ Exhibition, Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Show on View at Lyme Art Association
Visitors of all ages will enjoy American Waters, the Lyme Art Association’s (LAA) summer exhibition of work by the area’s premier maritime artists. The show will be on view in the LAA's sky-lit galleries from June 15 through Aug. 3. The opening reception for both exhibitions will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the LAA, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about ‘American Waters’ Exhibition, Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Show on View at Lyme Art Association
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Graduates “A Difficult Class” to Become “A Force of Change for the Future”
Under clear blue skies and a shining sun, the 110 members of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2018 were sent off into the world Tuesday evening with pomp, ceremony, hugs, applause, and plenty of good advice to see them through the rest of their lives. High School Principal James Wygonik focused in his speech on confidence and motivation, giving what he described as, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Graduates “A Difficult Class” to Become “A Force of Change for the Future”