Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. Every year in New England nature reminds us of this. Crocuses emerge, the landscape turns from brown to green and many animals have their babies: foxes, otters and black bears, just to name a few. I look fondly back on my grandmother’s stories about lambing season in Ireland. Human babies are born year round, of course, but my … [Read more...] about Family Wellness: New Beginnings
‘A Night with Janis Joplin’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
The Ivoryton Playhouse will present the 2014 Tony Award-nominated 2013 Broadway Musical A Night With Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, from May 30 to June 24. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1943, Janis Lyn Joplin challenged racial and sexual stereotypes, and created a sound and a style that has become legendary. She exploded onto the music scene in 1967 … [Read more...] about ‘A Night with Janis Joplin’ Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse
A Day, and a Parade, to Remember
It wasn't the sunniest of days, but at least, for the first time in three years and to the delight of participants and onlookers, Old Lyme was able to hold its traditional Memorial Day parade yesterday. The inclement weather for the past two years had forced the ceremony indoors. Town and state dignitaries marched cheerfully ... ... while the American Legion Post … [Read more...] about A Day, and a Parade, to Remember
Attorney John A. Collins III of Old Lyme Appointed Judge of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court
On May 15, Attorney John A. Collins, III, was sworn in as a Judge of the Gaming Disputes Court for Mohegan Tribal Court. In its constitution, the Mohegan Tribe has given exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute involving or arising out of ’Gaming’ to the Gaming Disputes Court which consists of a Trial Court and a Court of Appeals. As used in the Mohegan Constitution, ’Gaming’ … [Read more...] about Attorney John A. Collins III of Old Lyme Appointed Judge of Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court
Old Lyme’s Traditional Memorial Day Parade Kicks Off at 11am Today
Old Lyme’s Annual Memorial Day observance is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. this morning with William V. Appleby, Commander of American Legion Post #41, as Master of Ceremonies. The grand parade will start promptly at the Lyme Street Fire Station and proceed via Lyme Street and McCurdy Road to the Duck River Cemetery for a memorial service. The Invocation and Benediction … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Traditional Memorial Day Parade Kicks Off at 11am Today
Old Lyme Generosity Builds a School for Didier in Haiti, Donations Still Welcome
Oliancy Charles and Francky Louis (pictured left), who live in the Artibonite Valley in Haiti, are two men on a mission. After the earthquake that devastated parts of Haiti in 2010, they started an organization to provide community support in the very poorest regions of their economically challenged local area. Their aim was to help the community work together to ensure … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Generosity Builds a School for Didier in Haiti, Donations Still Welcome
Wildcat Boys are Shoreline Lacrosse Champions! OL Fall to N. Branford in Girls’ Final
The second-seeded Old Lyme boys defeated #4 seeds Valley Regional by a single goal to win the Shoreline Conference championship game Thursday evening at the Indian River Sports Complex in Clinton. The final score in the thrilling game was 9-8. Sadly in the girls' Shoreline Championship played earlier in the evening, the Old Lyme girls, who were also seeded second, fell … [Read more...] about Wildcat Boys are Shoreline Lacrosse Champions! OL Fall to N. Branford in Girls’ Final
Old Lyme Lacrosse Boys, Girls Play in Shoreline Finals Today
Both the girls' and boys' Lyme-Old Lyme High School lacrosse teams play in their respective Shoreline Conference finals this afternoon and evening at the Indian River complex in Clinton. The second-seeded girls meet top seeds North Branford at 5 p.m. Their coach Emily Maccione told LymeLine, "We are so excited to advance to the Shoreline Final for the fourth straight year … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Lacrosse Boys, Girls Play in Shoreline Finals Today
American Legion Post 41 Announces Memorial Day 2018 Essay Winners
Post 41 Lymes of the American Legion has announced its 2018 Memorial Day Essay Contest Winners. In its 33rd year, the Post invites 5th Graders from Lyme and Old Lyme schools to compose an essay concerning what “Memorial Day Means to Me.” Winners are Honorary Parade Marshalls riding in the front of the parade and recite their essay’s during the Duck River Cemetery ceremonies. … [Read more...] about American Legion Post 41 Announces Memorial Day 2018 Essay Winners
Op-Ed: HOPE Explains Background, Process to Their Affordable Housing Proposal in Old Lyme
This Op-Ed was written by Lauren Ashe, Executive Director of HOPE Partnership. As many are aware, HOPE Partnership with Women's Institute for Housing and Economic Development, our development partner, is in the process of seeking the necessary approvals to develop new, affordable housing communities on Neck Road in Old Lyme. We are writing today to share the story of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: HOPE Explains Background, Process to Their Affordable Housing Proposal in Old Lyme
Carney Receives Republican Nomination for Re-Election to the 23rd District
State Representative Devin Carney received the unanimous endorsement of the Republican delegates representing Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and coastal Westbrook at the 23rd District convention on Wednesday, May 16. The convention was held at the Teresa Mulvey Municipal Building in Westbrook. “It is truly an honor to be nominated for a third term by the Republicans of the … [Read more...] about Carney Receives Republican Nomination for Re-Election to the 23rd District
Pugliese Accepts Democratic Nomination for 23rd District, Will Challenge Carney in November Election
On Wednesday, May 16, at a convention held in Old Saybrook at the Vicky Duffy Pavilion, Matt Pugliese accepted the Democratic nomination to represent the 23rd House District in the upcoming November election. The District includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and the southern portion of Westbrook. Pugliese, a non-profit arts executive, announced his candidacy in early … [Read more...] about Pugliese Accepts Democratic Nomination for 23rd District, Will Challenge Carney in November Election
Old Lyme Residents Approve Town Budget, Tax Rate Set to Increase to 21.91 Mills from Current 21.75
Old Lyme residents unanimously approved both the Town's proposed $36,301,175 budget, and also an amended and restated retirement plan for the Old Lyme Fire Department, Inc. and Old Lyme South End Volunteer Ambulance Association, Inc. at the annual town meeting held last night in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Visit this link for a full report of the meeting … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Approve Town Budget, Tax Rate Set to Increase to 21.91 Mills from Current 21.75
Old Lyme Holds Annual Budget Meeting Tonight
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen will host the Annual Budget Meeting on Monday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium at 18, Lyme Street in Old Lyme. Agenda items, which may be voted on at the meeting, include: The adoption of the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, as recommended by the Old Lyme Board of Finance. A … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Holds Annual Budget Meeting Tonight
Registration Still Open at Ride Start for Today’s ‘Tour de Lyme’ Cycling Fundraiser
Join the sixth annual Tour de Lyme on Sunday, May 20. For competitive riders, this is a chance to warm up for the cycling season ahead. For others, it provides a wonderful occasion to pedal through Lyme and enjoy the surrounding countryside. If you are a mountain biker, this is an opportunity to ride through private lands open only for this event. Everyone — riders, … [Read more...] about Registration Still Open at Ride Start for Today’s ‘Tour de Lyme’ Cycling Fundraiser