Commuting can be “Oh so boring”, especially if you’re driving. But when you’re on the train, you’ve got plenty of time to do work, read a book, take a nap or just look out the window. Enjoying the view from the train is one of the perks of being car-free, and some parts of the ride are especially beautiful. Traveling along the coast, especially east of New Haven (on Shore … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Enjoying the View
Saint Ann’s Presents Talk/Video on Canoe Trip That Led to Living with a Cree Family in Canada for Two Winters
OLD LYME—Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church welcomes Steve MacAusland for a talk titled, "Down the River and Through the Years with the James Bay Cree” at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 4. MacAusland will discuss how his canoe trip as a young man up the Eastmain River in Canada’s James Bay region led him to live with a Cree family for two winters and to work on a conservation project … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Presents Talk/Video on Canoe Trip That Led to Living with a Cree Family in Canada for Two Winters
Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’
OLD LYME — A staged reading of ‘With These Hands,’ a piece developed by incarcerated individuals at York Correctional Institution, will be performed next month at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. The free performance will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 4. “With These Hands: Connecting Self, Community, and the Earth” was first performed at York in … [Read more...] about Justice Dance Performance Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘With These Hands’
Lyme Board of Finance Proposes $11.37 Million Budget With No Tax Increase
Despite Increase in D18 Spending, Budget Down Over $1M Primarily due to Reduction in Capital Costs LYME – The Board of Finance is predicting a flat tax rate after they unanimously approved a proposed $11.37 million 2025-26 spending plan that will go to a public hearing next month. The budget proposal is down $1.02 million, or 8.2%, from the current … [Read more...] about Lyme Board of Finance Proposes $11.37 Million Budget With No Tax Increase
Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers
LYME—On Saturday, May 3, the Lyme Grange will host an expert-led seminar and question-and-answer session on raising backyard chickens. Poultry expert Sarah McEachern of Poulin Grain, a producer of animal-nutrition products, will lead the session from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Grange headquarters, 2 Sterling City Rd. Grange Secretary Nancy Beebe in a press release … [Read more...] about Lyme Grange Offers ‘Chick Chat’ Seminar for Poultry Lovers
SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
On Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts acclaimed scholar of international politics Monica Duffy Toft at the Essex Yacht Club for a talk titled “Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy.” Toft is Academic Dean and Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Children’s Learning Center has announced the return of the Homes for the Holidays Tour – and they’re looking for homeowners on or near Lyme Street who are willing to open their beautifully decorated, holiday-themed homes to visitors. The popular fundraiser will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 from mid-morning through early afternoon. OLCLC Board of … [Read more...] about Call for Homes: Join the 2025 ‘Homes for the Holidays’ Tour
A Few Tickets Still Available for Lyme Art Association’s Signature Spring Fundraiser
OLD LYME —The Lyme Art Association promises an evening of fine art, music, and cultured camaraderie at its Sea & Sky Soirée on Saturday, May 3. Described in a press release as the place where “art meets elegance,” the signature spring fundraiser includes live jazz, hors d’oeuvres from Flanders Fish Market, a silent auction showcasing works of art, and a raffle of … [Read more...] about A Few Tickets Still Available for Lyme Art Association’s Signature Spring Fundraiser
Death Announced of Linda (Lynn) Roberts, 61, of Old Lyme; Wife of John, Trust Administration Officer at Dime Bank
OLD LYME – Linda Banks Roberts, age 61, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully April 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved spouse, parent, grandparent and friend whose kindness and strength touched everyone she met. Born Feb. 6, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pa., Lynn was the cherished child of George and Elizabeth Banks. She went on to earn a degree in criminal … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Linda (Lynn) Roberts, 61, of Old Lyme; Wife of John, Trust Administration Officer at Dime Bank
State Crews to Monitor Site of 50-Acre Brush Fire in Lyme
LYME – A roughly 50-acre brush fire that threatened two homes in the woods between Becket Hill Road and Grassy Hill Road yesterday is contained and will be monitored. Lyme Fire Company Deputy Chief Sam Adams in a phone call this morning said the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was set to return to the area to assess the situation. He said he did … [Read more...] about State Crews to Monitor Site of 50-Acre Brush Fire in Lyme
Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Oh, I wish there were a million more of his books. Instead, this far, there are only four in this series and one in the new series. More to come, but who can wait when they are this good? Osman is not only a maestro of the mystery but a comedy man. His characters are spot on cleverly written and usually hilariously so. Osman is a writer, who doesn’t assume … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
LYME – Newly unaffiliated First Selectman David Lahm will not be seeking reelection in November. “I'll be 66 years old when I leave office,” he said from the Town Hall Tuesday night. “I've been a volunteer in one way or another in this town, and in the service of our country in the military, since 1975. It's time for my wife and I to build some time for us.” Lahm … [Read more...] about Lyme First Selectman David Lahm Will Not Seek Reelection; No Candidates Announced Yet
Death Announced of Joseph Dellaripa, Sr., of Old Lyme, Korean War Veteran, Former Miami Beach Association President
OLD LYME — Victor Joseph Dellaripa, Sr., of Old Lyme, CT (formerly of Wethersfield, CT and Hollywood, FL) passed away on April 16, 2025 at home. He was born on January 14, 1932, in Hartford the son of Dan and Rose (Rucci) Dellaripa. Victor was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army and was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joseph Dellaripa, Sr., of Old Lyme, Korean War Veteran, Former Miami Beach Association President
Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
OLD LYME – The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen on Monday pressed pause on the Halls Road Improvements Committee (HRIC). Selectmen at their regular meeting agreed to the move in the wake of months of controversy involving the future of a short span of road lined with outdated strip malls set between two highway interchanges. At the center of the dispute was a proposal from the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Place Halls Road Improvements Committee on Hold
Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country
OLD LYME — Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the beloved husband of Margaret Nicoll Cadwalader Brinley for 57 years — a partnership that exemplified love, mutual respect, and playfulness. Charlie grew up in Chestnut Hill, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Edward Brinley II, of Old Lyme, Retired Coal Executive Whose Career Spanned the Country