Andrew Pfeiffer of Old Lyme, Conn., died at home on November 19th with his family at his side. He was born in 1917 in Port Jefferson, N.Y. At a young age he excelled in music, and was sent to study piano under Leopold Stokowski at the New York School of Music. He then attended the Ethical Culture School and Fieldston during his teens and graduated from Wells High School in … [Read more...] about Death of Andrew Pfeiffer Announced
Nibbles: Turn Turkey Leftovers Into Turkey Chilli
You may be reading this column the day before Thanksgiving. If you are serving a feast for four or eight or maybe up to 20, just peruse this column. You have enough to do without reading this, but the recipe below may help you with turkey leftovers. (There is no clear segue here, but if you are hosting and see yourself in the weeds, e-mail me ([email protected]) and we will … [Read more...] about Nibbles: Turn Turkey Leftovers Into Turkey Chilli
Old Lyme Board of Selectman Discuss Possibility of Instigating Historic Survey of Town, But No Vote Taken to Move Forward
At a Special Meeting of the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen last Friday morning, the selectmen discussed the possibility of conducting a study of historic properties in the town, which had recently been requested in a motion by the Old Lyme Historic District Commission (HDC). Gregory Stroud, Executive Director of SECoast, had similarly urged that such a survey be undertaken in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Board of Selectman Discuss Possibility of Instigating Historic Survey of Town, But No Vote Taken to Move Forward
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf
For those who attended this year's Florence Griswold Museum-sponsored Samuel Thorne Memorial Lecture, which took place on Nov. 12, this month's book review will ring significant bells. Not entirely by coincidence, we venture, our esteemed reviewer, Felix Kloman of Lyme, selected 'The Invention of Nature' as his book of choice this month and its author -- Andrea Wulf -- was the … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Invention of Nature’ by Andrea Wulf
Churches of Lyme and Old Lyme Come Together for Thanksgiving Service This Evening
The annual Community Service of Thanksgiving, sponsored by the churches of Lyme and Old Lyme, will take place at 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, Nov. 21, at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. All are welcome to attend this ecumenical service of prayer and song, which will feature music led by the choirs of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, St. Ann's Episcopal … [Read more...] about Churches of Lyme and Old Lyme Come Together for Thanksgiving Service This Evening
Wildcats Win! Gleason’s Girls Take State Championship Title in 1-0 Win Over Old Saybrook
In Saturday's Class S championship game, Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Caleigh O'Neil kicked the ball in the back of Old Saybrook's net with 37 minutes left on the clock. Old Saybrook failed to equalize before the final whistle and so Old Lyme brings home the state trophy, which they also won last year -- but as co-winners with Fairfield Notre Dame. This year, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Win! Gleason’s Girls Take State Championship Title in 1-0 Win Over Old Saybrook
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum Nick Walker Finishes 9th of New England Entrants in D3 National Championship XC Race
11/20 UPDATE taken from Bowdoin College website: Nick Walker raced to a strong finish on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Championship meet at E.P "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, finishing 47th in the men's 8k race (25:04.5). In extremely windy conditions, Walker finished ninth among New England entrants, capping a fantastic senior campaign. He finished just 1:24.5 off … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum Nick Walker Finishes 9th of New England Entrants in D3 National Championship XC Race
Lyme Art Association’s ‘Deck The Walls’ Exhibition on View Through Jan. 6, 2017
The Lyme Art Association’s (LAA) annual festive art exhibition and sale, Deck the Walls, is open this afternoon from 12 to 5 p.m. More than 200 original works of art by member artists are on display and priced to sell as holiday gifts. All subjects and mediums are featured. “For Deck the Walls, the Lyme Art Association features a wide variety of appealing subjects at … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association’s ‘Deck The Walls’ Exhibition on View Through Jan. 6, 2017
Old Lyme Wildcats Face Saybrook Rams in Class S State Soccer Final Today
Second-seeded Old Lyme face perennial Shoreline Conference rival and 13th seeded Old Saybrook in the CIAC Class S state championship tomorrow at the West Haven Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 11 a.m. Paul Gleason's 'Cats defeated #11 seeds Terryville earlier in the week with a convincing 3-0 win after goals by Jenna Peduzzi, Maddie Ouelette and Keelin Hurtt. Old Saybrook … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Wildcats Face Saybrook Rams in Class S State Soccer Final Today
Last Chance to See ‘The Crucible’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tonight
The Old Lyme Players, comprising students from Lyme-Old Lyme High School with an active interest in the performing arts, present two performances of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller this weekend. Opening night was Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and the second -- and final -- performance is tonight, Saturday, Nov. 19, with the curtain again rising at 7 p.m. The lead roles are … [Read more...] about Last Chance to See ‘The Crucible’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tonight
Preserves in Lyme Now Closed for Hunting During Weekdays
Starting yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 16, the following Preserves in Lyme will be closed Monday through Friday until Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, except to licensed hunters with valid consent forms from the Town of Lyme Open Space Coordinator: Banningwood Preserve Beebe Preserve Chestnut Hill Preserve Eno Preserve Hand Smith Honey Hill Preserve Jewett Preserve … [Read more...] about Preserves in Lyme Now Closed for Hunting During Weekdays
Eat at Pizzeria DaVinci Anytime Today, Support Class of 2017 Safe Grad Party
Eat at Pizzeria DaVinci anytime on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and a portion of the sales will be donated to the 2017 Safe Grad Party. Pizzeria DaVinci is open from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. for lunch, dinner, or in-between. What is the Safe Grad Party? It’s a safe, substance-free all-night graduation party for our seniors. It takes place on graduation night at a surprise location, and … [Read more...] about Eat at Pizzeria DaVinci Anytime Today, Support Class of 2017 Safe Grad Party
Cooley Gallery Hosts ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ Through Holiday Season
The Cooley Gallery hosts an opening reception for the annual holiday exhibition All Paintings Great and Small this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition features historic and contemporary works of art 12" in size or smaller and for many in the area, this annual exhibition and opening celebration, which features 30 artists for its 30th year, has become an undisputed … [Read more...] about Cooley Gallery Hosts ‘All Paintings Great and Small’ Through Holiday Season
Wildcats Advance to State Soccer Final for Second Consecutive Year
Second-seeded Old Lyme dominated last night's Class S state semifinal game against #11 seeds Terryville coming away with a convincing 3-0 win after goals by Jenna Peduzzi, Maddie Ouelette and Keelin Hurtt. Paul Gleason's team now advances to the final on Saturday against perennial Shoreline Conference rival Old Saybrook, who defeated Portland on penalties last night. The … [Read more...] about Wildcats Advance to State Soccer Final for Second Consecutive Year
Gleason’s Girls Take on Terryville Tonight in Class S Soccer Semifinal
9:50PM UPDATE: Wildcats Win 3-0!! Now the girls advance to the state final on Saturday. GO WILDCATS!!! The Lyme-Old Lyme High School girls soccer team takes on #11 seeds Terryville in the CIAC Class S state semi-final tonight at 7 p.m. at Falcon Field in Meriden. A win would take the Wildcats, who are seeded second, into the final for the second time in as many years … [Read more...] about Gleason’s Girls Take on Terryville Tonight in Class S Soccer Semifinal