This winter, as in other winters, when I need a blossom boost, I have enjoyed the fragrance of paper-white narcissus that I planted in tall glass vases. I surrounded the bulbs with seashells from White Sands Beach here in Old Lyme and kept them in a dark cool area keeping them moist as the roots developed. When the bulb foliage reached about six inches, I introduced the … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for February from ‘The English Lady’: When ‘There is Everything to Hope for and Nothing to Regret’
Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Saturday, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Indoor Track and Field Team achieved some remarkable results in the 2023 Connecticut State Open Championship Indoor Track Meet. The event was held in the Floyd Little Stadium at Hillhouse School in New Haven. Several school records were broken and a number of athletes advanced to the New England Championship … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Indoor Track & Field Athletes Excel at State Open Championship, Five Advance to New England Contest
Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High SchoolQuarter 2 Honor Roll 2022-23 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, Archer Evans, Alexis Fenton, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Chair Says Board Understands Residents’ Concern, Frustration Over Lyme-Old Lyme MS Oil Spill; Details Chronology, Remediation Process (UPDATED)
Editor's Note: The statement below has been updated minimally by the author regarding information on PAH's and a comment about Kropp Environmental. To the Editor: With the ongoing desire to provide transparency and accountability of the Board of Education and due to conversations with citizens both officially and unofficially, I submit this accounting of both the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Region 18 BOE Chair Says Board Understands Residents’ Concern, Frustration Over Lyme-Old Lyme MS Oil Spill; Details Chronology, Remediation Process (UPDATED)
Old Lyme Girls are Shoreline Conference Gymnastics Runners-Up, Freshman Emily Looney of OL Named ‘Player of the Year’: UPDATED
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Feb. 13, the Old Lyme girls achieved second place in the Shoreline Conference (SLC) Gymnastics Championship. Freshman Emily Looney of Old Lyme was named Shoreline Conference Player of the Year and a member of the All-Shoreline Conference First Team. Looney took first place in the vault (9.35), bars (8.8), beam (9.5) and floor (9.2), with an … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls are Shoreline Conference Gymnastics Runners-Up, Freshman Emily Looney of OL Named ‘Player of the Year’: UPDATED
Death Announced of Christopher Mullaney of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Christopher Mullaney passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. He was born in Washington, D.C. July 22,1934, son of the late RADM Baron Joseph Mullaney USN and the late Mary Jacobs Mullaney scion of the Jacobs family of Danielson ...He is survived by Judy and three children: Timothy P. Mullaney (Kelli) ...; Delight Corvi ..., and Jonathan Mullaney (Cheryle) ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christopher Mullaney of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme
SPRINGFIED, MASS. -- Charles Kenneth "Ken" Burke, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family ... He is survived by his five sons, Charles K. Burke Jr and his wife Gwen of Springfield, Robert Burke and his wife Donna of Lyme, CT, Michael Burke and his wife Karla of Old Lyme, CT, James Burke and his wife Teresa of Huntington and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles Kenneth “Ken” Burke, 95; Father of Robert of Lyme, Michael of Old Lyme
Town of Old Lyme Unveils New Website
OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme will launch a new website Feb. 14, with its goal being, "An improved user experience," according to a press release issued by the Town yesterday. Visitors to the existing OldLyme-ct.gov site will automatically see the new site, once it has been released. The website revamp is part of the Town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Unveils New Website
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Says Abutters Should Have Been Notified Earlier of LOL Middle School Oil Spill, Assures Impacted Residents Their Safety is BOS Prime Concern
To the Editor: Due to the growing concern around the oil spill at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, it is important to clarify any misconceptions. The First Selectman and I were made aware of the oil spill during a Community Leaders meeting in September 2022. We were informed that the spill was under control and the School District/BOE were working in conjunction … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Selectman Says Abutters Should Have Been Notified Earlier of LOL Middle School Oil Spill, Assures Impacted Residents Their Safety is BOS Prime Concern
Death Announced of Robert E. Swaney of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Robert E. Swaney, 76, of Old Lyme, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 ... Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Feb. 14, 2023. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert E. Swaney of Old Lyme
Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102, of Saunders Hollow Road, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Donna was born in Lyme March 2, 1920, the daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Harding) Reynolds ...She then worked for the Selective Service Board in Old Lyme. She married Malcolm Speirs Oct. 4, 1943. After living in Cleveland, Ohio ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Reynolds Speirs, 102; Born in Lyme, Lived Most of Her Life in Old Lyme
Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events
NEW HAVEN -- On Thursday, the Old Lyme Girls Indoor Track & Field team came second in the State Class S championship behind Bloomfield, and ahead of Old Saybrook, while the Old Lyme boys notched 11th place overall. Chase Gilbert took first place in the girls 3200m setting a new school record time of 10:54.12. She was also a member of the 4 x 800 and 4 x 400 relay … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Track Team End Exceptional Season as State ‘Class S’ Runners-Up; Chase Gilbert Qualifies for State Open in Two Events
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying
LYME-OLD LYME -- Five Lyme-Old Lyme High School students were recognized at this year’s Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. Senior Abby Patana deserves special recognition for receiving a Gold Key for her portfolio, Enveloped in Gold. She also earned a scholarship offer from the University of Hartford Art School worth $116,000 over four years, and her portfolio will go on to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Win Major Scholastic Art Awards, Patana’s Portfolio Advances to National Jurying
Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme, passed away Feb. 3, 2023. She was the widow of LeRoy Green ... She is survived by her children Gina Rolfe of Westbrook, John Green of San Francisco, and Gregory Green and his wife Rachel Green of Old Lyme ... Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Ln., Old Lyme. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Dolores Stella Green of Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Zoning Must Reject Proposed Arts Overlay District, Approval Will Permit Commerce on Academy’s Site in Perpetuity
To the Editor: Much has been made of the required changes to the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations to accommodate a new Arts Overlay District to the sole benefit the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. I find it difficult to understand how an institution, much beloved in the community, has failed financially twice in the last decade. The Town has assisted in many ways … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme Zoning Must Reject Proposed Arts Overlay District, Approval Will Permit Commerce on Academy’s Site in Perpetuity