LYME -- Donate your time for a better Lyme! The Lyme Volunteer Fair will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library. More than 30 Lyme-affiliated nonprofits, associations, boards and commissions will be on hand with opportunities for local residents to volunteer and be of service to our town. Cider and cider donuts will be served. … [Read more...] about Lyme Volunteer Fair Slated for Sunday, Offers Multiple Opportunities to Serve Locally
Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme
GROTON -- Lee A. White, born Rosalie May Aronson, longtime food columnist and restaurant reviewer for The Day and The Bulletin, food columnist for many years for LymeLine.com, and a former member of the Groton Board of Education, died on Saturday, Sept. 24, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was 79. Lee was known for the hundreds of food columns she wrote for the … [Read more...] about Official Obituary for Our Much Loved Food Writer, Lee White; Formerly of Old Lyme
Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- The third and final meeting to be held the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education about their proposed $57.6 million Renovation/Building plan will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Mile Creek School. All are welcome. The plan is the subject of referendum to be held Nov. 8, in Lyme and Old Lyme. The ballot question will read as follows and offer the … [Read more...] about Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
OLD LYME/DEEP RIVER -- In a thrilling game played away under the lights at Valley Regional High School, Old Lyme came away with a 4-4 draw against Valley Regional. Wildcats goals were scored by Mason Bussman, Lucas DaSilva (1 assist), Aidan Kerrigan and Anders Silberberg. Valley goals scored by Michael Kollmer with two along with two assists, Sam Hutchinson, Jake … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer: Boys Score Barrage of Goals Against Valley, Girls Pull Out a Win
Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents Talk on History, Current Status of American Chestnut Tree, Wednesday
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m., the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will host a presentation on the history and current status of the American Chestnut and ongoing efforts to restore this iconic species to its native forests. Jack Swatt and Jack Ostroff, who are respectively president and treasurer of the CT Chapter of the American Chestnut … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library Presents Talk on History, Current Status of American Chestnut Tree, Wednesday
Death Announced of Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme; National Leader in Advertising, Marketing Community; Service Oct. 21 in OL
OLD LYME -- Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme passed away Sept. 2, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born Aug. 17, 1946, in New York City to Paul and Jane Feakins ... Kathy spent her formative career years at Ogilvy & Mather where she rose to Senior Vice President and director of planning and was a member on the Ogilvy New York Operating Board ... She was … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kathy Feakins of Old Lyme; National Leader in Advertising, Marketing Community; Service Oct. 21 in OL
Death Announced of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Auerbach of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher
OLD LYME -- Sandra " Sandy" Auerbach, 78, passed away Sept. 8, 2022, at her home in Old Lyme. Her loving and devoted wife Caroll Lebon was by her side. A private family memorial was held Sept. 17, 2022. Sandy was born June 23, 1944, in Chelsea, Mass., to Joseph and Ethel Goldman, and later moved to Medford, Mass. ... She was a highly regarded and beloved elementary … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Auerbach of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher
‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday
OLD LYME -- Since 2009 over 175,000 visitors have immersed themselves in the spirit of imagination and whimsy that comes from visiting at least two dozen faerie-sized installations across the Museum’s campus on a perfect autumn day, and this year will be no exception. This year’s theme is Twinkle Point, an amusement park tailored for fairy folk. Artists and faerie aficionados … [Read more...] about ‘Twinkle Point’ Wee Faerie Village Opens at Florence Griswold Museum, Pirate Day on Saturday
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Free Outdoor Art Workshop at Watch Rock, This Morning
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Old Lyme Land Trust (OLLT) hosts a Free Outdoor Workshop at Watch Rock Preserve with local artist Barbara Barry. Learn about Nature Journaling with watercolor and pen. The rain date for this event is Sunday, Oct. 9. All materials will be provided or bring your sketchbook and paints as attendees capture the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Free Outdoor Art Workshop at Watch Rock, This Morning
Last Day to Submit Old Lyme Committee’s Survey on Vision for Sound View Area
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme’s year-round and seasonal residents as well as business owners are being asked to participate in a survey to build a vision for the Shoreline Gateway area of the town. The survey, which is available at this link and also in paper form, is being conducted by the Old Lyme (OL) Shoreline Gateway Committee. The committee was formed in February 2022 when … [Read more...] about Last Day to Submit Old Lyme Committee’s Survey on Vision for Sound View Area
Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Holds Prospective, Current Member Social at Old Lyme Inn Tonight
OLD LYME -- This evening from 5 to 7 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club host their kick-off event of the year at the Old Lyme Inn. The event will be held out on the patio or indoors, if it is raining. All are welcome. Hearty appetizers will be served. There will be a cash wine and beer bar, and as guests of the LOL Lions, your first drink will be complimentary. Join the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Holds Prospective, Current Member Social at Old Lyme Inn Tonight
Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs
OLD LYME -- The signs on J. David Kelsey's property supporting Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Governor, have been defaced. We asked the respective Chairs of the Old Lyme Republican and Democratic Town Committees for their reaction to this occurrence. Randy Nelson, Chairman of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee, responded by email saying, "I have already … [Read more...] about Old Lyme DTC, RTC Chairs Respond to Defacement of Stefanowski Signs
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Death Announced of David Gregory “Greg” Wingard of Old Lyme, 50+Year Career in Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
OLD LYME -- David Gregory "Greg" Wingard passed away in Old Lyme, at the home he shared with his wife and life partner, Marcia, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, surrounded by family and under the care of hospice. Greg was born Nov. 20, 1941, to the late Bowman Wingard and Louise (Murphy) Wingard ... Over more than five decades in the aerospace manufacturing industry, he travelled … [Read more...] about Death Announced of David Gregory “Greg” Wingard of Old Lyme, 50+Year Career in Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Open House Tonight, All Welcome
The Old Lyme Fire Department will host its annual Open House this evening, Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the main firehouse located on 69 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome to this night of events, food, games and prizes. Activities will include Fire safety and firefighting demonstrations. Fire truck rides Bike … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Open House Tonight, All Welcome