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Old Lyme’s PGN Library to Host Bulb, Plant Swap Today

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OLD LYME -- Today, Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts its first Annual Community Plant & Bulb Swap. Fall is the perfect time to divide your perennials and bulbs, so pot or bag the ones you have to swap and then label them. But note that you do not need to have plants to swap to participate. A Master Gardener will … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s PGN Library to Host Bulb, Plant Swap Today

Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

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OLD LYME -- Both Old Lyme soccer teams played at home Thursday and both ended the day undefeated. The Old Lyme boys tied 1-1 with Liam Celic scoring the only goal for the Wildcats with an assist from David Evers. Cole Bates scored the lone goal for Portland from the penalty spot. Jonah Lathrop had two saves for the 'Cats while Eric Medvecky made eight. The Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer: Girls Win, Boys Draw with Portland

Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised

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~ Gated Community of Nine Lots Proposed on Same Site as 2018 Controversial Proposal for 37 Affordable Housing Units  REVISED PLAN INCLUDING CONSERVATION EASEMENT NOW SUBMITTED ~ Old Lyme Open Space Commission Asks Planning Commission to Request $105K Fee From Developer due to Absence of Open Space in Plan, Monies to be Used Towards Purchase Of Other Open Space in Town ~ … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Planning Commission Meets Today to Discuss, Possibly Approve Neck Rd. Subdivision; Open Space Issues Raised

Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White

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It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Lee White passed away at the end of last week at the age of 79. On a personal note, I am devastated on so many levels by this news. Lee has been contributing columns to LymeLine for more years than I can remember. Each one was a true original and her back stories to the recipes she shared were always informative with often a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Our Beloved Food Writer, Lee White

Gardening Tips for September from ‘The English Lady’, a Month of ‘Peace and the Crackling Sound of Leaves’

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Rain through August has been extremely sparse, that said, our gardens need rain as do our reservoirs.    In the meantime, if you are planting evergreens, this month of September is the best time to plant evergreens in our zone. Evergreens planted now can begin to establish strong roots before winter and giving them adequate water is essential. I suggest making a hole in … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for September from ‘The English Lady’, a Month of ‘Peace and the Crackling Sound of Leaves’

View Award-Winning Documentary ‘Chasing Childhood’ via Zoom, Tonight; Join Post-Movie Virtual Discussion with Leading Psychologist

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OLD LYME -- Is it possible to reduce childhood anxiety, stress, and the race for perfection? On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at  7 p.m., Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) presents a 'Community Screening (via Zoom) and Discussion' of the award-winning documentary, Chasing Childhood. Join LYSB and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Parent-Teacher Organizations for a virtual screening of the … [Read more...] about View Award-Winning Documentary ‘Chasing Childhood’ via Zoom, Tonight; Join Post-Movie Virtual Discussion with Leading Psychologist

COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic Offered Today, 12-2pm, at Lymes’ Senior Center; No Appointment, Fee, ID, Insurance Required

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LYME/OLD LYME -- In partnership with the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and the Lymes’ Senior Center, Ledge Light Health District will host a COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic today, Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center. Only the Moderna vaccine (primary series and booster) will be available at this clinic, which is for individuals … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster Clinic Offered Today, 12-2pm, at Lymes’ Senior Center; No Appointment, Fee, ID, Insurance Required

Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Hosts Presentation by Sikh Community This Afternoon

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OLD LYME -- On Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., Saint Ann’s of Old Lyme hosts a presentation by the Sikh community of the Guru Ram Das Ashram & Gurdwara, the New England regional center for Sikh Dharma and Kundalini Yoga in Millis, Mass. This is the first program in the fall session. Guru Ram Das Ashram & Gurdwara is a spiritual community, whose foundation rests on … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Hosts Presentation by Sikh Community This Afternoon

Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home on Friday, Sept. 23, the Old Lyme boys soundly defeated Haddam Killingworth 3-1. Mason Bussman, Aidan Kerrigan and Luke Celic scored for Old Lyme with assists from Anders Silberberg and Lucas Dasilva. Ryan Lususa scored unassisted for H-K. Jonah Lathrop with in the Old Lyme goal and made nine saves while Jack Straka made 12 saves for … [Read more...] about Boys Soccer: Wildcats Pull Off 3-1 Win Over Haddam-Killingworth

Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Setting the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Building Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 8 — the same day as the state elections — has, in Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold's words (sent via text), been, " ... very complicated with, I believe, five lawyers working out the details." Those details were required to be filed with the State of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day

Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House This Morning; All Welcome

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OLD LYME -- On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) is celebrating a successful, inaugural growing season by hosting the 2nd Annual LOLFSG Open House at the garden from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to drop by and learn more about the garden and how volunteers can help with many different aspects of the work involved. The garden is located at … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Hosts Open House This Morning; All Welcome

‘Entertainment Extravaganza’ Sale at Phoebe’s BookCellar in Old Lyme EXTENDED, Today 9-1

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OLD LYME -- UPDATED 9/23 at 2:45pm: We have just heard that the BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library has extended its 'Entertainment Extravaganza' Sale in the Library's Community Room into tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All puzzles will be on sale for $2 each as well as overstocked DVDs and CDs will be sold at three for $1. Claudia … [Read more...] about ‘Entertainment Extravaganza’ Sale at Phoebe’s BookCellar in Old Lyme EXTENDED, Today 9-1

Death Announced of Lois Janeen Lutender; Former Co-owner of ‘The Hideaway’, Mother of Laurie Walker of Old Lyme

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OLD LYME — Lois Janeen Lutender, 86, passed on September 19, 2022. She was born June 5, 1936, in Duluth, Minnesota to Freda and George Christiansen. She married her loving husband Carl Lutender on July 2, 1960, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2016. Lois graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota in 1958, majoring in music which was a lifelong … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lois Janeen Lutender; Former Co-owner of ‘The Hideaway’, Mother of Laurie Walker of Old Lyme