OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme Memorial Day Parade will kick off from the Lyme Street Firehouse at 11 a.m. today, Monday, May 30, and continue to the Duck River Cemetery where appropriate ceremonies hosted by VFW Post 1467 will be held to honor the country's fallen Veterans. There will be marchers from Old Lyme including the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) High and Middle School Bands and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade Starts TODAY at 11am, LYSB Invites “Anyone on Wheels” to March With Them
Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde
Vigil to be Held Sunday, May 29, 5 p.m. on Steps of First Congregational Church of Old Lyme OLD LYME, CT – UPDATED 9am: The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice announced Friday, May 27, that the organizations would hold a bell-ringing vigil and call to action on Sunday, May 29. The vigil will be held on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Church, Partnership for Social Justice to Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil, Call to Action TODAY, 5pm, in Memory of 32 Killed by Gun Violence in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde
May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Tuesday through Friday, May 24-27, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and three in Lyme compared with May 23 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1266 from 1256 on May 23, and similarly Lyme’s to 312 from 309 on the same … [Read more...] about May 29 COVID-19 Update: Slight Reduction in Number of CT Case Rate Red Zone Towns, NL County Reclassified as ‘Medium’ by CDC for ‘Community Level’; Old Lyme Reports 10 New Cases Since Monday, Lyme Has Three
Op-Ed: Are We a Civilized Country?
Editor's Note: Tom Soboleski of Ivoryton, Conn., submitted a powerful op-ed to LymeLine.com after the Sandy Hook massacre. We published 'Proposed Path to a Safer Society' on Dec. 20, 2012. In light of yesterday's tragic events in Uvalde, Texas, Soboleski contacted us yesterday to ask if we would consider re-publishing it and we immediately agreed. He has added a new … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Are We a Civilized Country?
A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change
I spent a lot of time in the past couple of weeks driving. I wasn’t going long distances; rather I had errands so I did a couple, got home for lunch, and finished the rest a hour or two later. While my husband and I frequently went out for breakfast (always on weekends), now that I am husband-less (and have been for more than a decade), I do most of my reading, writing and … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Got to Grill? Try Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce for a Tasty Change
Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme
The Cooley Gallery's First Endemic Era Show, 'Where They Began,' is Guest Curated by International Artist, Lyme Resident Christian Brechneff OLD LYME, CT – The Cooley Gallery has announced its first exhibition in over two years and for this special show, the gallery joins forces with the artist, Christian Brechneff of Lyme, Conn. Where They Began, is an exhibition and … [Read more...] about Exhibition, Sale of New Works by Jasper Goodrich, Morteza Khakshoor on View at Cooley Gallery in Old Lyme
‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Friends of Music (FOM) will host a Great Gatsby Gala at the Old Lyme Inn. This scholarship fundraising event is sure to be an enjoyable evening, with plenty of food/drinks, and entertainment. 1920s attire is strictly optional, but encouraged at the themed cocktail party. There will also be an … [Read more...] about ‘Friends of Music’ Hosts ‘Great Gatsby Gala’ Tonight; All Welcome
Lyme DTC Urgently Calls for US Senators to Take Action on Guns
LYME – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) today, May 25, issued the following statement: “The Lyme Democratic Town Committee today urgently called on Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, as well as Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, to bring forward federal gun legislation in the U.S. Senate that would help stop the ongoing plague of gun … [Read more...] about Lyme DTC Urgently Calls for US Senators to Take Action on Guns
Old Lyme’s Fenton, Bass Win Shoreline Doubles Championship, OL’s Hunt Girls Are Runners-up
In a remarkable turn of events, two Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Tennis doubles teams faced each other in yesterday's Shoreline Championship match. After a thrilling contest, #1 seeds Livie Bass and Alexis Fenton defeated their team-mates and #3 seeds Aggie Hunt and Beatrice Hunt 6-2, 6-4. This was the second year in a row for Fenton to win a shoreline doubles … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Fenton, Bass Win Shoreline Doubles Championship, OL’s Hunt Girls Are Runners-up
Duck River Garden Club Hosts Program on Creating Wildlife Habitats with Native Plants, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club of Old Lyme will hold its monthly meeting and program on Wednesday, May 25, at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. in Old Lyme. A community social begins at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m., which is open to all. A business meeting for all active members will be held prior to the social, at 6 p.m. The May program is … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Hosts Program on Creating Wildlife Habitats with Native Plants, Tonight; All Welcome
May 23 COVID-19 Daily Update: 15 Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1256, Two in Lyme Raise Total There to 309
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Monday, May 23, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of 15 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and two in Lyme compared with May 20 numbers. A reminder to readers that the CT DPH does not issue reports over the weekend so Monday's numbers reflect three days results rather than the usual single … [Read more...] about May 23 COVID-19 Daily Update: 15 Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1256, Two in Lyme Raise Total There to 309
State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME -- State Rep. Carney (R-23rd) offers local residents an opportunity to meet with him on Tuesday, May 24, in Old Saybrook at Acton Library from 5 to 6 p.m. He will be available to discuss the recently concluded 2022 legislative session and any questions you may have about state issues. Readers, who are unable to attend, but would like to contact Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today
Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’, ‘One of the Most Enchanting Months’
“The darling buds of May” is such an apt phrase for one of the most enchanting months, bloom on spring bulbs and flowering trees, the Amelanchier, the Dogwood and the Cherry to name a few and the new awakening foliage on trees winking in the sun. By now, you have probably removed most of the winter debris, pruned broken branches and re-edged borders. However, do not apply … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for May from ‘The English Lady’, ‘One of the Most Enchanting Months’
Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Local Senior Centers
AREAWIDE -- Ledge Light Health District has scheduled the following COVID-19 vaccine clinic, which Lyme and Old Lyme residents can attend: Tuesday, June 7, 1-3pm, Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton Only the Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics, for individuals 18 years or older who need a 1st or 2nd dose (primary series) or are eligible for a … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Local Senior Centers
May 20 COVID-19 Daily Update: Eight Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1241, One in Lyme Raises Total There to 307
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, May 20, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows a total of eight new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme compared with May 19 numbers. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1241 from 1233 on May 19, and similarly Lyme’s to 307 from 306 on the same date. April 5, … [Read more...] about May 20 COVID-19 Daily Update: Eight Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1241, One in Lyme Raises Total There to 307