To the Editor: The Republican Party has a long history of protecting one of our nation’s most precious resources - the beauty of our natural environment. President Theodore Roosevelt, known as “The Conservation President”, established the United States Forest Service and during his administration preserved over 230 million acres of public land to be kept in its natural … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Keep the Vision of Public Access to Public Land Alive in Old Lyme
Join a Free Beekeeping & Pollinator Workshop Today
LYME -- On Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Hamburg Fair and Lyme Pollinator Pathway host a presentation on all aspects of beekeeping. The presentation will be held at the Lyme Grange Hall at Hamburg Fairgrounds and immediately follows the Lyme Grange Plant & Bake Sale, which takes place that morning at the same location from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Steve … [Read more...] about Join a Free Beekeeping & Pollinator Workshop Today
May 5 COVID-19 Update: Over 85% of CT Now in Red Zone, CT Positivity Rate Breaks 10%; Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1129, One New Case Takes Lyme’s Total to 277
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued Thursday, May 5, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows five new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1129 and Lyme’s to 277. Old Lyme reported two new cases on Tuesday and five on Wednesday. Lyme reported one new case on each … [Read more...] about May 5 COVID-19 Update: Over 85% of CT Now in Red Zone, CT Positivity Rate Breaks 10%; Five New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1129, One New Case Takes Lyme’s Total to 277
Death of Mary Blossom Turner Announced, Widow of Jack, Who Founded LymeLine.com; Service May 22 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Mary Blossom Turner, the widow of Jack Turner, who founded LymeLine.com. To quote from the obituary published in The Day, Mary passed, "easily in her sleep April 30, 2022, at 90 years old." Mary was a remarkable woman, as her full obituary published below testifies. I met her on several occasions during the time I … [Read more...] about Death of Mary Blossom Turner Announced, Widow of Jack, Who Founded LymeLine.com; Service May 22 in Old Lyme
A la Carte: How Do I Love Lemons? Let me Count the Ways …
Over the past few weeks there have been so many holidays-- Easter Sunday, Passover and Ramadan-- and all had something to do with food. For Lent, we gave up something we wanted (often sweet stuff) for 40 days and had to have fish on Fridays; for Passover nothing leavening (desserts made with matzoh and matzoh for breakfast, lunch and dinner for eight days) and, at Ramadan, … [Read more...] about A la Carte: How Do I Love Lemons? Let me Count the Ways …
Letter to the Editor: Seeking Kittens, A Respectful Request to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community
To the Editor: We are on the lookout for two adoptable kittens. We hope to find a pair of orange tabby sisters, but we are flexible, assuming that they are, too. We lost Finn last year with an inoperable carcinoma diagnosis. We are grateful that our veterinarian was able to help all three of us get through Finn’s final few months. Finn was a rescue, and started life in the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Seeking Kittens, A Respectful Request to the Lyme-Old Lyme Community
May 3 & May 4 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1124, Two New Cases in Lyme Takes Total There to 276
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued respectively Tuesday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 4, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of seven new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and two in Lyme. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1124 and Lyme’s to 276. Old Lyme reported two new cases on Tuesday and five on … [Read more...] about May 3 & May 4 COVID-19 Update: Seven New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1124, Two New Cases in Lyme Takes Total There to 276
Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girls' tennis team is enjoying a truly remarkable season. Look at the scoresheets below and you will see that the girls not only remain undefeated, but also have hardly dropped an individual match this season. Coach Lauren Rahr admits with complete honesty that this situation is something, "I don’t think I have fully … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Lymes’ Senior Center Today; Open to All Regardless of Hometown
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, May 4, Ledge Light Health District in collaboration with the Old Lyme Visiting Nurse Association has scheduled a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Lymes' Senior Center. This free Clinic will be open to members of the public irrespective of their hometown from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment, insurance, or ID is necessary, but you are asked to bring … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Lymes’ Senior Center Today; Open to All Regardless of Hometown
Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 10:56pm: On Tuesday, May 3, the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools proposed $34.8 million budget passed by overwhelming majorities in both towns. The number of voters approving the budget compared to those voting against it was more than seven times in Lyme and more than five times in Old Lyme. Combining the votes in the two towns, there were 294 Yes votes to … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly in Both Towns.
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold Budget Referendum 12-8pm Today, All L-OL Residents Eligible to Vote
"Our proposed budget for this year is over a quarter million dollars less than four years ago. Despite this, no programs have been cut or reduced and we are continuing to grow in enrollment." (Ian Neviaser, LOL Schools Superintendent) LYME/OLD LYME — On Monday, May 2, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education (BOE) voted to send the proposed 2022-23 fiscal year budget … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hold Budget Referendum 12-8pm Today, All L-OL Residents Eligible to Vote
April 29 & May 2 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1117, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 274
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Reports issued respectively Friday, April 29, and Monday, May 2, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) show a total of eight new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme. These cases raise Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1117 and Lyme’s to 274. Old Lyme reported two new cases on Friday and six on Monday. … [Read more...] about April 29 & May 2 COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1117, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 274
Lyme Commission Hosts Online Community Discussion of Town’s Proposed Affordable Housing Plan, Tonight
LYME -- On Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. on Zoom, the Lyme Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) will host a virtual community meeting to introduce a draft of Lyme’s affordable housing plan. Visit this link to review a draft of the proposed plan in advance of the meeting. Under a state mandate (CGS Section 8-30j), every Connecticut municipality must prepare and adopt an … [Read more...] about Lyme Commission Hosts Online Community Discussion of Town’s Proposed Affordable Housing Plan, Tonight
Bid Farewell to Longtime Music Director Arron at Musical Masterworks’ Season Finale, This Afternoon
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks’ 31st season winds to a close this spring with the final performance of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director. While his departure is bittersweet, Musical Masterworks welcomes Tessa Lark as Artistic Director for their upcoming 32nd season, which begins October 2022. Musical Masterworks will give a special season finale … [Read more...] about Bid Farewell to Longtime Music Director Arron at Musical Masterworks’ Season Finale, This Afternoon
April 28 COVID-19 Update: 75%+ of CT Now in Red Zone; Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1109, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 273
LYME/OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Thursday, April 28, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows two new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme and one in Lyme. This case raises Old Lyme’s cumulative case total to 1109 and Lyme’s to 273. On Thursday, April 28, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) also released its latest … [Read more...] about April 28 COVID-19 Update: 75%+ of CT Now in Red Zone; Two New Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1109, One New Case in Lyme Takes Total There to 273