OLD LYME - Eleanor Ann Larson, 86, of Old Lyme passed away Tuesday, March 15, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital after receiving last rites of the Roman Catholic Church, surrounded in love by her immediate family ... In 1957, Eleanor married Robert Harold Larson, and they began a wonderful life together full of love, family, cooking ... Eleanor is survived by her loving … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Eleanor Ann Larson, 86, of Old Lyme, Wife of Robert Harold
A la Carte: Thinking Lent (or Passover or Easter)? Then Think Fish
Oh my, it may be April 1, as you are reading this. But this column is not about April Fool’s Day but rather two important holidays, which follow in just a couple of weeks—Easter and Passover. Because the two holidays follow different calendars, rarely do Easter weekend (including Good Friday, Easter Sunday or, that new holiday, Easter Monday) and Passover coincide. As … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Thinking Lent (or Passover or Easter)? Then Think Fish
Musical Masterworks Presents Concert This Afternoon in Old Lyme, Features Works by Haydn, Prokofiev & More
OLD LYME -- Musical Masterworks 31st season is a momentous one as Musical Masterworks celebrates the final year of Edward Arron in his position as Artistic Director while welcoming Tessa Lark as Artistic Director Designate. This afternoon at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Arron and Lark will join two Musical Masterworks veterans—flautist Tara … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Presents Concert This Afternoon in Old Lyme, Features Works by Haydn, Prokofiev & More
March 25 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Lyme Break 23-Day Run of No Cases, Increase Cumulative Case Total to 258; One New Case in Old Lyme Takes its Total to 1056
LYME-OLD LYME — The Daily Data Report issued Friday, March 25, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows one new confirmed COVID-19 case in Old Lyme raising the town’s cumulative case totals to 1056. Two new confirmed cases were reported for Lyme in the same March 25 report, increasing the cumulative case total there to 258. Prior to March 25, Lyme had … [Read more...] about March 25 COVID-19 Update: Two New Cases in Lyme Break 23-Day Run of No Cases, Increase Cumulative Case Total to 258; One New Case in Old Lyme Takes its Total to 1056
Death Announced of John ‘Johnny’ Edmund Botts IV, 37; Raised in Old Lyme, Where He Found His Love of Sports, Outdoors, Beach
OLD LYME -- John Edmund Botts IV, "Johnny" (37), of Middletown, CT passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 2, 2022. John was born May 16, 1984 in Yakima WA to Lauretta Botts and the late John E. Botts III. Johnny was raised in Old Lyme, CT where he found his love of sports, the outdoors and the beach ... Johnny wore his heart on his sleeve; many will remember him for his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John ‘Johnny’ Edmund Botts IV, 37; Raised in Old Lyme, Where He Found His Love of Sports, Outdoors, Beach
March 24 COVID-19 Update: Only 8 CT Towns Now in Red Zone; No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keeping Cumulative Case Totals Respectively at 256, 1055
LYME-OLD LYME — UPDATED 3/25 at 5pm: Two new cases in Lyme and one in Old Lyme are reported in Friday (3/25) afternoon's CT DPH report. Full article to follow. On Thursday, March 24, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) released its latest weekly COVID-19 Alert Map (above), which indicates that only eight municipalities are now in the Red (highest of four) Zone … [Read more...] about March 24 COVID-19 Update: Only 8 CT Towns Now in Red Zone; No New Cases in Lyme, Old Lyme Keeping Cumulative Case Totals Respectively at 256, 1055
March 23 COVID-19 Update: Two Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1055, Lyme Holds at 256
LYME-OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report issued Wednesday, March 23, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows an increase of two in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total to 1055. No new cases were reported in Lyme, leaving the cumulative case total at 246 meaning March 23 is the 22nd consecutive day on which … [Read more...] about March 23 COVID-19 Update: Two Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1055, Lyme Holds at 256
Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Today; No Appointment, Insurance, ID Required
NEW LONDON/LYME/OLD LYME -- Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its New London office. The Moderna vaccine and a very limited supply of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone 18 years or older who needs a 1st or 2nd dose or is eligible for a booster dose. Other … [Read more...] about Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in New London, Today; No Appointment, Insurance, ID Required
LOL Lions Host Exec. Director Rowe to Speak on Lyme Academy’s Future, Tonight; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will hold its monthly meeting and program on Thursday, March 24, at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St in Old Lyme. A social will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. A business meeting for members will be held at the conclusion of the program. The March program is 'Stepping Into the Future' presented by … [Read more...] about LOL Lions Host Exec. Director Rowe to Speak on Lyme Academy’s Future, Tonight; All Welcome
SECWAC Hosts Speaker on ‘Cuba: An American History,’ Tonight; All Welcome to Zoom Presentation
LYME/OLD LYME/ AREAWIDE -- On March 24, from 6 to 7 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Ada Ferrer who will give a Zoom presentation titled, “Cuba: An American History." Ferrer, who is the Julius Silver Professor of History and Latin American Studies at New York University, will discuss US-Cuba relations in the context of her new book “Cuba: … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Speaker on ‘Cuba: An American History,’ Tonight; All Welcome to Zoom Presentation
March 22 COVID-19 Update: Three Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1053, Lyme Holds at 256
LYME-OLD LYME —The Daily Data Report issued Tuesday, March 22, by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) shows an increase of three in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Old Lyme taking the town’s cumulative case total to 1053. No new cases were reported in Lyme, leaving the cumulative case total at 246 meaning March 22 is the 21st consecutive day on which … [Read more...] about March 22 COVID-19 Update: Three Cases in Old Lyme Take Cumulative Total to 1053, Lyme Holds at 256
Tonight, Old Lyme Library Hosts Local Author, Artist Reece to Discuss His New, Pandemic-Inspired Book
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m., the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts local author and artist, Spencer Reece, who will present, All the Beauty that is Still Left: A Poet’s Painted Book of Hours, via Zoom. All are welcome to this free presentation. Devotional poet, priest, and National Book Award nominee Spencer Reece found himself with family in Old … [Read more...] about Tonight, Old Lyme Library Hosts Local Author, Artist Reece to Discuss His New, Pandemic-Inspired Book
Duck River GC Hosts Speaker on Spring Wildflowers, Tonight
OLD LYME -- The Duck River Garden Club (DRGC) of Old Lyme will hold its monthly meeting and program on Wednesday, March 23, at Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St in Old Lyme. A social is held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. A business meeting for members is held at the conclusion of the program. The March program is "Spring Wildflowers" presented by Margery … [Read more...] about Duck River GC Hosts Speaker on Spring Wildflowers, Tonight
Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for March, a Month of ‘Wait and See’
Those March winds shall blow and we shall have snow and what will the Robin do then poor thing? He’ll hide in the barn and keep himself warm and hide his head under his wing. March is a month of ‘wait and see’ as we anticipate walking around our gardens. This morning I walked outside, into a westerly breeze and a pleasantly warm sun. I took a deep breath and as I … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips from ‘The English Lady’ for March, a Month of ‘Wait and See’
All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting
OLD LYME -- UPDATED 2:40PM At a packed Old Lyme Special Town Meeting held Monday evening in the Meeting Hall of Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall, all the motions considered were passed unanimously by voice vote. With people standing at the rear of the Meeting Room as well as all those seated, Moderator Vicki Lanier determined for each motion that there was no need to call for a … [Read more...] about All Motions Passed Unanimously at Monday Evening’s Old Lyme Town Meeting