Film explores mental health challenges youth face today, how parents, schools, communities can support them in building emotional resilience OLD LYME — This evening, Wednesday, Nov. 12, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau and the Lyme-Old Lyme Prevention Coalition is hosting a special community screening of the award-winning movie, Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Addressing Youth Mental … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Free Community Presentation of Documentary ‘Screenagers’ Tonight
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Old Lyme Welcomes New Town Nurse, Implements New Model for Providing Nursing Services
OLD LYME — The Town of Old Lyme has welcomed a new town nurse along with a new model for providing nurse services. Old Lyme’s new Town Nurse is Samantha Piette, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, ATC, LAT, EMT. In real life, she prefers to be known as Sammee. She is an Old Lyme native with experience in both clinical and community health settings, with a strong focus on wellness, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Welcomes New Town Nurse, Implements New Model for Providing Nursing Services
TOP STORY: Lyme Tops State in Voter Turnout, With Old Lyme Not Far Behind
LYME/OLD LYME–Voters in Lyme and Old Lyme propelled the towns into the state’s Top Five list for the highest voter turnout, with Lyme leading the way at 66.1%. Old Lyme was not far behind at number four, with 60.5% of voters turning out at the polls. Roger Senserrich, spokesman for the Office of the Secretary of the State, noted, however, that results won’t be … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Tops State in Voter Turnout, With Old Lyme Not Far Behind
TOP STORY: Recounts Possible in Old Lyme Due to Multiple Close Races
OLD LYME–Several tight races between members of the same party have triggered an automatic recount, but one affected candidate has already waived her right to the review process. Only 13 votes separate Republican John Mesham and incumbent Republican Selectwoman Jude Read for a spot on the three member Board of Selectmen, based on returns announced Tuesday evening at … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Recounts Possible in Old Lyme Due to Multiple Close Races
Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
Mark Richard Leary, 63, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 10, 1962, Mark was the third of eight children of the late Winifred and Richard Leary. He grew up in Meriden, CT, and attended Lyman Hall High School, where he was part of the Vocational Agriculture program. Mark’s easygoing nature and huge heart made him easy to love. … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Richard Leary, Brother of Martha Quaratella of Old Lyme; Services, Nov. 14 & 15
A View From My Porch: The President’s Coattails Are Tattered and Threadbare—A Treatise on Misbehavior
Epigraph: “Johnny's in the basement, mixing up the medicine;I'm on the pavement, thinking about the government.”[Bob Dylan (1965): Subterranean Homesick Blues."] Prologue: So, what is there really to think about? Well, I’m opining on why this Republican President, still supported by a “look the other way” Republican Congress, has shut down the Government; and once … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: The President’s Coattails Are Tattered and Threadbare—A Treatise on Misbehavior
Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Editor's Notes: i) This article was first published on LymeLine on Oct. 27, 2024.ii) The author, Suzanne Thompson, is a founding member of Pollinate Old Lyme, which kicked off in 2020 and is Old Lyme’s Pollinator Pathway project. For more information, visit the Pollinator Pathway website and/or Like/Follow the Pollinate Old Lyme Facebook page at this link. Ah, the sights, … [Read more...] about Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Early Fall Gardening Tips from The English Lady—’Take Time to Sit and Watch the Leaves Change’
Birches, Larches, Gingko, Oaks, Magnolia, and all flowering fruit and flowering trees as well as the Eastern Red Cedar. These trees have fleshy roots, and their feeder roots are not large when young and therefore take time to establish and are susceptible to frost heave. Perennials that do not like to be planted in fall are Artemisia, Lambs Ears, Foxglove, … [Read more...] about Early Fall Gardening Tips from The English Lady—’Take Time to Sit and Watch the Leaves Change’
Shoemaker Wins Top Spot in Old Lyme, Lampos and Mesham Join Her on Board of Selectmen
OLD LYME—In unconfirmed results, incumbent Democrat Martha Shoemaker held her First Selectwoman seat fighting off a strong campiagn by Republican challenger John Mesham. Shoemaker's running mate Jim Lampos also held his seat and the third seat on the board will be taken by Mesham. Jude Read (R) lost her seat as a Selectwoman. We do not yet have any detailed numbers on the … [Read more...] about Shoemaker Wins Top Spot in Old Lyme, Lampos and Mesham Join Her on Board of Selectmen
TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
LYME-OLD LYME–Voting officials in Lyme and Old Lyme on Election Day reported happy voters despite a glitch with one of the new tabulators in Lyme. Lyme Registrars of Voters Dottie Wells, D, and Judith Davies, R, said there didn't seem to be any problems with the Election Day tabulator in a previous test run or during the first hour of Election Day. But the machine around … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Election Day Turnout Steady in Lyme, Old Lyme as Poll Workers Roll Out New Voting Tabulators
Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
LYME/OLD LYME–Still making up your mind how to cat your vote? We’ve compiled all our election coverage in one place to help you make an informed decision. If you haven’t already voted, don’t forget to cast that ballot before the clock runs out. Get the details here. Read on to explore the candidates and issues through our original reporting, the candidates’ own … [Read more...] about Still Deciding? Here Are All Our Lyme/Old Lyme-Related Election Articles, Candidate Q & A’s, and Letters to Help
Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
OLD LYME — Judith "Judy" Richardson Beers, age 91, died in peace at home, Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Whitney Beers and children, David Richardson Beers and Lynne Beers Walters, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, friendship and inspiration ... They subsequently moved to Old Lyme, where they broadened their line of wooden accessories for … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith “Judy” Richardson Beers of Old Lyme, Wife of Tom Beers
Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street
OLD LYME—It was a great Halloween night on Lyme Street yesterday. The weather cooperated and smiling, sometimes scary, faces were everywhere. Community spirit filled the air and all the tension and tribulations of next Tuesday's election were left at home. Enjoy our photo essay of the evening. Huge thanks to our in-town photographer Michele Dickey for being there on the … [Read more...] about Another Happy Halloween on Lyme Street
Letter to the Editor: Attendance Records for Old Lyme Board of Finance Candidates Thompson, Kelsey Differ Sharply
To the Editor: We live in a representative democracy and this November you are being charged with electing fellow Old Lyme residents to be your representatives on local boards and commissions. One of the most basic things you should expect from your representatives is that they show up, at least most of the time, so that they can understand the issues and represent your … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Attendance Records for Old Lyme Board of Finance Candidates Thompson, Kelsey Differ Sharply
‘The Estuary’ Invites Holiday Shoppers to Buy Local at Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 22
OLD SAYBROOK–The Estuary invites shoppers to get a jump start on the gift-giving season at its Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 22. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Estuary, 200 Main St., Old Saybrook. The craft fair promises over 30 artisans and vendors displaying their hand-crafted items – plus a visit from Santa Claus. The group in a press release … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Invites Holiday Shoppers to Buy Local at Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 22