Samuel "Sam" Meredith Strong III of Easton, Maryland, passed away on April 4 due to complications from dementia. He was 90 years old. Sam was born March 2, 1935, in Bayside, New York, to Helen Pettit Strong and Samuel Meredith Strong, Jr. When he was eleven years old, his mother married Herbert (Lindy) Lindholm, who became his loving Dad ... Sam met the love of his life, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Samuel “Sam” Meredith Strong III, Founder of ‘The Strong Agency’ in Old Lyme, Essex
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Death Announced of Susan Rivoire Hostnik, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
OLD LYME— Susan Rivoire Hostnik, longtime resident of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully March 15, 2025. She was 91. Susan was born August 14, 1933, in New York City, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles William Rivoire and Dorothy Starr ... She is also survived by her five children ... She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her husband of 61 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Susan Rivoire Hostnik, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose
Girl's Tennis On Saturday, April 5, Old Lyme Girls Tennis crushed Portland 7-0. The team is coached by Joseph Trausch. Game scores were as follows: 1st Singles: Katherine Zhang Vs Madison Anzellotti 6-0, 6-0.2nd Singles: Emma Arelt vs Gianna Phelps 6-0, 6-0 3rd Singles: Mari Munster vs Skyla Rascati 6-0, 6-0 4th Singles: Rose Dimmock vs Piper Rettich 6-1, 6-0 1st … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose
Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3
OLD LYME—Charles M. Smith passed away peacefully March 16, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born in New London, Feb. 23, 1940. Charles joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 ... He met Lynn ... and married in September of 1963. They moved to Old Lyme where they spent the rest of their lives raising three sons and welcoming many grandchildren ... He leaves behind his children, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3
Letter to the Editor: Help Sought to Recover Stolen Duck River Garden Club Birdhouses in Old Lyme; Not Just Decorative, They Symbolized Community Spirit
To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of the Duck River Garden Club to express our deep disappointment and sadness over a recent incident that has affected one of our beloved civic garden sites. Recently, several handcrafted birdhouses, lovingly built by the husband of one of our dedicated members, were stolen from the garden. This garden, located at the bottom of … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Help Sought to Recover Stolen Duck River Garden Club Birdhouses in Old Lyme; Not Just Decorative, They Symbolized Community Spirit
Old Lyme Fire Protection Firm Recognized by Global Leader
OLD LYME—A local business founded by a former Old Lyme Fire Department Chief has been certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to provide training around the world. JLN Associates in a March press release announced its acceptance into the association's Authorized Education Network. The designation enables the Old Lyme-based training center to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Protection Firm Recognized by Global Leader
Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Program Open to HS Seniors Planning Career to Benefit Environment
LYME/OLD LYME—The Duck River Garden Club Annual Scholarship Program is open to Lyme, Old Lyme and East Lyme residents, who are high school seniors planning a career in horticulture, conservation, or any field of study that can benefit the environment. Applications can be submitted by April 15, 2025 to your school Guidance Department. … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club’s Annual Scholarship Program Open to HS Seniors Planning Career to Benefit Environment
Death Announced of Joan Griswold Park Lewis, Formerly of Old Lyme; Daughter of William B. Griswold, Sister to David Griswold; Services to be Held Later in Spring in OL
Joan Griswold Park Lewis, most recently of Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen, New Hampshire passed away peacefully with family at her side on the first day of spring, March 20, 2025. Mrs. Lewis was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1930, daughter of William B. Griswold and Jessie Griswold. Rosalie Griswold McCook was her dear step mother. The family moved to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Joan Griswold Park Lewis, Formerly of Old Lyme; Daughter of William B. Griswold, Sister to David Griswold; Services to be Held Later in Spring in OL
Become Part of FrogWatch USA! Learn How at Lyme Library Presentation, March 25
Come learn how to be an amphibian scientist! On Wednesday, March 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library, The Nature Conservancy will be hosting Jim Sirch, the Education Coordinator of the Yale Peabody Museum. He will guide participants on becoming FrogWatch USA volunteers. FrogWatch USA is a program created by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help engage … [Read more...] about Become Part of FrogWatch USA! Learn How at Lyme Library Presentation, March 25