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"Return to the River" at Lyme Public Hall Tonight
On Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., the Lyme Public Hall will host a one-time exhibit and a talk by Lyme Selectman and popular history re-enactor Parker Lord, who will share his experiences and photographs from his trip down the 410-mile Connecticut River from its source in New Hampshire to the mouth in Old Lyme. Read More ...
Published 09/23/09 Updated 09/25/09 |
"The Bizz" is Brilliant!
Friday night a packed house at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School watched an amazing array of local community talent in the 12th annual production of "The Bizz.." No seats were left unsold resulting in many would-be show-goers being turned away from the show sponsored by Lymes' Youth Services Bureau. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 05/02/09 Updated 05/03/09 |
Westbrook Elks Honor Veterans
A dinner was held recently to honor veterans from the 11 towns served by the Westbrook Elks Lodge 1784, which include Lyme and Old Lyme. Moderated by lodge member John Soehnlein, the dinner's participants were veterans whose service ranged from World War II to deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read More ...
Published 11/27/09 |
Wireless Zone Donates to High Hopes
The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving has chosen High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. to receive a donation of $4,000. This grant will help High Hopes support its mission to improve the lives of people with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities through the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities. Read More ...
Published 02/16/10 |
Final Day to Enter Photo Contest
Don't forget that the Fifth Annual Photo Contest sponsored by the Land Conservation Trusts of Lyme, Old Lyme, East Haddam and Salem ends today, Jan. 31. These local conservation groups invite amateur photographers to submit photos of their towns and countryside for a chance to win cash prizes. Read More ...
Published 01/08/10 Updated 01/31/10 |
A Story for the Season
We were sent a wonderful story recently which, in our minds, really sums up the spirit of the season. It's about some Boy Scouts, a batch of surplus balsam wreaths and folks who came to the Shoreline Food Pantry in search of provisions ... and left with so much more. And we'd like to say "Kudos" to all the Scouts and Troop Leaders involved in this generous project. Read More ...
Published 12/29/09 |
AARP Counselors Offer Seniors Help with Taxes
AARP Tax Counselors will be at the Lymes' Senior Center to assist seniors with tax returns on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from Feb. 12 through April 13. Meetings with counselors are by appointment only. Read More ...
Published 01/20/09 |
ACLU Forms SE Chapter
The Southeast Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Connecticut has recently been formed, thus completing the ACLU network of a state-wide system of regional chapters of the organization. Newly elected officers of the chapter include Claire Sauer of Lyme and Ned Farman of Old Lyme. Read More ...
Published 03/26/10 |
Anway Becomes Eagle Scout
At a ceremony capping more than six years of effort, Evan C. Anway was awarded the Eagle Scout badge last Sunday at a ceremony in Old Lyme. Evan is the son of Randall and Susan Anway. Present were his grandmother, his uncle (also an Eagle Scout), other family members, local and state dignitaries, members of his Troop and officials from the Boy Scouts of America. Read More ...
Published 03/29/09 |
Beneficiaries Announced for 2009 LOLJWC Art Show
The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club has announced the primary beneficiaries for the 2009 LOLJWC Art Show and Benefit Sale as follows: Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries, Camp Claire, Women's Center of Southeastern Connecticut, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, and New London Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. Read More ...
Published 01/26/09 |
Cartooning and Boatbuilding Come Together Today
David McCulloch of Old Lyme builds boats and Jon Buller of Lyme draws cartoons and illustrates children’s books - two widely divergent art forms. Yet, at New London's Custom House Maritime Museum, the two artists join forces today, March 19, to talk about a craft that is dear to both: a sleek, hand-made, single-seat trimaran. McCulloch built the boat and Buller immortalized it in his graphic novel “Fog Mound.” Read More ...
David Holahan Published 03/13/09 Updated 03/19/09 |
Chamber Awards Scholarships, Elects Officers
At their June meeting, members of the Lyme-Old Lyme Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut elected new members to their board of directors and awarded scholarships to students from Lyme-Old Lyme High School and the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Read More ...
Published 07/12/09 |
Duck River Garden Club Annual Sale Continues Today
The Duck River Garden Club of Old Lyme hosts the final day of its annual Plant and Garden Sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Old Lyme Shopping Center. Quality perennials, annuals, herbs, shrubs and specialty items are on sale for gift-giving and spring planting. Read More ...
Published 04/22/10 Updated 05/08/10 |
Hours Change at Old Lyme Library
The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library changed its hours of operation at the beginning of June. Saturday hours are now 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the last Saturday of September. Other changes will take place with the new fiscal year beginning as of July 1. Read More ...
Published 06/13/09 |
Large Crowd Tastes the Lymes
The Lyme-Old Lyme Chapter of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce hosted a very successful "Taste of the Lymes" April 18 at the Lyme Art Association. Around 100 guests enjoyed a selection of appetizers, desserts, wines and beer. All proceeds from the event support student scholarships awarded annually by the Chamber. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 04/19/10 |
Last Few Days to Apply to be LOLJWC Art Show Beneficiary
The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club (LOLJWC) encourages non-profit organizations to submit an application for becoming a 2010 beneficiary of the Club’s 23rd annual benefit event, “Art with a Twist”. The event will be held at the newly unveiled Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook on Friday, April 23, 2010. Read More ...
Published 10/13/09 Updated 11/05/09 |
Last of the Cookie Sellers
If you're still yearning for more of those delicious Girl Scout cookies, sadly you're out of luck. These cheery Girl Scouts from Troop 63416 braved bitter winds to sell cookies outside the Old Lyme A & P on the very last day it was permitted. They tell us that, despite the cold, sales were brisk. Read More ...
Published 04/13/09 |
Local VFW is a Hometown, Living History Channel
One of the best-kept secrets in town is Lyme-Old Lyme’s very own Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post. The members of this Post are not only living history books themselves, but they are also, in many cases, unsung heroes whose personal stories have never been told. Read More ...
Megan Devlin Published 05/29/10 |
LOL Junior Women Donate Over $30K to Local Non-Profits, Scholarships
The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club has announced that the 2009 JW Art Show and Benefit Sale was both an artistic and a financial success. The proceeds from the Art Show, as well as the group's additional yearly fundraising efforts, exceeded $30,000. The primary beneficiaries for this year’s event received sums ranging from $1,500 to $7,000. Read More ...
Published 09/04/09 |
New Officers Elected at AAUW
The Lower CT Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The group recently elected a new slate of officers for the coming year. Read More ...
Published 09/15/09 |
New Officers Elected at OL Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
At its recent annual meeting, the Old Lyme Conservation Trust reported its 2009 results, recognized notable achievements and elected new officers and a trustee. The year ended with an important property acquisition on Four Mile River Road, of 17 acres from Rick Romagna, which connects two pieces of property already owned by the trust Read More ...
Kathi Green Published 04/17/10 |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The ECHO Cancer Foundation currently offers a breast cancer support program for breast cancer patients. The One to One Breast Cancer Mentoring Program provides hope and encouragement to patients by pairing trained breast cancer survivors with breast cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Read More ...
Published 10/16/09 |
OL Firefighters Bring Home Awards
The Old Lyme Fire Department won several awards in Sunday's (June 7) Saybrook Fire Co. No. 1 Third Annual Firefighters Competition held at Clark Memorial Field in Old Saybrook. The day-long event featured volunteer fire departments competing in numerous firefighting competitive events ranging from a fire-suppression obstacle course to fire hose events. (Results now added.) Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 06/08/09 Updated 06/10/09 |
OL Historical Soc. Launches New Book
The Old Lyme Historical Society will launch its latest publication, The Land Savers, with a reception open to the public hosted by the Florence Griswold Museum at Marshfield today at 5 p.m. Cocktails and delectables by Coffee’s Market will be served. Dyanne Rafal, Chairperson for the event, commented: “The Land Savers is one of the Historical Society’s most ambitious projects to date. Read More ...
Published 09/14/09 Updated 09/18/09 |
OL Road Races Hailed Another Success
The 10K and 5K road races and the one mile Fun Run held Saturday morning as part of the "Artistry in Motion" event sponsored by the Lyme-Old Lyme Education Foundation drew competitors from throughout the state. Full story now added. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/13/09 Updated 09/18/09 |
OL Town Band Welcomes New Members
The Old Lyme Town Band is starting its 2009/2010 season of great music and performances. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of marches, show tune medleys, classical, contemporary/popular pieces and more. The band is directed by John LaDone and are composed of musicians of all ages. Read More ...
Published 10/11/09 |
Runners Brave Weather to Compete in 2nd Annual April Fool's Race
Inclement weather did not deter runners from competing in Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore's (LVVS) second annual April Fool's Backwards Mile Race and 5K Run/Walk, held Sunday March 29. Sixty runners, aged 5 to 78, braved the weather to have fun, support the cause of literacy, and vie for an April Fool's hat. Jonathan Buckingham of Old Lyme was the men's winner of the 5K Run/Walk and Robin Purcell, 78, of Lyme was the oldest runner. Read More ...
Published 04/20/09 |
Scarf Found at Fishing Derby
Did you lose a scarf at this past Saturday's Fishing Derby? One was left hanging on the back of a chair at breakfast. If you think it may be yours, call 434-0233. Read More ...
Published 04/08/09 |
Scholarships Announced for Camp Claire
Camp Claire would like to announce a number of scholarships for the 2009 summer camp season. Eligibility is open to all Lyme-Old Lyme residents ages 6-14. To apply, send a picture or a few paragraphs describing why you would like to attend Camp Claire Summer Camp Read More ...
Published 03/27/09 |
Swinging Fundraiser at High Hopes
High Hopes hosted an extremely successful "Concert in the Barn" Saturday night at their facility on Town Woods Rd. Underwater explorer and Lyme resident Dr. Robert Ballard was the emcee and after cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, the roughly 600 guests enjoyed a memorable evening of delicious food prepared by "Dinners at the Farm" before dancing the night away. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 06/15/09 |
The Y Unveils Its New Brand
For the first time in 43 years, YMCA of the USA has unveiled a new brand strategy to increase understanding of the impact that YMCAs make in communities across the country. The nonprofit plans to extend its reach into communities to nurture the potential of youth and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to support neighbors. Read More ...
Published 07/24/10 |
'Symphony in the Meadows' Raises Record $190K
On Saturday, June 14, over 600 shoreline residents braved a rainy evening to attend an outdoor concert by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra on the banks of the Connecticut River in Essex. “Symphony in the Meadows 2008” netted a record $190,000, and the proceeds will provide critical operational and scholarship funding in support of the programs and participants at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc. Read More ...
Photos by Olwen Logan Published 06/24/08 |
EMOTS Helps Seniors Travel to Medical Appointments
The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. Regional Center in Old Saybrook serves Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. If seniors need a ride to a medical appointment beyond the nine-town estuary region, the Estuary Council Regional Senior Center will provide transportation to those aged 60 and over for medical appointments, including dialysis. Read More ...
Published 01/02/09 |
Face the Music: OL Town Band Seeks More Musicians
The Old Lyme Town Band, directed by John LaDone, is made up of musicians of all ages from area towns. Their repertoire includes marches , classics, Broadway medleys and more. All musicians are welcome to this non-auditioned band, which currently needs especially clarinet, saxophone, trombone and percussion players. Read More ...
Published 11/09/08 |
Gala Benefits Haitian Children
Acclaimed songwriter/singer Livingston Taylor will be the featured performer at a gala in New London on April 18 to benefit needy children of Haiti. The “For the Love of a Child” gala sponsored by Haitian Ministries for the Diocese of Norwich—“Partners for Haiti” will held at the Crocker House Ballroom, 35 Union St., New London. Taylor will be one of several highlights of the 3rd annual gala Read More ...
Published 04/07/09 |
It's Girl Scout Week in Old Lyme
This week marks the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Girls Scouts of America and in honor of the occasion, Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold has "proudly" declared this week as Girl Scout Week. In his official proclamation, Griswold notes, "... Girl Scouting has inspired girls with courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place." Read More ...
Published 03/09/09 |
Last Chance to See Hurricane Exhibit
Some 250 people visited the White Sands Community Center Sept. 21 to view an extraordinary exhibition assembled by the Old Lyme Historical Society to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the devastating hurricane, which came ashore here Sept. 21, 1938. Today is the final opportunity to see the exhibit between 2 and 5 p.m. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/25/08 Updated 10/05/08 |
Literacy Volunteers Offer Tutor Workshops Starting March 19
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore (LVVS) CT, Inc. are hosting a Tutor Training Workshop for Basic Reading and English as a Second Language on dates during March, April and May at the LVVS Office, 25 Middlesex Turnpike, Essex (next to Essex Firehouse). Volunteers at least 18-years-old are sought for this worthy work. Read More ...
Published 02/10/09 |
LOL Chamber Combines with Regional Chamber
At a ceremony held last Wednesday at Cherrystones restaurant in Old Lyme, the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut announced that the two organizations are combining, merging the organizations’ membership, events, and efforts to support and improve the region’s business community Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 07/08/08 |
LOLJWC Seeks Sponsors, Donors for Art Show & Benefit Sale
The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club (LOLJWC) is currently seeking seeking sponsors and donors for their 22nd annual LOLJWC Art Show and Benefit Sale, which will be held on April 24, 25, and 26, at the historic Lyme Art Association. Sponsors and donors will be featured in the Art Show program and listed on the LOLJWC website.
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Published 03/05/09 |
Lyme Garden Club Installs New Officers
Lyme Garden Club installed new officers at its annual meeting held at the Old Lyme Beach Club in September. Lana Lewis, a new member was welcomed to the club. The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Lyme Fire House. Read More ...
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News from Lymes' Seniors
There's a whole lot happening down at the Lymes' Senior Center onTown Woods Rd. in the coming months. Click to read about all the events, which include the upcoming Holiday Party Dec. 17. Craft Club handmade products are on sale at the center through Dec. 12. Read More ...
Published 11/20/08 |
Wreaths of Remembrance
A large contingent of veterans from Lyme and Old Lyme, along with state and local dignitaries, plus veterans, townspeople and students from Old Saybrook, gathered Tuesday evening for a wreath-laying in Old Saybrook and later at the high school to pay special tribute to the "Wreaths Across America" caravan en route to Arlington, Va. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 12/11/08 |
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