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Old Lyme Residents Invited to Join ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ by Shining Two Lights in Their Window, April 19

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OLD LYME — Old Lyme is participating in a national recognition called Two Lights for Tomorrow. State and municipal buildings, businesses, organizations, and homes across the US will be shining two lights in their evening windows as a nod to “One if by Land, Two if by Sea.” 

The commemoration also signifies a unifying call to action for our citizens to celebrate and serve.

The Town of Old Lyme’s America 250 Committee is suggesting to those who can to shine two lights —any two lights, perhaps two window candles from the holidays, or even your two outdoor entry lights—in the window of their home or building the evening of Friday, April 18, for however long they choose. The Committee is also suggesting to all to post to social media a photo of your window with two lights with the tag #townofoldlyme – and plans to create a digital photo album of wide participation in Old Lyme.

“Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemorates the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous ride. Two lights in Boston’s North Church steeple meant the British were coming via sea. The Battles at Lexington and Concord following the British arrival marks the beginning of America’s Revolutionary War.

A page on ExploreOldLyme.com dedicated to the Town’s America 250 celebration provides more information and a link to a flyer promoting Two Lights for Tomorrow: 

It is said that about 100 of our local men (with 63 names officially recorded) marched to Lexington after word arrived here that militia back up and “fresh horses” were needed after eight patriots were killed and nine injured in the initial fighting on the Lexington Green.  

Visit this link to read about Lyme’s participation (Lyme and Old Lyme were one town back then) and some local names you might recognize. 

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Tuesday Sports Round-Up

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Girls’ Lacrosse

On Tuesday, April 8, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Girls Lacrosse opened the season against Morgan at home. Old Lyme won 13-5 and is 1-0 on the season.

Goal-scorers for Old Lyme were Sadie Lukasiewski with four goals, Anna Bussman with three goals, and Elise Marchant with two.

Goal-scorers with assists were Anne-Marie Hinckley with one goal and one assist, and Jill Kleefeld with three goals and one assist.

Assists were made by Allie Krol, Kanon Oharu and Maddie Trepanier with one assist apiece.

Avery Spooner made three saves in goal for the Wildcats.

Girls’ Tennis

On Tuesday, April 8, Old Lyme lost 5-2 to Valley Regional High School. Old Lyme wins came from the #1 singles match with Katherine Zhang soundly defeating her opponent Sophia Bonannoi 6-1, 6-0 and the #3 doubles team of Katie Ferman and Ainsley Rinoski. They defeated Charlotte Kolb and Sydney Liggett 6-2, 6-4. 

Full match scores were as follows:

1st Singles: 
Katherine Zhang Vs Sophia Bonannoi 6-1, 6-0 

2nd Singles: 
Emma Arelt vs Hannah Smith 6-7, 1-6 

3rd Singles: 
Mari Munster vs Ella Smith 0-6, 1-6 

4th Singles:  
Rose Dimmock vs Riley Russell 4-6, 2-6 

1st Doubles:  
Stella Young / Addy Morosky Vs Regan Grow / Alessia Pisanzio: 1-6, 2-6 

2nd Doubles: 
Ada LaConti / Allegra Schaedler Vs Alana Martinez/ Ella Martinez 2-6, 3-6 

3rd Doubles: 
Katie Ferman / Ainsley Rinoski Vs Charlotte Kolb/ Sydney Liggett 6-2, 6-4 

Boys’ Tennis

On Tuesday, April 8, Old Lyme defeated Valley Regional High School 6-1.

On a cold windy day to open the season after a rainout on Monday, the Wildcats defeated the Valley Regional Warriors in Old Lyme. Senior Captain Andy Sicuranza handled a back-and-forth match from Eddie Johnson, while his fellow Senior Captain, Micah Bass barely came out with a win over Freshman phenom Myles Garrity of Valley, defeating him in a 3rd set tiebreaker.

Garrity demonstrated the composure of a senior in just his first official high school match, taking Micah Bass, former Doubles Champion (2023), to three sets.

Old Lyme’s third captain, Senior, Rowan Hovey was handed Old Lyme’s only loss on the day, while Junior Oliver Wyman handled Valley’s, Samphel in two sets. 

Old Lyme swept doubles, with their own freshman phenom, Gavin Gray, pairing up with Junior and 2nd Team All-Conference player from last year, Chris Dagher to start this season.

Ryan Olsen and Ryan Miller took a win at #2 doubles, while James Dahlke and John Turick were handed a win due to forfeit at #3 doubles.

The Wildcats will look to get back to the top this season after falling short in second place to Westbrook last season.

Full match scores were as follows:

Singles:
1 Singles: Andy Sicuranza (OL) def Eddie Johnson (V): 6-2, 7-5
2 Singles: Micah Bass (OL) def Myles Garrity (V): 7-6 (7-2 tiebreak), 0-6, 10-8 (Third Set tiebreak)
3 Singles: Rowan Hovey (OL) lost to Ryan Poulin (V): 4-6, 1-6
4 Singles: Oliver Wyman (OL) def Tserig Samphel (V): 6-0, 6-1

Doubles:
1 Doubles: Chris Dagher & Gavin Gray (OL) def Nic Cartegena & Jonah Morrissey (V): 6-2, 6-2
2 Doubles: Ryan Olsen & Ryan Miller (OL) def Theo Vari & Vincent Vari (V): 6-0, 6-0
3 Doubles: James Dahlke & John Turick (OL) won due to Forfeit.

Boys’ Lacrosse

On Tuesday, April 8, Lyme-Old Lyme High School Boys Lacrosse opened the season with a 6-9 loss against Morgan away.

Goal scorers for the Wildcats were:
Graham Macadam 1
Alex Krol 2
Ben Goulding 1 and 1 assist
Quinn Sprankle 1
Lucian Tracano 1

Old Lyme had Lyme-Old Lyme 10 shots on goal compared with Morgan’s 9

Cam Russell made 5 saves for the Wildcats while Braedon Stechle notched 14 for Morgan.

Elizabeth Regan Joins ‘LymeLine’ as Staff Reporter

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Elizabeth Regan is LymeLine’s new Staff Reporter.

LYME/OLD LYME—We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Regan is joining our team as a Staff Reporter on Monday, April 7. She previously worked for ‘The Day‘ covering Lyme, Old Lyme, and East Lyme, so many of you will already have met or know of her. 

Elizabeth is an experienced journalist with a stellar record in reporting and community engagement. She has won numerous awards for her work.

Prior to her job at ‘The Day‘, Elizabeth was employed by various news outlets, which included, ‘The Norwich Bulletin’, ‘CTNewsJunkie’ and the Glastonbury-based ‘Rivereast News Bulletin.’

In summary, she is—in her own words—”dedicated to local journalism as a vital community resource,” which sounds a perfect fit for LymeLine.

You can reach Elizabeth at elizabeth.lymeline@gmail.com—she would love to hear from you!

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Weekend Sports Round-Up: Girls Tennis Dominate Portland, Boys Lacrosse, Baseball Both Lose

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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 Doubles:  
Stella Young / Addy Morosky vs 
Lillian Kagan / Keelan Christensen  6-0, 6-0
2nd Doubles: 
Ada LaConti / Allegra Schaedler vs 
Doni Coddette/ Audrey Monica  6-0, 6-0
3rd Doubles: 
Katie Ferman / Ainsley Rinoski vs 
Natalia Farmer/ Anna Piasick 6-0, 6-0

Boys Lacrosse

On Saturday, April 5, Bacon Academy defeated Old Lyme 19-4.

Hatden Grethel, Judah Waldo, Alex Krol and Ben Goulding each scored for the Wildcats, one goal apiece.

Baseball

On Saturday, April 5, Lyme-Old Lyme fell 4:0 to Coginchaug.

Coginchaug opened the scoring in the first after Thomas Wamester (1-2, 1 RBI, 1 BB) drew a walk on a wild pitch that scored the first run.

Coginchaug extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second from two RBI singles by Matt Yale (1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI) and Silas Barrett (2-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB).

Yale earned the win for Coginchaug. He pitched a complete game shutout only giving up three hits while striking out six and walking three. Giovanni Winters took the loss for Lyme-Old Lyme. He went four and one-third innings, giving up three runs on three hits, striking out six and walking eight. Aidan Carpentino came in to relief and only allowed two hits, one run, one earned, on two and two-thirds innings pitched while striking out four and walking one.

Giovanni Winters (1-2, 1 BB), Rowen Meisner (1-2, 1 BB) and Ben Frazier (1-3) each collected a hit for Lyme-Old Lyme.

Wamester, Barrett, and Yale each drove in one run for Coginchaug. Barrett went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Coginchaug in hits. Tyler Ufferfilge (0-1, 3 BB) led Coginchaug with three walks. Barrett also had two stolen bases.

Death Announced of Charles M. Smith, Resident of Old Lyme for More Than 60 Years; Services Scheduled in OL, May 3

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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, Charles Smith Jr. (Carolyn) and Timothy Smith (Kimberley); as well as seven grandchildren … He is predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Lynn; and his son Thomas.

A funeral service for Charles will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme, with a graveside ceremony to follow. All friends and family are welcome. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes and directions …

Editor’s Note: Visit this link to read the full obituary published by The Day on Apr. 6, 2025.