At Lyme Central School, it's no longer against the rules for students to use their cell phones. Most of your messages are about that:

This shows you who is in charge. We couldn't make them stop using their phone in school so we will just change the policy to accommodate the students.

Nicole Brown
from Facebook

That's the dumbest idea I have ever heard. They don't need more distractions in school, they need to pay attention to the school work.

Jim Lucas
from email

I approve. Yes, there should be rules and limits. Now perhaps their phones won't be a distraction.

Denise Calhoun
from email

When kids pass notes, we didn't ban pencils and paper. We taught them proper use and respect. This is no different.

Romeyn Prescott
from Facebook

It's up to parents to teach their children responsibility, not the school.

Ronda Salerno
from email


Art Ginsburg, better known as the TV chef Mr. Food, died last week at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer:
 

I am going to miss him so much.

Mary Louise Mack
from Facebook

May he rest in peace and become one of the chefs in heaven.

Holly Rice Weaver
from Facebook
 

There were long lines at local stores on Thanksgiving and Black Friday as the holiday shopping frenzy got underway:

My wife and I look forward to Black Friday shopping to make our dollar go a little farther.

Paul Montondo
from Facebook

Sorry, but my dignity is worth more than a cheap TV for half-off.

Peter J. Graves
from Facebook

I got everything that I wanted online for the same price with free shipping.

Melanie Simmons
from Facebook