Local Land Trusts Sponsor Photo Contest Local conservation groups are inviting amateur photographers to focus on the celebrated and scenic countryside of Lyme, Old Lyme, Salem and East Haddam and submit their photos to the Fourth Annual Amateur Photo Contest. The Conservation/Land Trusts from each of those towns are sponsoring the contest. Read More ...

LAA Offers Sunday Afternoon Figure Drawing Chet White, Associate Artist Member of the Lyme Art Association is monitoring “Figure Drawing” on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., for the months of September, October and November.  This ongoing class offers the opportunity to maintain and improve skills in a relaxed atmosphere, without instruction.  All skill levels and media welcome.  Read More ... Published 09/06/08

Literature in the Lymes If it's Friday, it must be book review day, and so as not to disappoint the many readers, who anxiously await Jen Mann's forays into the literary world each week, here is yet another of her mini-masterpieces, this time on "Twilight" by Stephanie Meyer.  And if her review doesn't inspire you to beg, steal or borrow this book, then we'll eat our collective hats! Read More ... Jennifer Petty Mann Published 09/05/08

Bee & Thistle Inn Opens a Martini Bar Down at the the Bee and Thistle Inn in Old Lyme, things are definitely buzzing.  The Inn, which remains an extremely popular venue for upscale dining and is consistently voted one of Connecticut magazine’s “Most Romantic,” has now opened a Martini Bar in one of its side porches to meet the needs of guests looking for a casual dining environment. Read More ... Olwen Logan Published 09/03/08

CT Water Hosts Unwanted Meds Collection Day Sept. 20 Connecticut Water, in cooperation with CVS pharmacy and the State Department of Consumer Protection, is hosting an Unwanted Medication Collections event at its Clinton office at 93 West Main Street (Rte. 1), Clinton, on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More ... Published 09/03/08

LOL Veterans to Honor Giuliano with Civilian Award The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1467 will honor State Representative Marilyn Giuliano for her deep interest and support of Shoreline area veterans and veterans’ issues at a dinner to be held Monday, Sept. 22, at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme. Read More ... Published 09/01/08

Fenton Resigns From BOE, Seat to be Filled in October Andrea Fenton has tendered her resignation from the District 18 Board of Education with effect from Sept. 30. Vice-Chairman Jim Witkins, deputizing for Chairman Susan Fogliano, read a letter from Fenton at the Aug. 20 regular board of education meeting, saying it was with, "Mixed feelings" that she needed to resign but, "At this time, however, my focus must be devoted to my growing family." Read More ... Olwen Logan Published 08/30/08

LOL Schools Start New Year with New Superintendent Last Wednesday (8/27) was the first day of the 2008-09 school year for Lyme-Old Lyme Public Schools and according to the newly-installed superintendent, Elizabeth Osga, it was, “a great opening.” Reflecting on her first day with students in the schools, Osga said, “It was absolutely wonderful.  The weather cooperated, the systems were all very well managed, and … school started without a wrinkle." Read More ... Olwen Logan Published 08/23/08

Sound View Land Purchase Approved - Despite Objections There were two clear and conflicting opinions that came through time and again from the close to 50 people at Tuesday night’s Old Lyme Special Town Meeting held in the middle school auditorium.  The subject under consideration was whether or not the town should purchase the undeveloped property at 290 Shore Rd. currently owned by Christ The King Church for $225,000. Read More ... Olwen Logan Published 08/28/08

Looking at Late Summer, Local Arts Summer may be winding down, but the art scene in Old Lyme is as “hot” as ever.  In recent weeks, our art organizations and galleries have opened new exhibitions well worth seeing.  Read our Arts Editor Linda Ahnert's overview of the local arts scene. Read More ... Linda Ahnert Published 08/24/08

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Calling All Crafters and Vendors Christ the King Church, Old Lyme, invites crafters and vendors to participate in Harvest Fun Day 2008 on Saturday, Sept. 20.  Inside and outside spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis. Read More ... Published 07/14/08

Community Music School Offers Two Lesson Tune-up The Community Music School offers a Two Lesson Tune-up, a special lesson package for middle school and high school students, who would like coaching on their instrumental or vocal audition pieces for the upcoming CMEA regional and all-state music festivals in fall 2008 and winter 2009 respectively. Read More ...

Lyme Garden Club Sells Bulbs to Raise Funds to Plant (More) Bulbs Lyme Garden Club is having a bulb sale to raise money to purchase 1,000 daffodil bulbs for planting in Lyme.  The club planted 1,000 bulbs last fall on the triangle at Tiffany Farm and plans to make bulb planting in public places an annual tradition.  Bulbs may be pre-ordered at the Lyme Farmers' Market at Ashlawn Farm  Read More ...

Open House at the Community Music School Sept. 6 Next Saturday, Sept. 6, the Community Music School in Centerbrook kicks off its 25th anniversary year with an Open House full of sample classes, mini concerts and fun family activities at the school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More ... Published 09/01/08

Take A Talk and Walk Around Lyme Cemeteries Sept. 7 The Lyme Public Hall will host a "Talk and Walk" on the subject of the historic cemeteries of Lyme on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m.  Parker Lord, Lyme Selectman and history enthusiast, will present a talk with slides on “An Overview of Lyme’s Cemeteries” with an emphasis on restoration and preservation. Read More ...

Calling All Singers! Non-auditioned Registration Sept. 8 Non-auditioned registration/rehearsal for the Gloria by Poulenc and Christmas Ornaments by R. Bass will be Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School on Rte. 80 (exit 5, Rte. 9) in Deep River. Read More ...

CRERPA Hosts Household HazMat Collection Sept. 13 On Saturday, Sept. 13, there will be a free household hazardous waste collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Dump Rd. in Essex, located at Exit 4 off Rte. 9.  The collection is hosted by the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency. Read More ... Published 09/03/08 - 1 opinion posted

Cub Scouts Host Joining Night on Sept. 11 Old Lyme Pack 27 invites boys in first grade through fifth grade and their parents to join in the fun of Cub Scouts. Come and meet the Pack leaders at Joining Night on Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Read More ...

Potapaug Hosts Insects and Spiders Program, Sept. 13 Potapaug Audubon is sponsoring a program entitled, "Insects & Spiders" on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Salt Meadow Unit, 733 Old Clinton Rd, Westbrook. This is a free program and no reservations are necessary.  There will be live specimens and a hands-on presentation. Read More ... Published 08/23/08

OL Library Hosts "Beginning Genealogy" Lecture Series, Begins Sept. 15 Professional Genealogist Michael Spellmon will conduct a two-part lecture on "Beginning Genealogy" in the Community Room at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Monday, Sept.15, and Monday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Read More ...

Boating Course Offered in OS, Begins Sept. 18 Saybrook Sailing & Power Squadron, a non-profit organization emphasizing boating education and affiliated with the nationwide U.S.Power Squadron, presents an eight-lesson boating course starting Thursday, Sept. 18. Read More ... Published 08/21/08

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