LYME, CT—State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) today thanked voters in Connecticut, whether they voted for or against him, as he happily celebrated winning his fourth term serving the 33rd Senate District in the State Senate. With this victory part of a continued pattern of success for Sen. Needleman after he was first elected to the Senate in 2018, he reflected on the … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “a Strong Race”
LYME/OLD LYME—After winning a sixth term in the Connecticut House 23rd District, which includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney sent us a message regarding his victory. We have printed it in full below: “I want to thank the voters of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook for entrusting me with their support for another term. I have worked … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “a Strong Race”
Old Lyme Results Reflect Statewide Wins for Democrats Murphy, Courtney; District 23 Win for Incumbent Carney (R)
OLD LYME — 11/6 UPDATES—Unofficial results indicate incumbent Martha Marx (D) has won a second term in the 20th State Senate District, which includes Old Lyme. The ballot question regarding the use of absentee ballots looks as though it will likely pass according to unofficial results. This amendment would support a law allowing any voter to vote by absentee ballot, without … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Results Reflect Statewide Wins for Democrats Murphy, Courtney; District 23 Win for Incumbent Carney (R)
OL-PGN Library Hosts Book Launch for New Children’s Historical Book Describing Summers in Old Lyme, Tonight
OLD LYME — On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m., Old Lyme's Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library will host a book launch of the new children's picture book, Letters to Papa: Summers in Old Lyme, published by the Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS). All are welcome and refreshments will be served. A collection of 19th-century letters of various members of the Chadwick family was … [Read more...] about OL-PGN Library Hosts Book Launch for New Children’s Historical Book Describing Summers in Old Lyme, Tonight
Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME—Democrat Jane Wisialowski issued a statement tonight conceding victory in the 23rd District to five-term incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney (R). The 23rd District includes both Lyme and Old Lyme. Her statement read, in full, as follows: Jane Wisialowski, first time Democratic state representative candidate, narrowly lost to incumbent … [Read more...] about Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
LYME— The unofficial results of today's election in the Town of Lyme are below. These results include both Early Voting and Absentee Votes. SHALL THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE BE AMENDED TO PERMIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW EACH VOTER TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT?Yes: 808No: 468 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORSHarris and Walz (D) 1,097Trump and Vance (R) 537Stein and Ware (G) … [Read more...] about Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
In keeping with a long tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week’s critically important elections, we asked all the state candidates, whose districts include Lyme and/or Old Lyme, to send us a brief biography and photo, and answer three questions that we posed to them.We are delighted to report that all six candidates responded to our … [Read more...] about Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Saturday
LYME, CT—The Lyme Public Hall (LPH)'s annual Chowder Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at their historic Hall, 249 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme. The dinner features hearty, homemade clam and corn chowders (free refills and vegetarian option available), special recipe coleslaw, breads, and homemade apple crisp, all made with love in Lyme from their time-tested … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Annual Chowder Dinner, Saturday
Lyme Ambulance Hosts Free Class on ‘Aging at Home,’ Saturday
LYME, CT—On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.., Lyme Ambulance Association is hosting a special talk for seniors and their loved ones titled, 'How to Age at Home.' All are welcome, the class is free, and refreshments will be served. The session, which will be held in the Tiffany Room in the Hamburg Firehouse at 213 Hamburg Rd. in Lyme, will include a great variety of … [Read more...] about Lyme Ambulance Hosts Free Class on ‘Aging at Home,’ Saturday
Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
OLD LYME— The weather was unseasonably warm and the crowds on Lyme Street, dressed in all manner of costumes, enjoyed a wonderful Halloween night of Trick-or-Treating filled with smiles and good humor everywhere. We hope these photos will help you relive—or create—memories of a very special night ... Sincere thanks to all our photographers, who were out and about on … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Collects Pumpkins for Inaugural Trebuchet ‘Launch’ Into Compost, Saturday
OLD LYME—Are you ready to ditch the Halloween Jack o’ Lantern? Are your decorative pumpkins getting a bit soft? Chuck ‘em into the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) compost pile on Saturday, Nov. 9. The LOLFSG is collecting pumpkins again this year. But this time, there’s a twist … and a trebuchet. Mike Hansen, LOLFSG board member, is building a machine … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Collects Pumpkins for Inaugural Trebuchet ‘Launch’ Into Compost, Saturday
Join Duck River Garden Club for a Conservation Walk with Mark Comstock in Old Lyme, Saturday
OLD LYME—On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join the Duck River Garden Club for a field trip with Mark Comstock of Hydrangea Galore. Comstock will lead an enlightening conservation walk through local natural habitats, focusing on the vital role of pitch pines and their relationship with surrounding native flora and fauna. The walk will start at Hydrangea … [Read more...] about Join Duck River Garden Club for a Conservation Walk with Mark Comstock in Old Lyme, Saturday
Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Presents Forum on Homelessness, Sunday
OLD LYME—On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m., Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church presents a talk by Cathy Zall, Executive Director of New London’s Homeless Hospitality Center (NLHHC) as part of Saint Ann’s ongoing Griswold Forum of community presentations. Encouraging a deeper understanding of the work of the NLHHC in our shoreline community, Zall will describe … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s in Old Lyme Presents Forum on Homelessness, Sunday
Musical Masterworks Offers Free Community Concerts in Old Lyme, Nov. 23 & 24; Next Mainstage Concerts in OL Slated for Dec. 7 & 8
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks continues its Community Engagement Program for a third year with Decoda, Musical Masterworks’ Ensemble-in-Residence. Decoda will be in residence for one week in November at a variety of nonprofits and schools on the shoreline, including Waterford Country School, Fitch High School and Vista, a nonprofit creating community for neurologically diverse … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Offers Free Community Concerts in Old Lyme, Nov. 23 & 24; Next Mainstage Concerts in OL Slated for Dec. 7 & 8
Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District
To the Editor: I've long stayed away from the political arena. However, the tone of the mailers I am receiving as we near election sets a poor example for our area in terms of the actual issues we as residents face. Conflating national politics with our local representatives is exactly the kind of problem we as voters can solve as we go the polls. It's why I'm supporting … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District