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Actor Sam Waterson Hosts PBS Documentary on Lyme Land Trust

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The Lyme Land Conservation Trust will be featured this Saturday on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) in PBS's "Visionaries" program, a national documentary series hosted by famed actor Sam Waterston. The broadcast featuring Lyme will air locally at 7 p.m., and eventually will be rebroadcast on PBS stations across the country. “Visionaries” film crews interviewed land trust … [Read more...] about Actor Sam Waterson Hosts PBS Documentary on Lyme Land Trust

Ivoryton Playhouse Hosts Open Auditions Today for Women Playwrights Staged Reading

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On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding auditions for local actors to participate in its First Women Playwrights Initiative. Beginning on Monday, Feb. 27, actors will have the rare opportunity to work with a director and writer on a new play in a workshop setting and on March 3 and 4 perform a staged reading for the public. This is an exciting project … [Read more...] about Ivoryton Playhouse Hosts Open Auditions Today for Women Playwrights Staged Reading

Victims Involved in Stabbing at Big Y Identified

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  Updated 1/11/17: The Hartford Courant has released the names of the two people involved in the fatal stabbing incident at Big Y on Sunday afternoon.  One of the victims subsequently died from his injuries and the other, who is from Old Lyme, is in Yale-New Haven Hospital with serious injuries. The Courant's story by Kathleen McWilliams is at this link: … [Read more...] about Victims Involved in Stabbing at Big Y Identified

Estuary Center Seeks Volunteers

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Volunteers are needed at the Estuary Senior Center, 220 Main St, Old Saybrook. The Center has a variety of opportunities for volunteers. Join the Thrift Shop team, pack or deliver Meals on Wheels, drive someone to a medical appointment, or greet guests at the Welcome Desk. The Estuary’s Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you to discuss your interests and availability and … [Read more...] about Estuary Center Seeks Volunteers

Application Deadline for Environmental Leadership Scholarship is Feb. 1

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Applications are now being accepted for the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, a $1,000 award to recognize a high school student who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in promoting conservation, preservation, restoration, or environmental education. Students residing in Middlesex County, Lyme or Old Lyme are eligible to apply. The … [Read more...] about Application Deadline for Environmental Leadership Scholarship is Feb. 1

$16 Million Gift From Old Lyme Sisters Benefits Birds, Animals and Environment

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Janvrin sisters’ legacy leaves $8 million each to two community foundations. Mary Janvrin and Natalie Janvrin Wiggins shared a life-long love of ornithology and nature that eventually turned into a tremendous legacy. Natalie, 88, who lived in Old Lyme, passed away in May 2010.  Mary, 91, had also previously been a resident of Old Lyme but was living in Chester, Conn., at the … [Read more...] about $16 Million Gift From Old Lyme Sisters Benefits Birds, Animals and Environment

High Speed Train Route Dominates Our 2016 Stories. LymeLine Opinion: Now It’s 2017, What Happens Next?

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It's a New Year, which brings an opportunity to review and reflect on the previous year, and to make plans for the new one. We have covered so many topics throughout 2016 that we decided to enlist the help of Google Analytics to determine which have generated the most interest among our readers. Our 'Top 20' of "Most Viewed Stories" included those covering the selection … [Read more...] about High Speed Train Route Dominates Our 2016 Stories. LymeLine Opinion: Now It’s 2017, What Happens Next?

Donate Blood in Old Lyme Today From 1 to 6pm

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Donors of all blood types urged to give in the coming weeks As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. Millions of people are expected to take to the roads, rail and air to celebrate the season, which … [Read more...] about Donate Blood in Old Lyme Today From 1 to 6pm

Essex Winter Series Opens 40th Season Sunday with Musical ‘Tour de Force’

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Season Includes Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band, Garrison Keillor, Chanticleer Known for its unique concerts of world-class talent and diversity, Essex Winter Series plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary year with a robust schedule for the winter months. The season-opener on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River is a musical tour de force led … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Opens 40th Season Sunday with Musical ‘Tour de Force’

New Year Schedules for Old Lyme Town Hall, Transfer Station, Senior Center, Trash and Recycling

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Old Lyme Town Hall offices and Transfer Station, and the Lymes' Senior Center re-open today. The Old Lyme holiday trash schedule for New Year is as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday trash pick-ups will move to the following day. Thursday and Friday pick-ups will remain on schedule. The Old Lyme holiday recycling schedule for New Year is as follows: … [Read more...] about New Year Schedules for Old Lyme Town Hall, Transfer Station, Senior Center, Trash and Recycling

Editorial by The Courant: CT Needs Alternative To Feds’ Shoreline Rail Route

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The Hartford Courant published a strong and insightful editorial yesterday about the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed high speed train route yesterday, which begins, "The Federal Railroad Administration needs to rethink its proposal to build new high-speed rail lines through parts of Connecticut, and local leaders should help federal officials come up with a better … [Read more...] about Editorial by The Courant: CT Needs Alternative To Feds’ Shoreline Rail Route

Last Day This Year for Half Price Books at Old Lyme Library’s BookCellar

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The BookCellar at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is offering a half-price sale today, Wednesday, Dec. 28, on photography and history books.  This means some terrific bargains will be available but remember, all the books in the BookCellar are a great deal on any day! Catch them between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today -- the last day that the BookCellar will be open in … [Read more...] about Last Day This Year for Half Price Books at Old Lyme Library’s BookCellar