Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme returned from the Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games held this past weekend (March 3-6) in Woodstock, Vt., with a fourth place ribbon, along with a Bronze and a Silver Medal. Suicide Six located in Woodstock, Vt., hosted the Vermont Special Olympics Winter and Visgilio, who was a member of the Hermitage at Haystack Team, participated in his first … [Read more...] about Visgilio of Old Lyme Wins Silver, Bronze Medals in Vermont Special Olympics
Lyme Library Presents ‘Up Close with Raptors,’ March 25
Blue Moon Raptors is an organization geared to rehabilitate ill, injured, and orphaned birds of prey in order to return them back to their natural habitat when possible. Rose Cresi, founder of Blue Moon Raptors, will give a presentation at Lyme Public Library, Saturday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at which she will have several live birds with her - two kestrels (who have been brought … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Presents ‘Up Close with Raptors,’ March 25
Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook Town Officials Says First Priority is Re-Employment of Fortune Plastics Employees
To the Editor: The announcement by Fortune Plastics of their intended closure in April has left the Old Saybrook and Shoreline Community concerned and disappointed. Our concern is first and foremost for the over 90 employees of the company who will be losing their employment. It is also disheartening to see what was once a locally-owned family business leave the State. Upon … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Saybrook Town Officials Says First Priority is Re-Employment of Fortune Plastics Employees
FRA High Speed Train Route Proposal Update: Two Important Letters Released; One From Malloy, Second From All State DOT Heads in Northeast
In what SECoast.org accurately describes as "a flurry of news in the last 24 hours," a host of letters and newspaper articles has been published regarding the Federal Rail Administration (FRA)'s proposed high speed rail route, which, in combination, offer some reason to be cautiously optimistic about where things are going. Governor Dannel Malloy has written a four-page … [Read more...] about FRA High Speed Train Route Proposal Update: Two Important Letters Released; One From Malloy, Second From All State DOT Heads in Northeast
Help Old Lyme Land Trust Celebrate 50 Years at Their Annual Meeting, April 3
With warm weather’s return, it’s a great time to get out and take a walk! Thanks to the Old Lyme Land Trust (OLTT), you can do that at any of 13 preserves right here in town. Check out breathtaking views of the water from the shorefront ledges at the Karter Watch Rock Preserve, or stroll through the fields to see the river from Whaleback Rock in the Lohmann Connecticut … [Read more...] about Help Old Lyme Land Trust Celebrate 50 Years at Their Annual Meeting, April 3
‘Essex Meadows’ Named One of Best Retirement Homes in Nation by US News & World Report
ESSEX – Essex Meadows Health Center, part of the continuum of Essex Meadows Life Care Community, is celebrating an 8th consecutive year of being rated as one of the top health services and skilled nursing providers in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Essex Meadows Health Center scored a 5-Star rating on all points of the survey, one of the most trusted in the … [Read more...] about ‘Essex Meadows’ Named One of Best Retirement Homes in Nation by US News & World Report
Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
The March 6 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will feature a presentation by Paul Nguyen, a Fine Art Nature and Landscape Photographer from Hanson, Mass. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, CT. This is how the photographer describes his presentation: "When the sun goes down, skilled photographers … [Read more...] about Nature, Landscape Photographer Speaks at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Apparently the opening couple of nights of 'Curtains' have been a huge success, so ticket sales are expected for the two remaining performances are expected to be strong. Don't miss the chance to see this great production -- reserved seats are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/hjvw7yc or at the door. The … [Read more...] about Last Night to See Musical-Comedy-Whodunit ‘Curtains’ at Lyme-Old Lyme HS, Final Performance Tomorrow 2pm
Join a ‘Building Bridges for Justice Activism Teach-In’ Today in Hadlyme
It is believed that "knowledge is power," that facts matter, and that for all of us to be effective activists, we need to enhance our knowledge and build our skills. Therefore, Together We Rise – Building Bridges for Justice, is hosting an Activism Teach-In on Saturday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Hadlyme Public Hall. Experts from across Connecticut will speak … [Read more...] about Join a ‘Building Bridges for Justice Activism Teach-In’ Today in Hadlyme
‘Bikes for Kids’ Host Fundraising Dinner Tonight
Bikes for Kids, the charity founded by Chuck Graeb of Old Lyme to donate bikes to children in need, hosts a Fundraising Dinner this evening at the Westbrook Elks Lodge from 6 to 11 p.m. There will be raffles, a silent auction and dancing along with appetizers and a buffet dinner. The dinner includes stuffed sole and chicken. Live music will feature Buffalo Jr. and Twice 2 … [Read more...] about ‘Bikes for Kids’ Host Fundraising Dinner Tonight
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Achieves Second Highest AP Scores in Connecticut
The College Board released the Class of 2016 Advanced Placement (AP®) Cohort Data, Feb. 22, which showed that Lyme-Old Lyme Schools came in as the school system in Connecticut with the second highest overall performance. No other Middlesex or New London County school system achieved a ranking higher than 20th. Performance is calculated based on the number of students in the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Achieves Second Highest AP Scores in Connecticut
Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme
Walter Kaylin, 95, died peacefully on February 15 at Apple Rehab in Guilford, Ct., after a long period of declining health. His two daughters were by his side. Walter was born in New York City on June 28, 1921 to Rose and Alexander Kaylin. He grew up on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx and graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School, then the College of William and Mary in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death Announced of Walter Kaylin, Former 52-Year Resident of Old Lyme
Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
IVORYTON: The Ivoryton Playhouse announces the 2017 inaugural festival of the Women Playwrights Initiative - Four One Acts by Four Fabulous Women Playwrights. Two evenings of staged readings will take place on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, followed by discussions with playwrights, actors and … [Read more...] about Festival of Women’s Plays Opens 2017 Season at Ivoryton Playhouse, Friday & Saturday
Connecticut Voters Take Fight Against Extreme Poverty to D.C.
Constituents Lobby Sen. Chris Murphy to Protect Funding for International Development On Tuesday morning, Feb.28, Nutmeggers descended on Capitol Hill as part of the ONE Campaign to urge Sen. Chris Murphy to do everything possible to protect the international development funding in the Fiscal Year 2018 budget and promote girls’ education, essential to fighting extreme … [Read more...] about Connecticut Voters Take Fight Against Extreme Poverty to D.C.
Opinion: With Thanks to the Groups That Have Already Sent Comments About the High-Speed Train Route to the FRA … Now It’s Our Turn
We are fortunate here in Old Lyme that three different organizations made the decision to commit a vast amount of resources, primarily in terms of innumerable volunteer hours, to prepare pages and pages of well-researched comments on the Federal Rail Authority's (FRA) Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These comments prepared respectively by the Town of Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Opinion: With Thanks to the Groups That Have Already Sent Comments About the High-Speed Train Route to the FRA … Now It’s Our Turn