The Friends of Lyme Public Library present a talk by MaryAnne Borrelli this Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. titled, "Democracy at Home, The White House and the US Presidency," Borrelli will speak on the White House - presidential residence, historic site, conference center, museum - in all its functions and roles, it is an enduring symbol of American power. But is it the … [Read more...] about Democracy, White House & the Presidency: Prof. Borelli Speaks at Lyme Library Tomorrow
LYSB Hosts Free Screening Tonight of “The Mask You Live In,” Followed by Q & A
Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) hosts a free community screening tonight, Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. of the award-winning documentary, The Mask You Live In, in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and members of the public are welcome. Due to mature content, this event is recommended for ages 14 and up Safe Futures and the Child & … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts Free Screening Tonight of “The Mask You Live In,” Followed by Q & A
Letter to the Editor: Town Attorney Urges Residents to Review Old Lyme’s Response to FRA’s Tier 1 High Speed Rail Proposal, Send Comments to FRA Before March 1
To the Editor: On December 16, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released its Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning NEC Future – the proposed plan to shorten the travel time between Washington, D.C. and Boston via high-speed rail. The FRA’s plan includes building a tunnel under the Connecticut River and Old Lyme and significantly altering … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Town Attorney Urges Residents to Review Old Lyme’s Response to FRA’s Tier 1 High Speed Rail Proposal, Send Comments to FRA Before March 1
9 Town Transit Partners with Google Maps for Online Trip Planning
AREAWIDE -- Finding local bus route information just got a whole lot easier. In fact, you probably already have it available on your smartphone. Google Maps now includes local bus routes and schedules in its directions feature. Riders no longer have to read timetables. They simply enter the date and time that they hope to arrive at their destination and the trip planner … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Partners with Google Maps for Online Trip Planning
Obituary: Death of Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy) Announced
Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy), 95, died peacefully on January 31 in Peterborough, NH after a long period of declining health. She was born in Spring Lake, New Jersey on August 24, 1921 to Everard C. Stokes and Phyllis M. (Beavis) Stokes, who had emigrated from England in 1919. Her father published three books of poetry and was vice president of the Church Fire Insurance … [Read more...] about Obituary: Death of Margaret Amy Hoffman (Peggy) Announced
Essex Winter Series Presents Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band Today
ESSEX -- 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 Sunday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River is a musical tour de force led by Artistic Director and pianist Mihae Lee. Lee has carefully … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band Today
Celebrate Winter Today at Chester’s 26th Annual Winter Carnivale
CHESTER -- The townspeople of Chester are looking forward to their 26th annual winter celebration, Chester Winter Carnivale, on Sunday, Feb. 19. That’s when the picturesque small town of Chester is filled with people cheering on ice carvers as they create beautiful sculptures from blocks of ice, while laughing at the antics of street performers and applauding a long parade of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Winter Today at Chester’s 26th Annual Winter Carnivale
Town of Old Lyme Sends 82 Pages of Comments on High Speed Rail Proposal to FRA
This past Monday, Feb. 13, Bonnie Reemsnyder, Old Lyme First Selectwoman, sent comments to the NEC Future Policy Advisor, Rebecca Reyes-Alicea, opposing the Old Saybrook, CT to Kenyon, RI bypass. The comments include in-depth remarks about many areas of concern, including Environmental Issues Geologic Features Noise and Vibration Artistic Significance of Old Lyme Old … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Sends 82 Pages of Comments on High Speed Rail Proposal to FRA
Local Lawmakers Urge State to Support ‘The Kate’ with Tourism Signage on Rte. 9 and I-95
Local lawmakers are urging the state legislature to help support the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center ('The Kate') by passing legislation that would allow tourism signage for the center to be placed on Rte. 9 and I-95. Sen. Paul Formica (R-20th), Sen. Art Linares (R-33rd) and Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) submitted testimony in favor of House Bill 5574 and spoke before the … [Read more...] about Local Lawmakers Urge State to Support ‘The Kate’ with Tourism Signage on Rte. 9 and I-95
A la Carte: Craving a Crunch? Enjoy These Cashew Butterscotch Bars
It has been a while since we had a one-two-almost-three punch snowstorm. On the Wednesday before the storm, I had a meeting at 6 p.m. and then another at 6:30 (I was about 15 minutes late for the second one). In the first, my condo board meeting, we talked about the fact that snow was on its way. We tried to figure out whether it was really going to be a tough one, or not. I … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Craving a Crunch? Enjoy These Cashew Butterscotch Bars
Hear ‘A Conversation About Opera’ with Three Area Opera Directors Tonight; All Welcome, Free
“A Conversation About Opera” with Alan Mann, artistic director of the Opera Theater of Connecticut, Simon Holt, artistic director of the Salt Marsh Opera, and Adrian Sylveen, artistic director of the Connecticut Lyric-Opera / Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Community Music School in Centerbrook, The Greater Middletown … [Read more...] about Hear ‘A Conversation About Opera’ with Three Area Opera Directors Tonight; All Welcome, Free
US Institute for Peace President Nancy Lindborg Speaks on ‘Building Peace in a Fragile World’ Today
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts the president of the United States Institute for Peace (USIP), Nancy Lindborg on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. She will speak on “Building Peace in a Fragile World” at the Saybrook Point Inn USIP is an independent institute founded by Congress in 1984 to provide practical solutions for preventing and resolving … [Read more...] about US Institute for Peace President Nancy Lindborg Speaks on ‘Building Peace in a Fragile World’ Today
Lyme Garden Club Presents Paul Armond Speaking on Genetic Modification of Food
Lyme Garden Club presents a lecture tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. by Paul Armond titled, "Genetically Modifying Our Foods: 10,000 years of experience in altering our food’s genome." Since the time humans ceased to be hunter-gathers, we have selected and altered the genetic constitution of both the plants and animals that we eat. This lecture will review the techniques used in … [Read more...] about Lyme Garden Club Presents Paul Armond Speaking on Genetic Modification of Food
Around 200 Attend Protest Rally Held in Mystic Against Proposed Saybrook-Kenyon Rail Bypass
MYSTIC — Standing within the pathway of the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed high speed bypass, more than 200 people gathered Saturday near the red caboose in Olde Mistick Village to speak out against the plan. The bypass is part of a $130 billion project that is intended to increase capacity, reliability, and speed along the Northeast Corridor ... Click this link … [Read more...] about Around 200 Attend Protest Rally Held in Mystic Against Proposed Saybrook-Kenyon Rail Bypass
Enjoy New Works, Special Pricing at ‘4 The Love of Art’ on Lyme Street Today
4 The Love of Art is a two-day open house collaboration of four art galleries on Lyme Street this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Garvin Studio, Judy Friday Gallery and Paynter Fine Art, which are all in the Village Shoppes building at 10 Lyme Street, and Cooley Gallery at 25 Lyme Street invite you to drop in and view some … [Read more...] about Enjoy New Works, Special Pricing at ‘4 The Love of Art’ on Lyme Street Today