Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School’s 2017 student musical is Alice in Wonderland Jr. Eighty students are involved in the cast and crew of the production that is based on the two novels written by Lewis Carroll in the 1860s and 1870s and the 1951 Disney movie. Artistic direction is by Laura Gladd, school chorus director, and professional opera tenor Brian Cheney, who lives in … [Read more...] about Last Chance to see ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, 1pm Today
Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
To the Editor: We, a group of interfaith clergy from many religious streams and beliefs, feel called to express our support for refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers, and others who wish to live in the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” Our sacred texts provide the lens through which we view the world around us; these teachings affirm the following shared values … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Valley Shore Clergy Association Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees
‘Stop The Bypass’ Rally in Mystic Today; Blumenthal, Courtney, Formica and Carney All Slated to Attend
A protest rally against the Federal Rail Administration's proposed high speed rail route through southeastern Connecticut will be held today, Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT. The meeting point for the rally is the Caboose in the north end of the parking lot. The Hartford Courant yesterday quoted Sen. Richard … [Read more...] about ‘Stop The Bypass’ Rally in Mystic Today; Blumenthal, Courtney, Formica and Carney All Slated to Attend
Musical Masterworks Hosts Two Concerts This Weekend Featuring Pre-concert Talks
In February, Musical Masterworks will shine a light on the relationship between Schumann and Brahms, as the elegant soprano Hyunah Yu returns to sing Schumann’s transporting song cycle Frauenliebe und -leben. Also, as part of a new Musical Masterworks venture, join Edward Arron one hour before the February concerts for an in-depth pre-concert talk about the lives and … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Hosts Two Concerts This Weekend Featuring Pre-concert Talks
Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am
UPDATED 5:04am: Due to predictions of 11-14 inches of snow today from Winter Storm Niko, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, Lyme and Old Lyme Town Halls, the Lyme Landfill and Old Lyme's Transfer Station, Lyme Public Library, and Lymes' Senior Center are all closed today. Many other institutions have also announced they will not be opening Thursday. The Town of Old Lyme has also … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme School & Town Closures in Effect Today, Parking Ban in Old Lyme From 6am
Reemsnyder Speaks Against Proposed High Speed Rail Route at Hartford Hearing
Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder testified Monday at a state Transportation Committee hearing on three motions prepared by State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and State Sen. Paul Formica (R-20th) to oppose the Federal Rail Authority's proposal to build a bypass through southeastern Connecticut that includes a tunnel under the Connecticut River from Old Saybrook to Old … [Read more...] about Reemsnyder Speaks Against Proposed High Speed Rail Route at Hartford Hearing
State Public Hearing on Proposed Rail Route to be Held Today in Hartford; Carney Urges Residents to Testify in Person or by E-mail
UPDATED 12:17am: (in red italics): The legislature’s Transportation Committee is hosting a public hearing today on various transportation issues, including three bills related to the Federal Rail Authority's (FRA) proposed bypass through southeastern Connecticut. The first objects to the proposal to build a new high speed railroad bypass through southeastern Connecticut. … [Read more...] about State Public Hearing on Proposed Rail Route to be Held Today in Hartford; Carney Urges Residents to Testify in Person or by E-mail
Celebrate ‘Take Your Child to the (Lyme) Library Day’ Today; Book Talk by Jen Hilger, Music by Braiden Sunshine
This Saturday, Feb. 4, Lyme Public Library will be celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join the fun between 12 and 2 p.m. when local author and Old Lyme resident Jen Petty Hilger will be signing copies of her first published picture book, Thisbe, Queen of Adventure. Then at 2 p.m. local singer-songwriter and 'The Voice' superstar Braiden Sunshine will speak … [Read more...] about Celebrate ‘Take Your Child to the (Lyme) Library Day’ Today; Book Talk by Jen Hilger, Music by Braiden Sunshine
OL Historical Society Hosts Talk, Book-Signing for ‘Revolution in the Lymes,’ Today
The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) presents a talk and book-signing by local authors and historians Michaelle Pearson and Jim Lampos on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. in the OLHS building at 55 Lyme St. All are welcome at this free event at which refreshments will be served. The husband and wife team, who live in Old Lyme, will speak about their latest book, Revolution in … [Read more...] about OL Historical Society Hosts Talk, Book-Signing for ‘Revolution in the Lymes,’ Today
Sen. Linares Named Co-chairman of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Caucus
State Senator Art Linares (R-33) has been named Co-chairman of the General Assembly’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Caucus. The caucus advocates the interests of individuals with IDD and their families. “Mahatma Gandhi said that a society will be measured by how it has treated its most vulnerable citizens,” Sen. Linares noted. “We must leave a legacy … [Read more...] about Sen. Linares Named Co-chairman of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Caucus
Old Lyme Author Jen Petty Hilger Launches Her First Book, “Thisbe, Queen of Adventure”
This Saturday, Feb. 4, Lyme Public Library will be celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day. Join the fun between 12 and 2 p.m. when local author and Old Lyme resident Jen Petty Hilger will be signing copies of her first published picture book, Thisbe, Queen of Adventure. We spent a little time with Jen Petty Hilger to find out why she wrote her first book about … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Author Jen Petty Hilger Launches Her First Book, “Thisbe, Queen of Adventure”
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Host Public Forum Tonight on 2017-18 Budget
The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education will host a Special Meeting for the purpose of hosting a Public Forum on the 2017-18 budget on Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room in Center School. All are welcome to attend this meeting, which will include a presentation on the budget proposal. The date currently … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Host Public Forum Tonight on 2017-18 Budget
Community Music School Hosts Open House
Community Music School (CMS), located in the Spencer’s Corner professional complex at 90 Main St. in Centerbrook, welcomes the general public to visit during Open House Week Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Children and adults can tour the School’s studios, meet teachers and staff, enjoy a free preview lesson, and learn about a vast array of programs for all ages including private and group … [Read more...] about Community Music School Hosts Open House
Emergency Vigil in Deep River This Afternoon in Response to Refugee, Immigration Ban
The Valley Stands Up will host an emergency vigil outside Deep River Town Hall at 4:30 pm today (1/29/17) to show solidarity with protests across the nation in response to the refugee and immigration ban. At 3 p.m., the group will hold a public meeting at the Deep River Public Library to discuss further actions. "You are welcome here" yard signs will be available for … [Read more...] about Emergency Vigil in Deep River This Afternoon in Response to Refugee, Immigration Ban
Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association
The 25th Annual Associate Artist Show and Sale of landscape, portrait, and still life paintings, as well as sculpture by Associate Artist members is currently on view in the Association’s front galleries, and runs through March 10. Pulled and Pressed, which showcases hand-pulled prints by LAA members of all levels and members of Stonington Printmakers Society as invited … [Read more...] about Two New Exhibitions on View at Lyme Art Association