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Santa Joins Three Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors, 23 More in a Spring Slim Down

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Dave Puffer, the Crystal Mall’s resident Santa Claus, is one of 27 challengers competing for a cash jackpot of over $2,200 in the River Valley Slim Down (RVSD), a  'biggest loser-style' competition currently in progress at IFoundFitness in Deep River.  Other competitors include three seniors from Lyme-Old Lyme High School, who are pursuing a more healthy lifestyle as their … [Read more...] about Santa Joins Three Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors, 23 More in a Spring Slim Down

Deep River Snacks Owner Goldberg Featured in WSJ

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Old Lyme resident Jim Goldberg is the founder and owner of Deep River Snacks and Saturday both he and his Old Lyme-based business were featured in the Wall Street Journal's 'Creating' series. According to the article's author, Amy Gamerman, Goldberg's popular "... kettle chips are sold in high-end delis from Darien to Dubai ..." and, by way of explaining the huge success … [Read more...] about Deep River Snacks Owner Goldberg Featured in WSJ

Parking Fee Price Hike Threatened at Old Saybrook Railroad Station

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Railroad Parking Area sign One hundred percent increase from $5 to $10 per day under consideration The daily parking fee on the privately owned parking lot, which is closest to the tracks at the Old Saybrook railroad station, could increase in the near future.  The present parking fee of $5 a day could rise to $10 a day, according to Sebastian Lobo, the privately … [Read more...] about Parking Fee Price Hike Threatened at Old Saybrook Railroad Station

200 New Parking Spaces to Be Added at the Old Saybrook Railroad Station

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The rear of the lots, where AMTRAK parking is located Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna has confirmed in a recent interview that the Connecticut Department of Transportation, working with the Town of Old Saybrook, will soon formally announce a plan to add 200 new parking spaces at the railroad station in Old Saybrook. The new parking spaces will require the … [Read more...] about 200 New Parking Spaces to Be Added at the Old Saybrook Railroad Station

Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Discuss Plans for Dunkin Donuts on Halls Rd.

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The Old Lyme Zoning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. this evening in Memorial Town Hall.  One item on the agenda is likely to draw a larger than usual audience and that is the application to convert the existing convenience store at the gas station on Halls Rd. into a Dunkin' Donuts occupying the current space and extending into the, "... space currently occupied by the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Zoning Commission to Discuss Plans for Dunkin Donuts on Halls Rd.

Linares Updates Shoreline Business Leaders

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Sen. Art Linares (R- Westbrook) provided a legislative update to area business leaders Feb. 26 during the Westbrook Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast meeting at Water’s Edge Resort and Spa. Sen. Linares discussed his efforts to push pro-business policies at the State Capitol, such as eliminating the state’s business entity tax and putting an end to wasteful state spending.  … [Read more...] about Linares Updates Shoreline Business Leaders

Welcome to the New LymeLine!

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We are delighted to introduce a new format for LymeLine today.  As you become used to it, we hope you will find many improvements over our previous version, but please bear with us as we complete the transition and add more articles, columns and items to our editorial content and events to our new calendar. This is our decade year and we are very proud to be one of the … [Read more...] about Welcome to the New LymeLine!

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Chocolate

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On the one year anniversary of her mother’s death, Barbara Crowley (pictured above) thought she was popping into The Chocolate Shell for, what else but chocolate?  Despite this, she left the store with more than chocolate on her mind.  She already knew in her mind that she would be The Chocolate Shell’s new owner. The day she officially took ownership of the store -- June 1, … [Read more...] about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Chocolate

River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds

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Old Lyme resident and owner of IFoundFitnesss, Donna Scott, is celebrating a year of helping people shed those pounds and become healthier and fitter in the process.  In 2012, her River Valley Slim-Down challenge helped more than 50 people get in shape, and lose weight.   In the process, they improved their balance, flexibility, relieved stress, and  have challenged and … [Read more...] about River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds

Old Lyme’s Berryman Honored by US News & World Report

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Suisman Shapiro has been selected by the 2013 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” among all law firms in Connecticut for Workers’ Compensation – Claimants, Tier 2.  The firm’s Workers’ Compensation attorneys are Old Lyme resident James Berryman along with Carolyn Kelly, Robert Keville and Matthew Shafner. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Berryman Honored by US News & World Report

New Old Lyme Business Seeks Personal Trainers, Spin Class Teachers

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A new business in Old Lyme, Healthy Addiction at 1, Pilgrim Landing, is looking for three to four freelance personal trainers, who possess nationally-recognized certifications.  Five years of personal training experience is a pre-requisite, though current certification is not. The business would also like to find one person who is certified to run a spin class once or twice … [Read more...] about New Old Lyme Business Seeks Personal Trainers, Spin Class Teachers

Torgersen Says, “Bye, Bye, Bowerbird!”

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It’s part of the fabric of Old Lyme –“people would string us up if we closed,” quips co-owner Chris Kitchings. She’s talking, of course, about The Bowerbird, the extremely popular and highly successful gift store on Hall’s Rd. in Old Lyme. But the winds of change are blowing amongst the tree-trimmings, cards, toys and so many more “Impulsive Necessities,” for which the store … [Read more...] about Torgersen Says, “Bye, Bye, Bowerbird!”

Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year

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Essex Meadows, located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, is widely regarded as a treasure in our midst. This year “The Meadows,” as everyone calls it, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. We therefore decided to try and give readers a perspective into how the Meadows operates and why it has achieved nationally recognized stature as a retirement community We submitted some questions … [Read more...] about Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year

Old Lyme Builder Wins Prestigious HOBI Award

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Sapia Builders of Old Lyme was recently awarded the 2012 Home Building Industry (HOBI) Award for Best Residential Remodel in the state of Connecticut in the $100k - $250k category for their 1954 Cape Renovation at 62, Ncek Rd. in Old Lyme (see photo above.) The HOBI Awards represent the state's most prestigious housing industry program, recognizing excellence in new … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Builder Wins Prestigious HOBI Award