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Estuary Council Seeks New Executive Director

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The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc, in Old Saybrook is seeking an Executive Director. They are looking for a proven leader with a passion for working with older people, with fund development, marketing and finance experience. Excellent communication skills, including networking, public speaking and the ability to work well with volunteers are also required. The full-time … [Read more...] about Estuary Council Seeks New Executive Director

State DOT Announces Fare Hike for Chester, Rocky Hill River Ferries; Another Increase Scheduled 2014

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The state Department of Transportation has announced a $1 increase in fares for the Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Connecticut river ferries.  Fares will increase July 8 from the current $3 to $4 for vehicles, and from $1 to $2 for walk-on passengers and bicyclists.  The fare for vehicles and passengers will be $5 on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays. The plan … [Read more...] about State DOT Announces Fare Hike for Chester, Rocky Hill River Ferries; Another Increase Scheduled 2014

Old Lyme’s Women’s Exchange Donates to Shoreline Non-Profits

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Grants totaling $2,000 were presented by the Lyme Tree Women’s Exchange of Old Lyme to two local non-profit organizations at the store in the Old Lyme Marketplace on Monday, June 24.  Organizations receiving the grants included the New London Homeless Hospitality Center, Inc. and the Thames River Family Program, Inc. The Women’s Exchange is located in the Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Women’s Exchange Donates to Shoreline Non-Profits

It’s All New at the Old “Bee”

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The historic Bee and Thistle Inn has been transformed to retain the integrity of the historic landmark built in 1756, whilst also providing a link to the past and nurturing artists of the present. Guest rooms have been redecorated and each feature work by a different local artist including Adrien Broom, Pola Esther, Brian Keith Stephens, Thomas Caleb Goggans, Elizabeth … [Read more...] about It’s All New at the Old “Bee”

Bus Shelter Dedicated to Local Transit Pioneer

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From the late 1800’s until the early 1900’s, shoreline residents could travel by trolley cars throughout the region.  But automobiles soon caused the demise of the trolley companies, and regional public transportation became non-existent. As the population grew in the 1970s, Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency director Stan Greimann saw a growing need for … [Read more...] about Bus Shelter Dedicated to Local Transit Pioneer

Ivoryton’s Copper Beech Inn Expected to Reopen in May After Foreclosure

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The Copper Beech Inn in the Ivoryton section is expected to reopen in May under new owners, including former East Hampton builder and developer Wayne Rand.  The inn at 46 Main Street, which included two restaurants, closed in February. The closing followed a foreclosure action in November where Ivoryton-Main LLC of East Hampton foreclosed on CBI Acquisitions of Old Saybrook. … [Read more...] about Ivoryton’s Copper Beech Inn Expected to Reopen in May After Foreclosure

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