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
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River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds
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
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
Shoreline Bus Usage Continues to Grow
In the past year, 9 Town Transit -- the public bus service serving the shoreline from New Haven to New London, Middletown and Hartford -- has seen a large growth in ridership. Extended service hours, regional connections, new service in Haddam and improved awareness contributed to growth of 15% during 2012. Since 2009, 9 Town Transit has greatly expanded the reach and … [Read more...] about Shoreline Bus Usage Continues to Grow
New Old Lyme Business Seeks Personal Trainers, Spin Class Teachers
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!”
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
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
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
Vitality Spa Offers Prosperity Candles, Benefit Refugee Women
This holiday season, Vitality Spa in Old Lyme is offering a unique gift in its boutique that exemplifies the spa’s client philosophy to “Live Long, Live Well”. Beginning this month, Vitality will feature Prosperity Candles, pictured above, a venture that invests in enterprising women living in distressed areas of the world who are motivated to start their own businesses … [Read more...] about Vitality Spa Offers Prosperity Candles, Benefit Refugee Women
9 Town Transit Announces New Saturday Bus Service Along Shoreline
Expanded Shoreline Shuttle Hours and New Connection to New Haven Saturday travel between New Haven and Old Saybrook will become a great deal easier for shoreline transit riders when 9 Town Transit begins an expanded Saturday service on the Shoreline Shuttle this Saturday, Dec. 17. The new Saturday service will extend the hours of service from 7:20 a.m. to 6 p.m. and … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Announces New Saturday Bus Service Along Shoreline
Morning Glory Opens in Old Lyme
After escape from Laos as a child, Sichanh Patana finally fulfills his American Dream More than 30 years ago, in a desperate bid to escape the Communist uprising in their homeland of Laos, a two-year-old boy along with his parents and five brothers climbed onto inner tubes on the banks of the Mekong River. They drifted slowly across the dangerous waters finally landing … [Read more...] about Morning Glory Opens in Old Lyme