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Lyme Fire Company Hosts 60th Annual Steak Dinner, Oct. 15: All Welcome

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Lyme Fire Company (LFC) will hold its 60th Annual Steak Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hamburg Station, 213 Hamburg Rd. (Rte. 156), in Lyme, CT. Tickets are $25 for adults and $8 for children and can be purchased at the door. This is LFC’s major fundraising event of the year.  A new permanent outdoor grill was built in time for this year’s dinner. … [Read more...] about Lyme Fire Company Hosts 60th Annual Steak Dinner, Oct. 15: All Welcome

Recycling in Old Lyme: How to Dispose of Medications

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Old Lyme’s Solid Waste & Recycling Committee is exploring ways to improve recycling in Old Lyme. We are publishing several articles that lay out best practices. Our first article reviewed Old Lyme’s current curbside program. This article covers the safe disposal of prescription and over-the counter medications. Note that we sometimes refer to “DEEP” (The Connecticut … [Read more...] about Recycling in Old Lyme: How to Dispose of Medications

Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors

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Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes's Masquerade-Themed Finale Party on Thursday, Sept. 1.  This event is for for teens in grades 6-12. Create a masquerade mask at the library, or wear your own from home. Or...dress up as a character from one of your favorite books you read this summer! This is the last chance to submit your … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Thanks Summer Reading Program Sponsors

Both I-95 Southbound Ramps at Exit 71 Closed for Two Weeks Starting 8/8, Detours in Place

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Updated information from State Rep. Devin Carney: The closure of Exit 71 on and off ramps for Four Mile River Road (Exit 71) will begin 12 a.m., Aug. 8, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 22. The reconstruction of the southbound Exit 71 on and off ramps will involve full depth pavement replacement. Lane Closure/Detour Information Motorists on I-95 can expect … [Read more...] about Both I-95 Southbound Ramps at Exit 71 Closed for Two Weeks Starting 8/8, Detours in Place

Midsummer Memories of a Magnificent Day … and Night

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Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival 2016 began Friday evening when the sun came out after torrential rain earlier in the day ... Concert-goers gathered on the grounds on the Florence Griswold Museum to picnic, visit and await the performance by 'The Voice' finalist Braiden Sunshine ... Some decided the Lieutenant River was the perfect spot to listen the music … [Read more...] about Midsummer Memories of a Magnificent Day … and Night

Old Lyme Woman Takes a Personal Adventure to Row Irish in Ireland in Preparation for Currach Regatta in New London, Saturday

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During the month of June, I had a personal adventure. In past summers, I typically have been a member of a team in New London, which rows a currach.  This is a traditional Irish fishing boat, and teams in the Northeast region compete during the summer months.  New London Currach Rowers will host its annual regatta for currach rowing teams throughout the Northeast Region on … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Woman Takes a Personal Adventure to Row Irish in Ireland in Preparation for Currach Regatta in New London, Saturday

The Blue Oar: Enjoy a Tropical Feel at River Eatery in Haddam

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The soft sunlight of a warm summer evening glistens off the gently flowing river as you sip wine at a pastel-colored picnic table while awaiting your Cajun catfish dinner. No, you’re not in Louisiana; you’re alongside the Connecticut River at the Blue Oar Restaurant in Haddam. Now enjoying its 20th summer, the Blue Oar resembles more of a summer camp than a restaurant. Built … [Read more...] about The Blue Oar: Enjoy a Tropical Feel at River Eatery in Haddam

Lyme’s July 4th Parade — with a High-Tech Twist — Marks Anniversaries of Lyme Ambulance, Camp Claire

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The small, personal, home-spun parade that marches proudly over Hamburg Cove each Independence Day has a strong following of adults, kids, and dogs. There are regulars who wouldn’t miss it, making it a part of their annual celebration before moving on to other plans … or not. Campers from Camp Claire on top of the hill -- many wearing T-shirts announcing the camp’s … [Read more...] about Lyme’s July 4th Parade — with a High-Tech Twist — Marks Anniversaries of Lyme Ambulance, Camp Claire

Hometown Parade Draws Large Crowd at Sound View to Celebrate the Fourth

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It was a fine day for a parade Saturday ... and Sound View Beach Association once again pulled off a great one! Participants gathered at the north end of Hartford Ave. and then marched south towards Long Island Sound, back up Portland Ave. and across to Swan Ave. The final segment of the parade was the return trip up Hartford Ave. to the Shoreline Community … [Read more...] about Hometown Parade Draws Large Crowd at Sound View to Celebrate the Fourth

Friends of Old Lyme Library Honor Outgoing Senior Staff, Friends

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The Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes (OL-PGN) Library gathered for their Annual Meeting Wednesday morning. The OL-PGN Library Board President Alan Poirier opened the meeting by thanking the Friends for running The BookCellar, the Bookworm Ball and the Holiday Book Sales.  Leslie Massa, who serves as President of the Friends, then took the floor to pay tribute to … [Read more...] about Friends of Old Lyme Library Honor Outgoing Senior Staff, Friends

Chester Sunday Market Now Open for the Season

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CHESTER - The Chester Sunday Market opened for the season on Sunday, June 12.  It will now be open on all Sundays through the summer starting at 10 a.m. The vendors are all listed on the Market's website (http://chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com), with links to their websites.  They are: Seven farms bringing produce – Chatfield Hollow Farm, Deep Hollow Farms, Dondero … [Read more...] about Chester Sunday Market Now Open for the Season

Social Security Supports Fight Against Cancer in Several Ways

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In 2016, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and families everywhere. June 5 was National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States and in support of this day, Social Security encourages getting checkups to provide early detection, raise awareness through education, and recognize the survivors who … [Read more...] about Social Security Supports Fight Against Cancer in Several Ways

Coast Guard to Offer Safe Boating Class in Essex, June 18

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As part of its effort to educate the public about safe boating practices, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a four-hour course on Navigation and Chart Reading at Essex Public Library in Essex on Saturday, June 18. The course will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the registration fee will be $40 per person. This course is a practical hands-on course on chart … [Read more...] about Coast Guard to Offer Safe Boating Class in Essex, June 18

Theater Along the River Returns with “Edward III,” June 18

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  On Saturday, June 18, the Connecticut River Museum's Theater Along the River kicks off with the Flock Theatre production of William Shakespeare's Edward III. This year's summertime series is once again made possible through the generous support of the Essex Wellness Center. The Raigne of King Edward the Third (typically abbreviated as Edward III) centers on the … [Read more...] about Theater Along the River Returns with “Edward III,” June 18