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Acton Library Hosts Three Job Search Boot Camp Sessions; First on Interview Questions, June 29

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CTWORKS Job Search Boot Camp will be held at Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook on three dates this summer as follows: Monday, June 29: to discuss interview questions Monday, July 27 :to discuss job search tools Monday, Aug. 31: to discuss questions to ask employers during the interview Boot Camp brings area people together who are unemployed or in career … [Read more...] about Acton Library Hosts Three Job Search Boot Camp Sessions; First on Interview Questions, June 29

Registration Open for Fundraising Valley Shore Y Golf Tournament to be Held July 20

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The 24th annual Valley Shore Y Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 20, at the Clinton Country Club. The 24th annual Valley Shore Y Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 20, at the Clinton Country Club. The event helps raise funds for the YMCA's Annual Campaign supporting the Y's scholarships and community health initiatives, which truly impact families in our … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Fundraising Valley Shore Y Golf Tournament to be Held July 20

Old Lyme’s Woman’s Exchange Donates $3,000 to Local Charities

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Grants totaling $2,000 were presented by The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange of Old Lyme to two local non-profit organizations at the store in the Old Lyme Marketplace on Monday, June 15.  Organizations receiving the grants included the New London Homeless Hospitality Center, Inc. and the Simply Sharing of Essex. The Woman’s Exchange also made a donation of $1,000 to the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Woman’s Exchange Donates $3,000 to Local Charities

Lyme-Old Lyme HS 1st Boy’s Four in US National Final Today, Varsity Four Boats Sweep National School’s Championship

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06/14 Update: The Lyme-Old Lyme High School Boy's Varsity Four boat has qualified for the US Rowing National Youth Championship final today at Sarasota, Fla., at 1:01 p.m. The boat's crew is Liam Corrigan (stroke), Josh Swanski, Jeremy "Remy" Newton and Harry Godfrey-Fogg with Thomas Crisp (cox). The race will be broadcast live on US Rowing's YouTube channel. GO LYME-OLD … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS 1st Boy’s Four in US National Final Today, Varsity Four Boats Sweep National School’s Championship

Lyme Farmers Market is Open for Summer Season, Saturdays

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The perennially popular Lyme Farmers Market at Ashlawn Farm in Lyme opens again Saturday from around 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. But the sad news this year is that the irrepressible, larger-than-life impresario of the market, Chip Dahlke, has announced this will be his last season with the market, "Unless..." and this is Chip's endearing dry humor rising to the surface, "... a … [Read more...] about Lyme Farmers Market is Open for Summer Season, Saturdays

Historic Waterfront Tours Scheduled in Deep River During Summer

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Deep River's commercial connection to the rest of the world started at the end of Kirtland and River Streets in the early 1800's. What is now known as the Town Landing, was a shipyard and dock, which collectively, were the linchpin to Deep River's mercantile success. The shipbuilding provided the vessels and the dock provided the point of delivery of raw materials and the … [Read more...] about Historic Waterfront Tours Scheduled in Deep River During Summer

Film on LeWitt’s Landmark Synagogue set for World Premiere at Madison Cinema, Sunday

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CHESTER — Complete with a red carpet, the Madison Art Cinemas will host the June 14 world premiere of We Built This House, a one-hour film telling the story of Chester synagogue Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ)—known as a global art landmark for being the only public building that acclaimed artist Sol LeWitt ever designed. Film producer-director Jon Joslow, a … [Read more...] about Film on LeWitt’s Landmark Synagogue set for World Premiere at Madison Cinema, Sunday

Old Lyme Songwriter Lockwood Signs Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Agreement

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Songwriter Zach Lockwood, who grew up in Old Lyme and graduated with the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2007, has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Old Gringo/Dis Keef Music. The 26-year-old has been involved in music his entire life. As a writer and performer since his teens, the Old Lyme native moved to Nashville, Tenn., three years ago and has … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Songwriter Lockwood Signs Exclusive Worldwide Publishing Agreement

CT River Museum Offers Boat Building Workshop in July, Register By June 12

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The Ernstoff Shipyard, a father and daughter team in 2014 work on their boat. ESSEX — What floats your boat? In celebration of the Connecticut River's rich heritage, the Connecticut River Museum is once again offering the CRM 12, a slightly adapted Bevin's Skiff kit that is produced in limited quantity. The 12' skiff is reflective of the traditional boats that were … [Read more...] about CT River Museum Offers Boat Building Workshop in July, Register By June 12

Community Music School Presents Two Spring Concerts Featuring Three Musical Groups, June 14

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The Community Music School (CMS) presents two spring concerts featuring performing ensembles on Sunday, June 14. Under the direction of Karli Gilbertson, Glee for Grownups presents, “80's Broadway Extravaganza,” at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook. Accompanied by Sue Sweeney, members will perform solo and ensemble pieces. These vocalists rehearse throughout … [Read more...] about Community Music School Presents Two Spring Concerts Featuring Three Musical Groups, June 14

‘Town’ Category Added to This Year’s Chester Fair Photo Contest, All Welcome to Enter

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What makes a town special? Take a picture. An appealing category, Town Photo, has been added to the annual Chester Fair Photography Contest for 2015. Photos should capture the spirit and/or beauty of any Connecticut town. First, second and third place ribbons and prizes will be awarded. As a bonus, Events Magazine will be selecting a photo from this category to appear on … [Read more...] about ‘Town’ Category Added to This Year’s Chester Fair Photo Contest, All Welcome to Enter

Chester Opposition Delays Vote on Proposed School District Full Regionalization Plan

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REGION 4 — Plans for a three-town referendum vote on a proposed kindergarten-sixth grade regionalization plan have been pushed back after a meeting Monday between district and town leaders brought information about a possible new option for dividing elementary education costs among the three towns, and highlighted opposition to the current regionalization plan from elected … [Read more...] about Chester Opposition Delays Vote on Proposed School District Full Regionalization Plan

Lyme Public Hall Annual Meeting June 11 to Feature William Hosley

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The Lyme Public Hall Association will hold its Annual  Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner on  Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. The meeting will feature William Hosley, who will give a presentation titled, “The  Importance of Community Organizations in the Preservation of Local Culture and History.” An outspoken advocate for the preservation of the rich cultural history of Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Annual Meeting June 11 to Feature William Hosley

Memories of Memorial Day 2015

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It was a perfect day for a parade on Monday in Old Lyme and our little town stepped up to the plate yet again to put on a parade full of not only fun and frivolity, but also pride and patriotism. Old Lyme's leading politicians strode purposefully down Lyme Street.  First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder (in blue) walks with Selectwoman Mary Jo Nosal (in red), Selectman Skip … [Read more...] about Memories of Memorial Day 2015