OLD LYME — 11/6 UPDATES—Unofficial results indicate incumbent Martha Marx (D) has won a second term in the 20th State Senate District, which includes Old Lyme. The ballot question regarding the use of absentee ballots looks as though it will likely pass according to unofficial results. This amendment would support a law allowing any voter to vote by absentee ballot, without … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Results Reflect Statewide Wins for Democrats Murphy, Courtney; District 23 Win for Incumbent Carney (R)
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Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME/LYME—Democrat Jane Wisialowski issued a statement tonight conceding victory in the 23rd District to five-term incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney (R). The 23rd District includes both Lyme and Old Lyme. Her statement read, in full, as follows: Jane Wisialowski, first time Democratic state representative candidate, narrowly lost to incumbent … [Read more...] about Wisialowski Concedes to Incumbent State Rep. Carney in 23rd District
Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
LYME— The unofficial results of today's election in the Town of Lyme are below. These results include both Early Voting and Absentee Votes. SHALL THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE BE AMENDED TO PERMIT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW EACH VOTER TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT?Yes: 808No: 468 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORSHarris and Walz (D) 1,097Trump and Vance (R) 537Stein and Ware (G) … [Read more...] about Lyme Results See Democrats Harris, Murphy, Courtney, Needleman & Wisialowski All Win; Constitutional Amendment Garners Strong Yes Vote
Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
In keeping with a long tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week’s critically important elections, we asked all the state candidates, whose districts include Lyme and/or Old Lyme, to send us a brief biography and photo, and answer three questions that we posed to them.We are delighted to report that all six candidates responded to our … [Read more...] about Local Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
OLD LYME— The weather was unseasonably warm and the crowds on Lyme Street, dressed in all manner of costumes, enjoyed a wonderful Halloween night of Trick-or-Treating filled with smiles and good humor everywhere. We hope these photos will help you relive—or create—memories of a very special night ... Sincere thanks to all our photographers, who were out and about on … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District
To the Editor: I've long stayed away from the political arena. However, the tone of the mailers I am receiving as we near election sets a poor example for our area in terms of the actual issues we as residents face. Conflating national politics with our local representatives is exactly the kind of problem we as voters can solve as we go the polls. It's why I'm supporting … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District
Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
Company Highlights its Commitment to Local Communities OLD LYME, CT --- As part of a grand opening celebration, Chestnut Market recently presented the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) with a $1250 donation and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Town of Old Lyme representatives. The grand opening celebration took place on Friday, Oct. 18, and included a … [Read more...] about Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Ah, the sights, sounds and smells of fall … unfortunately, they often involve the racket and fuel fumes of motorized leaf blowers and visions of yard crews scalping lawns as part of our traditional New England fall yard cleanup. But did you know that we should be doing less to our yards this time of year, letting nature do her thing and saving some money in the … [Read more...] about Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
OLD LYME—The annual Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) Sponsor a Row campaign kicked off on Oct. 1, 2024. The LOLFSG is immensely grateful to individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who sponsored the garden this season. This year volunteers donated more than 1100 hours, gave more than 4700 pounds of food to local food pantries, installed a hoop house, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden Launches Second Annual Sponsor a Row Campaign
Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
OLD LYME—Connecticut resident and Pfizer alumna, Alka Shrikhande, says, “When my mom, a beautiful and loving woman, lost her battle against breast cancer in 2006, the question I asked myself was, whether she would still be alive if the cancer had been detected earlier with yearly mammograms?” In 2008, Shrikhande established Maina Foundation, a nonprofit based in Old Lyme, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Non-profit Supports Breast Cancer Prevention with Online Art Exhibition
Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
The Police Officers Association of Connecticut has endorsed State Senator Norm Needleman for another term in the Connecticut State Senate. As the First Selectman of Essex, Sen. Needleman works directly with police and first responders in his community. As a State Senator, he has taken steps to engage with local police departments, assist them where and … [Read more...] about Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
LYME/OLD LYME/OLD SAYBROOK/ - Leading reproductive rights organizations Planned Parenthood of Connecticut and Reproductive Equity Now have both endorsed Jane Wisialowski in her campaign for 23rd District State Representative (Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Old Lyme, and Lyme). These endorsements highlight Wisialowski’s commitment to reproductive rights and … [Read more...] about ‘Planned Parenthood’, ‘Reproductive Equity’ Endorse Wisialowski for 23rd District
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Project Costs for Three of Four Schools Now $119K Under Budget OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Board of Education has today given an update on the progress of the PK-8 Building Project for which voters approved $57,555,000 in November 2022. The project itself is, more accurately, two different projects as they are being supported by two different state grant … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
OLD LYME—UPDATED 10/10 WITH COMMENTS FROM LOL SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. On Monday, Oct. 7, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) will be recognized as a recipient of the 2023-24 Michaels Jewelers Achievement Cup Award during the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference's (CIAC) 18th Annual Sportsmanship Conference. Announcing the award in a press release, the (CIAC) … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Awarded Michael’s Cup for Sportsmanship for Sixth Consecutive Year
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Lyme, 15 More CT Towns
State Mosquito Management Program Warns CT Residents of Continuing Risk of EEE NEW HAVEN – In a press release dated Oct. 4, the State Mosquito Management Program reported that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-infected mosquitoes had been reported in Lyme and 15 other Connecticut towns. The other towns in the state where EEE-infected mosquitoes have been found are … [Read more...] about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Lyme, 15 More CT Towns