After some sluggish early sales, there has been a considerable increase in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads in the United States. EVs comprised 5.8 percent of all new vehicle sales in the United States in 2022; up from 3.2 percent in 2021; and that’s more than three-quarters of a million of the roughly 14 million new cars and light trucks sold in 2022. The … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A Treatise on Electric Vehicles — Baby Boomers, ‘Beach Boys’ & Battery Benefits
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Ledge Blasting in East Lyme Closes I-95 Both Directions Twice Daily for 15 Minutes for 6-8 Weeks
Detours Identified, Sign up for Text Alerts EAST LYME -- Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, ledge blasting along I-95 will take place Monday through Thursday for a period of six to eight weeks. As a result, I-95 Northbound and Southbound will be closed twice a day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for 15 minutes for each blast. During this time, motorists are encouraged … [Read more...] about Ledge Blasting in East Lyme Closes I-95 Both Directions Twice Daily for 15 Minutes for 6-8 Weeks
UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival
Editor's Note: We would like to express sincere thanks to our onsite photographers who contributed all these wonderful photos:- Michele Dickey, Cheryl Poirier and Suzanne Thompson. OLD LYME -- Humidity may have been high but so were people's spirits at Saturday's Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. Artisans of all types were out on the grounds of the Lyme Art … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Old Lyme Enjoys All the Fun of the (Midsummer) Festival
LYSB’s Midsummer Race Draws Largest Entry Ever
OLD LYME -- The family-friendly 5K run or walk and 'Kid's K' fun run held Saturday morning drew a record-setting combined total of 413 participants. Moreover, more than 70 youngsters participated in the 'Kids K.' The race/walk was hosted by Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and represented the first event of Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival full day. It was supported … [Read more...] about LYSB’s Midsummer Race Draws Largest Entry Ever
The Movie Man: ‘Oppenheimer’ is a “Must See That Will Age Exceptionally”
Director Christopher Nolan has broken ground by applying his style of non-linear storytelling to biopics, which tend to be predictable Oscar-bait consisting of exceptional costumes, set design, and performances that attempt to master said protagonist’s quirks. With that said, expect to have difficulty following along, but your first impressions will be strong enough to inspire … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Oppenheimer’ is a “Must See That Will Age Exceptionally”
Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses
LYME/OLD SAYBROOK -- With so many Connecticut families feeling the financial pain of inflation, Saybrook District Probate Judge Jeannine Lewis reminds guardians caring for children that they may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants to help with housing, food and transportation, as well as summer camp and other enrichment activities. The Saybrook … [Read more...] about Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses
‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert
OLD LYME -- Hundreds gathered last night on the lawns of the Florence Griswold Museum for the traditional kickoff concert for this year's Midsummer Festival. The Savage Brothers’ band played “funkin’, rockin’, and rhythm” music, which delighted the large crowd ... ... and spurred numerous audience members of all ages to stand up and dance. The weather was … [Read more...] about ‘Savage Brothers’ Draw Large, Lively Crowd for Festival Kickoff Concert
Old Lyme Library Board Issues New Statement Answering Additional Questions Related to Recent Book Challenges
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, July 27, the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees issued a statement titled, Old Lyme Library’s July 11th Decision … Some Questions Answered. The statement answers a series of questions about the recent book challenge process, which culminated in the decision to retain two specific books in the Teen/Tween section of the library. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Library Board Issues New Statement Answering Additional Questions Related to Recent Book Challenges
Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Lyme DTC To Publicize, Encourage Kristina White’s Election to Board of Selectmen as a Petitioning Candidate LYME, CT – The Lyme Democratic Town Committee (DTC) announced Wednesday, July 26, that, at a local Democratic caucus held Monday night, a slate of nine Democratic candidates was nominated and endorsed by the committee to run in the Nov. 7 municipal elections. … [Read more...] about Lyme Democrats Announce Slate of Candidates to Run in November Municipal Elections
Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
Company Became Major Force, Record-Breaker in World of Hyper-Performing Autos OLD LYME -- The following tribute to Reeves Callaway was published on the Callaway Cars website. We republish it here with the full authorization of Callaway Cars. Reeves Callaway, 1947-2023 July 14, 2023Temecula, CaliforniaOld Lyme, ConnecticutLeingarten, Germany Callaway Cars … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Reeves Callaway, 75; Founded Callaway Cars From His Garage in Old Lyme, Took it to Worldwide Fame
‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
OLD LYME -- On Saturday July 29, the newly-established Lyme Artisans Guild will kick off its rejuvenation of a shoreline artisan tradition at Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival. Beatrice Hoffman—wool dyer, photographer, weaver, mosaicist, enameler, and wife of local painter Harry Hoffman—led the founding of the Guild in the early 1930s. While Old Lyme has long been known as … [Read more...] about ‘Lyme Artisans Guild’ Revitalizes Shoreline’s Craft History
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme resident Zoe Eastman-Grossel has qualified to compete in the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Junior Track & Field Olympic Championships, which open today, July 24, and run through July 30, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Sixteen-year-old Eastman-Grossel is a rising Junior at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. She qualified July 8 by winning … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Rising Junior Eastman-Grossel Competes in Heptathlon in Junior Olympics at Eugene, Ore., This Week
Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
Same Team Running for First Selectman, Selectman Positions as in 2021; Shoemaker Contests Top Spot Again Supported by Lampos OLD LYME, CT – The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee (OLDTC) has announced its field of candidates, who were endorsed for the 2023 municipal election at their Town Committee meeting held July 19. "The Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Democrats Announce Candidates for November Election
‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
OLD LYME -- Asked how this year's White Elephant Sale went, Bob Davis, who chaired the event held July 14 and 15 at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, told us that the Sale was the, "Best year ever in gross sales." And in this case, 'ever' means 85 years! The Sale, which falls under the umbrella of the church's Ladies Benevolent Society, faced numerous challenges … [Read more...] about ‘Best Year Ever’ for Gross Sales in White Elephant’s 85 Years!
Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election
Incumbents Tim Griswold (First Selectman), Matt Ward (Selectman) Not Seeking Re-election; Griswold Absent From Slate; Ward Running for Town Treasurer; Suzanne Thompson Endorsed for Tax Collector and Region 18 Board of Education OLD LYME— On Tuesday (July 18) evening, at their Caucus, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) voted-in their slate of candidates for the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Announce Candidates for November Election