OLD LYME–The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) next month hosts entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Manizha Wafeq at the Old Lyme Country Club for a talk titled “How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.” The event will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The council in an event notice said Wafeq will give … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme Tonight on ‘How Supporting Afghan Women Makes America Safer, Stronger, More Prosperous’
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This Morning, Community Foundation Hosts Legislative Forum to Discuss Ending Child Poverty in CT; Marx, Carney to Participate
NEW LONDON—The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, along with a dedicated group of change leaders, has created a unified platform to End Child Poverty Now in Connecticut.On Wednesday, June 18, from10 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the Foundation at Waterford Public Library for a legislative forum to discuss ending child poverty in the state. Hear from legislators and advocates … [Read more...] about This Morning, Community Foundation Hosts Legislative Forum to Discuss Ending Child Poverty in CT; Marx, Carney to Participate
Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Uncontentious Despite Proposed 7.8% Increase Over Current Spending
OLD LYME – Board of Finance Chairman Bennett J. Bernblum on Monday presented the proposed $45.39 million budget along with its potential implications on taxes in this and coming years. The proposed $45.39 million 2025-26 budget – which includes town operations and capital expenses as well as the town’s share of the regional Lyme-Old Lyme school district – represents an … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Budget Hearing Uncontentious Despite Proposed 7.8% Increase Over Current Spending
SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
On Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts acclaimed scholar of international politics Monica Duffy Toft at the Essex Yacht Club for a talk titled “Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy.” Toft is Academic Dean and Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Essex on ‘The Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy’
Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Old Lyme – Lyme and Old Lyme Democrats will celebrate their new campaign headquarters on Lyme Street with a grand opening Sunday. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10 Lyme St. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Comptroller Sean Scanlon will be among the elected officials attending, according to publicity from the town … [Read more...] about Lyme, Old Lyme Democrats to Unveil Shared Campaign Headquarters, April 27
Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
OLD SAYBROOK—Despite it being a bitterly cold and windy day, hundreds of protesters still gathered on Monday—President's Day—in front of Old Saybrook's Town Hall to demonstrate their objections to President Trump and Elon Musk's actions since taking office. They first listened to impassioned speeches and then marched as a group down Main Street cheerfully chanting slogans … [Read more...] about Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme Tonight on “US-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
OLD LYME — On Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts author and expert on US-China relations William J. Holstein to speak on U.S.-China Relations: The Storm Ahead? The event will be held at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. It will be preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. After years of building tensions, … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts Talk in Old Lyme Tonight on “US-China Relations: The Storm Ahead?” Pre-Event Reception at 5:30pm
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Needleman Looks Back at ’24 Election, Forward to Opportunities, Challenges Ahead
To the Editor: Happy New Year and Happy Legislative Session! On January 8 in Hartford, legislators from around the state including myself were sworn in for our two-year terms in office. There’s a lot of work ahead of us, but as I look forward, I’m also looking back, too. I am grateful to all of the voters of the 33rd Senate District, across 12 different towns, for their … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Sen. Needleman Looks Back at ’24 Election, Forward to Opportunities, Challenges Ahead
State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
HARTFORD/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose Distrcit includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, was recently appointed Ranking Member of the General Assembly's newly-created Government Oversight Committee by House Republican Leader State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86th). It is expected that the committee will focus on matters related … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Appointed House Ranking Member of New Government Oversight Committee
Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
LYME/OLD LYME—After winning a sixth term in the Connecticut House 23rd District, which includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, incumbent State Rep. Devin Carney sent us a message regarding his victory. We have printed it in full below: “I want to thank the voters of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook for entrusting me with their support for another term. I have worked … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Rep. Carney Thanks Voters For Giving Him a Sixth Term, Commends Opponent Wisialowski on “Strong Race”
Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
LYME, CT—State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) today thanked voters in Connecticut, whether they voted for or against him, as he happily celebrated winning his fourth term serving the 33rd Senate District in the State Senate. With this victory part of a continued pattern of success for Sen. Needleman after he was first elected to the Senate in 2018, he reflected on the … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Sen. Needleman Wins Fourth Term in 33rd District, Thanks All Voters—Regardless of Whether They Voted for Him
Old Lyme Results Reflect Statewide Wins for Democrats Murphy, Courtney; District 23 Win for Incumbent Carney (R)
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)
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