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Area Legislators Applaud $7.5 Million Grant to Old Saybrook for Dredging North Cove

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OLD SAYBROOK – Area legislators are applauding the State Bond Commission's approval last Monday (May 11) of $7.5 million for the dredging of the North Cove, Connecticut River in Old Saybrook. The funding, which comes from the state's Grants-In-Aid program, will go toward improvements to ports and marinas, including dredging and navigational direction. “This is a smart … [Read more...] about Area Legislators Applaud $7.5 Million Grant to Old Saybrook for Dredging North Cove

Linares Meets with AARP Volunteers to Discuss Issues Affecting Seniors

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Sen. Art Linares (R-33rd), whose District includes the Town of Lyme, met with Connecticut AARP volunteers at Essex Coffee and Tea Co. on Feb. 5, to discuss issues impacting seniors. Linares urged seniors from throughout the region to contact him with any issues of concern.  He can be reached by phone at 800-842-1421 or email at [email protected] or on the web at … [Read more...] about Linares Meets with AARP Volunteers to Discuss Issues Affecting Seniors

Carney Proposes Ban on Electronic Cigarette Use in Schools, on School Grounds

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State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23) hopes to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds in his bill H.B. 5219.  Current regulation is limited to the use of electronic cigarettes by anyone under the age of 18; this legislation, however, would seek to expand upon the current bans to include prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds entirely. … [Read more...] about Carney Proposes Ban on Electronic Cigarette Use in Schools, on School Grounds

Former Governor Lowell Weicker Lauds President Obama’s New Openness to Cuba      

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Lowell Weicker, a former Governor and Senator of Connecticut, has expressed his support for the Obama's administration new policy of normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba. In taking this position, Weicker noted in an interview at his home in Old Lyme with ValleyNewsNow yesterday that current polls show that 60 percent of Americans support diplomatic recognition of … [Read more...] about Former Governor Lowell Weicker Lauds President Obama’s New Openness to Cuba      

Southeastern Connecticut Delegation Highlights Transport Investment Needs in I-95 Corridor

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Representative Aundre` Bumgardner, Senator Paul Formica, State Representative Devin Carney next to Governor Malloy at the Gold Star Bridge in New London for a transportation press conference. Three freshman state lawmakers from Southeastern Connecticut joined Governor Malloy on Wednesday overlooking the Thames River to highlight the need for more investment in all modes of … [Read more...] about Southeastern Connecticut Delegation Highlights Transport Investment Needs in I-95 Corridor

Carney Assigned to Legislative Committees for 2015 Session

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OLD SAYBROOK — State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) will serve on three committees during the 2015 legislative session. Carney has been assigned to the legislature's committees on Environment, Transportation as well as Higher Education and Employment Advancement. His two-year term began Jan. 7. “Carney will make an excellent addition to these committees, I am … [Read more...] about Carney Assigned to Legislative Committees for 2015 Session

Carney Sworn in, Prepares for First Term as State Representative

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State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) was sworn in today  as state representative for the 23rd General Assembly District covering Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Carney was among 19 other Republican freshmen who vowed to serve their districts over a two-year term. Carney states he is committed to reducing the expense of government and making our state a better … [Read more...] about Carney Sworn in, Prepares for First Term as State Representative

Linares Denies Rumors of Challenge to Courtney in Next Election

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“I have heard the rumors,” State Representative Phil Miller told ValleyNewsNow.com in a recent interview regarding State Senator Art Linares considering a challenge to Congressman Joe Courtney in the 2016 elections. Miller noted that the 2014 elections were tough for Democrats, citing the loss of 14 State Representative seats in the statehouse. Miller also commented that he, … [Read more...] about Linares Denies Rumors of Challenge to Courtney in Next Election

Rep-Elect Carney Assigned to Legislative Committees

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State Representative-elect Devin Carney will serve on three committees during the 2015 legislative session. Carney has been assigned to the legislature's committees on Environment, Transportation as well as Higher Education and Employment Advancement. His two-year term begins Jan. 7. "Carney will make an excellent addition to these committees, I am confident that he will … [Read more...] about Rep-Elect Carney Assigned to Legislative Committees

Courtney Comments on Obama Speech

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Tonight, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama’s speech outlining the planned implementation of the Immigration Accountability Executive Actions. "It has been 511 days since the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill which would stabilize the broken immigration system, reduce the federal budget deficit, … [Read more...] about Courtney Comments on Obama Speech

Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Publicly-Funded Campaign System Is A Joke

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Here’s one last poll I’d like to see the numbers for — how many Connecticut residents woke up Wednesday morning excited about four more years of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy? Unfortunately for Republican candidate Tom Foley, it appears voters chose the devil they know (or is it the porcupine?) instead of the devil they didn’t know ... Click here to read the full article by … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Connecticut’s Publicly-Funded Campaign System Is A Joke

Democrat Lomme Wins Second Term by 266 Votes for Nine-Town Judge of Probate

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The contest for regional judge of probate was a replay of 2010, only closer, with Democratic Judge of Probate Terrance Lomme of Essex winning a second term over Republican challenger Anselmo Delia of Clinton.  The unofficial result was Lomme-12,895, Delia-12,635. The results from the nine towns in the district, which include the Town of Lyme, were similar to the contest … [Read more...] about Democrat Lomme Wins Second Term by 266 Votes for Nine-Town Judge of Probate

Linares Defeats Bjornberg, Winning 10 of 12 Towns in 33rd District

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Republican State Senator Art Linares of Westbrook was re-elected to a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg of Lyme by a decisive margin and carrying 10 of the 12 district towns. Unofficial results showed Linares with 22,170 votes to 16,922 votes for Bjornberg. Green Party nominee Colin Bennett of Westbrook garnered about 150 votes. Bjornberg … [Read more...] about Linares Defeats Bjornberg, Winning 10 of 12 Towns in 33rd District

Courtney, Carney, Formica, Linares All Win – Malloy, Foley Too Close to Call

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There were "tons and tons and tons" of voters at the Cross Ln. Polling Station in Old Lyme today according to one election worker, who said voting was brisk all day.  Quite a number of politicians, journalists, campaign workers, and supporters then gathered at 8 p.m. to hear the results, but they were not announced until significantly after the polls closed due to some … [Read more...] about Courtney, Carney, Formica, Linares All Win – Malloy, Foley Too Close to Call