Election Day is finally here. Voting will take place for Old Lyme and Lyme voters at the Cross Lane and Hamburg Firehouses respectively from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. We have published numerous letters of endorsement for many of the candidates: click on this link to read them all. Several of the contests are anticipated to be very tight, including those for Governor, State … [Read more...] about Today’s Elections Likely to Bring Some Close Results
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Giuliano Commends Funding to Preserve Open Space
State Rep. Marilyn Giuliano (R-23) along with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced state grants of: $351,000 to preserve 2.87 acres of open space in Lyme, $162,500 to preserve 40.76 acres of land on 106 Four Mile River Road in Old Lyme and $650,000 to preserve 186 acres of Horse Hill Woods – Phase II in Westbrook. The collective grants will help preserve over 405 acres of open … [Read more...] about Giuliano Commends Funding to Preserve Open Space
Wyman, Bjornberg, Stone Hold Press Conference Today to Discuss Women’s Rights
Later today, Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m., Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Democratic State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg will hold a press conference on the front steps of the Town Hall in Clinton, Conn., to discuss the importance of supporting candidates who will stand up for women’s rights in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Wyman and Bjornberg will be joined by State House … [Read more...] about Wyman, Bjornberg, Stone Hold Press Conference Today to Discuss Women’s Rights
33rd Senate Candidates Face Off at Final Debate in Clinton
CLINTON--- The three candidates for the 33rd Senate District seat faced off in a final campaign debate at Morgan High School in Clinton Thursday, with the sharpest exchanges coming during the final minutes of the one hour session. About 100 voters turned out for the debate that was organized by students in the school's current issues class, with students posing questions and … [Read more...] about 33rd Senate Candidates Face Off at Final Debate in Clinton
Linares, Bjornberg to Meet in Final 33rd District Debate Tonight
Republican State Senator Art Linares has committed to participating in a final 33rd Senate District debate on Oct. 23 at Morgan High School in Clinton after skipping a session held Tuesday at Haddam-Killingworth High School amid disagreements with the sponsor and moderator for the session. Linares announced his willingness to participate in the Thursday, Oct. 23 debate, set … [Read more...] about Linares, Bjornberg to Meet in Final 33rd District Debate Tonight
LymeLine Writer Recalls Eleanor Roosevelt’s Endorsement of His State Senate Candidacy
With much of the country riveted by the PBS documentary on the “Roosevelt’s,” Essex resident and LymeLine contributor Jerome Wilson has released a photograph of his one time meeting with Eleanor Roosevelt. The photograph was taken in the fall of 1962, and pictured Mrs. Roosevelt’s endorsement of Wilson’s candidacy for the New York State Senate in Albany. Wilson won his race in … [Read more...] about LymeLine Writer Recalls Eleanor Roosevelt’s Endorsement of His State Senate Candidacy
Deadline for In-Person Voter Registration is Oct. 28
The Old Lyme Registrars of Voters, Sylvia Peterson and Donald Tapper, have made the following announcement regarding the upcoming Nov. 4 election: The deadline for mail-in voter registration was Oct. 21. Oct. 28 is the deadline for in-person voter registration. Voters are encouraged to check their status with the Registrars' office if they have moved, changed their name or … [Read more...] about Deadline for In-Person Voter Registration is Oct. 28
Formica Wins CBIA Business Support
Paul Formica, the Republican candidate for the 20th State Senate seat, has won the endorsement of the state’s largest business organization. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) this week endorsed Formica, the owner of Flanders Fish Market, for the last 31 years. Formica is the First Selectman of East Lyme who has been active in local business and … [Read more...] about Formica Wins CBIA Business Support
Linares Explains Absence at Haddam Debate, Contends Bias Apparent
Senator Art Linares, R-33rd, has announced he will participate in one final pre-election debate on Thursday, Oct. 23, in Clinton. By Election Day, Nov. 4, Linares will have participated in five debates and six forums with his two opponents. Linares said he is proud to have attended more debates and forums than any other sitting Senator this election season, adding that he … [Read more...] about Linares Explains Absence at Haddam Debate, Contends Bias Apparent
Linares Not Participating in Haddam Debate, Bjornberg to Appear Regardless
Yesterday Democratic State Senate candidate Emily Bjornberg of Lyme announced that she will appear at the Haddam Killingworth High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. this evening for a public debate hosted by the Haddam Bulletin. The school is located at 95 Little City Road, Higganum, CT. As of yesterday morning, Bjornberg’s Republican opponent, incumbent Senator Art Linares, … [Read more...] about Linares Not Participating in Haddam Debate, Bjornberg to Appear Regardless
Re-Run of Race for Judge of Probate in Old Saybrook District
Voters of nine towns, including Lyme, in central Connecticut will decide on Nov. 4 whether to re-elect Judge of Probate Terrance Lomme of Essex for a second, four-year term or to replace him with Attorney Anselmo Delia of Clinton. The two ran against each other four years ago in 2010 when Lomme won by 419 votes. In the 2010 race, Lomme carried the town of Lyme, along with … [Read more...] about Re-Run of Race for Judge of Probate in Old Saybrook District
Democrat Stone Endorsed by CT Education Association
Yesterday afternoon, the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) announced the slate of candidates it is endorsing for the upcoming Nov. 4 election. The list includes Mary Stone of Old Lyme, who is the Democratic- endorsed candidate for the 23rd District State Representative seat currently held by Marilyn Giuliano, who is retiring at the end of the current session. … [Read more...] about Democrat Stone Endorsed by CT Education Association
33rd District Senate Candidates Hold Lively Debate at Valley Regional High School
The three candidates in the 12-town 33rd State Senate District, one-term incumbent Republican Sen. Art Linares, Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg, and Green Party candidate Colin Bennett, held a lively debate Tuesday that covered the economy and taxes, along with social issues such as reproductive rights and possible right-to-die legislation. A crowd of more than 100 … [Read more...] about 33rd District Senate Candidates Hold Lively Debate at Valley Regional High School
23rd House District Candidates Carney, Stone Face Off in First Debate
An almost capacity audience of around 200 people gathered Tuesday at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for an hour-long debate between 23rd House seat candidates Democrat Mary Stone and Republican Devin Carney. The debate was co-sponsored by the New London Day and the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. The Day Editor Paul Choinere, who moderated the debate, asked the … [Read more...] about 23rd House District Candidates Carney, Stone Face Off in First Debate
33rd Senate Candidates Clash Over Task Force Appointment in Campaign Debate
OLD LYME--- A legislative appointment to a state task force on children's jewelry was the focus of the sharpest exchange Tuesday as three candidates for the 12-town 33rd State Senate District seat faced off in the first campaign debate. Republican State senator Art Linares of Westbrook, Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg of Lyme, and Green Party nominee Colin Bennett of … [Read more...] about 33rd Senate Candidates Clash Over Task Force Appointment in Campaign Debate