A new annual road and trail cycling event will be introduced in southeastern Connecticut in May when The Lyme Land Conservation Trust launches its first “Tour de Lyme” fundraiser. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, the Tour de Lyme organizers say the event will offer participants six different “ride” selections - four road routes and two trail biking sections. The ride … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Announces “Tour de Lyme”
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Talking Transportation: Cruise Ships: The Devils on The Deep Blue Sea
In the eight years I’ve been writing this column I’ve never found a reason to write about cruise ships, one of my favorite ways to travel. Since my Dad took me as a passenger on freighters through the Caribbean when I was a kid right up to our now-annual cruises to the same area, I’ve always loved the high seas. There’s nothing easier than driving to the pier in New York … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Cruise Ships: The Devils on The Deep Blue Sea
Reception Launches 2013 Senior Studio Exhibition at Lyme Academy College
An exhibition of artwork by seniors at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts opens at the College’s Chauncey Stillman Gallery this evening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public - all are welcome. As the culmination of their program of study, all students at the College participate in the Senior Studio. This year long, capstone … [Read more...] about Reception Launches 2013 Senior Studio Exhibition at Lyme Academy College
Gun Laws Approved, Giuliano Votes No, Says Mental Health is the Issue
The Connecticut General Assembly approved an emergency certified bill early Thursday morning (April 4) that makes sweeping changes to Connecticut’s gun laws in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary school tragedy. “This legislation represents a missed opportunity,” said Giuliano, who works as a professional school psychologist and voted against the bill. “If the intent is … [Read more...] about Gun Laws Approved, Giuliano Votes No, Says Mental Health is the Issue
DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday (April 5) that it will be holding two public meetings regarding plans to raise the fares on the two Connecticut River Ferries starting July 1, 2013. The ferries affected are the Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury routes. DOT says in a press release that the increases are necessary to offset the … [Read more...] about DOT Plans to Double CT River Ferry Fares, Announces Meetings to Discuss Proposals
Exchange Program Seeks Host Families for International Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically select exchange students have good English, are bright, curious and anxious to … [Read more...] about Exchange Program Seeks Host Families for International Students
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Resumes Operations for 244th Year
The historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry resumed service Monday for its 244th year with a "First Sailing" party organized by the Hadlyme Public Hall Association, which spearheaded a campaign two years ago to save the ferry service from state budget cuts. A number of Department of Transport officials from Hartford attended the event to help celebrate the installation of the … [Read more...] about Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Resumes Operations for 244th Year
Acclaimed Painter Telfair Speaks at Lyme Academy College Tonight
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Alumni Association presents the third in its series of winter lectures this evening starting at 7 p.m. The series is titled ‘Inside My Studio: The Artist Revealed’ and each lecture is preceded by a reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres opening at 6 p.m. The presenter on March 28 will be painter Tula Telfair, who exhibits her work in … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Painter Telfair Speaks at Lyme Academy College Tonight
Relive Memories, Raise Money for Your School with ClassPhotoFund.com
So much of our childhood is hard to forget, yet hard to see with real clarity. You remember how you felt going to that 7th grade dance. How nervous you were. And excited. You remember joining the German club or the book club or making the JV Field Hockey team as a freshman, but other than your mind's eye -- which frankly gets weirder as one gets older (we all have … [Read more...] about Relive Memories, Raise Money for Your School with ClassPhotoFund.com
YMCA Swimmers, Including Lee, Fuchs From Old Lyme, Give Stellar Performances in State Championships
Throughout the weekend of March 8-10, 11 athletes training at Valley Shore YMCA (VSYMCA) in Westbrook competed at Connecticut Swimming’s Age Group Championships. This event is the state championship for age group swimming. In the 10 and under age group, four girls (Kaeleigh O’Donnell of Essex, Kayla Mendonca, Anna Lang and Maddy Henderson- all from Madison) competed in … [Read more...] about YMCA Swimmers, Including Lee, Fuchs From Old Lyme, Give Stellar Performances in State Championships
Local Land Conservation Trusts Announce Winners of Annual Photo Contest
The Lyme, Old Lyme, Salem, Essex and East Haddam Land Conservation Trusts announced today the winners of their jointly sponsored amateur photo contest. The purpose of the contest was to focus on the celebrated and scenic countryside in those towns and its diversified wildlife. The ages of the photographers ranged from children to senior citizens. This contest was made … [Read more...] about Local Land Conservation Trusts Announce Winners of Annual Photo Contest
A Weekend Storm on the Way?
A reader kindly sent us this wonderful photo of a bunch of teens playing on a huge snow pile in snow pile in front of Hadlyme Country Store at intersection of Rte. 82 and Rte. 148 (Ferry Rd). The youngsters had dug tunnels through the pile and were having a great time playing in the mountain of snow. But that was Nemo ... or was it Charlotte? And now we're asking will … [Read more...] about A Weekend Storm on the Way?