OLD LYME—Lillian I. Spais died on September 20, 2024, at the age of ninety-two. A daughter of Canada’s western plains, Lillian grew up learning the hard lessons of the Depression. Among those lessons were the values of family, self-reliance, adaptability, and community. Throughout all the many challenges in her life, these were the basics that sustained her. Having trained … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lillian I Spais of Old Lyme, Mother of Rebecca Pote of OL
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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
Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
OLD LYME— The weather was unseasonably warm and the crowds on Lyme Street, dressed in all manner of costumes, enjoyed a wonderful Halloween night of Trick-or-Treating filled with smiles and good humor everywhere. We hope these photos will help you relive—or create—memories of a very special night ... Sincere thanks to all our photographers, who were out and about on … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Very Happy Halloween: More Photos Added
Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District
To the Editor: I've long stayed away from the political arena. However, the tone of the mailers I am receiving as we near election sets a poor example for our area in terms of the actual issues we as residents face. Conflating national politics with our local representatives is exactly the kind of problem we as voters can solve as we go the polls. It's why I'm supporting … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Shaun Mastroianni Represents An Independent Voice For Our District
Death Announced of Donna Lou Wood Byrne; Raised Two Daughters in Old Lyme, PE Teacher in Old Saybrook for 39 Years; Service in OL, Saturday
EAST LYME - Donna Lou Wood Byrne, beloved sister, wife, grandmother, aunt, niece, friend, teacher, colleague and all-around wonderful person, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 26. She leaves her family and wide circle of friends shocked and grieving at her sudden departure from this life. ... She taught physical education to generations of students in Old Saybrook … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donna Lou Wood Byrne; Raised Two Daughters in Old Lyme, PE Teacher in Old Saybrook for 39 Years; Service in OL, Saturday
Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
Company Highlights its Commitment to Local Communities OLD LYME, CT --- As part of a grand opening celebration, Chestnut Market recently presented the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG) with a $1250 donation and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Town of Old Lyme representatives. The grand opening celebration took place on Friday, Oct. 18, and included a … [Read more...] about Chestnut Market Celebrates Grand Opening in Old Lyme
Letter to the Editor: This Country ‘Will Never Be a Garbage Can’
To the Editor: I do not live in a garbage can! Yesterday, I almost reconsidered when my second Harris/Walz sign was stolen. But where I live bears no resemblance to a "garbage can." In my lifetime, I have driven cross-country at least a dozen times. Our country is not a garbage can. Yes, there are some terrible neighborhoods. In my experience, many of the ugly spots … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: This Country ‘Will Never Be a Garbage Can’
Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Ah, the sights, sounds and smells of fall … unfortunately, they often involve the racket and fuel fumes of motorized leaf blowers and visions of yard crews scalping lawns as part of our traditional New England fall yard cleanup. But did you know that we should be doing less to our yards this time of year, letting nature do her thing and saving some money in the … [Read more...] about Leave the Leaves! Be a Lazy Gardener this Fall
Death Announced of Natalie Garland of Needham, Mass., Mother of Peter Garland of Old Lyme
Natalie (Smith) Garland of North Hill, Needham, Mass. passed away October 21, 2024. Age 93. Formerly of Wellesley ... Devoted mother of Edward R. "Ted" Garland of Natick and fiancée Elizabeth McElroy; Peter T. Garland and wife Melissa of Old Lyme, CT; and Dwight W. Garland and wife Suzanne of Wellesley. Grandmother to Matthew, Katherine, Sally, Shannon, Roger, Madison, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Natalie Garland of Needham, Mass., Mother of Peter Garland of Old Lyme
A Special Halloween ‘Literature in the Lymes’: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley
Editor's Note:We are delighted to welcome a guest author to our 'Literature in the Lymes' column today and it is none other than the talented daughter of Jennifer Petty Hilger, our regular book reviewer. Campbell Mann is a writer from Lyme, Conn. After training as an operatic mezzo-soprano at The Boston Conservatory, she has since worked as a poet and mixed-media artist. She … [Read more...] about A Special Halloween ‘Literature in the Lymes’: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley