Cruise Blues & Brews was started in 2015 and has operated as a fund raiser to support the At Risk Boys Fund. Each year this event contributes thousands of dollars to the fund which uses 100% of the proceeds to support non-profits in Middlesex County. The At Risk Boys fund has been operating since 2013. Giving away over $60,000, it supports grass-root, local initiatives … [Read more...] about Today’s ‘Cruise, Blues & Brews’ Festival Features Top CT Blues Bands, Benefits ‘At-Risk Boys’
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Lock Your Cars! Thefts of Cars, Cash in Cars Reported in Numerous Locations in Old Lyme, Neighboring Towns
The Old Lyme Police have advised residents to be vigilant in locking their cars, and removing valuables and cash from their cars. This follows a series of break-ins into cars that in many cases, were unlocked. A car was stolen from Hefflon Farms and break-ins were reported on Duchess Drive, Johnnycake Hill Rd. and Hawthorne Rd. Neighboring towns were affected as well. The … [Read more...] about Lock Your Cars! Thefts of Cars, Cash in Cars Reported in Numerous Locations in Old Lyme, Neighboring Towns
Area Legislators to Host Lyme Disease Prevention Forum in East Haddam Tonight
EAST HADDAM -- State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23rd), Melissa Ziobron (R-34th) and Robert Siegrist (R-36th) will be hosting an informational forum presented by the BLAST Tick-borne Prevention Program to address Lyme Disease prevention. The forum will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the East Haddam Grange Hall, 488 Town Street, East Haddam. The event … [Read more...] about Area Legislators to Host Lyme Disease Prevention Forum in East Haddam Tonight
Local DTC’s Host ‘Blue Wave Fest’ This Afternoon in Chester
Citizens from across the lower Connecticut River Valley and shoreline will come together tomorrow, June 24, for a day of civic engagement to explore and challenge the current policies impacting democracy in the US, and emphasizing the importance of everyone exercising their right to vote. The Blue Wave Fest will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Chester Fairgrounds, Chester, … [Read more...] about Local DTC’s Host ‘Blue Wave Fest’ This Afternoon in Chester
State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades
After years of planning and local town coordination, the Valley Shore Emergency Communications received critical state funding to upgrade emergency communications for numerous towns in the region. Valley Shore Emergency Communications serves the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme along with Chester, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, and … [Read more...] about State Awards $1.25M to Valley Shore Emergency Communications for Upgrades
Democratic Candidates Come to Town: Old Lyme Forum Offers Opportunity to State Positions, Take Questions
Around 100 residents of Lyme, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook turned out at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Monday night for a Democratic Candidate Forum arranged by the Democratic Town Committees of the three area municipalities. Local residents heard from and were able to ask questions directly of: Ned Lamont, candidate for governor (pictured above); Denise Merrill, … [Read more...] about Democratic Candidates Come to Town: Old Lyme Forum Offers Opportunity to State Positions, Take Questions
Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27
Community Music School’s (CMS) largest annual fundraiser is the CMS Gala and this year the organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary with For the Love of Music! The event takes place on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Deep River at The Lace Factory and includes fabulous musical entertainment provided by CMS faculty and students. Enjoy cocktail jazz and an exquisite … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27
Old Lyme’s Donovan Takes Title Role in ‘Scrooged..with a Twist,’ Friday Through Sunday
Madhatters Theatre Company presents 'Scrooged ...with a Twist' at Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street Chester. Performances are Friday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m, Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. Galen Donovan of Old Lyme plays the title role in the play. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To reserve tickets, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Donovan Takes Title Role in ‘Scrooged..with a Twist,’ Friday Through Sunday
Inaugural Men’s Shopping Night to be Held Tonight in Chester
The first annual men’s shopping night when all the downtown businesses will be open until 8 p.m. offering refreshments, unique presents to give, wish lists and gift wrapping will be Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Participating merchants will have wish lists of gifts the special people on shoppers’ lists have already filled out on previous visits making selection a … [Read more...] about Inaugural Men’s Shopping Night to be Held Tonight in Chester
Letter to the Editor: Time for Democracy, Support the National Popular Vote
To the Editor: This past Election Day, we took for granted that our votes would matter and the local candidates receiving the most votes would be the winner. That’s the way it works for every election in the U.S., except for president. With winner-take-all Electoral College voting, a dozen battleground states with only 33% of the population decide who becomes president. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Time for Democracy, Support the National Popular Vote
Award-Winning Photographer Presents ‘Tools of Travel Photography’ at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
The guest speaker at next Monday's (Oct. 2) meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be award-winning photographer/videographer David H. Wells, who will give a presentation titled, "The Tools of Travel Photography." The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes' Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. Wells uses whichever … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Photographer Presents ‘Tools of Travel Photography’ at CT Valley Camera Club Meeting
Tickets Now Available for 44th Season of Collomore Concerts in Chester
CHESTER -- For its 44th season, the Robbie Collomore Music Series will offer all four of its concerts in the fall, between Sept. 24 and Nov. 26. These will be on Sundays at 5 p.m. in the historic and charming Chester Meeting House. It is now the time to buy your season subscription. Beginning the season, on Sunday, Sept. 24, is the Claremont Trio, brought to Chester as the … [Read more...] about Tickets Now Available for 44th Season of Collomore Concerts in Chester
Lori Warner Gallery Hosts Ann Lightfoot Jewelry Summer Studio Sale Today
The Lori Warner Gallery in Chester hosts the annual Ann Lightfoot Summer Studio Sale today, Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with new pieces arriving on Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. (Chester Sunday Market 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) In appreciation of their customers’ loyal support and enthusiasm, Lori Warner and Ann Lightfoot invite you to the Ann Lightfoot Jewelry … [Read more...] about Lori Warner Gallery Hosts Ann Lightfoot Jewelry Summer Studio Sale Today
Townwide Tag Sale Today in Chester
CHESTER -- Chester’s 27th Annual Townwide Tag Sale takes place today, Saturday, May 27 – sales open at 8 a.m. and end by 3 p.m.(or earlier). The event is rain or shine. You’ll find well over 50 tag sales throughout the entire town of Chester, in residences and businesses. As you enter town, you will see friendly volunteers selling maps (a $1) that will give you the … [Read more...] about Townwide Tag Sale Today in Chester
Leif Nilsson to Donate Half Cost of Purchased Artwork to Lyme Land Conservation Trust Thru May 21
Acclaimed artist Leif Nilsson is donating half of the price of any painting in his Spring Street Studio in Chester to the Lyme Land Conservation Trust from now through May 21, 2017. The most convenient way to proceed is to first view his work on the artist’s website and then either visit the studio or contact them by phone at (860) 526-2077 to arrange your purchase. To be … [Read more...] about Leif Nilsson to Donate Half Cost of Purchased Artwork to Lyme Land Conservation Trust Thru May 21