ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series welcomes Orchestra New England on Sunday, April 27, for a performance of “The Carnival of Animals.” The 2 p.m. performance will be held in the Valley Regional High School auditorium, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River. Outer doors open at 1:30 pm; Auditorium doors open at 1:45 pm. The organization in a press release described the … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents Free, Family-Friendly ‘Carnival of the Animals,’ April 27
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Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
The Police Officers Association of Connecticut has endorsed State Senator Norm Needleman for another term in the Connecticut State Senate. As the First Selectman of Essex, Sen. Needleman works directly with police and first responders in his community. As a State Senator, he has taken steps to engage with local police departments, assist them where and … [Read more...] about Police Officers Assn. of CT Endorses Norm Needleman for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
COLCHESTER/LYME — Citing the need for “fresh, family-focused ideas” in the Connecticut legislature, Colchester’s Jeff Duigou announced yesterday that he is running to be the next Connecticut Senator from the 33rd District. The 33rd District includes Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Portland, Westbrook and … [Read more...] about Republican Duigou Announces Candidacy for 33rd State Senate District, Includes Lyme
State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/ESSEX/LYME—Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced he is running for a fourth term in the State Senate. First elected in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the 33rd Senate District, which includes the town of Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Press Conference Held to Educate Public About Harm Caused by Hydrilla, Discuss Projects to Control Invasive Aquatic's Spread CHESTER -- On Wednesday, Aug. 16, state and federal legislators, federal agencies, and stewards of the Connecticut River, met in Chester to educate the public about testing and remediation of invasive aquatic species in the Connecticut River, … [Read more...] about National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts
Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses
LYME/OLD SAYBROOK -- With so many Connecticut families feeling the financial pain of inflation, Saybrook District Probate Judge Jeannine Lewis reminds guardians caring for children that they may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants to help with housing, food and transportation, as well as summer camp and other enrichment activities. The Saybrook … [Read more...] about Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses
Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final
DEEP RIVER -- Sixth-seeded Valley/Old Lyme emerged victorious in a thrilling 26-14 victory over No. 7 seeds Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) Sunday afternoon in a CIAC Class SS semifinal. The game, played at the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) field, drew a huge crowd of vocal supporters. Senior Nick Cox, who made some key plays for the Warriors in Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him
To the Editor:On November 8, I received the great honor of being elected to represent the 33rd Senate District for a third term in the State Senate. For four years, I have worked tirelessly to advocate for our communities. I know firsthand the significance, gravity and responsibility this position represents. I could not be more proud that my supporters want me to continue this … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Offers Thanks to Those who Voted for Him … and Against Him
Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of our beloved friend and longtime contributor to LymeLine, John Guy Laplante. I first met John when we were both working at the now-shuttered Main Street News in Essex. He wrote an enormously popular column titled Senior Moments and brought an always interesting and often alternative perspective to our lively, Monday … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Veteran Writer, Traveler John Guy Laplante; Longtime Contributor to LymeLine
Essex Winter Series Concert Featuring Soprano Patricia Schuman, Pianist Bradley Moore Rescheduled to Sunday
ESSEX -- The Essex Winter Series (EWS) concert originally scheduled for last Sunday, Jan.30, has now been rescheduled for next Sunday, Feb. 6, at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and doors will open at 2 p.m. The concert will feature soprano Patricia Schuman and Bradley Moore on piano. It will include a wide-ranging vocal recital of … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Concert Featuring Soprano Patricia Schuman, Pianist Bradley Moore Rescheduled to Sunday
Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight
LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club (LOLJWC), which has a pending name change to Valley Shore Women’s Club, has been meeting to schedule both fundraising and community service activities. This Thursday, Sept. 23, the club is holding a General Meeting at High Nine Brewing in Deep River. All members and potential members are welcome. Founded as a 501(c)3 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight
Senior Moments: A New Year’s Message from our California Correspondent
Happy New Year, my Friends! Yes, I'm late, I know. Good intentions sometimes go wrong. But still I want to wish each and every one of you a happy and prosperous and satisfying New Year! For more than 99 percent of you this is already 2021, though a tiny number of you are living in far-off lands on a different time clock. As always, I've made my New Year's resolutions … [Read more...] about Senior Moments: A New Year’s Message from our California Correspondent
Region 4 Asks Valley-Old Lyme Co-op Football Coach to Resign
AREAWIDE -- The press and social media are currently swirling with articles*, opinion pieces* and comments relating to the requested resignation of the extremely popular Valley Regional High School (VRHS) football coach and gym teacher Tim King by the Region #4 Superintendent Brian White. Region 4 comprises the middle and high school-age students of Chester, Deep River and … [Read more...] about Region 4 Asks Valley-Old Lyme Co-op Football Coach to Resign
Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo This Afternoon
DEEP RIVER/ESSEX – Essex Winter Series (EWS) presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, featuring LINÜ, a vibrant and talented guitar duo comprised of Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji, on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River. Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji are two aspiring young artists searching for new ways to promote classical music. … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo This Afternoon
Cappella Cantorum Presents Christmas Concert This Afternoon at Valley Regional HS
DEEP RIVER -- Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus begins its 50th anniversary year with the performance of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School in Deep River. Professional soloists and orchestra will join the chorus. Simon Holt of the Salt Marsh Opera and First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Christmas Concert This Afternoon at Valley Regional HS