Old Lyme resident and owner of IFoundFitnesss, Donna Scott, is celebrating a year of helping people shed those pounds and become healthier and fitter in the process. In 2012, her River Valley Slim-Down challenge helped more than 50 people get in shape, and lose weight. In the process, they improved their balance, flexibility, relieved stress, and have challenged and … [Read more...] about River Valley Slim-Down Helps You Shed Those Post-Holiday Pounds
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33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees
Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. has been assigned to the Legislature’s Banking, Commerce, and Education committees, along with the Select Committee on Children, as he prepares to take office representing the 33rd Senate District when the 2013 legislative session opens Wednesday. Linares, a 24-year old Westbrook resident, was elected in November to the 33rd District … [Read more...] about 33rd District Republican State Senator Art Linares Jr. Assigned to Four Legislative Committees
Shelter Me Calendars Benefit Animal Shelters Throughout State
The Shelter Me project, a photographic fundraiser for local animal shelters was started by former Lyme resident, Karen Stevenson. Now in its fourth year, Shelter Me has expanded to raise money for nine different animal shelters/rescues in the state. This year they welcomed a new addition to the project from Coventry. Tara Farm Rescue, a nonprofit animal sanctuary, is a home … [Read more...] about Shelter Me Calendars Benefit Animal Shelters Throughout State
Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year
Essex Meadows, located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, is widely regarded as a treasure in our midst. This year “The Meadows,” as everyone calls it, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. We therefore decided to try and give readers a perspective into how the Meadows operates and why it has achieved nationally recognized stature as a retirement community We submitted some questions … [Read more...] about Essex Meadows Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary This Year