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Letter From Paris: Let the Games Begin … in Paris … in 2024!

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The countdown has started for the Summer Olympic Games 2024 (or J.O. [Jeux Olympiques] 2024 as the French say) and the excitement is growing. The dates are July 26 through Aug. 11, and Aug. 28 through Sept. 8 for the Special Olympics . Paris will be the host of the events. The interface of an historical city like Paris with venues for sporting events should be magical while … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Let the Games Begin … in Paris … in 2024!

Letter From Paris: For Five Days in June, France Burned

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"You should not go to France.  it is too dangerous."  My American friends expressed their concern when I flew out to France for a summer vacation in early July. I must admit that the news coverage of what happened in that country in late June was pretty scary: riots for five days and nights, hundreds of burnt cars, carcasses of buses left on the streets, black … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: For Five Days in June, France Burned

National, Local Legislators Respond to Invasive Hydrilla’s Threat to CT River; Announce New Testing, Remediation Efforts

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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

Letter From Paris: Memories of Crimea … a Strategic Peninsula Steeped in History, Culture

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Subsequent to the Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014, which took place 60 years after USSR First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev transferred it to Ukraine in 1944, the strategically-important peninsula has frequently made news headlines. I visited the region twice and have always been fascinated by the important events and famous people with which it is associated. In … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Memories of Crimea … a Strategic Peninsula Steeped in History, Culture

Kinship, Respite Grants Available to Help Guardians Pay for Rent, Summer Camp and Other Expenses

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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

Letter From Paris: A New Spire – and Rooster – Set to Rise Above Notre Dame Cathedral

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The spire and the rooster of Notre Dame will soon be back in the sky of Paris.  On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as the spire of Notre Dame was consumed by flames and finally crumbled down. It left a gaping hole in the cathedral at the center of its vault.  Four years later, the installation of a tabouret -- (literally, a stool) -- which, … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A New Spire – and Rooster – Set to Rise Above Notre Dame Cathedral

Letter From Paris: Anatomy of a Crisis — Retirement Reform in France

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A crushing defeat for the French president, many angry people and a country convulsing into chaos. Let's rewind the video back to early 2023.  There was a feeling of déjà vu when observing the political and social turmoil going on in France. Once more the "Street" is in an uproar and the deputies in the Assemblée Nationale are fighting like cats and dogs. This … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Anatomy of a Crisis — Retirement Reform in France

Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final

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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

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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

Needleman Unanimously Endorsed to Run for Third Term Representing State Senate 33rd District, Includes Lyme

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ESSEX/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman this week received unanimous support for re-election to a third term in the Connecticut State Senate, representing the 33rd District, which includes Lyme, Conn. Sen. Needleman was originally elected to the State Senate in 2018 and won re-election in 2020. As Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, Sen. Needleman led the “Take … [Read more...] about Needleman Unanimously Endorsed to Run for Third Term Representing State Senate 33rd District, Includes Lyme

“Star of Freedom” Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse

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IVORYTON -- Last Thursday, April 7, a new musical written by Connecticut writers took the stage in Ivoryton, sparking laughter, cheers and a standing ovation. Star of Freedom, with music and lyrics by Jeff Blaney and book by Lawrence Thelen, opened the Playhouse’s 2022 Season. Based on Blaney’s concept album Exodus, Star of Freedom takes the audience on a journey with Sean … [Read more...] about “Star of Freedom” Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse

State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme

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LYME/OLD LYME -- State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd) has announced that he is running for re-election as State Representative for the 23rd District, which includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. This is his fourth re-election bid, and if elected, it will be his fifth consecutive term in office. Rep. Carney was first elected in 2014 and currently serves … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Announces Re-Election Bid for 23rd District That Includes Lyme, Old Lyme

See Hartford-based Resurgam Quartet on Stage for Essex Winter Series, Sunday

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ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME – On Sunday, March 20, Essex Winter Series (EWS) will bring the Resurgam Quartet to the stage for its third concert of the season, the annual Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert. These young, talented, Hartford-based musicians will offer an exciting repertoire of music by Borne, Piazzolla, Schumann and Schubert arranged for saxophone. The concert is … [Read more...] about See Hartford-based Resurgam Quartet on Stage for Essex Winter Series, Sunday

Biega Builds as a Job, But Also as a Valued Volunteer on Numerous Old Lyme Projects

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OLD LYME/WESTBROOK -- You may not have heard the name Ken Biega, but metaphorically speaking, his fingerprints are all over numerous buildings in and around Old Lyme. Soft-spoken and with a cheerful disposition, Biega has served as a volunteer on numerous building committees in Old Lyme including the construction of the Hains Park Boathouse at Rogers Lake and the … [Read more...] about Biega Builds as a Job, But Also as a Valued Volunteer on Numerous Old Lyme Projects