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Sales Tax-Free Week in CT Begins, Runs Through Saturday

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Just a quick reminder that Sales Tax-Free Week in Connecticut begins Sunday, August 18, and runs through Saturday, August 24.  During this weeklong sales-tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from Connecticut sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item priced under $100, regardless of the total number of … [Read more...] about Sales Tax-Free Week in CT Begins, Runs Through Saturday

US Senate Republican Primary Sees Lyme, OL Pick Different Winners, AP Calls Race for Corey

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LYME/OLD LYME— Two towns, two different results. Tuesday's US Senate Republican Primary in Old Lyme ended with 78 votes for Gerry Smith and 43 for Matthew Corey, while in contrast in Lyme, Corey polled 32 votes to Smith's 14. In Old Lyme, there were 26 Early Votes and three Absentee Ballots—Lyme recorded 14 Early Votes. Turnout was remarkably low in both towns. Old … [Read more...] about US Senate Republican Primary Sees Lyme, OL Pick Different Winners, AP Calls Race for Corey

Ledge Light HD Lifts Swimming Advisory for Rogers Lake

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OLD LYME—Rogers Lake (Hains Park) in Old Lyme was posted with a swimming advisory on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and re-sampled on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Results showed that elevated bacteria levels persisted, and the beach was resampled again on Friday, Aug. 9. Results were within acceptable limits, and the advisory was lifted on on Saturday, Aug. 10. … [Read more...] about Ledge Light HD Lifts Swimming Advisory for Rogers Lake

Literature in the Lymes: ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke

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I just know I can’t really do this book justice. I love it and writing about it immediately takes some of the magic away but I suppose if Susannah Clarke could do it, I can at least try. Who is Piranesi? Where is he? He is writing this book as a journal from a place that is both a world and a house. This house has tides. This world has floors and wings and grand halls. … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduate Liam Corrigan WINS GOLD Medal in US Men’s Four in Paris Olympics! UPDATED with NEW TEXT & PHOTOS

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PARIS, FRANCE/OLD LYME-- Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) graduate Liam Corrigan won a gold medal in the Mens' Four at the Paris Olympics in a remarkable time of 5:49:03. This was the U.S. men’s first rowing gold medal of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The Team USA boat led from the 500-meter mark of the race held at at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium and secured the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Graduate Liam Corrigan WINS GOLD Medal in US Men’s Four in Paris Olympics! UPDATED with NEW TEXT & PHOTOS

Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico

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LYME/OLD LYME —Twenty-two Scouts and Scout Leaders from Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 recently completed 90 miles of hiking over 12 days in Northern New Mexico.  The Scouts visited Philmont Scout Ranch, a 214-sq. mile rugged mountain wilderness area.  The Ranch offered the Scouts the chance to learn leadership and outdoor skills as they backpacked to a new wilderness … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Troop 26 Scouts, Leaders Hike 90 Miles in 12 Days in New Mexico

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan Looking for Gold in US Men’s Four at Paris Olympics

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LYME/OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) 2015 graduate Liam Corrigan will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which start on Friday. He will be a member of the US Men’s Four boat in the rowing competition. Heats 1 and 2 of the Men’s Four contest will be held respectively on Sunday, July 28, at 12:50 and 1 p.m. Central European Summer Time … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Grad Corrigan Looking for Gold in US Men’s Four at Paris Olympics

Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption

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WESTBROOK—Located on Horse Hill Road in Westbrook, Valley Shore Animal Welfare League (VSAWL) is a haven for four-legged friends and those looking to adopt them. At VSAWL both cats and dogs are sheltered and provided with necessary veterinary care and companionship. A dedicated group of staff and volunteers care for the animals’ daily needs as well as maintain the building … [Read more...] about Valley Shore Animal Welfare League Seeks New Members, Supporters; has Dogs, Cats Available for Adoption

Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

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OLD LYME — Friends and neighbors joined with residents of Rogers Lake West Shores Association (RLWSA) for a (now) traditional Independence Day Boat Parade on Rogers Lake.  The winners of the trophy for the "Most Enthusiastic, Patriotic, and Best Decorated Boat" were the King family, who are residents of the RLWSA.  Seen awarding the trophy to the … [Read more...] about Independence Day Boat Parade Sails to Success on Rogers Lake

Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

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NEW LONDON—The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has announced recent grant awards of nearly $2.6 million to advance equity through its six focus areas as follows: Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, the Community Foundation's Total grantmaking to organizations based in Lyme or Old Lyme was $67,617. The recipients were: Connecticut Audubon Society … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Grants of Almost $2.6 Million Address Inequities in Eastern CT, Grantmaking in Lyme/Old Lyme Totals Over $67K

‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME—In celebration of 50 years of dedicated service to the community, The Estuary is thrilled to announce a fundraising gala to be held on Sept. 28, 2024. The event will take place at the historic Essex Steam Train Station, located at 1 Railroad Ave. in Essex, from 6 to 10 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Estuary’ Celebrates 50 Years of Service with Fundraising Gala in September

Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

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ROCKY HILL, CT/LYME/OLD LYME—On June 14, the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted an annual training program for the Veterans  Representatives of each Connecticut municipality.    The event was held at the main VA campus at Rocky Hill, Conn.  Completed training certificates were handed out by Ronald P. Welch, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of … [Read more...] about Local Vets Complete Training as Veterans Representatives for Towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Killingworth

Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open

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LYME/OLD LYME—Teens in Lyme and Old Lyme are invited to unleash their creativity with the fourth season of Lymes Creative Arts, a vibrant summer arts program. This year's lineup includes exciting new classes such as hip-hop dance, a drama workshop, and dyeing with natural materials, alongside popular returning courses such as filmmaking and ceramic mosaic-making. These … [Read more...] about Summer Arts Programs for Teens Kicks Off, Registration Still Open

The Movie Man: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a ‘Warranted Sequel,’ Continues the ‘Creative Spark’

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Inside Out 2 is a warranted sequel. So often studios will crank out sequels for business reasons, despite the fact there is either no way to continue a story that has already been resolved; or that the sequel could not live up to the standard set by the original. Thankfully that is not the case, here. In 2015’s Inside Out, Pixar gave, what I consider, to be one of their most … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: ‘Inside Out 2’ is a ‘Warranted Sequel,’ Continues the ‘Creative Spark’