Editor’s Notes: i) We have divided Part Two of Thomas Gotowka’s essay into three sections. We will publish Sections 2 and 3 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 19, respectively.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. If you read Part 1 of this “View,” (which was serialized in three parts in LymeLine at these links: Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3), you would … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part Two: Content of Character (Section 1 of 3)
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Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
I think it’s safe to write about sharks after Labor Day. I try not to do this earlier on in the summer for obvious reasons. It isn’t nice doing it early on. We all like sharks but we all like the beach too. I watched Jaws for the umpteenth time the other night and just thought, "Nope.” Susan Casey appears to not have these thoughts. She is an editor and sports writer for … [Read more...] about Literature in the Lymes: ‘The Devil’s Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among Great White Sharks’ by Susan Casey
Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK—On Saturday, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials identified the bodies recovered on Friday, subsequent to the previous Monday's tragic boating accident, as 25-year-old Ian Duchemin, of Oakdale, and 24-year-old Ryan Britagna, of Waterford.. On Wednesday, the DEEP had identified the body of 34-year-old Christopher … [Read more...] about Identities Announced of Victims from Labor Day Fatal Boat Accident in Old Saybrook
Letter to the Editor: Safe (Gun) Storage Saves Lives—Writer Urges Local Leaders to Endorse Policy Locally
To the Editor: Another day in America - another mass shooting. This time in a high school in Georgia. Lives snuffed out, lives ruined forever, families broken to bits. A lot of pundits saying it is an outrage, an indictment of all the American people: “We allow this…” No, we don’t. The vast majority of Americans want stricter gun safety measures. The politicians allow … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Safe (Gun) Storage Saves Lives—Writer Urges Local Leaders to Endorse Policy Locally
Death Announced of Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo of Old Lyme, Wife of Sanford ‘Sandy’ D’Esopo of OL
OLD LYME—Cheryl M. Sharp-D'Esopo, 76, of Old Lyme, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Born in Cambridge, Mass., to Charles and Mary Monroe, Cheryl graduated from Northeastern University. Cheryl married her husband Charles "Charlie" Sharp Jr., and they lived in Windsor Locks, until his untimely death ... ... Cheryl married her second husband Sanford "Sandy" D'Esopo in 1989 … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Cheryl M. Sharp-D’Esopo of Old Lyme, Wife of Sanford ‘Sandy’ D’Esopo of OL
State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
OLD LYME – Yesterday Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner joined U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D) and Chris Murphy (D), Representative Joe Courtney (D), Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and other state and local officials to celebrate the start of … [Read more...] about State Officials Join Amtrak CEO to Break Ground in Old Lyme for New CT River Bridge
Death Announced of Fleur Marguerite Lawrence of Old Lyme; Former Board Member of Lyme Academy
OLD LYME—Fleur Marguerite Lawrence (née Hahne) of Old Lyme, CT passed away at Greenwich Hospital on September 3, 2024 at the age of 84. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, which she had bravely battled over the past year. Fleur was predeceased by her husband, Gerard (Jerry) Lawrence, who passed away in January. Fleur is survived by her four children, Christopher … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Fleur Marguerite Lawrence of Old Lyme; Former Board Member of Lyme Academy
One Dead, Two Missing After Old Saybrook Boat Accident Monday Night
OLD SAYBROOK—Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) along with multiple agencies, responded to a boating accident in Old Saybrook around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2. A single motorboat was found floating, half-submerged, near the Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook. There was significant damage to the boat, … [Read more...] about One Dead, Two Missing After Old Saybrook Boat Accident Monday Night
A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 2 of 3)
Editor's Notes: i) We have divided Part One of Thomas Gotowka's essay into three parts. This is Section 2—we will publish Section 3 on Thursday, Sept. 5. Read Section 1 at this link.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. “Mein Kampf” at the Claremont, NH Rally In a nearly two-hour rambling speech on Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, Trump addressed a rally crowd in … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 2 of 3)
‘General Lafayette’ Retraces His (200-Year-Old) Steps, Visits Old Lyme
OLD LYME— On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI) celebrated the 200th Anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Old Lyme on Aug. 22, 1824, by serving a continental breakfast attended by Lafayette re-enactor Michael Halbert. Around 80 people attended to enjoy breakfast, hear speeches, and take photos of and meet with 'General … [Read more...] about ‘General Lafayette’ Retraces His (200-Year-Old) Steps, Visits Old Lyme
Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut
Editor's Notes: i) This op-ed was submitted by Eric Knapp, who is employed as the Town of Old Lyme's Land Use Coordinator. He is writing here as a private citizen.ii) This is the opinion of Eric Knapp. I have lived in Connecticut my entire life. My career as a lawyer involved representing property owners and land use commissions across the state, but especially along the … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Facing the Realities of Rising Waters in Shoreline Connecticut
A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 1 of 3)
Editor's Notes: i) We have divided Part One of Thomas Gotowka's essay into three parts. We will publish Parts 2 and 3 on Monday, Sept. 2 and Tuesday, Sept. 3, respectively.ii) This is the opinion of Thomas D. Gotowka. We are almost at the final stage of the two dueling campaigns leading to the 2024 presidential election; which initially had all the hallmarks of being just … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: A 2024 Election Epic—Part One: Why I Vote (Section 1 of 3)
Allik is Named Lyme-Old Lyme Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’, Karpinski is ‘Employee of the Year’
OLD LYME—In time-honored tradition, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced the District's Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year at the Convocation assembly held Monday in Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.) Longtime LOLHS art teacher William 'Will' Allik, who has been working for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools since 2004, was named Teacher of the Year. … [Read more...] about Allik is Named Lyme-Old Lyme Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’, Karpinski is ‘Employee of the Year’
Smiles Abound on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Opening Day
LYME/OLD LYME–This past Tuesday, Aug. 27, was filled with hugs and smiles—and a few nervous steps and glances—as the first day of a new school year in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools unfolded. Asked how the day had gone, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively in a text message, "We were happy to welcome our students back to school for what looks … [Read more...] about Smiles Abound on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Opening Day
Death Announced of Phyllis Shepard-Tambini, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme; Services Saturday
OLD LYME—Phyllis Shepard-Tambini, a long time resident of Old Lyme, died Aug. 20, 2024. She was born Jan. 9, 1936, the daughter of Donald Shepard and Suzanne Mercadier. ... Mrs. Shepard-Tambini was a philanthropist who volunteered at ... the Old Lyme Woman's Exchange and 12 years at the Old Lyme Soup Kitchen ... She was active in the Old Lyme community both socially and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Phyllis Shepard-Tambini, Longtime Resident of Old Lyme; Services Saturday