Devin Carney, Republican candidate for State Representative, won the 23rd District Convention by a vote of 10-4. His campaign was able to earn unanimous support from Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. This included votes from the Lyme First Selectman, Ralph Eno, the Old Saybrook First Selectman, Carl P. Fortuna, Jr., and the current State Representative for the 23rd District, … [Read more...] about Carney Cruises to Victory in 23rd District Republican Convention
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Lanier to Primary on Aug. 12 for Republican Candidacy of 23rd District
Vicki Lanier (R) of Old Lyme has announced her intention to primary in August to be the Republican candidate for the state assembly seat of the 23rd District, which will be vacated by Marilyn Giuliano at the end of this year. Giuliano, who has represented the district since 2003, announced in February that she would not seek a seventh term. In six weeks of active … [Read more...] about Lanier to Primary on Aug. 12 for Republican Candidacy of 23rd District
State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Emily Bjornberg of Lyme, Democratic candidate for the State Senate in the 33rd District, addressed the nominating convention of U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd) on Wednesday evening at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield.The 33rd District includes Lyme and also covers Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland and … [Read more...] about State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Republican State Rep. Candidate Lanier Reaches Goal to Qualify for Public Election Campaign Funds
Vicki Lanier (R) of Old Lyme has announced that in just six weeks of active fundraising, she significantly exceeded the required amount of funds and number of donors to qualify for public campaign funds to be used both in any primary efforts and ultimately in her race against any Democratic candidate this November. Lanier's donors have come from both statewide and the four … [Read more...] about Republican State Rep. Candidate Lanier Reaches Goal to Qualify for Public Election Campaign Funds
Old Lyme Town Band Returns to “The Kate,” Thursday, May 8
The 40-piece Old Lyme Town Band, under the direction of John LaDone, will perform its most ambitious concert yet at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Billed by “The Kate” as, “Our favorite of that genre,” the band will perform “Crown Him with Many Crowns”; “Lincoln”; “Orpheus in the Underworld”; … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Band Returns to “The Kate,” Thursday, May 8
Republican State Rep. Candidate Carney Reaches Fundraising Milestone
Republican candidate for State Representative, Devin Carney, has announced that he has raised $6,285 from 205 donors across the 23rd District, which includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. His campaign will qualify for funding through the Citizen’s Clean Election Program, which requires ‘public support’ from 150 donors in the four towns represented by the 23rd … [Read more...] about Republican State Rep. Candidate Carney Reaches Fundraising Milestone
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Tours ‘The Preserve’ in Old Saybrook
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined representatives from the Trust for Public Land and the Connecticut Fund for the Environment, and about 40 other environmentalists and town officials on Thursday afternoon on a short guided tour of 'The Preserve' in Old Saybrook. The Trust for Public Land is currently working with the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook to … [Read more...] about U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Tours ‘The Preserve’ in Old Saybrook
Chester Historical Society Hosts Silent Auction Event, Saturday
Dipping back into Chester’s roots as a manufacturing town, the Chester Historical Society has created its fourth challenge for area artists, sculptors, photographers, engineers, and all others with a creative mind. This spring’s creative challenge is named “Unearthed in Chester,” because it is based on flat, rusted iron pieces found buried in an early Chester Center property … [Read more...] about Chester Historical Society Hosts Silent Auction Event, Saturday
Stone Announces Candidacy for Giuliano’s Seat
Democrat Mary Stone of Old Lyme will formally announce her candidacy for State Representative of the 23rd district of the Connecticut General Assembly next Friday. The 23rd District includes the towns of Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Lyme, along with coastal Westbrook. The seat is currently held by Republican Marilyn Giuliano, who has served for six terms and recently announced … [Read more...] about Stone Announces Candidacy for Giuliano’s Seat
Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting
Essex Savings Bank held its semi-annual Trustees’ Meeting Monday, Jan. 27, at the Bank’s Plains Road corporate office in Essex. Bank Chairman Douglas Paul welcomed the attendees and stated that he was proud to preside at the completion of the Bank’s 162nd year. Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO, reported on the Bank’s performance for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013 … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting
Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) offers two more public hikes in the 1,000 acre 'Preserve' today, Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. and noon. The public is not usually allowed access to the privately-owned 1,000 acre forest, so take advantage of this opportunity to see the property for the first time, or discover something new in the ever changing woods. The hikes scheduled … [Read more...] about Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon
12/14 Update -- Event Cancelled Due to Storm: On Saturday, Dec. 14, moms and others who support the same goals will gather at over 50 events in more than 35 states to honor the victims of the tragedy in Newtown and the thousands of Americans lost to gun violence every year. All events will include a communal bell-ringing to remember the victims and to show resolve to never … [Read more...] about No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon
College Hosts Nationally Acclaimed Artist/Author Sharon Louden Tonight
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts hosts nationally acclaimed artist and author Sharon Louden, who will give a talk and a book-signing at the College on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Louden will discuss her new book, ‘Living & Sustaining a Creative Life: 40 Artist Essays,’ at 7 p.m. after a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Louden’s talk will take the form of a … [Read more...] about College Hosts Nationally Acclaimed Artist/Author Sharon Louden Tonight
Early Childhood Music, Movement Classes Offered at Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, Friday
Sweet Beats Family Music classes for children from birth to pre-school and their caregivers will be offered this Friday, Nov. 22 and next Friday, Nov. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. The classes will be hosted by MusicNow Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with master teacher, Eleanor Robinson at Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, located at 68 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. With years of … [Read more...] about Early Childhood Music, Movement Classes Offered at Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, Friday
Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30
Dock & Dine Restaurant at Saybrook Point is celebrating their “last hurrah” at an elevation 4.5 ft. above sea-level. Now through Oct. 30, this family-owned restaurant is open every day at 11:30 a.m. until closing for demolition and construction of a new restaurant at a new elevation of 15 ft. above sea-level. During these final days, friends and fans are invited to help … [Read more...] about Dock & Dine Closing, Reopening Next Year at New Elevation, Public Invited to Sign Dock Planks Thru 10/30