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
Old Saybrook
Torgersen Says, “Bye, Bye, Bowerbird!”
It’s part of the fabric of Old Lyme –“people would string us up if we closed,” quips co-owner Chris Kitchings. She’s talking, of course, about The Bowerbird, the extremely popular and highly successful gift store on Hall’s Rd. in Old Lyme. But the winds of change are blowing amongst the tree-trimmings, cards, toys and so many more “Impulsive Necessities,” for which the store … [Read more...] about Torgersen Says, “Bye, Bye, Bowerbird!”
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