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Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook

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OLD LYME -- Playing at home Monday and after a scoreless first half against Shoreline rivals Old Saybrook, Old Lyme finally took the lead with a Callie Bass goal in the third minute of the second half. Bass was assisted by Aggie Hunt. But eight minutes later, Old Saybrook equalized with an unassisted goal by Breleigh Cooke. No further goals were scored and the game ended … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Draw With Shoreline Rivals Old Saybrook

FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook

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Second $20M FRA Grant Supports Phase 1 (Two of Seven) of CT DOT’s Plan to Replace Power Substations Along New Haven Line HARTFORD, CT/OLD LYME – On Aug. 18, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut has been awarded two grants totaling more than $85.2 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for major infrastructure … [Read more...] about FRA Announces $65.2 Million Grant for New CT River Bridge Between Old Lyme, Old Saybrook

Colin Heffernan Unanimously Endorsed by Democrats to Run Against Incumbent State Rep. Carney for 23rd House District, Includes Lyme & OL

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OLD SAYBROOK — Colin Heffernan, a prominent local attorney and small business owner, has been unanimously endorsed for the 23rd House District by Democratic delegates representing Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Lyme, and Westbrook. Heffernan's opponent in November will be incumbent State Representative Devin Carney (R), who is seeking his fifth consecutive term in office. “It’s … [Read more...] about Colin Heffernan Unanimously Endorsed by Democrats to Run Against Incumbent State Rep. Carney for 23rd House District, Includes Lyme & OL

State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME -- State Rep. Carney (R-23rd) offers local residents an opportunity to meet with him on Tuesday, May 24, in Old Saybrook at Acton Library from 5 to 6 p.m. He will be available to discuss the recently concluded 2022 legislative session and any questions you may have about state issues. Readers, who are unable to attend, but would like to contact Rep. … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney Hosts Post-Session Office Hours in Old Saybrook, 5-6pm Today

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup: Both Tennis Teams Trounce Old Saybrook 7-0, Baseball ‘Cats Crush Westbrook 11-1

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LYME/OLD LYME -- On Friday, April 8, the Old Lyme girls' and boys' tennis teams along with the baseball team all achieved stunning victories over their respective opponents. Girls' Tennis: Old Lyme Crushes Old Saybrook 7-0 1st Singles: Abigail Sicuranza vs Elizabeth Pamment 6-0, 6-0 2nd Singles: Sam Tan vs Claire Boucher 6-0, 6-0 3rd Singles: Callie Bass vs … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Sports Roundup: Both Tennis Teams Trounce Old Saybrook 7-0, Baseball ‘Cats Crush Westbrook 11-1

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

Fundraiser for Old Saybrook ‘Sister Mural’ Celebrating Diverse, Inclusive History of OS Takes Place Later Today; All Welcome

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OLD SAYBROOK -- A fundraiser and silent auction to benefit Old Saybrook’s first community mural will be held on Sunday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook. The mural, which will be painted on the side and front of Foodworks, will be a celebration of Old Saybrook’s inclusive and diverse heritage, and the culmination of a partnership between Old … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Old Saybrook ‘Sister Mural’ Celebrating Diverse, Inclusive History of OS Takes Place Later Today; All Welcome

Salt Marsh Opera Presents ‘Carmen’ at ‘The Kate’ This Afternoon

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OLD SAYBROOK --  Salt Marsh Opera was founded in 2010 by Simon Holt, who initially served as its Music Director and then become Artistic Director in 2015. He also currently serves as Director of Music at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme and Music Director of Cappella Cantorum in Deep River, Conn. Salt Marsh Opera's 2021 fall production is fast approaching and … [Read more...] about Salt Marsh Opera Presents ‘Carmen’ at ‘The Kate’ This Afternoon

Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight

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LYME/OLD LYME --The Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women's Club (LOLJWC), which has a pending name change to Valley Shore Women’s Club, has been meeting to schedule both fundraising and community service activities. This Thursday, Sept. 23, the club is holding a General Meeting at High Nine Brewing in Deep River. All members and potential members are welcome. Founded as a 501(c)3 … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Junior Women’s Club Welcomes New, Current Members at Meeting Tonight

Death Announced of Ernest P. Bauer, Grandfather of Tosh Urbowicz of Old Lyme

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Ernest Philip-Paul Bauer, of Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Ellen, and is at home with the lord ... ... Family was everything to Ernie and he was very proud of his 57 year marriage to Ellen. He is survived by his son Erich Adam Bauer and his wife Sacha of Salem, OR; daughter Karen … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ernest P. Bauer, Grandfather of Tosh Urbowicz of Old Lyme

Saybrook Stage Company Performs Heartwarming Ephron Play Through Sunday as Benefit for ‘The Kate’

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Determined to prove that a great show is always in fashion, The Saybrook Stage Company gives back to the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, The Kate, during this summer of transition with a special fundraising performance of Nora and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore. The play is a funny, heartwarming and powerful collection of intimate … [Read more...] about Saybrook Stage Company Performs Heartwarming Ephron Play Through Sunday as Benefit for ‘The Kate’

Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank President & CEO, to Retire July 31 After 47-Year-Career

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OLD LYME/ESSEX -- Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO of Essex Savings Bank, will retire after 22 years at the helm and a career spanning 47 years in banking. He is the longest serving president and CEO in Connecticut and will retire on July 31. A Westport, Conn., native and  Madison resident, Shook began his career as a management trainee in 1974 in a  subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank President & CEO, to Retire July 31 After 47-Year-Career

Help Achieve Immunity in the Community! Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic to be Held Today in Old Saybrook

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OLD SAYBROOK -- The last chance locally for a while to vaccinate adults and 12- to 15-year-old children against COVID-19 will be held this Sunday, May 23. The clinic will be held at Old Saybrook Middle School (OSMS) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You choose whether to have a Pfizer, Moderna or J & J vaccine administered. You will not need to exit your car to receive the … [Read more...] about Help Achieve Immunity in the Community! Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic to be Held Today in Old Saybrook

Old Lyme Town Attorneys Suisman Shapiro Name New Managing Partner, Welcome Two Attorneys  

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NEW LONDON/OLD LYME -- Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has announced that Eric W. Callahan will serve as the firm’s next  Managing Partner. Callahan joined the firm in 2004 and was elevated to Director in 2011; he was  unanimously appointed to the top leadership position by the board of directors on May 3. The firm is also  pleased to announce the addition of two new … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Attorneys Suisman Shapiro Name New Managing Partner, Welcome Two Attorneys  

A View from My Porch: A Primer on Vaccines, Part 2.5: Where Are We With Vaccines? CT’s Distribution Plan, Immunity Questions & More

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Editor’s Note: This is a previously unplanned third of three parts of a highly topical essay titled, “A Primer on Vaccines,” by Thomas D. Gotowka. Part 2.5 reviews Connecticut’s readiness to distribute the vaccine, identifies some of the side effects that may be experienced, and considers the acquisition of individual immunity. Read the previous parts of the essay at these … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: A Primer on Vaccines, Part 2.5: Where Are We With Vaccines? CT’s Distribution Plan, Immunity Questions & More