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Letter to the Editor: Carney, Rubino Display Distinct Differences in Response to President; Rubino Rebukes Trump, Carney Does Not

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To the Editor: In 2016, Devin Carney said of Donald Trump, “Up to this point I have not expressed support for him and have not endorsed him. I’m not supporting him. I'm not supporting Mrs. Clinton either.”  Of course, the polls favored Hillary Clinton at the time so the politically opportune thing for a Republican to do was to ride the fence. Don’t endorse, but don’t … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carney, Rubino Display Distinct Differences in Response to President; Rubino Rebukes Trump, Carney Does Not

March for Justice Meets This Evening in Old Saybrook; Pullitzer Prize-Winning Author David Blight to Speak on Frederick Douglass

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME  -- The Old Saybrook March for Justice has announced that Professor David W. Blight of Yale University will speak at its Wednesday, Oct. 7 event, in front of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Art Center in Old Saybrook.  His topic will be, "Frederick Douglass in His Times and Ours.”   Dr. Blight is the author of the recent book, Frederick Douglass: A … [Read more...] about March for Justice Meets This Evening in Old Saybrook; Pullitzer Prize-Winning Author David Blight to Speak on Frederick Douglass

Letter to the Editor: Rubino Will Not Be Restricted by Party Lines in His Quest For Solutions That Benefit Local Community

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To the Editor: I am writing to encourage your readers to support and vote for Dave Rubino, the democratic candidate for the 23rd House District to represent Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. I have had the opportunity to meet Dave, and talk with him about the issues that drive him as a person and a professional. Dave is a lawyer, with both business and human rights … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Rubino Will Not Be Restricted by Party Lines in His Quest For Solutions That Benefit Local Community

Musical Masterworks, Community Music School Announce Scholarship Recipient

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OLD LYME/OLD SAYBROOK/ESSEX -- Musical Masterworks of Old Lyme and Community Music School of Essex have announced the recipient of the fourth annual Musical Masterworks Scholarship in Honor of Nancy D. Thomas. Elizabeth Steindl, the 2020 recipient of the Musical Masterworks Scholarship in Honor of Nancy D. Thomas, is 11-years-old and in sixth grade at Old Saybrook Middle … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks, Community Music School Announce Scholarship Recipient

Op-Ed: A Gardener, “The Gardener’s Tale,” and Structural Racism in Our Towns

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Editor's Note: The author of this op-ed, Joseph CL Merola,  MD, MPH, is an active member of the Old Saybrook March for Justice.  He lives in Old Saybrook and is a semiretired Obstetrician and Gynecologist, having most recently practiced, taught and served as Chairman of the Department at the St. Luke’s University Health Network in Eastern PA and Western NJ. Dr. Merola also has … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: A Gardener, “The Gardener’s Tale,” and Structural Racism in Our Towns

Death Announced of Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, President of Old Lyme-based OHS Sleep Center Partners Since 2007

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OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME -- Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, of Old Saybrook, passed away on August 16th after a 3 year battle with cancer. Kristen was born September 11, 1965 in Syracuse, NY, the youngest child of Bernard and Suzanne Gerthoffer. Kristen graduated from Bishop Grimes High School in Syracuse in 1983 ... Kristen worked as the Vice President of Marketing … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Kristen Jude (Gerthoffer) Woodmansee, 54, President of Old Lyme-based OHS Sleep Center Partners Since 2007

‘Black Lives Matter’ Peaceful Protest, March to be Held This Afternoon in Old Saybrook

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OLD SAYBROOK -- A peaceful protest and march for Black Lives Matter is will be held Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Town Green at 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Those intending to participate in the event are asked to wear a mask as the community continues to be vigilant about protecting citizens from the spread of COVID-19. A press release from Old Saybrook … [Read more...] about ‘Black Lives Matter’ Peaceful Protest, March to be Held This Afternoon in Old Saybrook

Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Several hundred people of all ages from the local area, including Lyme and Old Lyme, turned out yesterday evening in Old Saybrook to hold a vigil. According to a press release from the Town of Old Saybrook, the focus of the vigil was, "To standing for justice and show solidarity with citizens from all over the country as they protest police brutality on … [Read more...] about Peaceful Protest Held in Old Saybrook Showed Solidarity Against Police Brutality on African-Americans

State Rep. Devin Carney Endorsed for Another Term in 23rd District

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LYME/OLD LYME -- (press release from Devin Carney) On Tuesday, May 19, Republican delegates from Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook unanimously endorsed State Representative Devin Carney for a fourth term as representative for the 23rd District. The delegates held a convention by web conference to endorse Carney, making his campaign for another two-year term as … [Read more...] about State Rep. Devin Carney Endorsed for Another Term in 23rd District

Human Rights Attorney Dave Rubino Nominated to Challenge Carney for 23rd House District Seat

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OLD LYME -- (Press release from Rubino 2020) On Monday night, the 23rd House District Democratic Convention in the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook nominated Dave Rubino to challenge State Representative Devin Carney for the 23rd District House Seat. Rubino has spent most of his career promoting American democratic values abroad, and his campaign says his … [Read more...] about Human Rights Attorney Dave Rubino Nominated to Challenge Carney for 23rd House District Seat

Estuary Regional Senior Center Closed Through April 30, But Still Providing Critical Meal Service; Number of Clients Has Doubled

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME -- The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. (ECSI) announced last Thursday that, although the senior center building will remain closed through the end of April, the organization will continue providing Meals on Wheels uninterrupted.  A Grab and Go service was also introduced for seniors who are not homebound, but who are self-isolating and avoiding … [Read more...] about Estuary Regional Senior Center Closed Through April 30, But Still Providing Critical Meal Service; Number of Clients Has Doubled

‘Common Good Gardens’ Needs Volunteers, Details on ‘CT Outdoors’ with Suzanne Thompson this Weekend

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OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME -- Do you have a few hours each week to help grow nutritious produce for Shoreline Kitchens and Pantries patrons?  Common Good Gardens welcomes potential volunteers to attend its annual Pot Lunch Brunch on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook, to learn more about the garden and how members produce and collect … [Read more...] about ‘Common Good Gardens’ Needs Volunteers, Details on ‘CT Outdoors’ with Suzanne Thompson this Weekend

State Rep. Carney, OS First Selectman Fortuna Host Morning Coffee Hour Today; All Welcome

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OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) will host a Morning Coffee Hour with Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl P. Fortuna, Jr. in the Parthenon Diner, Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. The diner is located at 809 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. This event is designed to provide residents with a forum to hear about issues … [Read more...] about State Rep. Carney, OS First Selectman Fortuna Host Morning Coffee Hour Today; All Welcome

Celebrating ‘the Kate’s’ 10-Year-Anniversary, ‘On Golden Pond’ Runs Through Sunday

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OLD SAYBROOK -- “On Golden Pond” opens tomorrow at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center - the Kate -- in old saybrook as part of the Kate’s 10-year-anniversary celebrations. The Saybrook Stage Company will be performing this poignant and comedic piece by Ernest Thompson, which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster movie. Appropriately, in light of the theater's namesake, On … [Read more...] about Celebrating ‘the Kate’s’ 10-Year-Anniversary, ‘On Golden Pond’ Runs Through Sunday