To the Editor: March 29 is a chance for the East Haddam community, and its neighbors up and down and across the river from towns such as Lyme, Old Lyme, East Lyme and Old Saybrook, to see and meet one another, and recall the important bonds we share as citizens in this great and privileged nation. Most Americans— whether they trace their roots back centuries or were only … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: All Invited to Inaugural ‘Now We Rise’ Community Effort in East Haddam Today, 12-2pm
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Old Lyme Meets Grasso Tech in State Tourney Semifinal at Waterford HS
'Cats Defeated Coginchaug 56-49 in Quarters OLD LYME—Thursday night's CIAC Division V quarter-final game saw #3 seeds and defending state champions Old Lyme defeat sixth-seeded Coginchaug 56-49. Old Lyme will now play second-seeded Grasso Tech in a semifinal game on TONIGHT, 3/10, at Waterford High School. Tip-off will be at 6:30 p.m. No regular season admission … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Meets Grasso Tech in State Tourney Semifinal at Waterford HS
Death Announced of Mark Anton, 67, of New London; Brother of Daniel Anton, Jr. of Old Lyme, Laura, Andrew & Gina
NEW LONDON—Mark Anton, 67, of New London, entered eternal life Feb. 22, 2025. He was born Aug. 18, 1957, in New London, son of the late Daniel Sr. and Dolores (Nieto) Anton. He is survived by his children: Marcus Anton, Giana Anton Caldwell and her husband Zach, Angela Anton-McGugan and her husband Sean, Mariah Anton, Mark and Chris Anton of California; and four siblings: … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Mark Anton, 67, of New London; Brother of Daniel Anton, Jr. of Old Lyme, Laura, Andrew & Gina
Death Announced of Margaret “Marge” Mae Broderick, 76; Sister of Teresa Broderick McTigue of Old Lyme, Patricia & Eugene
NIANTIC—On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Margaret "Marge" Mae Broderick, 76, of Niantic, passed away peaceably at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, surrounded by family and friends. Born Aug. 4, 1948, in Hartford, to the late Eugene Francis and Doreen Louise Broderick (Owens), she was the fifth in the line of nine siblings. She is survived by sisters, Teresa Broderick … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Margaret “Marge” Mae Broderick, 76; Sister of Teresa Broderick McTigue of Old Lyme, Patricia & Eugene
Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District is Good for Old Lyme, False Information Harms the Town
To the Editor: There's been a lot of wild talk about Halls Road and the plan to make it a neighborhood in our town center rather than a highway services plaza. The people behind this raft of lies and exaggerations fear change, and preach that by doing nothing, we can prevent change. They are dead wrong. Doing nothing will allow Halls Road to become truck stops: the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Halls Rd. Overlay District is Good for Old Lyme, False Information Harms the Town
Letter to the Editor: Nosal Says Proposed Upgrades to Old Lyme EOC Are Important, Necessary For Residents’ Safety
To the Editor:This evening, at the Old Lyme Annual Town Business Meeting, there will be a presentation, followed by a vote, on proposed upgrades to our Emergency Operations Center (EOC). After expected grants of over $900,000, which will cover most of the construction, furnishings, and IT, the town would be responsible for about $600,000 for the upgrades to our town asset at … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Nosal Says Proposed Upgrades to Old Lyme EOC Are Important, Necessary For Residents’ Safety
Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
LYME/OLD LYME--Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) VFW Post 1467 reminds all local Veterans and Veteran families in need that they can reach out to the Post to request a great variety of types of assistance. All that is required is the Veteran's DDForm214 Record of Military Service and a call to Services Officer, Navy Retired Captain Larry Olsen at 607-220-7137. The Services Officer will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Reminds Local Veterans, Vet Families In Need to Reach Out to Them for Help
‘The Movie Man’ Reviews “Glicked” (i.e., ‘Gladiator II’ & ‘Wicked’)
Gladiator II: Don’t Bother So how often do we think about the Roman Empire? The internet has been abuzz with this topic for the last few years. Normally I dislike engaging in trends, but I realize that I am bound by honor to participate due to one of my tattoos being a quote from the Aeneid by Virgil There are many methods to immersing oneself with the legacy of Rome, … [Read more...] about ‘The Movie Man’ Reviews “Glicked” (i.e., ‘Gladiator II’ & ‘Wicked’)
Sudden Death Announced of Ting Chen, 35, of Old Lyme; Attending Physician at L & M Hospital
OLD LYME - Ting Chen's life was a testament to dedication, kindness, and love - values that shaped both his professional and personal legacy. Ting was born in 1989, in a small village in Fujian, China. Immigrating to the United States at the age of nine ... Upon completion of residency in 2022, he moved with his family to Old Lyme, where he took a position as an attending … [Read more...] about Sudden Death Announced of Ting Chen, 35, of Old Lyme; Attending Physician at L & M Hospital
Death Announced of Lillian I Spais of Old Lyme, Mother of Rebecca Pote of OL
OLD LYME—Lillian I. Spais died on September 20, 2024, at the age of ninety-two. A daughter of Canada’s western plains, Lillian grew up learning the hard lessons of the Depression. Among those lessons were the values of family, self-reliance, adaptability, and community. Throughout all the many challenges in her life, these were the basics that sustained her. Having trained … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lillian I Spais of Old Lyme, Mother of Rebecca Pote of OL
Letter to the Editor: This Country ‘Will Never Be a Garbage Can’
To the Editor: I do not live in a garbage can! Yesterday, I almost reconsidered when my second Harris/Walz sign was stolen. But where I live bears no resemblance to a "garbage can." In my lifetime, I have driven cross-country at least a dozen times. Our country is not a garbage can. Yes, there are some terrible neighborhoods. In my experience, many of the ugly spots … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: This Country ‘Will Never Be a Garbage Can’
Death Announced of Natalie Garland of Needham, Mass., Mother of Peter Garland of Old Lyme
Natalie (Smith) Garland of North Hill, Needham, Mass. passed away October 21, 2024. Age 93. Formerly of Wellesley ... Devoted mother of Edward R. "Ted" Garland of Natick and fiancée Elizabeth McElroy; Peter T. Garland and wife Melissa of Old Lyme, CT; and Dwight W. Garland and wife Suzanne of Wellesley. Grandmother to Matthew, Katherine, Sally, Shannon, Roger, Madison, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Natalie Garland of Needham, Mass., Mother of Peter Garland of Old Lyme
Jeff Duigou (R): Candidate for CT State Senate District #33
Jeff Duigou was born in Waterbury CT, raised in public schools in East Hartford and was always a strong student being named to the National Honor Society in high school. Jeff graduated from UConn in Storrs with a Bachelor's degree in Biology/Marine Science and later attended graduate school studying in the field of Environmental Biotechnology. Jeff has been married for 40 … [Read more...] about Jeff Duigou (R): Candidate for CT State Senate District #33
Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House District #23
Devin Carney has served as State Representative for the 23rd District since 2015. He currently serves in leadership in the House Republican caucus as Policy Co-Chair. He also serves on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Transportation Committee, and Education Committee. He formed the bipartisan “Future Caucus” and was awarded the national “Rising Star” award for these … [Read more...] about Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House District #23
Jane Wisialowski (D): Candidate for CT House District #23
After a long career in corporate marketing, Jane became a conservator and fiduciary serving adults who face healthcare and financial hardships. For the last 15 years, she has been working specifically in elder care services. A committed public servant, Jane is a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, a member of the Old Saybrook Board of Education, and Vice Chair of the … [Read more...] about Jane Wisialowski (D): Candidate for CT House District #23