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Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District

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Biography State Senator Norm Needleman, seeking his second term in Hartford, is chair of the Energy & Technology Committee. Owner and CEO of Centerbrook's Tower Laboratories and First Selectman of Essex, now in his fifth term in that role. Senator Needleman is serious about putting partisan politics aside and finding solutions that benefit all of Connecticut, from … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman (D): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 33rd District

Brendan Saunders (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 33rd District

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Biography Brendan Saunders lives in Clinton today, but got into politics young. While growing up in Westbrook, he distributed lawn signs for Ed Munster’s Congressional Campaign and volunteered on the committee to elect Town Clerk, Tanya Lane. He helped former State Senator Art Linares and former State Representative Jesse MacLachlan. He received his MA from Capital … [Read more...] about Brendan Saunders (R): Candidate for CT State Senate, 33rd District

David Rubino (D): Candidate for CT House of Representatives, 23rd District

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Biography I am a lawyer who has worked nationally and internationally for most of my career in support of people in need. I have operated at the highest levels of government globally, working with legislatures, parliaments and presidential administrations throughout the world. Currently I sit on the Old Lyme Economic Development Commission. I am a small business owner … [Read more...] about David Rubino (D): Candidate for CT House of Representatives, 23rd District

Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District

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Biography Martha Marx has been a resident of New London and a registered nurse for 30 years. She has the experience, energy, and dedication to be an effective leader and representative for our communities in Hartford. Martha’s responsiveness, wisdom, and empathy make her the best choice to be our next State Senator. A former New London City Council member, Martha led the … [Read more...] about Martha Marx (D): Candidate for CT State Senate, 20th District

Paul Formica (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 20th District

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Biography Paul Formica has served as state senator since 2015. He is the proud father of four grown children and has been owner and operator of Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant for 35 years. Paul is a co-founder of the Tourism Caucus and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee and Energy & Technology Committee. He has been an advocate for individuals with … [Read more...] about Paul Formica (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT State Senate, 20th District

Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House of Representatives, 23rd District

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Biography I have served as State Representative since 2015. I currently serve on the Transportation, Finance, Revenue and Bonding, and Planning and Development Committees and various bipartisan caucuses. In the community I serve on the boards of The Kate and Old Saybrook Senior Housing, am a member of the Old Saybrook Rotary Club and the Old Saybrook and Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Devin Carney (R): Candidate (Incumbent) for CT House of Representatives, 23rd District

COVID Cases Increase in Both Lyme, Old Lyme; OL Adds Three, Total Now 32 Cases; Total in Lyme Now 10

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OLD LYME/LYME -- On Friday afternoon, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) reported three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Old Lyme and one in Lyme in their COVID-19 summary for the week ending Oct. 16. These latest cases in Old Lyme are a 61-year-old male, a 35-year-old male, and a 38-year-old female. The case in Lyme is a male for whom no age is available. This takes … [Read more...] about COVID Cases Increase in Both Lyme, Old Lyme; OL Adds Three, Total Now 32 Cases; Total in Lyme Now 10

Welcome to Lyme and Old Lyme! A Brief Overview of ‘Our Towns’ and Why We Cover Them

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Welcome to the Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme! These beautiful, rural towns in southeast Connecticut are located midway between New York City and Boston, but too far away for a daily commute. With a combined total population of around 10,000, they comprise a safe and friendly community, which is the focus of our coverage here at LymeLine.com. Old Lyme is the larger by … [Read more...] about Welcome to Lyme and Old Lyme! A Brief Overview of ‘Our Towns’ and Why We Cover Them

Legal News You Can Use: Understanding the Importance of Title Searches

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Many people fail to acknowledge the many steps required to purchase a home. Real estate transactions involve far more than touring a property, making an offer and closing on it. For one, you will likely want a mortgage pre-approval before submitting an offer. Once you’ve signed a real estate contract for the home you’re buying, you will need to have it inspected to ensure … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Understanding the Importance of Title Searches

Reading Uncertainly: ‘Talking to Strangers’ by Malcolm Gladwell

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I admit that I am easily drawn to the words of Malcolm Gladwell, having already absorbed his The Tipping Point (2002), Blink (2007), and Outliers (2011).  I was not disappointed!. This is yet another intriguing and challenging mental exercise about the way in which our brains tend to mislead us, Consider meeting someone new and engaging in conversation: afterwards, we … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly: ‘Talking to Strangers’ by Malcolm Gladwell

Re-Opening Plans for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in Fall Include Mandatory Mask-Wearing, Physical Distancing, Cohorting

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LYME/OLD LYME -- "The only constant in these plans will be flexibility," said Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser during a phone conversation with LymeLine.com on Wednesday while discussing the numerous changes that will be implemented in the upcoming fall semester at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in order to for them to reopen safely. Neviaser started by … [Read more...] about Re-Opening Plans for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in Fall Include Mandatory Mask-Wearing, Physical Distancing, Cohorting

Legal News You Can Use: Work, Disability and SSD in the Age of COVID-19

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From New London to Los Angeles and beyond, the world has shut down to contain and fight the COVID-19 virus. The global lockdown has upended life for billions who now find themselves isolated in their homes. While the isolation of self-quarantine and the anxiety of worrying about the illness that could lead to death is an alien experience for most people, it is for … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Work, Disability and SSD in the Age of COVID-19