LYME -- The Lyme Land Trust will offer two monthly groups for children beginning March 13, 2021 and meeting the second Saturday of each month ( April 10, May 8, June 12). The clubs will be directed by two volunteers, Regan Stacey and Angel Santos Burres. Both have children in the Lyme-Old Lyme school district. Environmentalist/artist Stacey currently runs the Tree … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Announces Two New Programs for Kids
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Letter From Paris: The Grand Palais in Paris to Old Lyme — CT Impressionist Exhibits Both Sides of ‘The Pond’
Talking with Jan Dilenschneider is entering a beautiful world of marshes, rushes swaying in the breeze, ponds reflecting the sky, and clusters of trees taking on the many hues from the painter's palette contrasting with the softness of the wild flowers. Dilenschneider is a Darien artist who has recently been making inroads on the Paris art scene. She was one of only a very … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: The Grand Palais in Paris to Old Lyme — CT Impressionist Exhibits Both Sides of ‘The Pond’
Carney Receives Unanimous Endorsement for Second Term from Republicans
State Rep. Devin Carney received a unanimous endorsement from delegates representing the Republican Town Committees of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook at the 23rd District Convention on Monday. “I am incredibly honored for this endorsement to serve a second term at the State Capitol. Serving my constituents in Hartford has been the greatest honor of my life, but … [Read more...] about Carney Receives Unanimous Endorsement for Second Term from Republicans
Old Lyme’s Margules Receives Widespread Wins, Awards for his Photos
Old Lyme resident and amateur photographer Howard Margules has recently been enjoying some significant successes in local photography shows. He won Best in Show and Best Use of Color awards at the 'Lights On Westbrook' show held in March at the Oxford Academy in support of Westbrook Youth and Family Services. Photographers donated their images and there was a drawing in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Margules Receives Widespread Wins, Awards for his Photos
Lyme Land Trust Seeks to Preserve Whalebone Cove Headwaters
The Lyme Land Conservation Trust has announced a fund raising drive to protect 82 acres of ecologically strategic upland forest and swamp wildlife habitat in Hadlyme on the headwaters of Whalebone Cove, one of the freshwater tidal wetlands that comprises the internationally celebrated Connecticut River estuary complex. The new proposed preserve is part of a forested landscape … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Trust Seeks to Preserve Whalebone Cove Headwaters
Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess
In an exclusive interview with Old Saybrook First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Jr., on May 2, Fortuna, a Republican, castigated the leadership of both parties for putting the state of Connecticut, "into a budgetary mess." Fortuna expressed particular alarm that the state's budgetary shortfall will be over $1.5 billion, "and that's for this year alone," he stressed. "That is … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook First Selectman Fortuna Chastises Both Parties for Current Budget Mess
Is it a Tunnel? An Aerial Structure? Learning the Latest on the Proposed High Speed Railroad Through Old Lyme
More than 80 people gathered in Gil Boro’s Studio 80 on Lyme Street in Old Lyme Sunday afternoon to hear a variety of speakers give updates on the latest developments in the saga involving the Federal Rail Authority’s (FRA) NEC Future’s proposals for an upgraded high speed railroad track from Washington DC to Boston. The event had a lighter side with musical performances from … [Read more...] about Is it a Tunnel? An Aerial Structure? Learning the Latest on the Proposed High Speed Railroad Through Old Lyme
Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Your Teenager
Sponsored Post: Divorce is painful for children, no matter how old they are. How kids deal with divorce greatly depends on their age and level of maturity. While younger children may cling to parents, teenagers often pull away and become uncharacteristically rebellious. To make things even more complicated, social media has made the landscape much more dangerous. However, … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Your Teenager
Musical Masterworks Celebrates Conclusion of its 25th Season
Musical Masterworks’ 25th Anniversary Season will end with a burst of excitement as eight extraordinary musicians perform works of Richard Strauss, Bartók, Mendelssohn and contemporary composer Giovanni Sollima. The last concerts of this season, which will feature veteran violinist Chee-Yun, will be held Saturday, April 30, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Celebrates Conclusion of its 25th Season
Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Shows Through June 3
The Lyme Art Association (LAA) presents the annual showcase of the best new works of art by Elected Artists Members. These artists are professionals of note and significance whose works are known, collected, and exhibited throughout the country, as well as along the Shoreline. The LAA hosts an opening reception for this show and Body Language, displaying artwork based on the … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Two New Shows Through June 3
Letter From Paris: Madrid and the Incredible Wealth of its Museums
The silent crowd stands with emotion as it would in a cathedral, keeping respectfully a few feet away from "Guernica" - the huge (11 by 27 ft. ) scene painted by Pablo Picasso in 1937 after the bombings by the Nationalist forces led by General Franco of the Basque village of Guernica. A weekend spent stomping the art collections of Madrid is mind-boggling. Spend six hours a … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Madrid and the Incredible Wealth of its Museums
Op-Ed: Another Q & A on the Proposed High Speed Railtrack
Today, we are publishing a second question and answer (Q & A) piece in our occasional series related to the Federal Rail Administration’s (FRA) proposal to route a high speed rail track through the center of Old Lyme bifurcating Lyme Street just to the south of the I-95 bridge. We pose our questions to Greg Stroud, who then graciously responds with his opinion. Soon, we … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Another Q & A on the Proposed High Speed Railtrack
Letter from Paris: Moderate, Radical Islamists in France — a Difficult Cohabitation
Introduction For years the buzz word in France has been "amalgam." On ne doit pas faire l'amalgame entre Islam modéreé et Islamisme radical. (One must not confuse moderate Islam and radical Islamism.) After the repeated terrorist attacks in France and Belgium and with the discovery of other jihadist enclaves, it is hard to keep making that distinction. The voice of moderate … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: Moderate, Radical Islamists in France — a Difficult Cohabitation
Op-Ed: Carney Says Proposed State Education Budget Cuts Will Seriously Impact Region 18
Does Governor Malloy have a problem with communities that succeed? This is a question we need to ask ourselves. Year after year, the schools of the 23rd District work diligently to provide quality education to our youth. Our teachers and administrators add to the success of our state by instilling the proper foundation to produce the industrial, business, and community leaders … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Carney Says Proposed State Education Budget Cuts Will Seriously Impact Region 18
CT Legislators Support Study to Preserve Plum Island From Commercial Development
Last Thursday, March 24, at a press conference in Old Saybrook, a triumvirate of Congressional legislators from Connecticut, State Senator Richard Blumenthal and US Representatives Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) and Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd District) confirmed their support for a study to determine the future of Plum Island located in Long Island Sound. Members of the Plum Island … [Read more...] about CT Legislators Support Study to Preserve Plum Island From Commercial Development