Many readers have contacted us to inquire what has happened -- as well as a sea of other questions -- 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. The 'comment period' closed Feb. 15 and so we feel the questions raised by our readers -- many of … [Read more...] about What’s the Latest on That High Speed Train?
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Legal News You Can Use: What a Revocable Living Trust Can and Can’t Do For You
A revocable living trust (or RLT) is a widely used estate planning device, often promoted in magazine articles and at seminars. There is no doubt that individuals and couples can achieve substantial benefits, both tax and non-tax, through the use of revocable living trusts. It is important, however, that people considering making a revocable living trust part of their estate … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: What a Revocable Living Trust Can and Can’t Do For You
Letter From Paris: A Divided Europe is Too Weak to Resist Turkish Pressure
The European Union (EU) is going through what most consider the toughest times in its history. The surge of migrants, not only from the Middle East but also from South East Asia and Africa, has provoked an untenable human crisis on the continent. It is threatening the fundamental principles on which the (EU) was built. In desperation, Europe turned to Turkey for help and … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: A Divided Europe is Too Weak to Resist Turkish Pressure
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Wild Places’ by Robert Macfarlane
Last year, at our son’s suggestion, I read and reviewed with enthusiasm Robert Macfarlane’s The Old Ways (2012), his recounting of extensive walks in Great Britain, Spain, Palestine, and Tibet (see LymeLine.com review of Oct. 12, 2014.) That led me to his Landmarks (2015) and now to an earlier work, The Wild Places. What begins as a eulogy for our disappearing wilderness … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Wild Places’ by Robert Macfarlane
Social Security Tips: Use Your Extra Day to Leap Into Retirement
It's leap year and that means one thing - you can add one extra calendar day to your February schedule. Many people are preparing for the upcoming elections. Others might be getting a jump on spring cleaning. What will you do with your extra day? You could use a few of your extra minutes to check out what Social Security offers at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. … [Read more...] about Social Security Tips: Use Your Extra Day to Leap Into Retirement
Legal News You Can Use: Is My Case a Personal Injury or Worker’s Compensation Claim?
As an attorney who practices both Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Law, I find that many people are confused as to if and where these systems overlap. Although there are many similarities between these two areas of law, there are a number of significant differences that make the representation of clients in either scenario unique. Personal injury claims fall under … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Is My Case a Personal Injury or Worker’s Compensation Claim?
Opinion: “The Menace in our Midst:” Comments Closed to FRA on Old Lyme Proposed Railtrack, But Still Open on LymeLine!
In the space of just a few short weeks, the residents of Old Lyme have become aware of a menace in their midst. Most unusually for these same residents, their response has been to a man (or woman) identical. When that happens in this town -- unquestionably, a rare event -- you can be sure that, 'Something is rotten (to misquote Hamlet) in the state of Old Lyme.' The … [Read more...] about Opinion: “The Menace in our Midst:” Comments Closed to FRA on Old Lyme Proposed Railtrack, But Still Open on LymeLine!
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum Chris Bugbee Captures Video of Only Known Wild Jaguar in US
Conservation CATalyst and the Center for Biological Diversity released new video today of the only known wild jaguar currently in the United States. Captured on remote sensor cameras in the Santa Rita Mountains just outside Tucson, the dramatic footage provides a glimpse of the secretive life of one of nature’s most majestic and charismatic creatures. This is the first ever … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum Chris Bugbee Captures Video of Only Known Wild Jaguar in US
Letter from Paris: Marmottan Monet Museum Offers Rare Glimpse of Villa Flora’s ‘Enchanting Times’
It is a well kept secret that Switzerland's private foundations own a wealth of art works. Swiss law does not require them to be registered commercially and offers them favorable tax and legal conditions, creating thus a "paradise" for art collectors. The Villa Flora, in Winterthur near Zurich, is one of the richest of these family foundations. Since the museum is under … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: Marmottan Monet Museum Offers Rare Glimpse of Villa Flora’s ‘Enchanting Times’
Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) will hold pre-session office hours in Old Saybrook at the Saybrook Point Pavilion on Monday, Jan. 25, starting at 6 p.m., in Old Lyme at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library on Wednesday, Jan. 27, starting at 6 p.m., and in Westbrook at the Westbrook Town Hall on Feb. 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. Carney will be joined in Old Saybrook on Jan. 25 by … [Read more...] about Carney, Linares to Hold Office Hours in Westbrook, Feb. 9
Letter From Paris: Welcome ‘Le Grand Paris!’ New Geographical Region Becomes a Reality
On January 1st, 2016 the "Metropole du Grand Paris" became official . This new territorial organization, named Etablissement Public de Cooperation Intercommunale (EPCI), includes Paris plus parts of three departements - Hauts de Seine, Seine St Denis and Val de Marne- with seven millions inhabitants. What is the Grand Paris ? Why is it a necessity? Is it a decisive step … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Welcome ‘Le Grand Paris!’ New Geographical Region Becomes a Reality
The Movie Man: Latest ‘Star Wars’ Extravaganza Forcefully Rebukes Critics
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … A young and ambitious filmmaker named George Lucas created Star Wars, which changed the face of the movie industry forever. Since its release in 1977, the Star Wars universe has expanded into other forms of media, such as books, video games, television, music, toys, and more. It spawned two sequels, which were received as well as … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Latest ‘Star Wars’ Extravaganza Forcefully Rebukes Critics
Old Lyme’s Fairfield-Sonn Named All-American by D3Football.com
Old Lyme resident Jimmy Fairfield-Sonn, who graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 2012 and now attends Amherst College where he is a senior safety on the College's football team, was named to the 2015 D3football.com All-America team, and earned recognition on the Third Team Defense. Fairfield-Sonn played a key role on the Valley-Old Lyme Co-op football team while … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Fairfield-Sonn Named All-American by D3Football.com
The Movie Man: “Spotlight” Explores How “Globe” Reporters Exposed Priest Sex Scandal
Tonight, I look back to a scandal that has rocked the institution that preserved Western Civilization in the Dark Ages, transformed hospitals, and, believe it or not, science. Thirteen years ago, the Boston Globe revealed a series of stories to the public, and many in the world began to distrust her. What I speak of is the Catholic Church, and the priest sex scandal. This is … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: “Spotlight” Explores How “Globe” Reporters Exposed Priest Sex Scandal
Talking Transportation: Saving Money on Metro North
With the holidays upon us, let’s review some money-saving tips for riding Metro-North into the city for commuters and day-trippers alike: TRANSITCHEK: See if your employer subscribes to this great service, which allows workers to buy up to $130 per month in transit using pre-tax dollars. If you’re in the upper tax brackets, that’s a huge savings on commutation. A recent … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Saving Money on Metro North