The final day of the annual White Elephant Sale (WES) hosted by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme is today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and most prices are discounted by 50 percent. The sale opened yesterday at 9 a.m. precisely -- but you can be sure that wasn't be the same time that the first customers arrive! People were standing in pole positions around the roped-off … [Read more...] about White Elephant Sale Opens at 8am Today, Final Day of Deep Discounts
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Talking Transportation: Transportation News Updates
It’s time to update you on some of the hot topics we’ve discussed in recent weeks: MALLOY’S TRANSIT LAND GRAB: Remember the Governor’s stealth proposal for a “Transit Corridor Development Authority,” described by some as “eminent domain on steroids”? Well, the initial idea to allow the state to acquire any land within a half-mile of train stations was modified, then killed … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Transportation News Updates
Lyme-Based Julia Balfour Creative Agency Receives 14 Connecticut Art Directors Club Awards
Julia Balfour, LLC has been honored with 14 Connecticut Art Directors Club awards for design projects undertaken by the company in the past year. The works include Exhibition Kiosks, Interactive Apps, Social Media Campaigns, Websites, Logos, and Invitation designs. Work honored for the following nine partners were: Gold Awards Hartford HealthCare Behavioral … [Read more...] about Lyme-Based Julia Balfour Creative Agency Receives 14 Connecticut Art Directors Club Awards
Legal News You Can Use: Man’s Best Friend (?) and the Law
The state of Connecticut is very strict about the keeping of dogs. In addition to requiring all dogs to be licensed and leashed, Connecticut has what is known as strict liability as to injury that may be caused by man’s best friend. Section 22-357 of the Statutes provides: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any person, the owner or keeper … shall … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Man’s Best Friend (?) and the Law
Summer Fun Opportunities for Youth at High Hopes
High Hopes in Old Lyme has a few openings remaining in some of its fun, horse-related programs for youth this summer as follows: Community Riding Lessons Sign up for Group Youth Lessons (three per group) at High Hopes in Old Lyme on Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m. through Aug. 7 or Teen/Adult Semi Private Lessons (two per group) at Camp Harkness, Waterford on Wednesdays from 1 … [Read more...] about Summer Fun Opportunities for Youth at High Hopes
Linares Supporting Rubio for President, Hosting $2,700 per Person Event in Stamford
State Senator Art Linares is supporting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio for President of the United States. Linares made his presidential choice known by inviting contributors to attend a $2,700 a person fundraiser for Rubio on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Stamford Hotel at 1 First Stamford Place in Stamford. “Marco Rubio, A New American Century” is the theme of … [Read more...] about Linares Supporting Rubio for President, Hosting $2,700 per Person Event in Stamford
Musical Masterwork Presents Season Finale Concert This Afternoon
Musical Masterworks will present the final concert in its 24th season of chamber music concerts at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. The concerts will feature pianist Rieko Aizawa, violinists Hye-Jin Kim and Jesse Mills; violinist/violist Ara Gregorian, and violist Max Mandel. Musical Masterworks Artistic Director Edward Arron will … [Read more...] about Musical Masterwork Presents Season Finale Concert This Afternoon
With Protection of The Preserve, Partners Secure Historic Conservation Gain
Conservation acquisition of almost 1,000-acre coastal forest in Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook expands Connecticut’s conservation legacy and is the culmination many years of work. OLD SAYBROOK, CT—A coalition led by The Trust for Public Land and including The Nature Conservancy today announced protection of The Preserve, a huge swath of undeveloped forest located … [Read more...] about With Protection of The Preserve, Partners Secure Historic Conservation Gain
Old Lyme’s Tributary Mill Allows Interns to Experience Environmental Preservation Efforts First-hand
The Tributary Mill has stood strong in the heart of Old Lyme since 1672. Originally used to grind grains such as corn and wheat, the mill often became referred to as Rooks Mill in honor of Edward Rooks, an American impressionist who was enthralled with the mill’s beauty, which has since been the subject of many paintings. Purchased by Fran Tripp in 1981, her son Jim and … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Tributary Mill Allows Interns to Experience Environmental Preservation Efforts First-hand
Carney, Formica’s Joint Town Hall Meeting Tonight Cancelled
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23) and State Sen. Paul Formica (R-20) have cancelled their town hall meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Acton Public Library, due to a legislative session being called for that day. They will release an updated date and location for the postponed event at a later date. If you had a particular question or … [Read more...] about Carney, Formica’s Joint Town Hall Meeting Tonight Cancelled
Letter from Paris: The Rise of Islam in Europe; Reactions and Results
As we were driving toward Baden Baden in Germany, our tour director pointed to the brand new mosque rising above the red-roofed houses. “This mosque was not there last year,” he commented. On a recent river cruise through five European countries -- Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland – it was impossible not to notice the increasing presence of Islam -- or … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: The Rise of Islam in Europe; Reactions and Results
Middlesex Land Trust & CT River Gateway Commission Announce New Open Space Acquisition in Haddam Neck
In February of this year the Middlesex Land Trust, in partnership with the Connecticut River Gateway Commission, purchased 50 acres of open space for permanent protection in Haddam Neck. This new preserve offers breathtaking views across the Connecticut River to Haddam Meadows State Park from a rough path that runs along the base of dramatic cliffs created from the property’s … [Read more...] about Middlesex Land Trust & CT River Gateway Commission Announce New Open Space Acquisition in Haddam Neck
Brett Elliott Appointed New Executive Director at ‘The Kate’
On Thursday, the Board of Directors of the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (“The Kate”) announced the appointment of Brett Elliott as Executive Director. Elliott served as 'The Kate’s' Interim Director since founding Executive Director Chuck Still announced his departure in December. Sonny Whelen, President of the Board of Trustees, stated, "We couldn't be happier … [Read more...] about Brett Elliott Appointed New Executive Director at ‘The Kate’
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Innovators’ by Walter Isaacson
This is the remarkable and intricate story of the computer, the Internet and the World Wide Web, all of which transformed and continue to alter this globe. It is a story of human collaboration, conflict, creativity and timing, from Ada, Countess of Lovelace in 1843 to the more familiar names of Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John Mauchly, John von Neumann, Grace Hopper, Robert … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Innovators’ by Walter Isaacson
Letter From Paris: Greece Given Four Month Debt Deal Extension … But Then What?
During the last week of February 2015, intense negotiations took place between the Greek government and the three members of the “Troika” - the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Central European Bank (CEB) and the Eurozone. On Feb. 27, the Bundestag, by a massive majority, approved the four month extension of aid to Greece. It looked very much like a “déjà vu”scenario: … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Greece Given Four Month Debt Deal Extension … But Then What?