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Town of Old Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification

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OLD LYME -- The Town of Old Lyme has announced that it has received certification as a Sustainable CT municipality, demonstrating a commitment to creating a community that strives to be thriving, resilient, collaborative, and forward-looking.  Old Lyme met a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for its Bronze-level certification.  The Town’s application … [Read more...] about Town of Old Lyme Awarded Sustainable CT Certification

CT Audubon to Buy ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’ in Old Lyme, Plans to Renovate it as Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center HQ

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OLD LYME -- (Press release issued by CT Audubon) The Connecticut Audubon Society and its Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) will soon have a new facility in Old Lyme to continue to carry out the regional conservation, science research and education work that began five years when the RTPEC was established. The organization has reached an agreement to buy the former … [Read more...] about CT Audubon to Buy ‘Bee & Thistle Inn’ in Old Lyme, Plans to Renovate it as Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center HQ

Lyme Art Association Hosts Fundraising Virtual Art Auction

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OLD LYME -- Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) made the difficult decision to cancel 2020’s Palate to Palette event. Although that wonderful in-person event is not taking place this year, the LAA is hosting a virtual art auction in its place. Enjoy a unique chance to bid on extraordinary pieces by the talented artists of the Lyme Art Association. … [Read more...] about Lyme Art Association Hosts Fundraising Virtual Art Auction

Legal News You Can Use: Why CT Motorcyclists Should Never Pass on a Helmet

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Experienced motorcyclists possess a high level of skill that helps keep them safe during each trip. Yet no matter how skilled a rider may be, there is also some element of luck that helps motorcyclists avoid a negligent driver when they are riding on Connecticut’s highways. When luck is no longer on your side, wearing a helmet may help prevent serious injuries or … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Why CT Motorcyclists Should Never Pass on a Helmet

A la Carte: Zucchini Cake For Now … or Later (It Freezes Beautifully)

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Sometimes, I wish I had a garden, but I don’t like dirt or insects. My late husband’s family always had vegetable and flower gardens. My parents could have had a garden, but they didn’t even know what a trowel was, never mind seeding, weeding, picking or cooking vegetables.  When I married my husband and we bought our first house, one with a small yard, we had a little … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Zucchini Cake For Now … or Later (It Freezes Beautifully)

Old Lyme Provisional Results Predict Final Local Results with Wins by Courtney, Formica, Carney

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OLD LYME -- The provisional results for Old Lyme show wins for Democrat US Rep. Joe Courtney in the 2nd Congressional District and Republicans Paul Formica and Devin Carney in the 20th State Senate District and 23rd House District respectively. US Rep. Joe Courtney (D) has a substantial lead over his challenger Justin Anderson, but has yet to declare victory. State … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Provisional Results Predict Final Local Results with Wins by Courtney, Formica, Carney

‘The Day’ Announces Carney Has Won Re-election Bid, Returns to House for Fourth Term

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Karen Florin of The Day tweeted a short time ago, "Republican Devin Carney wins a fourth term in the state house 23rd. He awaited results with friends and family at the Westbrook beach home of his late, famed grandfather Art Carney." Florin has now written the following article in The Day: Voters in the 23rd state House District appeared Tuesday to have sent Rep. Devin … [Read more...] about ‘The Day’ Announces Carney Has Won Re-election Bid, Returns to House for Fourth Term

Provisional Results Announced by Lyme Show Democratic Sweep in That Town

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LYME -- The provisional results for Lyme gave Democrats a sweep of all the races in the town. US Rep. Joe Courtney (D) has a substantial lead over his challenger Justin Anderson, but has yet to declare victory. State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) is currently leading over challenger Brendan Saunders. Although David Rubino secured more votes than incumbent State Rep. … [Read more...] about Provisional Results Announced by Lyme Show Democratic Sweep in That Town

Groups Fighting for Social Justice Co-Host ‘Teach-In’ in Old Lyme, Wednesday

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LYME/OLD LYME — – The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice has announced that it will hold a “teach-in” the day after the election – in conjunction with the Old Saybrook March for Justice. The teach-in is titled The Work That Lies Ahead: Desegregating Hearts, Minds and Spaces in the Aftermath, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., outside Old Lyme Memorial … [Read more...] about Groups Fighting for Social Justice Co-Host ‘Teach-In’ in Old Lyme, Wednesday

Last-Minute Voters Have Short Time Before Polls Close at 8pm

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OLD LYME -- The polls are still open at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (LOLMS) and Lyme Town Hall.  The doors at LOLMS above will close at 8 p.m.  The same will happen to the doors at Lyme Town Hall and the Official Ballot Boxes at both town halls will also be locked at 8 p.m. Supporters of both parties were out in force to support their candidates. The Democrats above in … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Voters Have Short Time Before Polls Close at 8pm

Girls Win, Boys Draw Against Hale-Ray, Tuesday

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Playing away, the Old Lyme girls pulled off a resounding 3-0 defeat of Hale-Ray on Tuesday with all the goals scored in the first half. Maddie McCulloch scored first, assisted by Steph Mauro, and then Mauro herself scored the second goal assisted by Abby Manthous . The third goal came when Ellie Zrenda put the ball in the back of the net unassisted. Since … [Read more...] about Girls Win, Boys Draw Against Hale-Ray, Tuesday

Long Wait to Vote in Old Lyme Early, Then Quieter Later; Reverse in Lyme

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LYME/OLD LYME -- When the polls opened at 6 a.m. at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, the line soon developed to having an hour wait-time. The line itself stretched all the way from the side door of the middle school gym all the way round to Center School. All the reports we received were that the line remained in good humor despite the wait. Lyme, in contrast, had no line … [Read more...] about Long Wait to Vote in Old Lyme Early, Then Quieter Later; Reverse in Lyme

Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education Meets Twice Wednesday Evening

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OLD LYME -- The Region 18 Board of Education meets tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 4) evening at 7 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School in Old Lyme for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed at this link.  The agenda for the meeting is at this link. This meeting will be preceded by a Special Meeting in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education Meets Twice Wednesday Evening

Who Should I Vote For? – Part 1: Read ALL the ‘Letters to the Editor’ Received by LymeLine

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LYME / OLD LYME -- We have received a great many Letters to the Editor and now, to avoid our home page becoming filled just with letters, we have published them all at THIS LINK in the order in which they were received. We hope this is helpful to our readers so that you can peruse them at you leisure simply by scrolling down through the page. If you wish to respond to any of … [Read more...] about Who Should I Vote For? – Part 1: Read ALL the ‘Letters to the Editor’ Received by LymeLine