State Legislators say "There has been false and misleading information on social media" about use of herbicide diquat to combat Hydrilla growth in CT River LYME, CT—Reactions to the use of herbicides in the fight against hydrilla along the lower Connecticut River have only recently begun to spread across social media, but the topic is old news to local property owners long … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Controlling Hydrilla is Critical to CT River’s Health, Best Way to Implement Control is Now Heated Discussion Topic
Death Announced of Marcia Leverone; She Called Old Lyme Home for Over 40 Years, Volunteered for Many Causes
OLD LYME - Marcia (Sledziewski) Leverone, 82, of Old Lyme, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the arms of her daughter, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born Sept. 23, 1942, in Lowell, Mass., Marcia was a sweet, strong and spirited woman whose life was defined by compassion, humor and fierce independence ... ... later working in Old Lyme's … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Marcia Leverone; She Called Old Lyme Home for Over 40 Years, Volunteered for Many Causes
Paintings at Lyman Allyn Chronicle Artistic Transformation of David J. Marchi
NEW LONDON—The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is currently featuring an exhibition titled, David J. Marchi: Break on Through, a series of abstract paintings documenting the artist's unexpected transformation. The show runs through Oct. 19. The museum in a press release said Marchi had never painted before a life-altering boating accident in 2015. Suddenly compelled to paint, he left … [Read more...] about Paintings at Lyman Allyn Chronicle Artistic Transformation of David J. Marchi
Death Announced of Anthony “Tony” J. Cravinho, Father of Craig Cavinho of Old Lyme; Services Sunday, Monday
NIANTIC — Anthony J. Cravinho, "Tony", 87, a resident of Niantic, died at home in the comforting embrace of his family Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born in Westerly, R.I., he was the son of the late Antone Cravinho and Dorothy (Bergel) Cravinho ... Tony was a beloved teacher in the Stonington School System for many years until his retirement in 1995 ... Tony is survived by his … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Anthony “Tony” J. Cravinho, Father of Craig Cavinho of Old Lyme; Services Sunday, Monday
TOP STORY: Lyme Academy Receives $1.8 Million Donation Enabling Purchase of Adjacent Property Owned by Gil Boro
Gift is Largest in Academy's History OLD LYME — In what Michael Duffy, who serves as Lyme Academy Board of Trustees Chair, describes as, "an act of astonishing generosity," a local couple is donating $1.8 million to the Academy to enable it to purchase the neighboring property at 80-1 Lyme Street, which is better known as the former Studio 80 + Sculpture Gardens owned by … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme Academy Receives $1.8 Million Donation Enabling Purchase of Adjacent Property Owned by Gil Boro
Happy ‘Bastille Day’! Memories of Celebrating ‘Le Quatorze Juillet’ in Spectacular Style
Editor's Note: On this French National Holiday, we are pleased to republish a column from our oft-times Paris-based correspondent Nicole Logan (no relation), which she wrote in 2023 about the huge parade in Paris that celebrates the most memorable day in French history when the Bastille was stormed in 1789. Letter From Paris: Watching the 14th of July defilé [parade] is a … [Read more...] about Happy ‘Bastille Day’! Memories of Celebrating ‘Le Quatorze Juillet’ in Spectacular Style
Sound View Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ in Traditional Style
OLD LYME—It was a beautiful day for a parade and yet again, Sound View put its best foot forward with a wonderful one. The crowds came out to join the celebration featuring decorated bikes, a cheery band, esteemed veterans, local dignitaries and much more. Awards were presented in categories including best-decorated bike or wagon, most patriotic outfit, best float, and funniest … [Read more...] about Sound View Celebrates ‘The Fourth’ in Traditional Style
TOP STORY: New Champs Crowned at Rogers Lake July 4 Boat Parade
OLD LYME—There are new Independence Day champions on Rogers Lake. Rogers Lake Boat Parade organizers Christina and Dave Evers in an email said this year's trophy for the "most enthusiastic, patriotic, and best decorated" boat has been awarded to Jim and Christine Levasseur and family. The Evers said the family's enthusiasm put them over the top during Friday afternoon's … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: New Champs Crowned at Rogers Lake July 4 Boat Parade
Talking Transportation: Connecticut and Monorails—A One Track Mind
While taking a summertime break this week, here’s a column I wrote awhile back. What is this fascination that people have with monorails? I can’t tell you how often people suggest them as “the answer” to our state’s clogged roads. “Why don’t we build a monorail down the middle of The Merritt Parkway?,” asked an architect at a recent meeting. To … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Connecticut and Monorails—A One Track Mind
TOP STORY: Lyme’s Fourth of July Parade Passes by in a ‘Blink’
LYME—The parade that began over 60 years ago with a beloved doctor's pot-and-pan band remains a short and timeless tradition. There's not much in the way of rules at Lyme's Fourth of July Parade, and the clock is more of a suggestion than an absolute. You could even say time stops for this simple slice of Americana. But nobody told that to Lyme Selectman John … [Read more...] about TOP STORY: Lyme’s Fourth of July Parade Passes by in a ‘Blink’
Death Announced of Jennifer Griswold Hillhouse of Old Lyme—’A Community Treasure,’ Two-Time ‘OL Citizen of the Year’
OLD LYME—Jennifer Griswold Hillhouse died in her sleep at home in Old Lyme, Connecticut, on June 7, 2025. She was 92. Jennifer was the daughter of Dr. Matthew and Charlotte Griswold. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on March 18, 1933, and grew up in New Haven, where her father was an attending physician at Yale University. She attended the Foote School in New Haven … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jennifer Griswold Hillhouse of Old Lyme—’A Community Treasure,’ Two-Time ‘OL Citizen of the Year’
Juneteenth Celebration Brings Jazz, Poetry, Reflection to Old Lyme
OLD LYME—The north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum earlier this month filled with music and poetry as the community gathered for a Juneteenth celebration honoring those who once lived enslaved in the historic town of Lyme. The June 22 event in partnership with the Witness Stones Old Lyme organization featured a powerful performance by renowned bassist and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration Brings Jazz, Poetry, Reflection to Old Lyme
Sing Hagenberg’s ‘Illuminare’ at ‘SummerSings’ in Old Saybrook, Monday; All Welcome
OLD SAYBROOK—The lineup has been announced for the SummerSings series of casual sing-alongs that bring together acclaimed conductors, professional soloists and anyone who enjoys singing. SummerSings is co-sponsored by Cappella Cantorum and the Con Brio Choral Society. They bill the six-event series as an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of … [Read more...] about Sing Hagenberg’s ‘Illuminare’ at ‘SummerSings’ in Old Saybrook, Monday; All Welcome
Death Announced of Gary William Mislick, 83, of Sebastian FL, Old Lyme and Deep River, CT
Gary William Mislick, 83, of Sebastian FL, Old Lyme and Deep River, CT, passed away in Florida on June 12, 2025. He was born in Deep River, CT in 1942 to Walter and Phebe (Sheffield) Mislick . Gary attended Valley Regional High School where he played basketball and was selected as his class president for several years before moving to Avon Old Farms School where he switched to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Gary William Mislick, 83, of Sebastian FL, Old Lyme and Deep River, CT
Death Announced of Patricia Taptick, Mother of Susan Fogliano of Old Lyme, Michael D. Taptick, and Sharon A. Cushman
NIANTIC, CT—Patricia Taptick, of Niantic CT passed away on June 30, 2025. She was the widow of Michael J. Taptick, Jr, who predeceased her in 2006. They had been married for 50 years. Patricia was born on October 11, 1937, in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Louis Kish and Ella Kenez Kish. Patty spent her entire life caring for her family with all that was in her. She worked … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Patricia Taptick, Mother of Susan Fogliano of Old Lyme, Michael D. Taptick, and Sharon A. Cushman