On Sept. 26, 2017, Emmanuel Macron chose the Sorbonne University to develop his grand vision for Europe. In that seminal speech he was urging his perceived partner German Chancellor Angela Merkel to join him in tackling the lofty goals of European reforms, speeding up the integration of the Eurozone through the creation of a parliament, a ministry of finances, and its own … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Macron & Merkel: Can This Power “Couple” Lead Europe?
Local Churches Host Variety of Services Today to Celebrate Easter
Happy Easter to all our readers who celebrate the event! Today Christ The King hosts a Mass of the Lord's Resurrection at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with choir and orchestra. For more information, visit this link The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme hosts an Ecumenical Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. at Griswold Point, then worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. For more … [Read more...] about Local Churches Host Variety of Services Today to Celebrate Easter
Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Lecture Tonight by US X-Country Skiers
The Old Lyme Historical Society will host a free lecture in their building at 55 Lyme St. by US Cross-Country skiers Caitlin and Scott Patterson -- who are also siblings from the Griswold clan -- on Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. The Pattersons will discuss their recent experience as members of Team USA at the Winter Olympics held in South Korea. Share their excitement in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Lecture Tonight by US X-Country Skiers
Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27
Community Music School’s (CMS) largest annual fundraiser is the CMS Gala and this year the organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary with For the Love of Music! The event takes place on Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Deep River at The Lace Factory and includes fabulous musical entertainment provided by CMS faculty and students. Enjoy cocktail jazz and an exquisite … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Now for Community Music School’s 35th Anniversary Gala, April 27
Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme Places at Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games
Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme returned from the Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games in Mendon, Vt., with a Participation Ribbon, a Seventh Place Finish and a Sixth Place Finish. He was also named Vermont Special Olympics Rookie of the Year. Pico Mountain located in Mendon, Vt., hosted the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games the weekend of March 19-20. Evan, who skies for The … [Read more...] about Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme Places at Special Olympics Vermont Winter Games
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Mountains of the Mind’ by Robert Macfarlane
Have you ever been mesmerized by a mountain? I have ... Mount Fuji, from the waters of Suruga Wan, Mounts Rainier and Baker from Puget Sound on a cloudless day, and even Mount Kearsarge in central New Hampshire when I actually climbed it with some of our family. What is it about mountains that seem to entrance our minds? Robert Macfarlane, a Fellow of Emmanuel College, … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Mountains of the Mind’ by Robert Macfarlane
A la Carte Goes Colorful with Crispy Cod with Chorizo, White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Back in January, I was invited to a dinner party. The food was incredible, beginning with an appetizer of a seared sea scallop, topped with shredded duck and enveloped with a sunny yellow hollandaise and an arugula in subtle vinaigrette. As an “intermission,” there was glorious white lasagna which melted in our mouths. The entrée was beef and carrots in Borolo, silken mashed … [Read more...] about A la Carte Goes Colorful with Crispy Cod with Chorizo, White Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Madison Senior Men’s Tennis Club Welcomes New Members of Any Skill Level From All Along Shoreline
“Sometimes you're looking to play perfect tennis but it's not going to happen all the time and you have to accept it.” - Andy Murray, professional tennis champion For the men of the Madison Senior Men's Tennis Organization, the tennis is far from perfect – but that’s not the point. Oh, they may step onto the court feeling sure that today, for just once, it’s all going to come … [Read more...] about Madison Senior Men’s Tennis Club Welcomes New Members of Any Skill Level From All Along Shoreline
Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘Hello Spring,’ Tonight
On Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. the Duck River Garden Club will present " Hello, Spring," featuring guest speaker Sylvia Nichols. The meeting will be held at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall on Lyme Street. Nichols will provide an interactive presentation demonstrating simple, easy to create floral designs suitable for spring entertaining or just plain fun. She will also … [Read more...] about Duck River Garden Club Presents ‘Hello Spring,’ Tonight
Sen. Blumenthal Visits Pakistani Couple Seeking Sanctuary at Old Lyme Church
UPDATED 03/26: Senator Richard Blumenthal visited Malik Naveed Bin Rehman and Zahida Altaf in sanctuary yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to show support and to discuss ways to support their case. Malik Naveed Bin Rehman and Zahida Altaf, who were ordered by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the United States by Monday, March … [Read more...] about Sen. Blumenthal Visits Pakistani Couple Seeking Sanctuary at Old Lyme Church
‘March For Our Lives’ Draws Hundreds of Protesters in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK -- People of all ages from across southeast Connecticut gathered on Main Street in Old Saybrook yesterday to march in support of action against gun violence and in solidarity with some 800 other marches taking place worldwide. Those who had marched in the January 2017 Women's March in Old Saybrook estimated that the crowd for yesterday's event was substantially … [Read more...] about ‘March For Our Lives’ Draws Hundreds of Protesters in Old Saybrook
Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22
Celebrate Earth Day and the creation of this beautiful planet by attending Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus' performance of Franz Joseph Haydn's "Creation" on Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. Simon Holt will lead the chorus, professional soloists and orchestra. Soloists will be internationally known Bass David … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum to Perform Haydn’s ‘Creation,’ April 22
Local AAUW Hosts Luncheon with Nationally-Acclaimed Authors at Saybrook Point Inn, April 14
The Lower Connecticut Valley branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will sponsor a luncheon at the Saybrook Point Inn on Saturday, April 14, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Randy Susan Meyers, author of the bestseller, The Widow of Wall Street, and Brunonia Barry, author of the novels The Lace Reader and The Fifth Petal, will discuss their books and their writing … [Read more...] about Local AAUW Hosts Luncheon with Nationally-Acclaimed Authors at Saybrook Point Inn, April 14
Together We Rise CT Holds a ‘March For Our Lives’ in East Haddam
In support of students across the country, a March For Our Lives event will be held at Two Wrasslin’ Cats, 374 Town Street, East Haddam, on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Together We Rise CT – Building Bridges for Justice, the event will be one of more than nearly 700 world-wide. March For Our Lives was created, inspired, and led by students who will no … [Read more...] about Together We Rise CT Holds a ‘March For Our Lives’ in East Haddam
Join a Shoreline ‘March For Our Lives’ in Old Saybrook
There will be a Shoreline March For Our Lives in Old Saybrook on Saturday, March 24, starting at 2 p.m. at 300 Main St. March For Our Lives was created, inspired, and led by students who will no longer risk their lives waiting for someone else to take action to stop the epidemic of school shootings. March For Our Lives believes the time to take action is now and hopes as … [Read more...] about Join a Shoreline ‘March For Our Lives’ in Old Saybrook