Republican State Rep. Melissa Ziobron (R-34th) has announced her candidacy for the 33rd State Senate District a day after Democratic Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman (D) had announced his campaign for the same district. which includes the Town of Lyme. This is Ziobron's first run for a State Senate seat while Needleman ran unsuccessfully in 2016 for the 33rd District seat … [Read more...] about Republican Ziobron Joins Race for 33rd State Senate Seat, District Includes Lyme
Body Washed up on Old Lyme Shore Now Identified
State police identified the man whose body washed up on a local shore Monday as a 44-year-old New Britain resident reported missing last year ... Read the full article at this link, Missing New Britain man found dead in Old Lyme. It was written by Lisa Backus and published today on www.newbritainherald.com … [Read more...] about Body Washed up on Old Lyme Shore Now Identified
Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
Yesterday, Essex First Selectman and successful businessman Norm Needleman announced his campaign as a Democratic candidate for the 33rd State Senate District, promising to use his business and small town leadership experience to bring people together to get Connecticut back on track. The seat will be vacant due to the incumbent Senator Art Linares (R) moving out of the … [Read more...] about Norm Needleman Announces Campaign for State Senate, 33rd State Senate District Includes Lyme
SECWAC Hosts IRIS Executive Director Tonight to Speak on “Refugee Resettlement in CT”
The next Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) meeting takes place Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Saybrook Point Inn. Chris George, Executive Director of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), based in New Haven, will speak at 6 p.m. on “Refugee Resettlement in Connecticut,” and discuss the role of IRIS, a government- and privately-funded nonprofit organization … [Read more...] about SECWAC Hosts IRIS Executive Director Tonight to Speak on “Refugee Resettlement in CT”
Letter From Paris: The Seine is Flooding … Again
The Paris floods crested Friday, Jan. 26, at almost six meters, therefore slightly lower than in June 2016 . They did not even make the 'Top 10' among the most destructive floods of the past 100 years. The monster flood of 1910 saw the river's level rise eight meters and 60 centimeters. However, the inhabitants in the communities upstream from the city, who have been … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: The Seine is Flooding … Again
Politics, Power, Policy … and US First Ladies: Old Lyme Library Presents Intriguing Talk at 1pm Today
Throughout the history of the United States, first ladies have routinely been influential members of the presidents’ inner circle. The Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library hosts a fascinating prsesentation Saturday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. titled, 'Politics, Power and Policy: The Modern First Ladies.' MaryAnne Borrelli, who is a professor of government at Connecticut College, … [Read more...] about Politics, Power, Policy … and US First Ladies: Old Lyme Library Presents Intriguing Talk at 1pm Today
CT Farmland Trust Announces Protection of New Mercies Farm in Lyme
Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) has recently announced the protection of New Mercies Farm in Lyme, Conn. The development rights were donated by a couple to CFT as part of their master plan for the farm and the community around them: to preserve the land for agricultural use, to provide wholesome food for the community, and to create an opportunity for young farmers to pursue … [Read more...] about CT Farmland Trust Announces Protection of New Mercies Farm in Lyme
Volunteers Needed to Help Valley Shore Residents With Literacy Challenges
Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore, CT, Inc. is a private non-profit organization. Its mission is to train tutors to help residents of the Valley Shore area who wish to improve their reading, writing or speaking English to improve their life and work skills. This one-to-one instruction is held confidential and is completely without charge to the student. Tutor training is a … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed to Help Valley Shore Residents With Literacy Challenges
Potapaug Hosts “American Woodcock” Program Tonight in Old Lyme
Potapaug Audubon presents "The American Woodcock" on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Old Lyme Town Hall. All are welcome. The speaker will be Patti Laudano, naturalist and former Potapaug President, who will give a PowerPoint presentation illustrating all the unique adaptations of this elusive and well-camouflaged bird. For more information or weather update, … [Read more...] about Potapaug Hosts “American Woodcock” Program Tonight in Old Lyme
CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Winter along the Connecticut River brings many things - including cold winds and grey skies. But the change in seasons also signals a shift in the ecology of New England’s Great River. The osprey, the swallows and the egrets may be gone, but in their place now are mergansers, goldeneyes, and the highlight - bald eagles. These once rare, majestic birds can be seen fishing … [Read more...] about CT River Museum Offers Range of Winter Wildlife Programs, Activities
Community Leaders Hope to Help Parents Improve Communication With Teens; Forum in OS Tonight
Compassion Counts invites shoreline community members to join an upcoming community conversation, ‘Weathering the Adolescent Storm in a Pressure-Filled World,’ on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Old Saybrook High School Auditorium. This free event will be a dynamic evening for teens, parents and teachers to learn how to nurture positive communication and foster … [Read more...] about Community Leaders Hope to Help Parents Improve Communication With Teens; Forum in OS Tonight
Sincere Thanks to the ‘Key Retrievers’ at Old Lyme Town Hall
To the Editor: I want to let you know what an amazing job Scott D'Amato and Lawrence Galbo did retrieving my keys from the storm drain in front of Town Hall yesterday. It wasn't an easy job and I don't know what I would have done if they didn't do it. Thank you once again. Thank you also to the women in Town Hall who contacted Public Works. Sincerely, Donna … [Read more...] about Sincere Thanks to the ‘Key Retrievers’ at Old Lyme Town Hall
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Troubles’ by J.G. Farrell
When a world is collapsing all about us, how much are we willing to recognize? J. G. Farrell’s description of a veteran of the World War I trenches going to Ireland to rejoin a young lady he had met only once in London during the War is an allegory on human inertia and lethargy in the face of rapid change. In 1919, Major Brendan Archer travels from London to Kilnalough, … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘Troubles’ by J.G. Farrell
Rod White is Old Lyme’s 2017 ‘Citizen of the Year’
Noting at Monday (Jan.22) evening's Annual Town Meeting in Memorial Town Hall that it was always a "joy" to announce the Old Lyme Citizen of the Year, Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder then declared that Roderick M. White was the 2017 recipient. After the applause for White has dissipated, Reemsnyder read the Proclamation that gave the justification for his … [Read more...] about Rod White is Old Lyme’s 2017 ‘Citizen of the Year’
House Democrats Get Jump On Toll Debate
Read the full story, which includes a quote by local State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and was published on CTNewsJunkie.com, Jan. 29. at this link. HARTFORD -- Democratic legislative leaders in the House weren't going to wait for the start of the legislative session to debate electronic tolls. They want to hold a vote and pass it as soon as possible. “Connecticut … [Read more...] about House Democrats Get Jump On Toll Debate