In honor of The Country School’s 60th Anniversary, the school’s Board of Trustees is providing a $10,000 merit scholarship to a student applying for admission to Grades 4-8 for the fall of 2017. Additional scholarships will be offered to students entering those grades based on applicants' qualifications and/or need. This will be the third 60th Anniversary Merit Scholarship … [Read more...] about The Country School Offers $10,000 60th Anniversary Merit Scholarship
The Latest on the Train: FRA Hosts Open House & Community Connections Discusses High Speed Rail, TODAY
Two Important Upcoming Events BOTH on Wednesday, Jan. 25: Federal Railroad Administration 'Open House' in Springfield, Mass., 4-7pm Community Connections Luncheon Discusses 'High Speed Rail in Old Lyme,' 12-2pm We published an editorial on Jan. 6 regarding the high speed train issue in which we asked, "But what has happened here in our own backyard in terms of specific … [Read more...] about The Latest on the Train: FRA Hosts Open House & Community Connections Discusses High Speed Rail, TODAY
Carney, Formica Hold Office Hours Today in Old Lyme
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) and State Senators Paul Formica (R-20th) will hold office hours in Old Lyme at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, located at 2 Library Ln. in Old Lyme on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This session will provide constituents with an opportunity to ask questions or share their ideas and concerns about state government and the 2017 … [Read more...] about Carney, Formica Hold Office Hours Today in Old Lyme
Letter From Paris: Extraordinary ‘Shchukin Collection’ Currently on View in Paris Attracts Massive Crowds
It is the first time ever that the masterpieces of the Russian art collector Sergei Ivanovich Shchukin have traveled abroad as a collection. Until now only separate works have been seen in the West. In the 1979 "Paris-Moscow" major retrospective at the Pompidou Center - a huge exhibition from Soviet state museums - there was no mention anywhere of the origin of the art … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Extraordinary ‘Shchukin Collection’ Currently on View in Paris Attracts Massive Crowds
Old Lyme Selectmen Announce LOLHS Life Skills Program Members as 2016 Citizens of the Year
Noting that the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen was doing "something just a little bit different," this year in terms of the Citizen of the Year announcement, First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder introduced the 2016 recipients as not one person in the traditional manner, but rather a group of people. She went on to name Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s (LOLHS) Life Skills & … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Selectmen Announce LOLHS Life Skills Program Members as 2016 Citizens of the Year
SECWAC Presents Talk by Former Defense Department Official Shriver on ‘Start, End & Aftermath of Cold War,’ Tonight
AREAWIDE -- The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) has announced that resident local author and former U.S. Department of Defense official Dick Shriver will deliver remarks based on his upcoming book, “Glimpses of an Uncharted Life,” at Old Lyme Country Club on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Shriver’s address will provide a compelling review of the Cold War – … [Read more...] about SECWAC Presents Talk by Former Defense Department Official Shriver on ‘Start, End & Aftermath of Cold War,’ Tonight
Old Saybrook ‘Sister March’ Draws Almost 1,000 on Saturday
The march may only have been registered late last week, but almost 1,000 people still turned out Saturday morning in Old Saybrook to join the movement that inspired around three million people across the globe to publicly express their opinions on the rights of women and other minority groups, and in many ways on the new Trump presidency as a whole. More than 500 people … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook ‘Sister March’ Draws Almost 1,000 on Saturday
Old Lyme’s Annual Town Meeting to be Held Tonight, Citizen of the Year to be Announced
Old Lyme’s Annual Town Business Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School at 18 Lyme St. The first item on the agenda is discussion and acceptance of the Annual Town Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, as submitted by the Board of Finance. The second item is the announcement of the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Annual Town Meeting to be Held Tonight, Citizen of the Year to be Announced
‘Sister March’ Supporting ‘Women’s March on Washington’ in Old Saybrook Today
We have just heard that a 'Sister March' has been announced in Old Saybrook on Saturday. This 'Demonstration in Support of the Women's March in D.C.' starts at 10 a.m. on the Old Saybrook Town Green and runs through 2 p.m. The information on the 'Sister Marches' website states, "We invite anyone who'd like to demonstrate support for the Women's March, occurring in … [Read more...] about ‘Sister March’ Supporting ‘Women’s March on Washington’ in Old Saybrook Today
FRA Extends Deadline for Comments on High Speed Rail Proposal
SECoast.org made the following announcement at 6:09 p.m. this evening: Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island has just issued a press release announcing that the Federal Railroad Administration has agreed to an extension of "at least several weeks." SECoast.org quotes Sen. Reed directly from his press release as follows, " I am pleased the FRA is extending the deadline to help … [Read more...] about FRA Extends Deadline for Comments on High Speed Rail Proposal
Saybrook Stage Presents “The Farnsworth Invention” at ‘The Kate,’ Continues Through Sunday
The invention of television comes to life in “The Farnsworth Invention” live at The Kate from Jan. 19 through Jan. 22 – a fast-paced electric play written by Aaron Sorkin; who brought us such great television as “The West Wing”, “The Social Network” and “The Newsroom.” His high energy writing style makes for an enjoyable evening of theatre. It's 1929. Two ambitious … [Read more...] about Saybrook Stage Presents “The Farnsworth Invention” at ‘The Kate,’ Continues Through Sunday
‘Together We Rise’ Holds Official ‘Sister Event’ to Women’s March on Washington at East Haddam, Saturday
The Women’s March on Washington has inspired over 370 other ‘sister marches’ to take place this coming Saturday, Jan. 21. All 50 states and Puerto Rico are confirmed to have at least one grassroots-led march on that day, as well as 55 global cities on six continents, from Tokyo to Sydney, Nairobi to Paris to Bogotá. But if you've missed the bus -- literally and figuratively … [Read more...] about ‘Together We Rise’ Holds Official ‘Sister Event’ to Women’s March on Washington at East Haddam, Saturday
Entries to Old Saybrook Library’s Annual Poetry Contest Accepted Through Feb. 21
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, announces its 23rd Annual Poetry Competition. Submissions will be accepted from Jan. 17 through Feb. 21, 2017 at the Library. The rules for participants are as follows: Poems must be original and unpublished. One poem per letter size page. No more than 40 lines per poem. All poems … [Read more...] about Entries to Old Saybrook Library’s Annual Poetry Contest Accepted Through Feb. 21
Cappella Cantorum Late Registration/Rehearsal Tonight for ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Medley, ‘Les Mis,’ & Choral Showcase
Tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m., Cappella Cantorum will hold a non-auditioned, late registration/rehearsal for Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and a Choral Showcase including: For the Beauty of the Earth-Rutter; Precious Lord, Take My Hand, and Come to the Music, Lift Thine Eyes. (This Choral Showcase has replaced Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.) Rehearsals will … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Late Registration/Rehearsal Tonight for ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Medley, ‘Les Mis,’ & Choral Showcase
Can You Help? Rob Wallace of Old Lyme Urgently Needs O+/- Living Liver Donor
As the creator of specialized glassware for scientific research, Rob Wallace has used his unique talents to contribute to over 30 years of medical breakthroughs. The Old Lyme resident now finds himself relying on the medical community – and his own community – to help him overcome his battle with liver cancer. Doctors have told Wallace that his best chance for a healthy … [Read more...] about Can You Help? Rob Wallace of Old Lyme Urgently Needs O+/- Living Liver Donor