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Old Lyme Registrars Hold Voter Registration Session Today

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The Old Lyme Registrars of Voters, Sylvia Peterson (D) and Don Tapper (R), will hold a Voter Registration Session Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. in their office at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. The purpose of this session will be to complete the Preliminary Registry List for the upcoming Nov. 8 Presidential Election. Normal office hours for the registrars are Monday … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars Hold Voter Registration Session Today

Join a Women’s Leadership Forum at Coast Guard Academy Today, Afternoon Session Free for Students

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A forum titled, "Honoring Our Past, Empowering Our Future," is being held today at the Coast Guard Academy in New London. Organized by the Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network and the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Leadership Initiative, the forum is open to all ages and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with events happening throughout the day. Registration for the morning session … [Read more...] about Join a Women’s Leadership Forum at Coast Guard Academy Today, Afternoon Session Free for Students

Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’

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On Oct. 1, Shelley Gregory of Old Lyme is walking in the 11th annual Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation's (TBBCF) 'Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut.'  Not only is this the 10th year that Shelley will have completed the full 26.2 mile TBBCF walk, but -- on a personal basis -- it is also her 8th year cancer-free! If you would like to contribute to Shelley's … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Shelley Gregory Walks for 10th Year in Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk Across SE CT’

‘Children of the Stone/Dal’Ouna Ensemble’ Presents Remarkable Concert in Old Lyme Tonight

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The Tree of Life Educational Fund presents a performance by Ranzi Aburedwan and his Arabic-French Dal’Ouna Ensemble in a program of music and book-readings on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. This event is part of the national concert and book tour of Children of the Stone/Dal ‘Ouna, which celebrates Palestinian musician and … [Read more...] about ‘Children of the Stone/Dal’Ouna Ensemble’ Presents Remarkable Concert in Old Lyme Tonight

Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum’s Work Tracking Only Wild Jaguar in US Featured in Current ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine

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Chris Bugbee, a member of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 1997, and his wife Aletris Neils are featured in a major news story published in the current (October) issue of The Smithsonian magazine and on Smithsonian.com at this link. The story by Richard Grant with photographs by Bill Hatcher is titled, "The Return of the Great American Jaguar," with a sub-title, "The … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum’s Work Tracking Only Wild Jaguar in US Featured in Current ‘Smithsonian’ Magazine

Farewell to Fiorelli; Long-Serving Old Lyme PGN Library Director Retires Today

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Mary Fiorelli, who has worked at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library for over 19 years with 16 of them as Director, enters a new chapter of her life today when she sails away to a well-deserved retirement.  In fact, the retirement party that the library's board of trustees are hosting this afternoon for the community to say goodbye to Mary is aptly titled, "Smooth … [Read more...] about Farewell to Fiorelli; Long-Serving Old Lyme PGN Library Director Retires Today

9 Town Transit Plans Bus Fare Increases; Public Hearing Tonight in Old Saybrook

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AREAWIDE -- To help offset a cut in state transit funding, the Estuary Transit District is considering an increase to fare on all 9 Town Transits services. The proposal would see the cash fare on all routes increase from $1.50 to $1.75. Trips on Dial-A-Ride and off-route would increase from $3 to $3.50.  Multi-ride tickets and monthly passes will increase to $15.75 and $57, … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Plans Bus Fare Increases; Public Hearing Tonight in Old Saybrook

Old Lyme Residents Approve Additional Funds for Sound View Project by 26 Votes; Joining Ledge Light Health District by Just Three Votes

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Tonight Old Lyme voters approved additional funds for the  Sound View project by 102 to 74 votes. They also approved the town joining the Ledge Light Health District by just three votes, 82-79. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Approve Additional Funds for Sound View Project by 26 Votes; Joining Ledge Light Health District by Just Three Votes

Old Lyme Residents Vote Tonight on Sound View Project Cost Increase, Joining Ledge Light at Special Town Meeting

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Updated 09/27: 7:27am: The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has announced a Special Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School to consider and vote on four items. The first is to authorize approval of $911,100 for the construction cost of the Rte. 156 Bikeway/Sound View Improvements Project. Although $877,000 was … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Residents Vote Tonight on Sound View Project Cost Increase, Joining Ledge Light at Special Town Meeting

Essex First Selectman Opposes State Takeover of Local Health Departments, Denounces New Cost to Small Towns; Lyme First Selectman Eno Agrees

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The following is a press release from Norm Needleman's campaign office that we received this morning: Today, State Senate candidate and local businessman Norm Needleman spoke out against the yet-to-be-announced state takeover of local health departments. Needleman opposes the top-down, behind-the-scenes process which includes the elimination of local health departments, the … [Read more...] about Essex First Selectman Opposes State Takeover of Local Health Departments, Denounces New Cost to Small Towns; Lyme First Selectman Eno Agrees

Old Lyme Debate Sees Linares, Needleman Disagree Sharply on Some Issues, Agree on Others

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The candidates vying for the 33rd State Senate District seat met last night in front of a relatively small audience of around 75 in the somewhat rarefied atmosphere of Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS).  Rarefied because not a single resident of Old Lyme can vote for either candidate since Old Lyme is part of the 20th State Senate District currently represented by Republican … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Debate Sees Linares, Needleman Disagree Sharply on Some Issues, Agree on Others

Learn All About ‘The Abduction from the Seraglio … According to Star Trek,’ 11am in Saybrook

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OLD SAYBROOK -- A witty lecture given by Old Lyme resident and internationally acclaimed tenor Brian Cheney with director Josh Shaw entitled “The Abduction from the Seraglio by Mozart ... according to Star Trek” is slated for Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. at the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. This free lecture is sponsored by The Guild of Salt … [Read more...] about Learn All About ‘The Abduction from the Seraglio … According to Star Trek,’ 11am in Saybrook

Letter From Paris – No, Now It’s Essex!  A Brave, New Museum Opens in DC

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Editor's Note:  Our popular writer from Paris, Nicole Prevost Logan, is back in Essex, CT, for the winter.  She does not normally write for us from Essex, but this year, she is making an exception and will be continuing to contribute articles to ValleyNewsNow.com and LymeLine.com during the winter months.  Here is her inaugural column from Essex about the opening of  a very … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris – No, Now It’s Essex!  A Brave, New Museum Opens in DC