For this month, a local author! Richard Conniff is a science writer, a contributor to The New York Times, and a resident of Old Lyme. He’s also a graduate of Yale University, one reason for his interest in the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, which is now celebrating its first 150 years. It is the story of a museum and its directors, explorers, paleontologists, … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘House of Lost Worlds’ by Richard Conniff (of Old Lyme)
LYSB Hosts a “Family Movie on the Beach” Tonight
Lymes' Youth Service Bureau presents Disney's "Zootopia" (rated PG) tonight on White Sand Beach. The event is free and all families from Lyme and Old Lyme are welcome. Pizza and snacks will be for sale from 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8 p.m. Bring your own beach chairs or blankets. Rain will cancel the event. Check for weather updates from 5 p.m. on the LYSB … [Read more...] about LYSB Hosts a “Family Movie on the Beach” Tonight
Saturday’s Free Family Fun Day To Honor Old Lyme First Responders Includes Performance by Braiden Sunshine
The Shoreline Church will host a "Free Family Fun Day" on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 12 to 5 p.m. to thank and honor Old Lyme's first responders in the Old Lyme Fire Department, Old Lyme Police Department and Old Lyme Emergency Medical Services. The free event is open to the public and will be held on the church grounds at 287 Shore Rd. in Old Lyme. The Family Fun Day will … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Free Family Fun Day To Honor Old Lyme First Responders Includes Performance by Braiden Sunshine
Informational Meeting Held on Sound View Nomination to National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places nomination of Sound View Historic District informational meeting is scheduled forMonday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Ave., in Old Lyme. The State Historic Preservation Office has sent letters to all property owners included in the Sound View area inviting them to the meeting. The meeting will … [Read more...] about Informational Meeting Held on Sound View Nomination to National Register of Historic Places
Talking Transportation: Summer Daytrips To Ride Connecticut’s Rail History
If you’re looking for family fun this summer, consider visiting one of Connecticut’s many living museums celebrating our rail heritage. The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven (www.shorelinetrolley.com) was founded in 1945 and now boasts more than 100 trolley cars in its collection. It still runs excursion trolleys for a short run on tracks once used by The Connecticut … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Summer Daytrips To Ride Connecticut’s Rail History
US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Finishes in 4th Place in Rio Olympics
In a commendable performance, the US Men's Eight -- with Old Lyme's Austin Hack as stroke -- finished in fourth place with a time of 5:34:23 in the Rio final Saturday morning. The gold medal winners were England in 5:29:63 followed by Germany (5:30:96), who took the silver, while The Netherlands won the bronze medal in 5:31:59. Congratulations, Austin and Team USA! … [Read more...] about US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Finishes in 4th Place in Rio Olympics
US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Rows for Olympic Gold at 10:24am This Morning!
Austin Hack, a member of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Class of 2010, rows as stroke in the US Men's Eight at 10:24 a.m. in Rio today! Along with the whole town of Old Lyme and the whole country, we wish Austin and his team the very best of luck! The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) is hosting a breakfast reception for Austin Hack's Rio Olympic final on Saturday, Aug. 13, … [Read more...] about US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Austin Hack as Stroke, Rows for Olympic Gold at 10:24am This Morning!
Blumenthal Discusses Proposed High Speed Rail Route with Community Leaders
Read a report of Friday's meeting by Kimberly Drelich and published 8/13 on theday.com at this link. … [Read more...] about Blumenthal Discusses Proposed High Speed Rail Route with Community Leaders
Blumenthal to Discuss Proposed High Speed Rail Route with Community Leaders This Morning in Old Lyme Town Hall; Public Welcome to Attend
Old Lyme First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder issued the following announcement yesterday: Senator Richard Blumenthal will be meeting in the Old Lyme Town Hall Meeting Hall today, Friday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 a.m. This will be a roundtable discussion with community leaders from area towns, though the public is welcome to attend. "After recent issues raised by the USDOT’s … [Read more...] about Blumenthal to Discuss Proposed High Speed Rail Route with Community Leaders This Morning in Old Lyme Town Hall; Public Welcome to Attend
Suisman Shapiro Named Town Attorney for Old Lyme
The Old Lyme Board of Selectmen has selected Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law in New London, CT, as Town Attorney for a two year term. Attorney John A. Collins, III, a 30-year Old Lyme resident, was sworn in on behalf of the firm on Aug. 9. Suisman Shapiro’s core municipal team – Michael Carey, Eric Callahan and Eileen Duggan - assisted by other attorneys in the firm as … [Read more...] about Suisman Shapiro Named Town Attorney for Old Lyme
Old Lyme Rowing Association Hosts Breakfast Reception for Hack’s Rio Final, Saturday: All Welcome
The Old Lyme Rowing Association (OLRA) is hosting a breakfast reception for Austin Hack's Rio Olympic final on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the barn at 325 Grassy Hill Rd. in Lyme. Enjoy this opportunity to watch the race on a big screen TV with friends and family. All are welcome. Space is limited. A $10 donation to OLRA is suggested. Contact Jane Montanaro … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Rowing Association Hosts Breakfast Reception for Hack’s Rio Final, Saturday: All Welcome
US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Hack as Stroke, Qualifies for Saturday’s Olympic Final!
UPDATE: 8/11, 12:30pm: The US Men's Eight crushed the opposition in the repechage this morning and qualified for the Olympic final at 10:24 EST on Saturday, where they will meet Germany, England, The Netherlands, Poland and New Zealand. Go Austin! Go Team USA! UPDATE 8/11, 6:30am: Austin's race is currently scheduled for 9 a.m. EST this morning, but his mom, Barbara Hack, … [Read more...] about US Men’s Eight, with Old Lyme’s Hack as Stroke, Qualifies for Saturday’s Olympic Final!
Medal of Honor Car Unveiled at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson in Anticipation of New Tribute Center
On Sunday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. the public is invited to witness the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Medal of Honor Recipient Recognition 1956 Ford Thunderbird at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson. The Medal of Honor car is an artistic tribute to our country’s military heroes who have received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award that can be bestowed on a member of the United … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Car Unveiled at Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson in Anticipation of New Tribute Center
Community Foundation Announces Record Scholarship Awards Totaling Over $581K
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) has announced a record number of recipients for scholarships this year. More than 260 students from Eastern Connecticut were selected by its Scholarship Committees to receive $581,341 in scholarships from 105 scholarship funds established at the Foundation. These record awards were possible thanks to the generosity of … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Announces Record Scholarship Awards Totaling Over $581K
The Movie Man: Don’t Waste Your Money on ‘Suicide Squad’
One would think that gathering together all of DC’s most memorable villains for a single movie would be appealing. After all, that’s how big-named stars such as Will Smith, Jared Leto, Viola Davis, and Margot Robbie were probably hooked on this project. Unfortunately, big names could not save a super-villain movie that lacked the type of lure that films in said genre should … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: Don’t Waste Your Money on ‘Suicide Squad’