Updated information from State Rep. Devin Carney: The closure of Exit 71 on and off ramps for Four Mile River Road (Exit 71) will begin 12 a.m., Aug. 8, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 22. The reconstruction of the southbound Exit 71 on and off ramps will involve full depth pavement replacement. Lane Closure/Detour Information Motorists on I-95 can expect … [Read more...] about Both I-95 Southbound Ramps at Exit 71 Closed for Two Weeks Starting 8/8, Detours in Place
Old Lyme’s Hack Starts Quest for Rowing Gold in Rio This Morning
Update: The US Men's Eight came in second behind Germany in their heat this morning. Germany has qualified directly for the final along with Great Britain, who won the first heat. The US team must now row again in the repechage on Wednesday at 9 a.m. EST to secure a spot in the final. Go Austin! Go Team USA! Austin Hack of Old Lyme, the stroke for the US Men's Eight, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Hack Starts Quest for Rowing Gold in Rio This Morning
Jewett Construction to Build New Reynold’s Subaru Dealership
Raymond, N.H.-based Jewett Construction Company, Inc. has been selected to design build a new dealership for Reynolds’ Subaru based in Lyme, Conn. The Reynold’s Subaru design-build dealership involves the construction of a new 22,250 SF facility requiring careful coordination between Subaru of New England and the Town of Lyme, Conn. for incorporation of both the … [Read more...] about Jewett Construction to Build New Reynold’s Subaru Dealership
Local Student Named College Scholar at Middlebury College
Caius Mergy, son of Lee and Michele Mergy of Old Lyme, was named a College Scholar during the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring terms at Middlebury College. To be named a College Scholar is the highest recognition for academic achievement at the liberal arts institution in Vermont. A College Scholar at Middlebury must carry a full course load of four or more classes during the … [Read more...] about Local Student Named College Scholar at Middlebury College
Hoping for Gold in Rio, World No. 1 Women’s Cyclist Guarnier Has Old Lyme Connection
We assume the whole town knows that Old Lyme's Austin Hack is the stroke for the US Men's Eight and will race for gold in Rio next Saturday, but did you know there's another Olympian at Rio, also with a strong chance to win a gold, who has a strong Old Lyme connection? Megan Guarnier, the world No. 1 women's road cyclist, is the niece of Dr. Catherine (Cathy) Burns Nyberg of … [Read more...] about Hoping for Gold in Rio, World No. 1 Women’s Cyclist Guarnier Has Old Lyme Connection
Death of Eleanor Emery Harper of Lyme Announced
Eleanor Emery Harper, born on July 11, 1919, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016 with her loving family around her. She and her late husband were long time residents of Lyme. Raised in Denver with her four siblings, Eleanor graduated from the Kent School For Girls where she developed a strong interest in the arts, specifically drama, singing and literature. She went on … [Read more...] about Death of Eleanor Emery Harper of Lyme Announced
Malloy, Wyman Congratulate CT Athletes Competing in Olympics; OLRA to Host Viewing Party in Lyme for Austin Hack’s Race, All Welcome
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman yesterday congratulated the Connecticut athletes competing in the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and are wishing them the best in their competitions. The list of athletes competing includes Austin Hack of Old Lyme, who is the stroke for the US Men's Eight. Hack graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Malloy, Wyman Congratulate CT Athletes Competing in Olympics; OLRA to Host Viewing Party in Lyme for Austin Hack’s Race, All Welcome
Midsummer Memories of a Magnificent Day … and Night
Old Lyme's Midsummer Festival 2016 began Friday evening when the sun came out after torrential rain earlier in the day ... Concert-goers gathered on the grounds on the Florence Griswold Museum to picnic, visit and await the performance by 'The Voice' finalist Braiden Sunshine ... Some decided the Lieutenant River was the perfect spot to listen the music … [Read more...] about Midsummer Memories of a Magnificent Day … and Night
Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Best of Saki’ by H.H. Munro
Yet another trip to our home library to retrieve an aging paperback read many years ago. Hector Hugh Munro, the English author also known as “Saki,” wrote these delicious satirical skewerings of the English upper classes just before the First World War. Despite the enormous changes that have taken place since then, in Blighty and the rest of the world, these 49 short stories … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Best of Saki’ by H.H. Munro
Talking Transportation: America’s Mass Transit Mecca
What’s the most mass-transit intensive city in the US? By the numbers, New York City. But for a glimpse of the real future of mass-transit, the winner is clearly Portland, Oregon. Portland has only 632,000 residents but 2.3 million in its metro area. Yet it has, per capita, what I think is the largest, most extensive and best integrated systems of light rail, streetcars … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: America’s Mass Transit Mecca
Lyme Public Hall Hosts Tag Sale to Benefit Public Hall Association, Aug. 6; Intake Continues Today
The Lyme Public Hall Association will hold a Tag Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature housewares, furniture, jewelry and unexpected treasures, as well as a bake sale with home-made pies and other tasty treats. Intake for the Lyme Public Hall sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Monday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 4. There will … [Read more...] about Lyme Public Hall Hosts Tag Sale to Benefit Public Hall Association, Aug. 6; Intake Continues Today
All Singers Welcome at ‘SummerSing’ Tonight in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK -- The fourth 'SummerSing' of the season will feature Vivaldi”s Gloria, with Drew Collins of Central Connecticut State University on Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook. All singers are welcome to perform in this read-through of a great choral work. The event features professional soloists. The event is … [Read more...] about All Singers Welcome at ‘SummerSing’ Tonight in Old Saybrook
Lori Warner Gallery Hosts ‘ART-ISTRY’ Featuring Work of David Rau from Flo Gris: Opening Reception Tonight
ART-ISTRY, featuring new work by David D. J. Rau and Christopher B. Steiner, opens Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Lori Warner Gallery in Chester with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. to which all are welcome. On view will be three-dimensional assemblage pieces by Rau, and limited edition prints and original photomontage works by Steiner. This exhibition will be a very special one … [Read more...] about Lori Warner Gallery Hosts ‘ART-ISTRY’ Featuring Work of David Rau from Flo Gris: Opening Reception Tonight
Enjoy Old Lyme’s 30th Anniversary Midsummer Festival Today; Arts, Food, Music & More All Day on Lyme St., Fireworks Tonight
The 30th anniversary of the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, a summertime favorite for thousands that has now become a signature event in the lower Connecticut River Valley, takes place Saturday, July 30. The event opened last night with a free Kick-off Concert by The Voice finalist Braiden Sunshine in the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum. The concert is followed up with … [Read more...] about Enjoy Old Lyme’s 30th Anniversary Midsummer Festival Today; Arts, Food, Music & More All Day on Lyme St., Fireworks Tonight
See ‘Fashion at the Sculpture Grounds’ During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, Two Live Runway Shows at 12 and 2pm Today
Gil Boro’s Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds is celebrating Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival with a host of events on Saturday, July 30. Join us for an exciting, live, outdoor runway show at 12 p.m. by Hygienic Art resident artist Susan Hickman and acclaimed designer Anna Lucas. The show will be repeated at 2 p.m. Following the 2 p.m. show there will be a performance by The … [Read more...] about See ‘Fashion at the Sculpture Grounds’ During Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, Two Live Runway Shows at 12 and 2pm Today