The entire community is invited to welcome home our own Braiden Sunshine this Friday evening, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in Lyme-Old Lyme High School. This is to celebrate his incredible recent run on NBC's "The Voice." There will be opportunities for autographs and pictures with Braiden. Presentations will also be made by students and the community. There will be pizza and cake … [Read more...] about ‘Welcome Home’ Party for Braiden Sunshine to be Held Tonight, All Welcome
Old Lyme Historical Society Offers Books, 2016 Calendars for Sale
The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) is offering its books and 2016 calendars for sale. Covering decades and centuries of local history and personages, they make unique gifts for friends and family. The OLHS center is located in the old Grange Hall at 55 Lyme Street. For further information, visit www.olshi.com, or just stop by the Grange. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Offers Books, 2016 Calendars for Sale
The Movie Man: “Spotlight” Explores How “Globe” Reporters Exposed Priest Sex Scandal
Tonight, I look back to a scandal that has rocked the institution that preserved Western Civilization in the Dark Ages, transformed hospitals, and, believe it or not, science. Thirteen years ago, the Boston Globe revealed a series of stories to the public, and many in the world began to distrust her. What I speak of is the Catholic Church, and the priest sex scandal. This is … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: “Spotlight” Explores How “Globe” Reporters Exposed Priest Sex Scandal
Country School Selected as Finalist in United Arab Emirates STEAM Initiative
The Country School is one of three finalists selected to advise the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education as it seeks to implement a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum for all Kindergarten-3rd Grade students. Following a global search, the UAE identified the independent Pre-School through 8th Grade school as one of its top three … [Read more...] about Country School Selected as Finalist in United Arab Emirates STEAM Initiative
An Open Letter to Old Lyme Land Use Commissions, Related Agencies Regarding Sanitary Wastewater
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Several Old Lyme Land Use Commissions and Related Agencies Subject: Sanitary Wastewater It has come to the attention of this Commission that sanitary wastewater treatment in plants sanctioned by the State DEEP [Department of Energy and Environmental Protection] are discharging less than potable fresh water into our rivers flowing … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Old Lyme Land Use Commissions, Related Agencies Regarding Sanitary Wastewater
Wilczewski, Hartmann Named Region 18 Superintendent’s Leadership Award Winners
Hattie Wilczewski and Brett Hartmann, students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, have been awarded the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent/Student Recognition Award for leadership service to the school, academic prowess relative to ability, and service to others in the community at a ceremony held Dec. 7, at Saybrook Point Inn. Ian … [Read more...] about Wilczewski, Hartmann Named Region 18 Superintendent’s Leadership Award Winners
Old Lyme Conservation Commission Requests Publication of Rogers Lake Long-term Plan
The Old Lyme Conservation Commission regards Rogers Lake as one of the town’s most valuable resources both for its recreational values and for its value as a source for two of the three main aquifers in Old Lyme. This is particularly important at a time when the Rogers Lake Authority plans to apply the herbicide Clipper to large areas of the lake for the very first … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Conservation Commission Requests Publication of Rogers Lake Long-term Plan
Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Toy, Giving Drive This Morning
The Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) is holding a Toy and Giving Drive on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Old Lyme firefighters will be collecting monetary donations, food and toys at both the Lyme St. Fire Department and on Halls Rd. near Big Y. All donations will be distributed to Lyme/Old Lyme families in need. This event is sponsored by OLFD with assistance from … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Fire Department Hosts Toy, Giving Drive This Morning
Con Brio’s Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon Invokes ‘Shepherds and Stars’
Con Brio, the shoreline's renowned all-auditioned chorus, offers another stellar Christmas concert tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme, Conn. Directed by Dr. Stephen Bruce, assisted by keyboardist Susan Saltus and the Con Brio Festival Orchestra, the chorus will be joined this year by returning bass soloist, Christopher Grundy, and two … [Read more...] about Con Brio’s Christmas Concert in Old Lyme This Afternoon Invokes ‘Shepherds and Stars’
Eastern Connecticut Ballet Performs ‘Nutcracker’ at the Garde Today
Share the magic and pageantry of one of the world's most beloved ballet with friends and family of all ages at the Garde Arts Center tonight, Dec. 12, and tomorrow afternoon, Dec. 13. New York City Ballet (NYCB) star Sara Mearns, “the great American ballerina of our time,” returns to the Garde Arts Center in New London for another great performance with Eastern Connecticut … [Read more...] about Eastern Connecticut Ballet Performs ‘Nutcracker’ at the Garde Today
Letter from Paris: COP 21 Tackles Climate Change in Challenging Times
All eyes are on the COP21 United Nations conference on climate change taking place in Paris from Nov. 29 to Dec. 12. The “Conference of Parties” or COP, have been held every year since COP 1 in Berlin, in 1995. In the middle of nowhere, in an industrial and non-descript vacant lot – a preview of what our world will become if the conference does not bring concrete results – … [Read more...] about Letter from Paris: COP 21 Tackles Climate Change in Challenging Times
Nibbles: Two Culinary Memoirs, Two Delicious Recipes – Enjoy Both!
Over the past month, I have been reading interesting recipes. That’s not a big deal, since I pore over recipes daily from newspapers, cookbooks and, especially, food magazines. These days I tear recipes from magazines and newspapers, then chuck them out. Many of my 500 cookbooks are gone, too, living at the Book Barn. But two food memoirs I bought recently, and which I … [Read more...] about Nibbles: Two Culinary Memoirs, Two Delicious Recipes – Enjoy Both!
Child & Family Agency Hosts Essex Holiday House Tour Today
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT hosts its 13th biennial Essex Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature seven beautiful village homes, including a landmark house, all decorated for the holidays and within walking distance from the Town Hall for easy access to village shops and restaurants as well. Essex Historical … [Read more...] about Child & Family Agency Hosts Essex Holiday House Tour Today
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus in New London Today to Support Marine Corps’ ‘Toys for Tots’ Campaign
Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride into the new Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson in New London Saturday, Dec. 12, from 12 to 3 p.m. to support the U.S. Reserve Marine Corps annual 'Toys for Tots' campaign. This free event will include photos with Santa and the whole family … even pets are welcome. Santa will greet visitors in a Harley-Davidson® sidecar set in front of a traditional … [Read more...] about Join Santa & Mrs. Claus in New London Today to Support Marine Corps’ ‘Toys for Tots’ Campaign
Old Lyme Town Tree Lighting, Lyme St. Stroll with Carols, Holiday Concert to be Held Today
The Annual Tree Lighting at the Old Lyme Town Hall will take place at 4 p.m. this afternoon. The Tree Lighting is sponsored by the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Old Lyme and will feature musicians from the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Band, conducted by Carrie Wind, performing from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The Select Singers from Lyme-Old Lyme High School conducted … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Tree Lighting, Lyme St. Stroll with Carols, Holiday Concert to be Held Today