Lyme-Old Lyme High School freshman Braiden Sunshine won his knockout round in 'Team Gwen [Stefani]' on NBC's 'The Voice' Monday evening and now advances to the live playoff round. Sporting a new hairstyle and wearing a snappy suit causing him to look much older than his mere 15 years, Sunshine sang a Michael Bublé number, 'Feeling good,' that just wowed the judges. There … [Read more...] about Sunshine Advances Again on ‘The Voice’
Letter to the Editor: Challenging Three Reasons Cited to Support Carter
To the Editor: Cathy Carter is running against Bonnie Reemsnyder for First Selectwoman in Old Lyme. Letters in LymeLine have cited three reasons to support Cathy: her education, her experience, and, apparently, her opposition to state involvement in town projects. I take issue with each of these points. 1. Cathy took college courses in public management and public … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Challenging Three Reasons Cited to Support Carter
Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme BOF Attorney Suggestions are Sensible, Now Let’s Move Forward Collaboratively
To the Editor: "Findings given in Old Lyme WPCA Probe," The Day-October 22, 2015, accurately summarizes the preliminary findings of the outside attorney, Robert DeCrescenzo, hired by the Old Lyme Board of Finance to determine whether cost overruns in the WPCA’s waste-water study for the DEEP were the result of improper conduct. I attended the Board of Finance meeting and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Old Lyme BOF Attorney Suggestions are Sensible, Now Let’s Move Forward Collaboratively
Letter to the Editor: Number of Police Grievances Suggests New Leadership Needed at Town Hall
To the Editor: What is happening in Old Lyme? I just learned that our local police recently have filed 6 grievances against the Old Lyme First Selectwoman. It is my understanding also that each grievance will cost the town in legal expenses. Is it also true that the town police have filed a total of 15 grievances against the First Selectwoman in the past 16 months? Is it … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Number of Police Grievances Suggests New Leadership Needed at Town Hall
See Sunshine in ‘The Voice’ Knockout Round Tonight, Viewing Party at Lyme-Old Lyme HS
Lyme-Old Lyme High School sophomore Braiden Sunshine will feature in tonight's 'The Voice' on NBC. Lymes' Youth Service Bureau will be hosting a viewing party for the program between 8 and 10 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium. Teddy's Pizza will be donating pizza to the event and all are welcome. Congratulations to Braiden on this extraordinary … [Read more...] about See Sunshine in ‘The Voice’ Knockout Round Tonight, Viewing Party at Lyme-Old Lyme HS
Letter to the Editor: Carter Will Find Local Solutions
To the Editor: In the many years I have lived, worked, and served on a number of boards and committees in Old Lyme, I am aware of one fact; there are many very smart people living in our town. That would include our friends at the beaches. Together, we can solve our problems and address our challenges without turning to the State and other municipalities; such as New … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carter Will Find Local Solutions
Literacy Volunteers Host Wine and Beer Tasting Charity Event in Saybrook, Oct. 23
Literacy Volunteers 5th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction will be held Oct. 23 Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore will hold a Wine and Brew Tasting and Auction Event on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Saybrook Point Pavilion in Old Saybrook. Tickets are $25 per person for an evening of great wines, beers and wonderful foods. Some of the … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers Host Wine and Beer Tasting Charity Event in Saybrook, Oct. 23
All Welcome to ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ Closing Reception Tonight in Old Lyme
Gilbert Boro, owner and sculptor at Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme, is currently hosting an exciting exhibition on the grounds of his studio featuring examples of his own contemporary work accompanied by a selection of works created by a number of other widely acclaimed sculptors working in contrasting media. In response to overwhelming public demand, this Summer … [Read more...] about All Welcome to ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ Closing Reception Tonight in Old Lyme
Next Concerts in ‘Musical Masterworks’ 25th Season Dec. 5 & 6
Musical Masterworks is celebrating a quarter century of magnificent chamber music at Old Lyme’s First Congregational Church, beginning with the first concerts of their season on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. This concert will feature two of chamber music’s rising stars: violinist Bella Hristova and, in her Musical Masterworks debut, pianist Anna … [Read more...] about Next Concerts in ‘Musical Masterworks’ 25th Season Dec. 5 & 6
Second Lecture in Connecticut River Estuary Fall Lecture Series to be Held This Afternoon
The second event in the Connecticut River Estuary Fall Lecture Series is titled 'The Power of Successful Advocacy: Conserving the Connecticut River Estuary,' and will be held this afternoon. It will comprise two separate talks. The first will be by Kimberly Lutz, Director of The Nature Conservancy Connecticut River Program. She will discuss her team's work to improve … [Read more...] about Second Lecture in Connecticut River Estuary Fall Lecture Series to be Held This Afternoon
Region 18 Board of Education Candidate’s Debate is Tonight in Old Lyme
Lymes’ Youth Services Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates for Board of Education" event this evening, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium. The four positions open on the board are all four-year terms. The candidates who will be present to give prepared statements and answer … [Read more...] about Region 18 Board of Education Candidate’s Debate is Tonight in Old Lyme
Boathouse Moves Into Construction Document Phase by Majority Vote, Park & Rec. Officials Abstain Saying Boathouse Still Too Costly
Members of the Hains Park Boathouse Improvement Committee (HPBIC) discussed the latest plans for the renovated boathouse in considerable detail Wednesday evening at Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. After the first round of designs were rejected for non-compliance with educational building planning requirements, the committee is now pursuing Option A from the second round, which, … [Read more...] about Boathouse Moves Into Construction Document Phase by Majority Vote, Park & Rec. Officials Abstain Saying Boathouse Still Too Costly
Letter to the Editor: Carter Will Bring Strong Leadership Skills, Ethics to Town Hall
To the Editor: I met Cathy Carter shortly after our family moved to Old Lyme when our daughter joined the freshman lacrosse team Cathy coached. Cathy instilled value in our girls. I respected her leadership skills then and I still do today. As our town’s leader, I believe she will bring the same ethics to Old Lyme Town Hall. Cathy has a BA in Public Management and an MPA in … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Carter Will Bring Strong Leadership Skills, Ethics to Town Hall
Roger Waters, Co-founder of Rock Band ‘Pink Floyd,’ to Participate in ‘Tree of Life’ Conference in Old Lyme This Afternoon
Organizers of the 11th annual ‘Tree of Life’ Conference being held today have today that Roger Waters, co-founder of the globally successful rock band ‘Pink Floyd,’ has accepted an invitation to attend the event at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) this afternoon. Waters is expected to participate in a discussion around 3 p.m. with the distinguished Israeli … [Read more...] about Roger Waters, Co-founder of Rock Band ‘Pink Floyd,’ to Participate in ‘Tree of Life’ Conference in Old Lyme This Afternoon
Join ‘Tree of Life’ Conference Today in Old Lyme, Pink Floyd Co-founder Roger Waters to Participate
BREAKING NEWS: Roger Waters, co-founder of the globally successful rock band 'Pink Floyd' will be participating in the conference this afternoon. The eleventh annual Tree of Life Conference offers a rare opportunity to hear from two globally recognized commentators on the Israel-Palestine situation — Gideon Levy and Suhail Sami Khalilieh — at the First Congregational Church … [Read more...] about Join ‘Tree of Life’ Conference Today in Old Lyme, Pink Floyd Co-founder Roger Waters to Participate