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Old Lyme Historical Society Sponsors Tours of Duck River Cemetery Today

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The Old Lyme Historical Society is hosting two tours of the Duck River Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 and 3 p.m. respectively.  The tours will be led by Old Lyme Historian John Pfeiffer, Ph.D.Tickets are $10 per person, and may be purchased in advance at 55 Lyme St., Webster Bank in Old Lyme, or online at OLHSI.org. Tours leave promptly at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Space is … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Sponsors Tours of Duck River Cemetery Today

‘Four Corners’ String Musicians Open ‘Tree of Life’ Conference Tonight with Exceptional Concert in Old Lyme

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This evening three extraordinarily talented string musicians -- Layth Sidiq, Naseem Alatrash and Aleen Murad Masoud, who is also a vocalist -- will come together at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to present an evening concert, which forms the opening event of the 2015 Tree of Life Conference, which continues at the church the following day. Born in Baghdad … [Read more...] about ‘Four Corners’ String Musicians Open ‘Tree of Life’ Conference Tonight with Exceptional Concert in Old Lyme

Ridegeway-Korsmeyer’s Fall Exhibition on View at Old Lyme Library Through Nov.

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The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is hosting an Opening Reception today from 5 to 7 p.m. for its fall art exhibition, "Landscapes Reimagined," which features work by Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer.  The public is invited to attend. All works are for sale and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Library. Ridegeway-Korsmeyer holds graduate degrees in both education … [Read more...] about Ridegeway-Korsmeyer’s Fall Exhibition on View at Old Lyme Library Through Nov.

Letter to the Editor: Hunt’s Long, Relevant Career Plus Experienced Incumbents Will Create Strong Region 18 Board of Ed. Team

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To the Editor: Old Lyme residents have a dynamic and highly competent slate of Democratic candidates for the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education. Included in this group is a former colleague of mine, Dr. Peter Hunt, whom I enthusiastically endorse. I worked with Dr. Hunt for fifteen years and have great respect for his skill and wisdom as a school psychologist and educator. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Hunt’s Long, Relevant Career Plus Experienced Incumbents Will Create Strong Region 18 Board of Ed. Team

Talking Transportation: Good News — and Bad — for Metro-North

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It’s been a rough few years for Metro-North what with derailments, crashes and commuter deaths.  But it finally seems like service and safety are coming back. The best metric of that is the recent surge in ridership, up 1.7 percent compared to last year.  That works out to more than 3,000 additional riders every day. Certainly this ridership gain is a sign of more people … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Good News — and Bad — for Metro-North

Final Day for CT ‘Mission of Mercy’ Free Dental Clinic Today

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The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO) in collaboration with the Connecticut State Dental Association is hosting the inaugural Connecticut Mission of Mercy Mini MOM Free Dental Clinic today, Sunday, Oct. 11, at the East Lyme High School on 30 Chesterfield St. in East Lyme, CT.  Doors open at 6:00 a.m. A clinic was held yesterday and had reached its capacity by … [Read more...] about Final Day for CT ‘Mission of Mercy’ Free Dental Clinic Today

Legal News You Can Use: Technology can be Worrisome for Parents

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Sponsored by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law: The issues facing parents today, as technology ushers in newer and faster means of communicating, are markedly different from those faced by our parents.  Through ever increasing methods of communication, our children have, at their fingertips, the ability to reach a multitude of people in an instant.  Take that instantaneous … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Technology can be Worrisome for Parents

South African Choir Presents Concert Tonight in Old Lyme

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As part of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme's continuing celebrations of its 350th anniversary, a choir made up of 22 members of the University of Pretoria (South Africa) Indigenous Choir will present a concert Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in the church.  All are welcome and admission is free.  A freewill offering will be taken. The choir will be directed by … [Read more...] about South African Choir Presents Concert Tonight in Old Lyme

Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Sympathizer’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen

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How often do we take sides while harboring a suspicion that the other fellow’s view actually has some merit? Nguyen’s narrator, never named, but referred to as “The Captain,” states his position at the outset: “ ... I am also a man of two minds ... I am simply able to see any issue from both sides.” The Captain is a Vietnamese, ostensibly working for the American forces at … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘The Sympathizer’ by Viet Thanh Nguyen

All About Aging: Lyme Library Hosts a Presentation, Oct. 17

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The Friends of Lyme Public Library are hosting a series of Fall Talks.  The first will be presented by Brooke Conley, LCSW on Sat., Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the library. Conley will explore the subject of, "Challenging Conversations to Have with Aging Parents," in a helpful discussion about aging with relevant information. The library is located at 482 Hamburg Rd./Rte. 156, … [Read more...] about All About Aging: Lyme Library Hosts a Presentation, Oct. 17

Saint Ann’s Church, LYSB Host Harvest Festival, Family ConcertToday

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Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church of Old Lyme and Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau will host a Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 4, including an exciting family concert with the acclaimed singer/songwriting duo, The Nield Sisters. The day’s activities run from 12 to 4 p.m. and have been generously sponsored by Essex Savings Bank and Essex Financial Services. The Harvest Festival will take … [Read more...] about Saint Ann’s Church, LYSB Host Harvest Festival, Family ConcertToday

See ‘Whimsical Kingdoms’ at Florence Griswold Museum Through October, Over 30 Faerie Houses on Display

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It’s the return of the Florence Griswold Museum’s highly anticipated annual outdoor exhibition, Wee Faerie Village. This year the walking trail highlights over 30 faerie-sized castles, towers, and palaces celebrating fiction’s greatest royal tales. The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Wee Faerie Village’s 'Whimsical Kingdoms' on the grounds of museum’s campus … [Read more...] about See ‘Whimsical Kingdoms’ at Florence Griswold Museum Through October, Over 30 Faerie Houses on Display

‘Frost at the Farm’ Program Returns to Bushnell Farm This Afternoon

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Walter Woodward, State Historian and Robert Frost scholar, will return to Bushnell Farm in Old Saybrook on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. for the program Frost at the Farm. The program, which includes Robert Frost's poetry and music, is free and open to the public with on-site parking at 1445 Boston Post Rd. in Old Saybrook. This well-reviewed program includes Woodward's reading, … [Read more...] about ‘Frost at the Farm’ Program Returns to Bushnell Farm This Afternoon

Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Plant Sale Today

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The Old Lyme Historical Society (OLHS) is having a Plant Sale at its 55 Lyme St. headquarters Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is anticipated that all the available plants, too numerous to mention, will go quickly. This is a great chance to get your garden refreshed for spring beauty next year while supporting the efforts of the OLHS to bring the area's history to … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Plant Sale Today