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RiverCOG Hosts Regional Summit in Haddam, Tuesday

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The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) will host its GrowSMART Regional Summit Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Riverhouse in Haddam. Drop-in any time between 4 and 8 p.m. to share your vision for the region's economic future.  This event will include a short presentation on the state of the local regional economy, interactive brainstorming exercises, and … [Read more...] about RiverCOG Hosts Regional Summit in Haddam, Tuesday

Assistant Manager Position Available at Local Consignment Store

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Saint Ann's Church has a part-time opportunity at a local consignment store in Old Lyme, Conn.  An Assistant Manager position is available for someone to work one to two days per week (15-16 hrs) Duties include: -Team Oriented -Enjoys working with people -Able to multitask -Detail oriented and have computer skills -Punctual and dependable Requirements: -previous … [Read more...] about Assistant Manager Position Available at Local Consignment Store

CASFY Coalition Launches Third Media Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking

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Community Action for Substance Free Youth (CASFY), the local prevention coalition for Lyme and Old Lyme, has launched a new media campaign aimed at teens, parents and all adults in the communities of Lyme and Old Lyme. Community members can already see Shoreline Sanitation trucks with the image of hands holding red cups and the message, “Don’t be a party to underage drinking.  … [Read more...] about CASFY Coalition Launches Third Media Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking

Talking Transportation: Sound Barriers: A Waste of Money?

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One and a half million dollars a mile.  The cost of building a new lane on I-95?  Hardly! That’s more like $20 million.  No, “$1.5 million dollars a mile” would be the cost of building new sound barriers on that crowded highway, according to testimony by the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Commissioner. This won’t win me many friends among my neighbors in Darien, … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Sound Barriers: A Waste of Money?

NL County Residents Receive Free Admission to Florence Griswold Museum Today

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Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, all residents of New London County receive free admission to the Florence Griswold Museum on second Sundays this summer - the last remaining dates of the season is tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 13. The Museum’s riverfront landscape is situated on an 11-acre site in the historic village of Old Lyme. In addition … [Read more...] about NL County Residents Receive Free Admission to Florence Griswold Museum Today

Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Fundraising Dinner at Filomena’s Today

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Go out to dinner to support the Old Lyme Historical Society! Filomena's Restaurant at 262 Boston Post Rd. in Waterford is donating $10 from every meal ticket sold by the Old Lyme Historical Society for dinner on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. The menu comprises two kinds of pasta, salad, and focaccia bread with a cash bar available. Tickets are $20. Seating is open from 5 to 7 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Hosts Fundraising Dinner at Filomena’s Today

Local WWII Heroes Gather for Patriot Day Commemoration in Old Lyme

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A distinguished group of Old Lyme area World War II veterans is seen here grouped below the handsome pastel “The Spirit of the Doughboy,” which hangs over the main staircase in Old Lyme's Memorial Town Hall. The painting, the work of the noted portrait and mural painter Alfred Herter (1871-1950), depicts a mother and her son in World War I. The painting will be seen in the … [Read more...] about Local WWII Heroes Gather for Patriot Day Commemoration in Old Lyme

Clements’ Photo Exhibit Opens in New London

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery in New London presents 'Statement Makers - Work In Progress.'  The exhibit features the work of former Lyme resident and Lyme Art Association Trustee G. Roger Clements, who is an architectural designer, artist, photographer (BFA, Graphic Design), founder and principal of Sasqua Designs, LLC and a trustee of the New London Maritime … [Read more...] about Clements’ Photo Exhibit Opens in New London

Last Few Days to Donate to Old Lyme Church’s Rummage Sale

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Summer’s over. The kids are back in school. It’s a great time to clean out the house and get it ready for autumn. But what to do with all the gently used toys, books, dishes, tennis racquets, bicycles, Christmas decorations, furniture, etc., that you don’t need anymore?  Donate them to the King’s Rummage Sale at Christ the King Church’s Harvest Fun Day! Donations are … [Read more...] about Last Few Days to Donate to Old Lyme Church’s Rummage Sale

Lyme Library Celebrates Book Launch of Local Author James Benn’s Latest Novel, Tonight

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Lyme Public Library welcomes local author James R. Benn this evening at 7 p.m. for the book launch of “The White Ghost,” Benn's tenth volume in the popular Billy Boyle World War II mystery series. Benn will give a talk during the event introducing the book. The event will be held in the Lyme Town Hall Meeting Room adjacent to the Library at 480 Hamburg Rd. (Rte. 156) in … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Celebrates Book Launch of Local Author James Benn’s Latest Novel, Tonight

‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ at Studio 80 in Old Lyme Extended Through Oct. 24

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OLD LYME — Gilbert Boro, owner and sculptor at Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme, has just announced that, in response to overwhelming demand, the current exhibition on the grounds of his studio will be extended through Oct. 24. The Summer Sculpture Showcase features examples of his own contemporary work accompanied by a selection of works created by a number of other … [Read more...] about ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ at Studio 80 in Old Lyme Extended Through Oct. 24

Dredging Proposal Passes Easily in Packed Town Hall

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Around 140 people crowded into the Old Lyme Town Hall's Meeting Room Tuesday evening to hear a presentation on a proposal to dredge the lower stretches of both Black Hall and Four Mile Rivers.  Not only was every seat taken but all standing room was used too and some attendees had to stand in the foyer. Described as a "rare opportunity" for the town by a representative of … [Read more...] about Dredging Proposal Passes Easily in Packed Town Hall

Lottery Places Old Lyme Candidates in Order on Nov. 3 Ballot

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Old Lyme Town Clerk Eileen Coffee and Assistant Town Clerk Vicki Urbowicz presided over a lottery yesterday morning in the second floor Conference Room of Memorial Town Hall on Lyme St. to determine the horizontal order of candidates' names for any office with a number of openings in the Nov. 3 municipal election. Old Lyme Registrars Sylvia Peterson (D) and Don Tapper (R) … [Read more...] about Lottery Places Old Lyme Candidates in Order on Nov. 3 Ballot

Old Lyme Registrars Hold Lottery Today to Determine Order of Candidate’s Names on Election Ballot

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The Old Lyme Registrars of Voters have announced they will hold a lottery to determine the horizontal order of candidates' names for any office with a number of openings in the Nov. 3 municipal election.  The names will then appear in the order drawn within the appropriate row on the election ballot. Candidates' names will be drawn at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the second … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Registrars Hold Lottery Today to Determine Order of Candidate’s Names on Election Ballot