Former state Sen. Eileen Daily, 72, of Westbrook, died Wednesday. She was known as a tenacious lawmaker and served as co-chair of the powerful Finance Committee for five terms. Daily, who had battled cancer toward the end of her legislative career, decided not to seek re-election in 2012 and to spend more time with her family, Read the full article by Christine Stuart and … [Read more...] about Death of Former State Senator Eileen Daily Announced
Lyme Library Hosts Folk Duo “Hungrytown” in Free Concert Tonight
Lyme Public Library hosts the folk duo, “Hungrytown,” Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the library. After more than a decade of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--who comprise 'Hungrytown'--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting: “It’s great to hear an act eschew sentimentality in favor of … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Hosts Folk Duo “Hungrytown” in Free Concert Tonight
Sunshine and Stone Creek Perform at Old Lyme Library Tonight
Braiden Sunshine of Lyme and the band Stone Creek will give a free concert this evening, Wednesday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library. This is the final concert of the library's summer music series. Sunshine and Stone Creek will play covers of classic and modern rock 'n' roll songs. All are welcome. Attendees are … [Read more...] about Sunshine and Stone Creek Perform at Old Lyme Library Tonight
Caroline’s Miracle Foundation Event Draws More Than 500 Runners
The weather was perfect Saturday as more than 500 runners and walkers of all ages started to gather in front of Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School from 6:30 a.m. onward to participate in the three races being held that day to support Caroline's Miracle Foundation (CMF). It had previously been announced that this would be the final time that the event would be held. The O'Brien … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Miracle Foundation Event Draws More Than 500 Runners
Democrats Stick With Reemsnyder, Nosal to Lead November Slate
Indicating that they are clearly comfortable with their current leadership, the Old Lyme Democratic town Committee (DTC) last night endorsed incumbents Bonnie Reemsnyder and Mary Jo Nosal for First Selectwoman and Selectwoman respectively in the upcoming November election. The full slate of candidates, in fact, reflected a high level of satisfaction in the performance of those … [Read more...] about Democrats Stick With Reemsnyder, Nosal to Lead November Slate
Few Changes for Lyme Republican Slate in November Election
The Lyme Republican Town Committee has endorsed a slate of candidates for the November election comprised primarily of incumbents. The only changes are that current Region 18 Board of Education Chairman Jim Witkins is stepping down from that board and has been endorsed for the board of finance. Running in Witkins's stead for the board of education is newcomer Mary Powell-St. … [Read more...] about Few Changes for Lyme Republican Slate in November Election
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum, Former Teacher Breault Skippers US Team to Victory in ISAF Nations Cup
Nicole Breault, a graduate of Lyne-Old Lyme schools and former head of the History Department at Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS), was the skipper of the US Women's Match Racing team, which was victorious in the Women's Grand Final at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Nations Cup held in Vladivostek, Russia over July 15-19. The ISAF Nations Cup was first … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Alum, Former Teacher Breault Skippers US Team to Victory in ISAF Nations Cup
Country School Students Fund Well in Uganda with Support from Local Community
Following a full year of fundraising, and with generous help from the local community, students at The Country School recently announced that they had raised enough money to underwrite the creation of a well to provide clean drinking water in Kaberamaido, Uganda. The successful conclusion of the fundraising effort, a partnership with the Madison nonprofit Call To Care … [Read more...] about Country School Students Fund Well in Uganda with Support from Local Community
Old Lyme PGN Library Friends Hold Annual Meeting, Encourage New Members
The Friends of the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library held their Annual Meeting June 24, at the Library. Friends and volunteers were recognized for helping to make 2014-2015 a successful year and some notable highlights of those efforts were reviewed – the Bookworm Ball, the BookCellar’s strong showing under new leadership and the group’s appreciation for its many … [Read more...] about Old Lyme PGN Library Friends Hold Annual Meeting, Encourage New Members
Reading Uncertainly? ‘How The Mind Works’ by Steven Pinker
Why is reading, at least for me, so soothing, stimulating and confusing, all at the same time? Why does my mind react so strangely at times to what I am reading? Four years ago, I tried Steven Pinker’s monumental (some 800 pages of small type!) suggestion that we humans are actually becoming less violent, in The Better Angels of Our Nature. So it was only natural that I … [Read more...] about Reading Uncertainly? ‘How The Mind Works’ by Steven Pinker
9 Town Transit Unveils New Slogan
AREAWIDE — This spring, 9 Town Transit (9TT) asked the public to help with a new slogan for the region's bus system. After reviewing the nearly 50 submissions, the district now has a new tag line. “We wanted something that conveyed the impact public transit has on people's lives.” explains 9TT Chairperson Leslie Strauss, “We think ‘connecting your Connecticut' does just … [Read more...] about 9 Town Transit Unveils New Slogan
Vista Launches Annual ‘Put Vista on the Map’ Facebook Campaign
Vista kicked off its annual ‘Put Vista On The Map' campaign at Family Day on July 11. Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center is on a mission to travel the globe this summer through its annual Put Vista On The Map Facebook photo campaign. For the campaign, Vista families, friends, staff and community members are invited to submit photos of themselves wearing Vista … [Read more...] about Vista Launches Annual ‘Put Vista on the Map’ Facebook Campaign
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Continues All Day Today; Concert by Old Lyme Town Band, Fireworks Tonight
The weather forecast is perfect for Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, a town-wide celebration of the arts, which is being held Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25. Since the early 20th century Old Lyme, Conn., has been known to artists and art lovers alike as a haven for the arts. The annual free concert on Friday, July 24 at the Florence Griswold Museum is always a … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Continues All Day Today; Concert by Old Lyme Town Band, Fireworks Tonight
Old Lyme Republicans Endorse Cathy Carter for First Selectwoman, Will Challenge Reemsnyder in November
Updated 07/24: At their caucus Thursday evening, the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee (RTC) endorsed newcomer Cathy Carter for First Selectwoman to challenge Democrat incumbent Bonnie Reemsnyder in November. Two years ago, the Republicans did not endorse a candidate for First Selectman and Reemsnyder was re-elected unopposed. Incumbent Selectman Arthur "Skip" Sibley was … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Republicans Endorse Cathy Carter for First Selectwoman, Will Challenge Reemsnyder in November
Lyme Library Programs Explore 2007-08 Financial Crisis, Presentation by Axilrod Tonight
The Friends of the Lyme Public Library are hosting two linked programs this coming Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, which examine the same topic - the credit crisis of 2007-08. The first is a film and the second a presentation. On Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. the film, “Margin Call” will be shown. The movie will provide a basis for the discussion of the financial crisis … [Read more...] about Lyme Library Programs Explore 2007-08 Financial Crisis, Presentation by Axilrod Tonight