AREAWIDE— Republic State Senators Art Linares and Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg have agreed to at least three public debates for their election contest in the 12-town 33rd Senate district, though Bjornberg is calling for at least one more face-off to be held in one of the northern towns of the district. In a separate campaign development, Colin Bennett of Westbrook has … [Read more...] about Republican Senator Art Linares and Democratic Challenger Emily Bjornberg Schedule Debate for 33rd District Contest
Flat Rock Hill Rd. Bridge Rehab Update
For those of you being kept awake at night by the ongoing construction (like a significant number of LymeLine staff!), the State Department of Transport has advised that the bridge rehabilitation project on Flat Rock Hill Rd over I-95 in Old Lyme is on schedule for completion in May of 2015. On-going activities include removal of the stage 2 deck and steel girders, … [Read more...] about Flat Rock Hill Rd. Bridge Rehab Update
Latin Arts Organization Awards Scholarship to Incoming Student at Lyme Academy College
Aubrianna Robinson describes herself as unique, creative and happy, qualities that helped her win a scholarship funded by the Latin Network for the Visual Arts (LNVA www.lnva.us). Robinson, a Fitch High School graduate who enrolled at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts last month, won a $2,000 scholarship administered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. The … [Read more...] about Latin Arts Organization Awards Scholarship to Incoming Student at Lyme Academy College
Late Registration for Cappella’s ‘Magnificat,’ ‘Gloria,’ Sept. 15
Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus late registration/rehearsal for Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria is Mon., Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River, 06417. Registration is $40, Vivaldi's Gloria $12, Bach's Magnificat $6. Rehearsals are Monday nights. Use the rear entrance. The Gloria, Vivaldi’s best known sacred work, is … [Read more...] about Late Registration for Cappella’s ‘Magnificat,’ ‘Gloria,’ Sept. 15
Vitality Spa to Expand Premises in Old Lyme, Also New Offerings in Classes, Clothing and More
Lindsay Eisensmith, founder and director of Vitality Spa & Wellness, has announced the spa’s expansion to the space formerly occupied by the Diane Birdsall Gallery on Lyme Street. She explains, “This exciting move will enable Vitality to continue to grow in both the number of clients that we are able to serve as well as expand our range of Spa and Wellness offerings. … [Read more...] about Vitality Spa to Expand Premises in Old Lyme, Also New Offerings in Classes, Clothing and More
LymeLine Makes the News!
We were thrilled to read the article about LymeLine published Sept. 5, in the Street Fight online magazine, which has a national and international readership and is subtitled, "Inside the Business of Hyperlocal." Titled, "How LymeLine Succeeds Against a 133-Year-Old Daily," Tom Grubisich explores LymeLine's growth from its creation by Jack Turner in December 2003, when it … [Read more...] about LymeLine Makes the News!
‘Dinner and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire” Event This Evening Benefits Childhood Cancer Research
An organization with a mission to raise funds for pediatric research, Achieve Change Together (ACT), is hosting a "Dinner, a Movie, Popcorn and More" event on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Clark Memorial Field in Old Saybrook. Grass opens at 6 p.m. and the movie, now announced as "Mrs. Doubtfire," starts at 7:30 p.m. The costs is $20 per car, which includes the movie and popcorn. … [Read more...] about ‘Dinner and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire” Event This Evening Benefits Childhood Cancer Research
Zhang’s Artwork Featured in Fresh Ayer Gallery Exhibition
"Artwork by Christopher Zhang" is currently on view at the Fresh Ayer Gallery in Old Lyme. Born in Shanghai, China, Zhang acquired a BFA degree in China and a MFA in the United States. In addition to creating subject matter paintings, he specializes in portraiture and landscapes. His versatile styles and skills in both still life and Chinese traditional painting and … [Read more...] about Zhang’s Artwork Featured in Fresh Ayer Gallery Exhibition
An Open Letter to our Readers from Diane Birdsall
An Open Letter to Friends and Patrons of the Diane Birdsall Gallery I have taken on a job that will take me outside of the gallery in Old Lyme and into another phase of exhibiting. I will be working with a hotel developer, Charles Mallory -- he operates several beautiful and viable hotels in Greenwich, Southport, Stamford, Aspen [Marfa] Texas and a Vermont inn to be … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to our Readers from Diane Birdsall
Old Saybrook Couple, Old Lyme Church Sponsor Trip to NYC to Join Climate March, Sept. 21
Editor's Note 9/14: Bus is now full. A committed Old Saybrook couple, Dave and Mariette Brown, have teamed up with the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to arrange for a bus of local residents to go to New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21. The purpose of the trip is to attend, “The world’s largest rally in history to support meaningful action to combat the scourge of … [Read more...] about Old Saybrook Couple, Old Lyme Church Sponsor Trip to NYC to Join Climate March, Sept. 21
Talking Transportation: No Blue Ribbons for Metro-North
The long awaited MTA “Blue Ribbon Panel” of experts has issued its report on Metro-North and its sister railroads, and it isn’t pretty. Their 50 page report confirms much of what we already knew: that the railroad placed too much emphasis on “on time performance” instead of safety … that there were serious repair issues unattended to for months … and that there has been an … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: No Blue Ribbons for Metro-North
Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths
Former President Bill Clinton told a friendly crowd of party loyalists Tuesday that Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should be elected by 10 points or more based on what he’s been able to accomplish. That’s the message Clinton told a half-full ballroom of supporters at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. He also said ... Read the full story by Christine Stuart and published on … [Read more...] about Clinton Stumps for Malloy in New Haven, Highlights Governor’s Strengths
Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scouts Attend High Adventure Camp, Conquer New Mexico Mountain Challenge
“Climb every mountain” was the theme for Boy Scouts of America Troop 26 of Lyme/Old Lyme this summer. Troop 26 was selected by lottery to attend a challenging seven-day-adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this August. Philmont is the premier high adventure camp for scouts. Founded through the generosity of Oklahoma oilman Waite Phillips over 75 years ago, the … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scouts Attend High Adventure Camp, Conquer New Mexico Mountain Challenge
Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Popular Swallow Cruise, Sept. 27
SOLD OUT! Join the Old Lyme Land Trust for an incredible natural spectacle on the Connecticut River. In the late afternoon during the fall migration, hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather on the river from 30 miles around and create beautiful sweeping formations in the sky. Just as the sun sets, they converge into a huge funnel over Goose Island and disappear into the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Land Trust Hosts Popular Swallow Cruise, Sept. 27
Centerbrook Architects Designing New Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport
Centerbrook Architects of Centerbrook, Conn., is designing a new 14,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport in Connecticut that will be the keynote building at the northern entrance to the 19-acre riverfront campus. The new building, for which zoning approval is currently being sought from the town of Stonington, will be located where the Seaport’s existing … [Read more...] about Centerbrook Architects Designing New Exhibition Hall for Mystic Seaport