A crushing defeat for the French president, many angry people and a country convulsing into chaos. Let's rewind the video back to early 2023. There was a feeling of déjà vu when observing the political and social turmoil going on in France. Once more the "Street" is in an uproar and the deputies in the Assemblée Nationale are fighting like cats and dogs. This … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Anatomy of a Crisis — Retirement Reform in France
Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
HADLYME -- And so ends peacefully an adventurous life. Ronald "Ron" Rose, 82, of Hadlyme, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home (as he wished). It is a sad day, we have lost the patriarch of the family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Rose; his five children: Donna (Steve) Coulombe, William (Katherine) Rose, Jane (Jerry) Rose, Rebecca (Frank) Bocian, and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Ronald “Ron” Rose, 82, Former Lyme Fire Dept. Chief, Longtime Lyme Building Official/Sanitarian; Services Thursday
Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED 3/19: Lymes Creative Arts is offering mini grants of up to $1000 plus materials to instructors providing hands-on arts opportunities to Lyme and Old Lyme teens this summer The organization is accepting Summer 2023 programming proposals that help teens consider hands-on artmaking as a way to enrich their lives and find fulfillment in artistic … [Read more...] about Lymes Creative Arts Invites Proposals for Summer 2023, Due April 3
Death of Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr. Announced, Father of Joe of Old Lyme
Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr., beloved husband of Grace M. (Bonomo) Quaratella, of Edwards Street, Pawcatuck, passed away at the Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, educator, and loved people with all his heart.Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Pasquale J. and Helen Quaratella.Joe was a communicant of … [Read more...] about Death of Joseph J. Quaratella, Sr. Announced, Father of Joe of Old Lyme
Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday
OLD LYME -- Lawrence Ludwig Grove, 76, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2023, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Lawrence "Larry" was born May 3, 1946, in Waterbury, to Eugene A. Grove and Helen L. Kongsted Grove ... He ... moved to Lyme. He then started a business called Silver and Wood in East Haddam with close friends Nancy and David ... Besides being mechanically … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of Lawrence Ludwig Grove of Lyme, Old Lyme; Services Saturday
State Pledges to Help Old Lyme Fund Possible $17M Sewer Shortfall
OLD LYME -- State officials trying to fix environmental problems that have plagued the town’s beach communities for more than a decade are now saying there could be $17 million in state and federal grants for the work. Graham Stevens, chief of water protection and land reuse for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said in a Monday phone … [Read more...] about State Pledges to Help Old Lyme Fund Possible $17M Sewer Shortfall
Death Announced of Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme; President of LOL High School Class of 1980
OLD LYME -- Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme, passed away March 8, 2023. Chris was born June 21, 1962, in Old Lyme, to Armand and Barbara Romeo.He graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 1980, where he was President of his high school class. Chris was a part of his high school's golf, basketball, and cross-country teams. Chris was a member of the golf team … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Christopher Anthony Romeo, 60, of Old Lyme; President of LOL High School Class of 1980
‘Solstice Stone’ Placed to Mark Old Lyme’s New Transit Hub, Holds 800 Million Years of Geological History
"Gorgeous Bedrock" Donated and Delivered by Jason Jacaruso, "a Very Generous and Civic-minded Gesture," 'Solstice Stone' envisioned as "Being Used as a Teaching Device" (Jim Lampos, Old Lyme's Community Connectivity Grant Committee member) OLD LYME -- What is it? Why is it there? Where is it pointing? Questions galore are being raised by people driving or walking along … [Read more...] about ‘Solstice Stone’ Placed to Mark Old Lyme’s New Transit Hub, Holds 800 Million Years of Geological History
Unexpected Death Announced of David Salvatore Caruso, 60; Spent Most of His Life as Resident of Lyme, Norwich
NORWICH/LYME -- David Salvatore Caruso, 60, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2023, during a quiet night at home with his adoring family. He ... spent most of his life as a resident of Lyme and Norwich ...After a steadfast pursuit and courtship, he married his devoted wife Laurie Farrell Feb. 7, 1987, in Old Lyme ...David was predeceased by his father, Salvatore: … [Read more...] about Unexpected Death Announced of David Salvatore Caruso, 60; Spent Most of His Life as Resident of Lyme, Norwich
‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
OLD LYME -- The Lyme Art Association (LAA) welcomes guests to its historic galleries to view Four Acts, an exhibition showcasing the diversity of styles created by its talented member artists. Each juried show looks at the world through a different lens: Long & Lean, Abstracted, Off the Press and Stillness: A Still Life. The exhibition opens Friday, … [Read more...] about ‘Four Acts’ on View at Lyme Art Association Through April 27
Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Did you know that the average Old Lyme resident produces 891lbs of household waste a year, the equivalent of 2.5lbs of waste per person, per day and that studies indicate that up to 20 percent of that waste is compostable? Take a look at this link for more information. The Old Lyme Solid Waste and Recycling Committee (OLSW&RC) is studying food waste and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Food Waste Pilot Program Launched in Old Lyme
Inaugural ‘Pop-up Clothes Closet’ Hailed a Success, ‘Impressive’ Effort
OLD LYME — The Pop-Up Closet held last Saturday, March 4, at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse was a major success in many ways. Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) senior Maddie McCulloch organized the event as part of her LOLHS Senior Project, but it was really a much broader reflection of her ongoing commitment to environmental and sustainability efforts. McCulloch … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘Pop-up Clothes Closet’ Hailed a Success, ‘Impressive’ Effort
Old Lyme Freshman Gilbert Takes 2nd in New England Two-Mile, Placing Her 14th Nationally
At Same Meet, Old Lyme 4 x 800 Girls Come In 4th, Sheehan Takes 11th Spot in Shotput LYME/OLD LYME -- On Saturday (March 4), the Lyme-Old Lyme Indoor Track and Field team achieved yet another remarkable set of results -- this time in the New England Indoor Championship meet held at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, Mass. Freshman Chase Gilbert came second in the girls' … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Gilbert Takes 2nd in New England Two-Mile, Placing Her 14th Nationally
Death Announced of Donald F. Woods of Old Lyme; His “Pride and Joy” was “Woods Haven’ in OL
OLD LYME -- Donald F. Woods of Venice, Florida (Old Lyme, CT, Meriden, CT, and Hartford, CT) passed away quietly at his home in Old Lyme on Saturday, February 25th 2023 with his live in aide and care giver Lynn Farrell (Help with A Heart) by his side ... He is survived by his children and their families. Daughter Barbara A.Woods, grandson Joshua D.Woods and granddaughter Sonja … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Donald F. Woods of Old Lyme; His “Pride and Joy” was “Woods Haven’ in OL
Death Announced of Barbara Ann Russo of Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- Barbara Ann (Janssen) Russo, 84, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2023. She was the beloved wife of John A. Russo Jr. for 63 years ... Barbara was a member of ... Christ the King Church in Old Lyme ... She remained in Newington until she retired. Barbara then moved permanently to her summer home on Roger's Lake in Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Barbara Ann Russo of Old Lyme