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Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ Tonight
October 31, 2022 By Admin
OLD LYME -- On Monday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m., Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds will host a Halloween Extravaganza. The event will take place following all the Halloween activity on Lyme Street. The night is BYOB and will feature live music from some of the areas best talents. Included on the bill are … [Read More...]

Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák, Sunday
October 29, 2022 By Admin
CHESTER -- The third Robbie Collomore Concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House. The Noree Chamber Soloists will present a concert of Schubert, Mozart, and Dvořák. The first piece on the program is Franz Schubert's String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major. Schubert … [Read More...]
Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Free “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert, Nov. 5, Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Nov. 6
October 29, 2022 By Admin
Dr. Michael White and His New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Return to Old Lyme OLD LYME – During the weekend of Nov. 5 and 6, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) will hold a free “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert on Saturday night followed by a Sacred Jazz Worship Service on Sunday … [Read More...]
Key Points on How to Request Absentee Ballots for the State Election, Referendum
October 28, 2022 By Olwen Logan
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme will cast their ballots in not only the State Election but also the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools $57.6 million Bond Referendum for renovation and expansion of four school buildings. If you wish to vote by Absentee Ballot, there are some … [Read More...]

A View from My Porch: Bumble Bee Economics
October 28, 2022 By Admin
Prologue: Christina and I both grew up in homes that observed meatless Fridays, which lasted until the Second Vatican Council; after which Pope John XXIII, seeking to modernize the Church, enacted several reforms, which included an end to both Latin services and meatless Fridays. However, in … [Read More...]
Obituary: Death Announced of Donald Arthur ‘Don’ Quigley of Old Lyme, Services This Morning in OL
October 28, 2022 By Admin
OLD LYME - Donald Arthur "Don" Quigley died peacefully Oct. 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 15, 1943, to parents Thomas Arthur and Rebecca Hunsicker ... In September of 1968, Don married Charlotte Cavanagh, and they settled in Old Lyme. It was here … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS

Rep. Carney Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Race Designation from Marriage Licenses, Land Records
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes … [Read More...]

Valley Regional High School Graduates 11 Eagle Scouts
TRI-TOWN -- Belated congratulations to the 11 members of the Valley Regional High School Class of … [Read More...]

Richard Wyman Appointed Community Music School Executive Director, “Thrilled to Come Home”
CENTERBROOK -- Dr. Richard Wyman has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Community … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Old Lyme Church Invites Community to Free “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert, Nov. 5, Sacred Jazz Worship Service, Nov. 6
Dr. Michael White and His New Orleans Jazz Ensemble Return to Old Lyme OLD LYME – During the … [Read More...]
ARTS

Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds in Old Lyme Hosts ‘Halloween Extravaganza’ Tonight
OLD LYME -- On Monday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m., Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds will host a Halloween … [Read More...]

Third Robbie Collomore Concert Presents Noree Chamber Soloists Playing Schubert, Mozart, Dvořák, Sunday
CHESTER -- The third Robbie Collomore Concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Chester … [Read More...]

Lyme Resident, Acclaimed Artist Judy Cotton Presents Debut Book at Lyme Academy This Afternoon; All Welcome
OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m., Lyme Academy of Fine Arts invites community members to … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS

‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House Tomorrow Afternoon
MADISON, CT – On Sunday, Oct. 30, The Country School in Madison, Conn., will host an Open House from … [Read More...]

Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan to be Held TONIGHT in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- The third and final meeting to be held the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of … [Read More...]

The Country School Hosts Virtual Open House Tonight, Register for Link
MADISON, CT - The Country School (TCS) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 … [Read More...]
BUSINESS

Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank, President & CEO, to Retire July 31
ESSEX -- Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO of Essex Savings Bank, will retire after 22 years at … [Read More...]
POLITICS

Rep. Carney Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Race Designation from Marriage Licenses, Land Records
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes … [Read More...]
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