TOP STORIES
Essex Garden Club Recognized for Civic Work
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) was recently recognized by the Federated Garden Clubs Of Connecticut for its civic work maintaining parks, traffic islands and especially the fundraising used for the planting of trees, shrubs and perennials. This is part of the ongoing effort of the EGC … [Read More...]
Letter from Paris: Riots Fuel ‘Yellow Vest’ Rebellion Against Macron’s Reforms, Stir Memories of May ’68
Editor's Note: We are watching events in Paris today with deep dismay. Nicole Logan's topical column gives her opinion on the background to the tense situation unfolding there. Nicole Prévost Logan France is in a tailspin. The crisis started with the fury against the seven-cent tax … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: An Open Letter to Ned Lamont
Dear Ned: Well, you did it. Congratulations on your election. And my condolences. The easy part of politics is over: getting elected. Now comes the hard part: being Governor. I hope you and your transition team are already working on that budget that’s due in three months. There’s a lot of … [Read More...]
Return of ‘The Movie Man’: ‘Beautiful Boy’ Reveals Realities of Relationships Controlled by Addiction
Editor's Note: We welcome Kevin Ganey back to LymeLine.com. We have missed his stimulating, thought-provoking, intensely personal reviews of movies and are thrilled he has returned Author's Note: It seems that in the last two years, I’ve fallen off the edge of the earth when it comes to keeping up … [Read More...]
Needleman Wins 33rd Senate District After Recount, This Time by 83 Votes
AREAWIDE -- Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman has been declared the winner of the 33rd State Senate District by 83 votes after a nail-biting recount involving all the towns in the district, which include Chester, Deep River, Essex, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. He was originally announced as the … [Read More...]
Recount Called in 33rd State Senate District Race
AREAWIDE -- Secretary of the State Denise Merrill’s office said on Thursday that another state Senate race will be subject to a recount. State election officials said a recent correction to a reporting error in Essex has put the contest for the 33rd District [which includes the Town of Lyme] … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Thoughts on an Historic Day of Respectful Remembrance … and Distressing Disrespect
Editor's Note: We are delighted to welcome back Nicole Prévost Logan after her traditional break from writing while she summers in Essex, Conn. She has now returned to Paris just in time for the centennial celebrations of the end of World War I, on which she provides an insightful commentary in … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Says, “The Election Is Over … Let’s Get To Work”
To the Editor: The voters of the 33rd District have chosen me to be their advocate in the State Senate for the next two years. The depth of my gratitude to the voters and to the hundreds of volunteers who helped throughout the campaign is beyond my ability to express. The electioneering is … [Read More...]
Democrat Challenger Palm Defeats Republican Incumbent Siegrist in 36th District
AREAWIDE -- Democrat Christine Palm defeated one term-incumbent State Rep. Robert Siegrist (R) by 6,930 votes to 6,592 in the 36th House District. The District includes the towns of Essex, Chester, Deep River and Haddam. Asked her reaction the result, Palm told ValleyNewsNow.com, "There are … [Read More...]
Reflecting State Result, Deep River Splits Vote Almost Evenly Between Lamont, Stefanowski; Lamont Ahead by 101
DEEP RIVER -- Note these are unofficial results. We also hear unofficially that Question 2 has passed statewide. GOVERNOR Lamont/ Bysiewicz: 1,279 Stefanowski/ Markley: 1,178 Griebel/Frank: 125 US SENATE: Murphy: 1,584 Corey: 942 Lion: 17 Russell: 14 US … [Read More...]
Essex Results Give Big Wins to Local Democrats Needleman, Palm
ESSEX-- Note these are unofficial results. We also hear unofficially that Question 2 has passed statewide. GOVERNOR Lamont/ Bysiewicz: 2,147 Stefanowski/ Markley: 1,990 Griebel/Frank: 220 US SENATE: Murphy: 2,562 Corey: 1,632 Lion: 24 Russell: 7 US … [Read More...]
Murphy Easily Wins Re-election
Editor's Note: We are providing this link to an article by Jack Kramer published on CTNewsJunkie.com Nov. 6, which covers Senator Chris Murphy's victory. CTNewsJunkie.com is a fellow member of the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers national organization and we are pleased occasionally … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
CRT Offers Early Registration for Annual Energy Assistance Program
AREAWIDE -- Income-eligible residents in Hartford County and Middlesex County are encouraged to … [Read More...]
Middlesex Hospital Opens Renovated Essex Facility
ESSEX — Middlesex Hospital has opened its renovated building at 252 Westbrook Road in Essex. The … [Read More...]
Ädelbrook Recognizes CFO for 30 Years of Service
CROMWELL -- Ädelbrook recognized David Maibaum, Chief Financial Officer, for his dedication of … [Read More...]
Essex Library Receives $20,000 Gift
ESSEX -- The Friends of the Essex Library presented a $20,000 check to library Director Richard … [Read More...]
Essex Garden Club Awards Scholarships to Area Students
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club recently awarded college scholarships to three area students, as … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Essex Garden Club Recognized for Civic Work
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) was recently recognized by the Federated Garden Clubs Of … [Read More...]
Local Historical Societies Commemorate End of WWI, Honor Local Veterans in ‘A Patriotic Salute,’ Nov. 4
To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and 100 years of women serving in the US … [Read More...]
All Youth — Boys and Girls — Invited to Join Chester/Deep River Cub Scout Pack 13
CHESTER & DEEP RIVER – Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement … [Read More...]
ARTS
Return of ‘The Movie Man’: ‘Beautiful Boy’ Reveals Realities of Relationships Controlled by Addiction
Editor's Note: We welcome Kevin Ganey back to LymeLine.com. We have missed his stimulating, … [Read More...]
‘In The Elements’ on View at Chester Gallery Through Nov. 25
CHESTER -- After a successful reopening by new ownership this past August, the Chester Gallery will … [Read More...]
Cappella Cantorum Hosts Late Registration Tonight for December Concert; Includes Works by Puccini, Saint-Saens
AREAWIDE: Join the Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus for its first rehearsal of Puccini’s Messa … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
The Country School Hosts ‘Open House’ Today; Prospective Students Welcome
The Country School is holding an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Students … [Read More...]
VRHS Students Present a Custom-Made Equipment Box for the Town of Essex Fire Marshal Vehicle
ESSEX -- First Selectman Norm Needleman and Fire Marshal John Planas would like to give special … [Read More...]
Red Sox Invite VRHS Students to Submit Applications for 2018 Service Scholarship
AREAWIDE – For the 8th consecutive year, the Boston Red Sox Foundation is seeking submissions from … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Centerbrook Architects Promote Deep River Resident Batt to Associate
ESSEX – Centerbrook Architects & Planners has announced that Daniel Batt, AIA, LEED AP has been … [Read More...]
New Driver Education School Opens Serving Local Area, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
OLD LYME -- APC Driving has opened its doors at 19 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace near The … [Read More...]
Centerbrook Announces New Hires; Archer, Brakels Join Architectural Staff
CENTERBROOK – Centerbrook Architects & Planners is excited to announce two new hires as it has … [Read More...]
POLITICS
State Senator-Elect Needleman Hosts First Office Hours, Thursday in Colchester
State Senator-elect Norm Needleman (D-Essex) is inviting the public to ask questions, share their … [Read More...]
Needleman Wins 33rd Senate District After Recount, This Time by 83 Votes
AREAWIDE -- Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman has been declared the winner of the 33rd State … [Read More...]
Democrat Challenger Palm Defeats Republican Incumbent Siegrist in 36th District
AREAWIDE -- Democrat Christine Palm defeated one term-incumbent State Rep. Robert Siegrist (R) by … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Youth — Boys and Girls — Invited to Join Chester/Deep River Cub Scout Pack 13
CHESTER & DEEP RIVER – Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement … [Read More...]
Estuary Offers Chair Massages, Wednesdays
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Estuary Council of Seniors 220 Main St Old Saybrook is offering Chair Massage by … [Read More...]
‘In The Elements’ on View at Chester Gallery Through Nov. 25
CHESTER -- After a successful reopening by new ownership this past August, the Chester Gallery will … [Read More...]
SECSEWAC Hosts Local Independent Expert to Present, “Cuba, the Conflicted Isle,” Tuesday
AREAWIDE -- The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Rob … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Letter from Paris: Riots Fuel ‘Yellow Vest’ Rebellion Against Macron’s Reforms, Stir Memories of May ’68
Editor's Note: We are watching events in Paris today with deep dismay. Nicole Logan's topical column … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: An Open Letter to Ned Lamont
Dear Ned: Well, you did it. Congratulations on your election. And my condolences. The easy part … [Read More...]