TOP STORIES
Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester Ferry Fare Hike
CHESTER— Residents called for compromise Wednesday at an informational meeting on a proposal to double fares for the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, urging state Department of Transportation officials to consider a smaller increase in the fare for crossing the Connecticut River on the historic ferry. About … [Read More...]
Hadlyme Public Hall Annual Meeting Votes to Oppose Doubling Ferry Fares, Launches Petition Drive
The Hadlyme Public Hall Association has started a petition drive against the Connecticut River ferries fare increase. On Saturday May 4, members attending the annual meeting of the Hadlyme Public Hall Association voted unanimously to oppose the proposal by Connecticut Department of … [Read More...]
Former Lyme-Old Lyme High School Principal Takes Top Job in Old Saybrook
Jan Guarino, the newly-appointed Old Saybrook Public Schools Superintendent. Jan Guarino, who served as principal at Lyme-Old Lyme High School for six years from 2003 to 2009, has been appointed superintendent of Old Saybrook Public Schools. Guarino is currently assistant school … [Read More...]
Senator Linares Lunches with Seniors, and Discusses His “No” Vote on Gun Control
Senator Linares extends a greeting at lunch for seniors in Old Saybrook State Senator Art Linares joined a well attended lunch on Thursday at the Estuary Council of Seniors at 200 Main Street in Old Saybrook. The Senator, whose district includes parts of Old Saybrook, and all of Chester, … [Read More...]
Frame Finished at New Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook; April 2014 Opening Still on Track
Hoisting the final steel girders for the frame of the Westbrook medical center In an informal “Topping Off” ceremony last Thursday morning, the steel-girded frame of the new Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook was declared complete. Or, as one observer put it, “The steel skeleton is now … [Read More...]
NEWS BRIEFS
State Senator Art Linares Voted “No” on New “Gun Violence Prevention” Legislation
State Senator Art Linares voted “no” on the recently enacted, new Connecticut state law, … [Read More...]
New Emergency Medical Center in Westbrook To Replace Essex’s Medical Center in April 2014
Artist rendering of finished Shoreline Emergency Medical Center in Westbrook A new $28 million … [Read More...]
Exchange Program Seeks Host Families for International Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for boys and … [Read More...]
Helicopter Air Lifts Wounded Gunman from Emergency Clinic in Essex to Hartford Hospital After Gun Incident
A “Life Star” helicopter air lifted a wounded gunman at Middlesex Hospital’s Emergency Medical … [Read More...]
TOWN HALL
Essex Planning Commission Considers Resubdivision Plan for Toby Hill Road
ESSEX—The planning commission has begun its review of a proposed three-lot resubdivision of a … [Read More...]
Preserve hearing poorly attended, Counsel’s non-attendance an issue
Only seventeen members of the public attended the March 2 hearing on whether to permit a private … [Read More...]
Commission members will do the talking at Preserve public hearing March 2
There is another hearing coming up on whether the Old Saybrook Planning Commission should approve a … [Read More...]
ARTS
Sen. Art Linares Honors Shoreline Student Artists at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
From left to right: Sen. Art Linares, Future Choices Co-Chair Kathleen Bidney-Singewald, Future … [Read More...]
Special Fund Established at the Acton Public Library
The Acton Public Library is pleased to announce that the Ernest Bernstein Honor with Books Fund has … [Read More...]
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Lyme Art Association Presents Two New Exhibitions: “20th Annual Associate Artist Exhibition” and “A Contemporary Look”
The Anniversary, 48 x 60” oil on canvas by invited artist Jaclyn ConleyLyme Art Association’s … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll
The following students are recognized in the Saint John School 2nd Trimester Honor Roll: High … [Read More...]
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Students From Saint John and Sacred Heart Schools Raise Over $1,000 for Operation Homefront
The Saint John School, Old Saybrook, and Sacred Heart School, Groton, JV and Varsity girls … [Read More...]
See What is Beyond Books at the Country School
Join Us for Hands-On Learning Sunday, October 23, 2011 1pm-3pm The Country School welcomes you … [Read More...]
SPORTS
Local Swimmers Give Stellar Performances in State Championships
Throughout the weekend of March 8-10, 11 athletes training at Valley Shore YMCA (VSYMCA) in … [Read More...]
The Valley-Shore Y Helps Children and Teens in Need of a Safe Place to Go After School
When the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place … [Read More...]
Valley Regional High School Field Hockey Team Run to Support Local Scholarship Fund
The Valley Regional High School Field Hockey Team will run en masse in support of Old Saybrook High … [Read More...]
OPINION
No Longer Welcome to Old Saybrook?
Letter to the Editor: I have noticed that the once plentiful "Welcome to Old Saybrook" signs are … [Read More...]
High Costs Force Cancellation of Summer Pops
The following letter was received from the Executive Director of the Old Saybrook Chamber of … [Read More...]
“Thank You” from Literacy Volunteers for Supporting Backward Mile
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter as a “thank you” to those who made Literacy Volunteers … [Read More...]
News from Essex, Chester and Deep River
- Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester Ferry Fare Hike May 23, 2013
- Bus Shelter Dedicated to Local Transit Pioneer May 7, 2013
- Senator Linares Lunches with Seniors, and Discusses His “No” Vote on Gun Control April 26, 2013
- A Message from the Chester Resident Trooper April 23, 2013
- Frame Finished at New Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook; April 2014 Opening April 22, 2013
News from Old Lyme
- Residents Ask For Compromise on Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Fare Hike
- Cooley Gallery Hosts Brechneff Book-Signing, June 14
- ‘I’m Connecticut’ Comedy Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse June 5
- Lyme-Old Lyme HS Track & Field Team Pull Off String of Victories in All-Shoreline Championship
- ‘Shred It’ Fundraiser on June 1 Benefits Class of 2015
- Old Lyme Hosts Traditional Memorial Day Parade Monday — Weather Permitting
- Healthy Food Kids Will Love – Saturday, June 1, 10am-3pm
- ‘Friends of Lyme Library’ Group to Form
- Hadlyme Hall Hosts ‘String of Pearls’ at Their Eclectic Cafe, May 29
- Old Lyme Residents Vote on Town Budget Tonight
COLUMNISTS
Talking Transportation: Gov Malloy Seeks To Kill the Commuter Council
Shortly after he came to office, I wrote something critical of newly elected Governor Malloy. … [Read More...]
Did Jesus have a wife? New evidence says “Yes.”
Eagle Rock, CA — Milady Annabelle and I were visiting Occidental College. She’s an alumna. … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: The Five Biggest Lies About Highway Tolls
Like it or not, get ready to pay tolls on our Interstates and Parkways. Transportation officials … [Read More...]
POLITICS
State Senator Art Linares Voted “No” on New “Gun Violence Prevention” Legislation
State Senator Art Linares voted “no” on the recently enacted, new Connecticut state law, … [Read More...]
Sen. Linares, Lyme, Deep River Leaders to Fight Property Tax Hikes
At a March 4 press conference at the State Capitol complex, the Connecticut Council of Small Towns … [Read More...]
Sen. Art Linares Meets With Deep River Taxpayers
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, State Sen. Art Linares held a 90-minute Town Hall Meeting at Deep River Town … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Essex Savings Bank to Contribute $255,700 to Charity
Essex Savings Bank President & CEO Gregory R. Shook Essex, CT, January 17, 2012 – Gregory … [Read More...]
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Shoreline Bus Ridership Up 19%
Soaring gas prices combined with several other factors to boost ridership on the shoreline’s 9 … [Read More...]
DMV Announces Reorganization of Services – Closure of Old Saybrook Branch
DMV is preparing an extensive reorganization, including the shuttering of some offices, to both meet … [Read More...]
OUTDOORS
Connecticut River System Highlights Role of People in Sustaining Nature
A fishway around a dam on the Mattabesset River in East Berlin might not seem to have much to do … [Read More...]
A Portfolio of the Beauty of the Recent Snow Storm
A snow covered tree top surveys the scene Without question much damage was done by the recent … [Read More...]
Enjoy an Exciting, Educational ‘Eagle Watch’ Cruise with CT River Museum
The view east into Hamburg Cove from the Connecticut river Last Friday was the perfect winter … [Read More...]