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"Love Snack" Tempts the Tastebuds at Farmers' Market
Do NOT click to read this column if you are on a diet. We guarantee that you will not read our book-come-theater-come-food reviewer (is there no end to this girl's talents?) Jen Mann's piece about the latest gastronomic addition to the Lyme Farmers Market without salivating and marking your calendar for an imminent trip there to taste the delectable offerings of the "Love Snack" Read More ...
Jennifer Petty Mann Published 07/16/09 |
"The Lyme Tree” Wins Prestigious Award
The Lyme Tree Woman’s Exchange in Old Lyme has been named a winner in the fourth annual Pride of New England awards, a coveted honor that recognizes New England retailers for outstanding customer service, creative merchandising, community involvement and demonstration of New England pride. Read More ...
Published 04/09/09 |
9 Town Transit Awarded $325,000 in Stimulus Funds
The Estuary Transit District’s 9 Town Transit (9TT), whose service area includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, has been awarded $325,000 in capital funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly referred to as the economic stimulus. Read More ...
Published 10/04/09 |
Lt Governor Opens Business Expo
Connecticut's Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele performed the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 2010 Business Expo hosted Saturday by the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce at the Saybrook Point Inn. Roughly 40 businesses from the local area were present including our sister online newspaper, OldSaybrookNow.com, which was a major sponsor of the show. Read More ...
Published 03/14/10 |
OL Residents Elected Bank Trustees
Todd J. Machnik and Mary Seidner (pictured left), both of Old Lyme, were elected new Trustees of Essex Savings Bank at the bank's semi-annual Trustees Meeting held last Monday, Jan. 25, at the Bank’s Plains Road office in Essex. At the meeting, the bank reported strong earnings. Read More ...
Published 01/31/10 |
Essex Savings Bank Recycles Income to Non-profits
Essex Savings Bank has announced that non-profit community organizations will receive $106,000 from the Directors’ portion of the Bank’s Community Investment Program. The Bank, which has an office in Old Lyme, annually commits 10% of its after tax net income to qualifying organizations. Nine Lyme and Old Lyme-based organizations benefitted from the distribution of funds. Read More ...
Published 09/05/09 |
Artists Sought for Summer Old Lyme Arts Fests
The Hidden Gallery is looking for artists to participate in the Old Lyme Fine Arts and Crafts Fests to be held the weekends of June 6 and 7 and August 15 and 16. The shows are held at 19 Halls Road in Old Lyme from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. Read More ...
Published 02/25/09 |
Attorney Backs Zoning in Ashlawn Controversy
Land use attorney Michael P. Carey of the New London law firm Suisman Shapiro has concluded that he supports Lyme Zoning Enforcement Officer Bernie Gigliotti's position regarding the issues raised by Matt and Barbara Abrams about the Lyme Famers Market and the Ashlawn Coffee Roasters. Carey states Gigliotti has "no legal obligation to issue either a cease and desist order or to provide the adjoining owners a "formal opinion and decision."" Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 12/17/09 - 1 opinion posted |
Awards Heaped on "The Bowerbird"
"The Bowerbird" has recently received two major honors. In the September edition of Connecticut magazine, the store co-owned by Jen Torgersen and Chris Kitchings (pictured left), was named The Best Gift Shop in Connecticut. The store was also honored as a finalist in Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ Retailer Excellence Awards during the New York International Gift Fair. Read More ...
Published 09/15/09 - 1 opinion posted |
Bee & Thistle Inn Opens Martini Bar
Down at the the Bee and Thistle Inn in Old Lyme, things are definitely buzzing. The Inn, which remains an extremely popular venue for upscale dining and is consistently voted one of Connecticut magazine’s “Most Romantic,” has now opened a Martini Bar in one of its side porches to meet the needs of guests looking for a casual dining environment. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 09/03/08 |
Brewer Shipyard Recognized as CT Clean Marina
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has certified Brewer Dauntless Shipyard and Marina, of Essex, Conn., as a 'Connecticut Clean Marina'. This designation recognizes marinas that go ‘above and beyond regulatory compliance’ in a voluntary effort that encourages inland and coastal marina operators to minimize pollution. Read More ...
Published 03/18/10 |
Chelsey Realty Joins Coldwell Banker in Old Lyme
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. has announced that the sales associates from Coldwell Banker Chelsey Realty are joining the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s sales team in Old Lyme. The Chelsey Realty real estate team will now operate out of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Old Lyme, located at 86 Halls Rd. Read More ...
Published 02/02/10 |
Collins Named a Super Lawyer ... Again
Old Lyme resident John Collins III (pictured left) is one of three Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law who have been named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers by Minneapolis based Law & Politics Publishing. Each year, only five percent of lawyers in the state receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. Read More ...
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EF Watermelon Presents Benefit Check to TAIT's
EF Watermelon of Old Lyme, purveyors of fine jewelry and objets d'art, recently presented a check to Tait's Every Animal Matters of Westbrook. The monies represented a percentage of the store's proceeds from the successful Lyme St. Stroll held the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Read More ...
Published 12/15/08 |
Essex Savings Bank Promotes Hazuka to VP
Gregory R. Shook, President & CEO of Essex Savings Bank, has announced that Ed Hazuka of Old Saybrook has been promoted to Vice President. Hazuka joined Essex Savings Bank in May 2004 as the Bank’s AVP/Information Systems Officer and has 25 years of industry experience, computer programming skills, and overall information systems knowledge. Read More ...
Published 07/30/2010 |
Essex Savings Bank Reports Strong Numbers
Kenneth Gibble, Chairman of Essex Savings Bank, which has an office in Old Lyme, announced the election of directors and trustees at the Bank’s 158th annual meeting held July 20 at the bank's corporate headquarters in Essex. Gregory R. Shook, president and CEO, then reported on the bank’s "excellent performance" for the first nine months of the fiscal year Read More ...
Published 08/01/09 |
MiddleCove Capital Tops List of CT Wealth Managers
MiddleCove Capital, a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) providing financial planning, asset management and investment counsel located in Centerbrook, was recently ranked in the July/August edition of Wealth Manager magazine’s list of “2009 Top Wealth Managers”. The company's founder and Chief Investment Officer is 16-year Lyme resident Noah L. Myers. Read More ...
Published 07/30/09 |
Mona Lisa Comes to Town
With a signature pizza called the Mona Lisa, the appropriately named Pizzeria Da Vinci opened Wednesday in the Old Lyme Shopping Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by members of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. The owners, Eric and Heather Rettberg, then invited the public to taste their wares with a tempting array of pizzas. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 04/30/09 |
Morning Glory Opens in Old Lyme
More than 30 years ago, in a desperate bid to escape the Communist take-over in their Laos homeland, a two-year-old boy, his parents and five brothers climbed onto inner tubes on the Mekong River. Now, in a classic achievement of the American Dream, Sichanh Patana - the two-year-old on the inner tube - proudly opens the Morning Glory Café. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 04/26/09 |
New Chairman at Essex Savings Bank
The Board of Directors of Essex Savings Bank has elected Kenneth Gibble (pictured left) who currently heads an Old Saybrook engineering firm, to Chairman of the Bank. The outgoing chairman is Nicholas Clements of Lyme, who was elected to the position in July 2008. Read More ...
Published 07/03/09 |
OL's Londregan Brings Popeye's to New London
Londregan Commercial Real Estate Group has completed a lease in New London Connecticut to Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. Timothy Londregan of Old Saybrook-based Londregan Commercial Real Estate Group was the sole broker in the transaction. Londregan resides in Old Lyme. Read More ...
Published 02/22/10 |
Pictorial Gazette, Main Street News Close
Joyce Mletschnig, Old Lyme resident and former Assistant Editor of the Pictorial Gazette, has confirmed to LymeLine.com that she was told yesterday that the Pictorial Gazette and the Main Street News, both of which cover the seven towns of Old Lyme, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Essex, Chester and Deep River, are being closed with immediate effect by their publisher, the Journal Register Company (JRC). Read More ...
Olwen Logan Updated 12/19/08 4:05 p.m. - 1 opinion posted |
Scarecrows are Scarce!
The Bowerbird currently has only one, very lonely scarecrow on its lawn so in order to atract more participants to its third annual Build a Scarecrow contest, the entry deadline has been extended. All local non-profit youth groups and organizations can enter and each participating organization receives a $50 gift certificate, plus one scarecrow will be selected as the Grand Prize winner and win $100 in cash for its sponsoring organization. Read More ...
Published 10/07/09 |
Semenza Receives New Optometry Certification
The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) has certified Dr. Christine Semenza of Old Lyme as a Fellow of the College at the association's Annual Meeting held in Denver, Colo. Dr. Semenza was one of 26 optometrists awarded Fellow status by the COVD Board of Directors. Read More ...
Published 03/11/10 |
Snap Fitness Opens in Old Lyme
Working out has become a whole lot easier for Lyme and Old Lyme residents. Snap Fitness, the leading franchisor of compact 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centers, opened a new location yesterday at 90 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace, near the A & P grocery store. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 01/21/10 Updated 02/04/10 |
Stop & Shop Sells Bus Passes
In an effort to make purchasing bus passes easier for customers, the Estuary Transit District has partnered with area Stop & Shop supermarkets to sell multi-ride tickets and monthly passes for its 9 Town Transit (9TT) services. Read More ...
Published 08/05/09 |
The Ghost of Local Media Past
By pure coincidence, we had connected with David Holahan prior to the news on Friday of the demise of the Pictorial Gazette. He was one of the three founding publishers of The Gazette, which was subsequently bought by the Pictorial, and today writes wistfully about those heady days when he and his partners were viewed as unruly upstarts in the media world. Read More ...
David Holahan Former co-publisher of The Gazette Published 12/21/08 - 1 opinion posted |
Three Rivers Launches Free Pre-Manufacturing Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Three Rivers Community College a SMART (Skills for Manufacturing and Related Technologies) Grant that will enable the college to implement a Pre-Manufacturing Pilot Program. The 200-hour program is offered Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will serve 30 participants at no cost to the student. Registration takes place March 17. Read More ...
Published 03/05/09 |
Essex Savings Bank Expands Trust Section
Rowland Ballek, Chairman of Essex Savings Bank, has announced that Moira Bessette Martin (right) has joined the bank’s Trust Department as Vice President/Trust Officer. The Essex-based mutual savings bank was established in 1851 and has offices in Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and two in Essex. Read More ...
Published 06/11/08 |
Essex Savings Bank Gives Grants to OL Non-Profits
Gregory R. Shook, President and Chief Executive Officer of Essex Savings Bank, has announced that non-profit community organizations will receive $120,800 from the Directors’ portion of the Bank’s Community Investment Program. The Bank annually commits 10% of its after tax net income to qualifying organizations. Seven Lyme-Old Lyme organizations are among the beneficiaries of the program. Read More ...
Published 09/30/08 |
Gourmet Today! offers Military Day Discount on Wednesdays
"Gourmet Today!" in Old Lyme has joined the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Military Discount Day Program. Every Wednesday, in appreciation of their service, all active duty and retired military personnel and their immediate families will receive a 10% discount on all purchases over $20. Read More ...
Published 10/27/08 |
Lyme Businessman Named Essex Savings Bank's Chairman
Nick Clements of Lyme was formally elected chairman of Essex Savings Bank at the bank’s July 24 board of directors’ meeting. Clements, currently the bank's vice-chairman, succeeds Rowland Ballek, also of Lyme, who has served as the bank's chairman for the past 13 years. Clements has lived in Lyme since 1990 with his wife Elizabeth (Liz) Lightfoot and their four children. Read More ...
Published 07/30/08 |
LymeLine Owners Launch OldSaybrookNow.com
The owners of LymeLine.com are delighted to announce the Dec. 1 launch of a sister online community newspaper to LymeLine. OldSaybrookNow.com will cover Old Saybrook in the same way that LymeLine covers Lyme and Old Lyme. We look forward to providing our friends across the river the same quality of service that readers in Lyme and Old Lyme have enjoyed since 2004. Read More ...
Published 12/01/08 |
LymeLine Sets a New Record!
We just received our independently audited numbers for readership in May. We're thrilled to announce that we broke all previous records with the number of pages viewed shattering the 100,000 mark for the first time. Thank you to all our readers and advertisers for taking LymeLine to new heights! Read More ...
Published 06/02/08 - 1 opinion posted |
OL's Super Shopping Saturday Brings Out the Crowds
The Old Lyme Marketplace was packed Dec. 6 for "Super Shopping Saturday." This special holiday event included carols by Lyme-Old Lyme High School singers, music by the Old Lyme Town Band and KOOL 101 radio, offers from Marketplace merchants, Child and Family Services' Cookie Walk, hayrides, and photos with the ubiquitous Santa. Read More ...
Published 12/08/08 |
Pétanque, Anyone?
Recent sunny afternoons took us back to one of the last glorious days of summer. The Olympics may have been happening in Beijing but, here in Old Lyme, a sports competition of a different kind was unfolding. The Bee and Thistle had challenged international gastronome Jacques Pépin to a game that is second-nature to the French. Read More ...
Linda Ahnert Published 10/08/08 |
Rafal is Barron’s #1 ... Again!
Old Lyme resident John W. Rafal, president of Essex Financial Services, was ranked first in the Aug. 18, 2008, Barron’s top 100 national independent financial advisers from the brokerage industry. This is the second successive year that Rafal has been ranked number one in this publication's top 100 listing. Read More ...
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Seven OL Liquor Retailers Pass Juvenile Sales Tests
Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. is praising the outcome of the most recent alcohol compliance check conducted this past Saturday by his agency primarily in the towns of Old Lyme (seven establishments), Chester and Deep River (one store each.) Not one of the nine locations tested for compliance failed. Read More ...
Published 12/02/08 - 1 opinion posted |
The Bowerbird Donates to Terri Brodeur Foundation
The Bowerbird in Old Lyme recently concluded their 2008 gift-wrapping campaign, which benefited the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, by presenting the organization with a check for $5,307. Next year's program will raise funds for the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT. Read More ...
Published 12/16/08 |
30 Dazzling Years for EF Watermelon
EF Watermelon celebrated its 30th birthday yesterday afternoon with a reception for the community. Jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay was also on hand with her latest collection of stunning creations, an example of which is featured at left. Read More ...
Olwen Logan Published 11/21/09 |
Essex Savings Bank Appoints New Senior Trust Officer
Rowland Ballek, Chairman of Essex Savings Bank, announced that Granville R. Morris will be joining the Bank’s Trust Department as Senior Vice President/Senior Trust Officer. Ballek said, “We are very fortunate to have someone of Granville’s stature join us to lead our Trust Department. Read More ...
Published 06/09/08 |
Old Lyme Dental Practice Under New Ownership
Drs. Jeffrey LaMura and Steve Goodwin have purchased the late Dr. Lisa Barrett’s dental practice in the Old Lyme Shopping Center. Dr. Barrett passed away on Feb. 13 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Read More ...
Published 05/22/08 |
Winners All ... at Essex Savings Bank
Essex Savings Bank announced the results of their Community Investment Banking Balloting Program last Wednesday at a ceremony held at their head offices. Three of the top 10 winners are Old Lyme-based organizations. Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 04/06/08 |
A New Buzz at the Bee
A number of changes went into effect April 1 at Old Lyme's Bee and Thistle Inn as its owner Linnea Rufo refocuses the historic inn as a destination property. She intends to host more special events in the future and consequently, the restaurant will be open to house guests and by reservation only. Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 03/30/08 Updated 04/02/08 |
A Stylish Afternoon at the Bee & Thistle
It was definitely a bad hair day on the first of February. Women arrived at the Bee & Thistle Inn in a pouring rain and carrying dripping umbrellas. But once inside, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Linnea Rufo, the inn's owner, was hosting a lunch and a fashion show both to benefit High Hopes and introduce the J Louise Boutique located at 10 Lyme Street and owned by her daughter, Jordan Skowron. Read More ...
By Linda Ahnert Published 02/21/08 |
OL's Jorkaksy Wins "Women of Innovation" Award
Diane Jorkasky (pictured right) of Old Lyme, who serves as Vice President of Global Clinical Research Operations at Pfizer Inc., was one of eight women from across Connecticut honored Jan.30 during the fourth annual "Women of Innovation" awards dinner. The program recognizes women in the workforce, who are innovators, role models and leaders in the technology, science and engineering fields. Read More ...
Published 02/10/08 |
Gourmet Today! Brings Taste to Town
If your taste buds are in need of tantalizing, you need go no further than Lyme St. in Old Lyme because there, opposite the fire house in what was formerly The General Store, lies a veritable treasure trove of culinary delights. Gourmet Today! is not, however, a store for the dull routine of your day-to-day grocery shopping. Read More ...
By Olwen Logan Published 01/31/08 |
Gift Wrapping at The Bowerbird Gives Back
The Bowerbird in Old Lyme recently wrapped up their 2007 gift-wrapping campaign to raise funds for the Estuary Council of Seniors based in Old Saybrook and the Alzheimer Assn; CT Chapter. Each organization was presented with a check in the amount of $2819. Read More ...
Published 12/19/07 |
OL Food Company Recalls Product
Aliki Foods, LLC (“Aliki”) of Old Lyme announced Tuesday (Oct. 9) that it was voluntarily recalling one of its frozen food products, but it is unlikely that many containers reached consumers. The item, the “Aliki Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo”, tested positive by the USDA for possible strains of “Listeria”. Read More ...
Published 10/11/07 |
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