East Lyme News

Susan Prentice, left, of Old Lyme wipes away a tear Sunday as she holds the American flag from the funeral of her father, Louis Steinberg of East Lyme, a Marine veteran from the Korean and Vietnam wars, during the annual Remembering Our Veterans Candlelight Vigil in downtown Niantic.

Lester Fantauzzi of East Lyme, co-owner of the Globe Spirit Shop on Green Street in New London, assists patrons on Sunday afternoon.

Republican East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica's late leap into the Second Congressional District campaign to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep.

All state parks and forests in Connecticut are expected to be open for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the traditional start of the summer season.

The East Lyme Veterans Council will sponsor a Candlelight Vigil Sunday May 27 at the Town Green commencing at 7:30 to honor East Lyme Veterans who lost their lives in their line of duty.

The Board of Education on Thursday agreed to once again hire Paul Smotas to be the school system's interim superintendent of schools when Leanne Masterjoseph resigns on June 30.

East Lyme Residents have approved the $62.2 million town budget, with 740 votes cast in favor of the budget and 237 votes against, according to Selectman Kevin Seery.

The Board of Finance approved the 2012-13 budget proposal, a 1.41 percent increase over the current year, at a special meeting April 23.

As a family member of a suicide, I found the obituary of Matthew Yacovou on May 16 to be enormously open and healing.

The Purple Bench program is all about free outdoor fitness to inspire the community to be more active.

From left, Ben Brand, Todd Linden, Chris Foster and Dave Goetsch, all former students at East Lyme High School with Hollywood careers, participate in a panel discussion at the Southeastern Connecticut Youth Screenwriting/Film Day at East Lyme High School Saturday.

For the first time in Connecticut since at least 1934, people will be able to buy alcohol this Sunday, and every Sunday thereafter.

Sherry Turner, right, of East Lyme, wife of the late Phil Turner, receives a hug Thursday from Vivian Stanley, president of the Rotary Club of New London, during the club's dedication ceremony for a Welcome to New London Signal Flag project on the front of the New London Police Headquarters.

Lester Fantauzzi, of the Niantic section of East Lyme , was charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief, criminal violation of a protective order, third-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace.

Familiar names in local political arenas are making their way up to the state level as the November election nears.

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- There are new developments in the case against some Groton-based Navy sailors who are facing drug charges.

Kaitlyn Kuvalanka of East Lyme stars in "Luna's Sea," a Cornerstone Productions piece that will be staged this weekend at the American Museum of Natural History.

Folks have a lot to say about gay marriages, a plan to punish utilities and a cruel neighbor.

New London A public hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. today on proposed changes to food service regulations for the five towns served by Ledge Light Health District.

Residents in a referendum Wednesday approved the town's budget for the next fiscal year by a 217-89 vote.