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Linares Defeats Bjornberg, Winning 10 of 12 Towns in 33rd District

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State Senator Art Linares

Republican State Senator Art Linares of Westbrook was re-elected to a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg of Lyme by a decisive margin and carrying 10 of the 12 district towns.

Unofficial results showed Linares with 22,170 votes to 16,922 votes for Bjornberg. Green Party nominee Colin Bennett of Westbrook garnered about 150 votes. Bjornberg carried her hometown of Lyme, 636-539, and Chester, 829-708. But Linares carried the other ten towns by decisive margins, with the closest result in Deep River, Linares, 975, Bjornberg 897.  The result in Essex was Linares 1,647 to Bjornberg 1,504. Linares also carried the district towns of Clinton, Colchester, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam, Portland, Westbrook, and Old Saybrook.

Bjornberg received the results while gathered with family members and supporters at the Democratic headquarters in Deep River. Bjornberg said she called Linares to concede when the result became clear around 9:20 p.m. “It was a good race but it was a tough year for Democrats in eastern Connecticut,” she said.

Linares appeared around 9:50 p.m. before a crowd of about 100 cheering supporters gathered in the ballroom at the Water’s Edge Resort in Westbrook., declaring that his victory, along with wins in state House races by Republicans Devin Carney in the 23rd District and Jesse McCLachlin in the 35th district represented “a new generation of leadership.”

Linares also alluded to the sometimes harsh contest with Bjornberg. “We were attacked over and over again, but the decent people of this district knew better,” he said.  Linares, 26, also praised his 24-year-old brother Ryan Linares, who served as campaign manager. “He was the only campaign manager who actually lived with the candidate,” Linares said.

Courtney, Carney, Formica, Linares All Win – Malloy, Foley Too Close to Call

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There were “tons and tons and tons” of voters at the Cross Ln. Polling Station in Old Lyme today according to one election worker, who said voting was brisk all day.  Quite a number of politicians, journalists, campaign workers, and supporters then gathered at 8 p.m. to hear the results, but they were not announced until significantly after the polls closed due to some procedural challenges.

Voting for the Governor reflects the state result in that it is still too close to call, but, Joe Courtney netted a convincing win in the US Second Congressional District. In the House 23rd District, Democrat Mary Stone conceded to Republican Devin Carney saying, ” The voters have spoken and now it’s up to all of us to help Devin do the best job he can.”  Art Linares (R) held onto his 33rd State Senate seat defeating a strong challenge from rookie Emily Bjornberg (D), while Paul Formica (R) cruised past Betsy Ritter (D) to take the 20th State Senate seat vacated by Andrea Stillman.

Old Lyme’s unconfirmed results are given below:

Governor:
Dannel Malloy (D) 1,746
Thomas C. Foley (R) 1,752

Comptroller:
Kevin Lembo (D) 1,712
Sharon McLaughlin (R) 1,624

Attorney General:
George Jepsen (D) 2,719
Kie Westby (D) 1,444

Secretary of State:
Denise Merrill (D) 1,715
Peter Lumaj (R) 1,643
Michael DeRosa (Grn) 57

Treasurer:
Denise Nappier (D) 1,665
Tim Herbst (R) 1,767

US House District 2:
Joe Courtney (D) 2,153
Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh (R) 1,337
William Clyde (Grn) 24
Daniel Reale (Lib) 20

State Assembly 23rd District: 
Devin R. Carney (R) 1,874
Mary Stone (D) 1,593

Additional candidates on the Old Lyme ballot are:

State Senate 20th District:
Elizabeth B. Ritter (D) 1,453
Paul Formica (R) 2,139

Additional candidates on the  Lyme ballot are:

State Senate 33rd District:
Art Linares (R)
Emily Bjornberg (D)

 

Today’s Elections Likely to Bring Some Close Results

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Election Day is finally here.  Voting will take place for Old Lyme and Lyme voters at the Cross Lane and Hamburg Firehouses respectively from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

We have  published numerous letters of endorsement for many of the candidates: click on this link to read them all.

Several of the contests are anticipated to be very tight, including those for Governor, State Senate 20th and 33rd Districts, and State Assembly 23rd.

The candidates on both the Lyme and Old Lyme ballots are:

Governor: Dannel Malloy (D) or Thomas C. Foley (R) 

Comptroller: Kevin Lembo (D) or Sharon McLaughlin (R)

Attorney General: George Jepsen (D) or Kie Westby (D)

Secretary of State: Denise Merrill (D) or Peter Lumaj (R) or Michael DeRosa (Grn)

Treasurer: Denise Nappier (D) or Tim Herbst (R)

US House District 2: Joe Courtney (D) or Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh (R) or William Clyde (Grn) or Daniel Reale (Lib)

State Assembly 23rd District: Devin R. Carney (R) or Mary Stone (D)

Additional candidates on the Old Lyme ballot are:

State Senate 20th District: Elizabeth B. Ritter (D) or Paul Formica (R)

Additional candidates on the  Lyme ballot are:

State Senate 33rd District:  Art Linares (R) or Emily Bjornberg (D)

The results will be published on LymeLine shortly after their announcement.

Margules of Old Lyme Wins Major Award at Mystic Art Show

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Howard Margules' award-winning photo titled, "The Metropolitan Museum of Art."

Howard Margules’ award-winning photo titled, “The Metropolitan Museum of Art.”

Old Lyme resident Howard Margules recently won an Honorable Mention for the photo shown above in the prestigious Mystic Arts Center’s Photo Show 36.  A total of seven Honorable Mentions were awarded from an entry of 24o photos.  Margules also had a second image juried into the show.

The judge  wrote about Margules’ photo, “… [the] timed exposure ‘Metropolitan Museum of Art’ shows us the ephermeralness of life as museum-goers mill about amongst the art and architecture.  It’s evocative of contemporary photographer Mathew Pillsbury”s work.”

Margules has dabbled in photography for a number of years, but his interest peaked when he had an opportunity to live in China for five years.  He recalls, “Every day offered some unique visual experience,  which I sought to capture.”

He continues, “I favor portrait photography, and prefer to shoot candid, unposed subjects because I believe they produce a more authentic rendition.  Sometimes I will have my wife stand in front of the subject and pretend I am shooting her in order to capture what I am looking for.”

Asked who he admires most in the photographic world, Margules responds, “I admire the great street photographers especially Cartier-Bresson and look to his work for inspiration.  Like him, I strive to capture the “decisive moment.”

Margules is a member of both the Coastal Camera and Connecticut Valley Camera Clubs.  He has won numerous awards in both Connecticut and China. His images have been displayed in numerous juried shows in Connecticut, including the ‘Mystic Photo Show’ and ‘Images.’

Margules serves as a volunteer photographer for Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

Letter to the Editor: Carney Will Help Bring Hartford Back to Reality

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To the Editor:

This fall, the voters in Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme and Lyme will have an opportunity to maintain a strong voice in the Connecticut Legislature.  Devin Carney is seeking to be your representative for the 23rd House seat previously held by Marilyn Giuliano.  I have come to know Devin well over the last year and I am confident he will be the voice our towns need in Hartford.

As First Selectman, I can tell you how important responsiveness is.  I know Devin will be the representative who answers your email immediately, returns your call quickly or shows up on your doorstep due to a concern you have.  He will champion legislation that promotes Connecticut and our area as business friendly, and will block our legislature from passing unnecessary and burdensome legislation.

Hartford needs get back in touch with reality.  Electing Devin this November will go a long way towards that goal.

Join me in voting for Devin Carney on Nov. 4.

Sincerely,

Carl P. Fortuna, Jr.,
Old Saybrook.

Editor’s Note: The writer is the First Selectman of Old Saybrook.