OLD LYME — Alison Gleason’s Wildcat boys kicked off their first game of the season with a solid 4-2 win at home over Grasso Tech. Old Lyme v Grasso Tech
Goalscorers were Ian Maeby, who added an assist to his tally, Elliot Dunn-Sims, Menzi Mbele and Rowan McCormick.
Joseph Moore scored both goals for Grasso Tech.
Old Lyme goalie Sam Edmed made eight saves while his opposite number Ethan Dion made a remarkable 19.
Old Lyme’s overall record now stands at 1-0-0 and 0-0-0 in the Shoreline Conference.
Meanwhile, Caroline Wallace’s Wildcat girls faced traditionally tough opposition playing away at Cromwell. The team was defeated 4-0 with goalie Grace Osborne making three saves.
Goal-scorers for Cromwell were Lauren Carta, Hayden Vandersloot with two, and Taylor Ursin. Goalie Alexis Wiatrak made three saves.
Children’s author Alison Mitchell is seen here at StoneRidge Senior Living in Mystic with Cappie, one of the canine companions who helped inspire her second children’s book.
Mitchell Presents Story about Canine Adventurers and Their Senior Companionsat Old Lyme Church
MYSTIC, CT/OLD LYME—Author Alison Mitchell may be 92, she but isn’t letting age slow down her writing pursuits.
That’s according to a publicist for StoneRidge Senior Living, where Mitchell, formerly of Old Lyme, just released her second book in as many years. The children’s tale was illustrated by Old Lyme resident Edie Twining and edited by Twining’s sister, Kinny Kreiswirth.
Townsend: The Positive Dog of Mystic Senior Living is a week-in-the-life tale of “Townie,” a mutt, who resides at a senior living community.
The trio last year collaborated on Letters to Papa: Summers in Old Lyme to benefit the Old Lyme Historical Society.
The adventures of Townie and his friends were inspired by the busy lives of actual canine residents of StoneRidge Senior Living in Mystic, according to the press release.
“This was a fun group effort as I had plenty of StoneRidge friends suggesting names and activities for Townie to encounter,” said Mitchell.
The book was self-published by Twining Design of Old Lyme.
All profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the StoneRidge Scholarship Fund, which recognizes full-time employees and children of full-time employees, who are pursuing a post-secondary education.
This year, the committee granted awards totaling $211,000 to 23 students who were selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, scholastic potential, and their commitment to career goals.
Mitchell will give a presentation of the book on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 4 Lyme Street.
A special presentation at StoneRidge Senior Living will be held at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22. Tickets are free but seating is limited and advanced reservations are required. Call 860-780-0741 for tickets.
Townsend: The Positive Dog of Mystic Senior Living is available for $16 and can be purchased at Bank Square Books (80 Stonington Road) or at the StoneRidge Country Store (186 Jerry Brown Road) in Mystic.
MIDDLETOWN–The Rockfall Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2025 Environmental Champion Awards, including ‘Estuary’ magazine founder and Old Lyme resident Dick Shriver.
The environmental conservation and education organization in a press release identified Shriver as a recipient of its Certificate of Environmental Achievement for promoting conservation and stewardship of the Connecticut River Watershed.
The award will be presented during Rockfall’s 90th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown.
Shriver, a U.S. Air Force veteran who went on to an esteemed career in government and private industry, retired to Old Lyme in 2007. From the place where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, he launched estuary magazine in 2020 to focus on the vast Connecticut River watershed spanning four states.
According to the Connecticut River Conservancy, Shriver has held executive positions including assistant secretary of the US Treasury Department and Senior Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank. In academia, he has served as professor of business finance and marketing at the International Management Institute in Kiev, Ukraine and Executive-in-Residence at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Also receiving Rockfall’s Certificate of Environmental Achievement is Diana Martinez, a Middletown agriculture and environmental justice advocate and creator of the Miller Street Community Farm and Pathways to Agriculture program.
The Oct. 8 event will feature a keynote address by Christine Palm, a former state representative and climate education advocate, about engaging youth in climate action and advocacy. Palm will receive Rockfall’s President’s Award, given once every ten years, recognizing her decades of leadership in environmental policy and education.
The Tom Odell Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Bruce Dodson, the Killingworth Land Conservation Trust leader who helped protect over 1,100 acres of open space; and Chet Arnold, Essex Land Trust leader and co-founder of the University of Connecticut Center for Land Use Education and Research.
The anniversary celebration and award presentation will include live music, food, and displays from 2025 Rockfall grant recipients. Tickets are $75 for members and $90 for nonmembers.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Nobody 2 continues the action-packed thrills of the original Nobody. But, like most sequels, comes up just short its predecessor.
Imagine 10 years ago a fortune-teller saying that beloved comedian Bob Odenkirk would someday play a dangerous government assassin trying to pursue the straight and narrow path of life? And that his family of assassins included Christopher Lloyd as his father and WuTang Clan’s RZA as his brother?
And, above all, that the movie was actually pretty good? You’d probably think this was just another smooth-talking con artist.
Turns out this fortune-teller was the real deal.
The original Nobody is a rare movie with crossover appeal. It appeals to fans of all varieties of movies. Its runtime is just a lean 90 minutes, and its clear storytelling includes character depth and exhilarating action sequences. It unites fans of Michael Bay with subscribers to the Criterion Channel.
What is it about action movies that makes them so appealing? Why do we like watching people beat each other up? Why do we like watching explosions? What is this catharsis of destruction? Is it something that appeals to our anthropomorphic origins? Is it a vessel to channel our stress and imagine ourselves solving similar problems with our own fists? Is this why video games like Grand Theft Auto are so addictive?
It’s one thing to make a movie with great stunts and choreographed fights, but to include great writing and direction is a special treat.
There is also our appreciation for the acting range of comedians. We love people who can make us laugh hysterically, but when they can prove their acting range—like Robin Williams or John Candy—we admire them even more.
Bob Odenkirk isn’t giving an emotional performance that will win him an Oscar (yet). But his character, Hutch Mansell, is badass, mysterious, and relatable. Unlike the action gods of days past, Nobody’s fights are visceral and realistic. Hutch doesn’t just win the fight, we feel the injuries he endures.
Nobody 2 is intentionally similar to the first movie—familiar arcs and beats—but that’s part of the appeal. It excites the audience as we anticipate how this installment will be familiar, but will push our favorite characters forward.
It is a craft of storytelling that dates to the origin of movies. Think of the “Bond, James Bond” line or Star Wars’ iconic “I have a bad feeling about this”.
While not quite the knockout the original movie is, this sequel is a worthy follow-up (similar to Happy Gilmore 2 and Freakier Friday). Anybody can tell Nobody 3 is on the horizon and I can only hope pick up on this Nobody 2’s (minor) shortcomings.
One thing is for sure: I’ll be first in line once it’s released.
About the Author: Having lived in Old Lyme and Lyme since the age of three, Kevin Ganey has always had a passion for movies that is beyond simply watching, but understanding the craft of cinema and and experiencing films as if they were a musical album. Kevin also has his own website devoted to movie analysis, CityOfCinema.com, and also co-hosts a podcast, Moviehouse Mystics, with Koda Uhl (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.)
Artists will be painting ‘en plein air’ all over Old Lyme today. Their work will then be on view and for sale at a reception this evening at the Lyme Art Association. Photo courtesy of the LAA.
Artists, Prepare Your Easels to Paint ‘Plein Air’; Art Lovers, Help Celebrate
OLD LYME — On Saturday, Sept. 6, “Paint the Town: Plein Air Painting from Dawn to Dusk” celebrates a day of creation and an evening of appreciation at the Lyme Art Association (LAA.)
The event will begin with the LAA’s plein air competition as artists scatter across Lyme, Old Lyme and East Lyme to capture the region’s unique beauty. It will culminate when they bring back their work to the Association for awards, an art show, and reception.
The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 7.
All paintings must be made the day of the competition within the borders of the three towns. Prizes include $300 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place, as well as three Awards of Merit and a People’s Choice Award.
An awards presentation at 5:15 p.m. will follow jurying from 4:30 to 5 p.m. by artist Eileen Eder. A registration fee of $30 includes participation in the plein air competition and tickets for the artist and one guest at the reception.
Reception and Art Sale
Artists and art lovers will converge at the Lyme Art Association on Sept. 6 for a celebration of ‘plein air’ painting.
The art show and reception, from 5 to 7 p.m., will include an exhibit of the artists’ work, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Attendees are invited to vote for their favorite piece in the People’s Choice Award. All art is available for purchase.
