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A California Griswold Wedding on Griswold Point

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Editor’s Note: I have always said that one of the joys of this job is never knowing what I will open next in my overflowing Inbox! Imagine my surprise when I clicked on an email recently and it was an invitation to cover a wedding in Old Lyme—but not just any wedding but rather one being held on Griswold Point … with the bride and groom coming all the way from Los Angeles, Calif. to tie the knot! We were not able to be there in person but father of the groom David Griswold of Old Lyme kindly sent us some photos of the event and we thought it would be a pleasant distraction from all the politics of the moment to share them with our readers.

The wedding party stand in front of Griswold House. Photos by various photographers, courtesy of David Griswold.

OLD LYME — Eric Griswold, son of Elaine and David Griswold of Old Lyme, married Maddy Farkas, daughter of Lila and Danny Farkas of Los Angeles, Calif. on Griswold Point on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Over 150 relatives and friends attended the event.

This adorable photo shows a wedding flower girl skipping towards the setting sun on Griswold Point.

Justin Sadle of Lexington, Ky. officiated the ceremony. Lexi Jennings from Los Angeles was the Maid of Honor and Michael Cleary, also from Los Angeles, was the Best Man.

Bridesmaids were Laura Griswold Wentz from Lexington, Ky, Laruen Boniface and Megan Gessert from Los Angeles, Calif. and Bethany Ludemann and Molly Geller from Australia.

A celebratory kiss for the new Mr. and Mrs. Griswold

Groomsmen were Jeffrey Griswold from Chelsea, Ala., Josh Wentz from Lexington, Ky. and David Beglin, Jesse Harris, and Song Pettus from Los Angeles, Calif.

Eric Griswold is a Production Supervisor with Skydance Media and Maddy Farkas is an Interior Designer with Jillian Sipkins Interiors.

The bride and groom stand on the steps of Griswold House.

The couple will live in Los Angeles, Calif.

Soccer Roundup: Mixed Results for Lyme-Old Lyme Soccer Teams in Busy Week

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OLD LYME—Here’s the latest update on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School boys and girls soccer season. 

On Monday, the boys lost in an 8–1 game against The Morgan School in Clinton. 

Colman Curtiss-Reardon scored the lone goal for Old Lyme, with an assist from John Morosky. Goalkeeper Sam Edmed made eight saves and Liam McCormick made seven. 

Morgan’s Emiliano Miranda led the team with three goals. Johnny Gutierrez, Andrew Randi, James Guzman, Dylan Gallardo, and Avery Morello each scored, with assists from Gutierrez and Rocco Passante. Liam Totten recorded one save. 

Also playing Morgan on Monday, the girls’ team suffered a similar defeat in an 8-1 game. 

Addy Morosky scored for Lyme-Old Lyme with an assist from Ava Fuller. Goalkeeper Grace Osborne made three saves. 

Leading Morgan was Mersades Passante, with three goals, and Isabella Santello, with two. Kate Gardner and Emmerson Dunning also scored. 

The boys team on Thursday shut out Cromwell High School 1–0. 

Thomas O’Connor scored for Lyme-Old Lyme. Edmed in goal made 11 saves. Cromwell goalkeeper Matt Kowalski had three saves.

On Friday, the Lyme-Old Lyme girls lost 2–0 to Cromwell at home. 

Cromwell’s Lauren Carta and Taylor Ursin each scored once on assists from Alyssa Bathrick. 

Goalkeeper Alexis Watrick made six saves for Cromwell. Old Lyme’s Grace Osborne made one save. 

The Lyme-Old Lyme girls’ record is  4–8–2 overall. 

Saturday, the Lyme-Old Lyme boys kept Wheeler High School scoreless in a 2–0 game. Ian Maeby scored two goals, assisted by Charlie McEwan. 

Edmed had five saves, while Wheeler’s Luke Dowery made seven. 

The boys are 8–5–1 overall.

‘No Kings’ Demonstrations Planned Across Region, Nation Saturday—Including Old Saybrook, Niantic

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OLD SAYBROOK–More nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations will be held locally on Saturday, including one in Old Saybrook.

The Old Saybrook event will take place at the Town Hall from 10 to 11 a.m. 

A Niantic ‘pop-up’ event was added late yesterday. It will be held on the Town Green from 3 to 5 p.m.

The “No Kings” theme was organized by the 50501 Movement, according to the Associated Press. The grassroots national group has spearheaded numerous protests this year against what they describe as the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.

“No Kings” organizers across the country have said nonviolent action is a core principle of the movement since the first “Nationwide Day of Defiance” in June to counter a military parade scheduled the same day by President Donald J. Trump’s birthday.

“Now, President Trump has doubled down,” organizers said on their website. “His administration is sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting and detaining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle.” 

Several other rallies are planned nearby, including:

New London: Parade Plaza, State Street and S. Water Street, 10 a.m. to noon. 

Norwich: City Hall, 11 a.m. to noon; Norwichtown Green, 2 to 4 p.m.

More information, including additional locations for Saturday’s protest, can be found at www.nokings.org.

Steve Dedman & Friends to Present Benefit Concert at Hadlyme Hall, Saturday

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On Oct. 18, Steve Dedman will give a benefit concert for Hadlyme Hall. Photo courtesy of Steve Dedman.

HADLYME— On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., Steve Dedman & Friends return to Hadlyme Hall for a special benefit concert in an intimate cabaret-style setting. 

All are welcome to help Steve (and his friends) help the Hall.

Admission is $20.00 at the door.

Overlooking the head of Whalebone Cove, Hadlyme Public Hall has served the quiet town of Hadlyme since 1911.  It serves the community through social gatherings, plays, an annual art show, and raising community issues that effect the town.  New members and guests are always welcome to events at the Hall.

Hadlyme Public Hall is at 63 Ferry Road at the intersection of Joshuatown and Day Hill Roads in Lyme. 

Plan Ahead: Early Voting, Absentee Ballots, and Election Day in Lyme, Old Lyme

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LYME/OLD LYME —We’re doing all we can over the next few weeks to inform you about this year’s municipal election through candidate Q&A features, profiles of key races and a Letters to the Editor section open to all viewpoints.

Now, it’s up to you to turn knowledge into power at the voting booth. Check out this schedule to learn everything you need to know about where and when to cast your ballot in Lyme and Old Lyme. 

OLD LYME

Early Voting

Where: Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall Meeting Room,  52 Lyme Street

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 20–27, 29, 31

 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., October 28 and 30

 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 1 and  2

Election Day Voting

Where: Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School gymnasium, 53 Lyme St.

When: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Same Day Registration

Those who are not registered to vote may register in person every day of Early Voting at the Town Hall. If you want to vote on Election Day but have not yet registered, you may register in person on Nov. 4 at the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School gymnasium. 

Absentee Ballots

Applications are available through the Town Clerk’s office. They can be returned by mail, deposited in the secure absentee drop box outside the town hall, or handed to the town clerk. Completed absentee ballots must be received at the Town Clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. 

LYME

Early Voting

Where: Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 20–27, 29, 31

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 28 and 30

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2

Election Day Voting

Where: Lyme Town Hall, 480 Hamburg Road

When: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Same Day Registration

Those who are not registered to vote may register in person at the Town Hall during early voting hours and on Election Day. 

Absentee Ballots

Applications are available through the Town Clerk’s office. They can be returned by mail, deposited in the secure absentee drop box outside the town hall, or handed to the town clerk. Completed absentee ballots must be received at the Town Clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.