When I walked into the 15th annual “Cocoa with the Clauses,” my ears were eminently flooded by live Christmas carols, warm smiles surrounding me, and jolly old Saint Nick sitting in his chair with...

The “Zootopia 2” sequel successfully recaptures the charm and humor that the first movie brought viewers over nine years ago. Judy Hopps (rabbit) and Nick Wilde (fox) remain a dynamic duo, and it...

Dubbed the “King of Latin Trap,” Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, universally known as Bad Bunny, continues to prove his artistry in the world of modern pop culture. Since 2018, the Puerto Rican artist...

While the typical American teen spends junior and senior year preparing for college, teenagers in Israel spend time preparing to enter the military for 2-3 years of mandatory service. A couple of these...

At only 17 years old, while balancing school and lacrosse, Ani Mazzulli already has her pilot’s license – and she’s just getting started. While many high schoolers are still unsure about their career...

Nine years ago, our town was forever changed by the loss of Madeline Guarraia, a beautiful and bright young child who lost a brave battle to cancer. Losing Madeline left a hole in the hearts of East Lyme,...

With Viking pride, East Lyme athletes shine in their striking maroon and white uniforms and attire. However, for ice hockey players, this athletic spirit takes on a much different image. For years,...

Kylie Oswald: I devoted my 21-day challenge to journaling and reflecting on my day. I am very happy with my results. I did not miss a single day, and I am still journaling now. I feel as though journaling...

OVERALL WRAPPED: THE BIG NUMBERS Total Record: 96–22–5 ECC Championships Won: 5 out of 7 East Lyme was dominant, disciplined, and dedicated this season, with East Lyme’s fall teams putting together...

     A palatial temple of the arts, enshrining the masterworks of yore – one may thus describe The Frick Collection.       I, an eager supplicant at the altar’s stone edifice, entered...

  I didn’t expect the final episode of “Stranger Things” to feel like a goodbye to my own childhood, but somewhere between the flickering lights and the familiar synths, it did.       This...

A look into some of the astonishing thrift shops near EL JOSH MORWAY Houseware Thrift Store 837 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook As the name suggests, the majority of this shop’s inventory...