Since I was 11, I knew I wanted to be a reporter and a have been lucky enough to have made a career of it.
I've worked for a variety of local and regional newspapers, national magazines, and even banged out a few books.
I'm by nature nosy, which is why I'm ideally suited to my chosen profession. I've been writing for Patch since its founding in Southeastern Connecticut and I'm thrilled to be the Editor of The Lymes.
You can reach me any time at jayne.keedle@patch.com or by phone (860) 437-8131. I'm always looking for news tips!
Despite the state's finance committee recommending the removal of a $42 million annual tax on Millstone Power Station, it could still be around for the next two years.
The Washington Post ranks East Lyme High School as one of the most challenging schools in Connecticut.
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, is charged in the Boston Marathon bombing. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Sean Doran pleaded guilty yesterday to leaving a fake bomb at the front doors of East Hampton Middle School on Jan. 12, 2013.
Would banning backpacks from all public events make us safer? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Connecticut was one of the first states in the nation to require utilities to use more renewable energy sources.
Today's obituaries for East Lyme and Niantic
The Department of Consumer Protection is asking for input on new rules that would allow the sale of the drug for medical purposes.
The state's tax policies and state employee pension and retirement funds have put Connecticut in a precarious fiscal situation.
East Lyme resident David Godbout is asking why police departments across the state do not have to reveal what kind of weaponry they have, and yet under a new law he has to reveal what kinds of weapons he has.
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme on Monday, April 22, 2013.
A Montville man armed with a hand sander and guns brought the attempted robbery to a smooth finish.
Brewer's Cow of Old Lyme brought their ice cream to Growler & Gill in Nanuet for a Beer-Infused Ice Cream Tasting
In the Kitchen with Fay Abrahamsson: Ditch the heavy red sauce and make this easy, springy and pretty pasta dish to welcome spring!
Zelda the puppy and Blizzard the cat search for their fur-ever homes.
Property transactions are listed by the date they are recorded at town hall, not by sale date. Quit claims are not included in this list of
Arrest reports for April, 2013, are provided by State Police Troops F and E, and East Lyme Police Department. An arrest does not signify a conviction.
A big boom heard around 10 p.m. last night from Hadlyme to Clinton had some local residents calling 911. The noise, however, remains a mystery.
With grocery prices on the rise and more restaurants offering value menus, you could save some "dough" by eating out tonight!
