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!
Most of us don't have stockpiles of meals-ready-to-eat but there are plenty of foods that don't require cooking or refrigeration. Here's a shopping list of a few staples to keep you going.
First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder declared a state of emergency for the town of Old Lyme on Saturday. Residents are urged to prepare now for the storm.
An old man with Alzheimer's disease was found early this morning in the woods near Niantic River Road
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme for Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
This designer showcase includes workshops and talks throughout the weekend and there are plenty of opportunities to shop too. It's all to benefit New London's Child and Family Agency.
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Five things to know for Tuesday, October 23, 2012
This British-born centenarian received a special proclamation from the Old Lyme Board of Selectmen last week but what she's really hoping for is a birthday greeting from the Queen!
Brian Dagle's untimely death last year shocked the East Lyme community. Now it's galvanized everyone to act in memory of their friend to raise money for suicide prevention.
East Lyme Zoning Commission has 65 days to vote on proposed amendments to regulations governing affordable housing developments but in many ways, it's a moot point.
A weekly quiz to test your local knowledge!
A school bus loaded with children was struck by a pick-up truck yesterday afternoon but police say no one was injured.
Five things to know for Old Lyme, Lyme, and East Lyme, for Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
East Lyme Board of Selectmen's letter asking for action on the issue of long term nuclear waste disposal arrives on the desks of the Connecticut delegation today.
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.
This winter is predicted to be a cold one but with heating oil prices climbing and government assistance dropping, some families are wondering how they'll make it through the winter.
Elected officials from Old Lyme, East Lyme, and Lyme joined with environmental groups at a press conference yesterday to urge the federal government to conserve the island.
Property Transactions for East Lyme, Oct. 12-19, 2012
The Common Loon is hosting an open house tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to introduce people to what the new restaurant has to offer. The restaurant is scheduled to open the weekend of Oct. 27, 2012.
Five things to do this weekend October 20-21, 2012, in East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme
