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!
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection is offering training for volunteers interested in tracking winter birds at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby.
East Lyme is one of five Connecticut municipalities to be awarded $20,000 by the state Office of Policy and Management for its progress in adopting incentive housing zones.
Five things to know for East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme for Monday, October 15, 2012.
Every handcrafted item you buy at The Lyme Tree Woman's Exchange is a gift that keeps on giving
Five things to do this weekend in Lyme, East Lyme, and Old Lyme, Oct. 13-14, 2012
A weekly quiz to test your local knowledge!
Old Lyme's volunteer fire fighters demonstrated how to put out fires and cut trapped people out of cars.
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A robbery was reported at Savings Institute Bank and Trust on Flanders Road at 5:04 p.m. Thursday.
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East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica's campaign gets a boost from the National Federation of Independent Business, a leading small business organization.
Back by popular demand, Florence Griswold Museum presents A Wee Faerie Village inspired by artists
Five things to do this long weekend in The Lymes, October 6-8, 2012
The new strategy, which is still in the draft stages, focuses on renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and job creation.
A driver with car trouble pulled into the parking lot on Pennsylvania Avenue as smoke started coming from the dashboard.
Arrest information is provided by State Police Troop E and State Police Troop F. An arrest does not signify a conviction
Five things to know for Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Five things to know for Friday, October 5, 2012
A number of families in Lyme depend on neighbors making donations to the town's Emergency Assistance Fund to keep the heat on, but Social Services Coordinator Kathy Tisdale worries the money may not be there this year.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Five property transactions were recorded in East Lyme Town Hall last week.
The latest birth announcements from Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
