November 6, 2025
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXVIII Iss. 45
SSKP’s Annual Matching Fundraiser Returns By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries’ annual matching challenge fundraiser returned Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. The fundraiser seeks to raise $250,000 to address the rising need for food assistance among shoreline residents.
SSKP Executive Director Amy Hollis announced that donations can be made online at https://www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org. SSKP serves 11 area towns with pantries, and community meals are held weekly in those towns, which include Old Saybrook, Westbrook and Clinton. “In 2024 more than 1.7 million pounds of
food was shared through our programs. This included easy-to-eat food for children, freshly prepared hot meals, and groceries like fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread, meat, pasta, non-perishable canned, and boxed food,” Hollis said. For every dollar raised during the See SSKP page 9
Jill Paglino is one of the main facilitators of the townwide scavenger hunt as part of an initiative organized by Clinton Go...2
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Conference Champions The Westbrook/Lyme-Old Lyme field Members of the Old Saybrook girls soccer team, from left, Nadia hockey team won the Shoreline Roslonek, Claire Cassella, Annalise Conference Tournament this fall in Sarette, Carmen Vercillo , and its first co-op season...................14 Grace Bollmann watch as teammate Arionna Fox practices penalty kicks during a an off-day practice session on Nov. 2 at Old Saybrook High School. The Rams begin their state playoff run Tuesday, Nov. 5, against Portland.
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Feeling Grateful Liz Egan recently attended a new Broadway musical, and it taught her a key life lesson about gratitude......................................25
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