Tuesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Navy submarine maintenance has gotten done on time at a low 11% (washingtonexaminer.com) — A new federal report shows Navy attack submarines are finishing major maintenance on time only about 11% of the time, creating years of costly delays and lost operational days. For Groton, the story underscores Electric Boat's role as one of just two private U.S. shipyards building nuclear-powered subs, even as public yards struggle to keep up with repair demands.
• New London police arrest 2 people after discovering warrants totaling $650K, 'ghost gun' recovered (fox61.com) — New London police arrested a 34-year-old man from Groton and a New London man after an investigation on Nautilus Drive led to the discovery of an allegedly illegal 9mm ghost gun. Officers say the Groton man initially gave a false name and faced multiple failure-to-appear warrants totaling $650,000 in bond, while both men now face additional charges related to the incident.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Karl Paecht obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
Tomorrow is the big sale!! ***UPDATE*** SATURDAY THE 29TH and SUNDAY THE 30TH 9AM - 4PM You need something we got that something !… (Nextdoor NSB New London Housing)
Hello everyone, my name is Malick im 28 and currently looking for a room/studio in the Groton New London county area. I'm employed and would be able to move in as soon as possible. Any available or recommendations would be greatly appreciated (Nextdoor Buddington Rd)
General Dynamics Electric Boat posted a job opening for Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level in Groton. Apply here.
Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groton here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
Residents raise privacy concerns over license plate readers in New London (wfsb.com)
How to attend the USPS Coast Guard Academy stamp unveiling (norwichbulletin.com)
Save the Sound's Cleanup Season Takes Off Across Connecticut and New York (yonkerstimes.com)
Waterford
Patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital in Waterford got a boost this week (theday.com)
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