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In today's newsletter:

  • What chronic Navy maintenance delays could mean for Groton's sub industry
  • Groton man arrested in New London after police find alleged ghost gun

Also on today's calendar: Illusionist JOSH FARLEY-- seen on Penn & Teller An intimate cabaret, with wine, mystery, & illusion.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; brief p.m. showers, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • 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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    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)
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🗞 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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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