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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Dec. 28.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and milder. High: 46 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. New London: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area: What's on the New London Patch calendar this week? Check out these upcoming events! (New London Patch)
  2. Who's Hiring In New London Area: This Week's Newest Job Openings: As unemployment remains high across Connecticut, many local companies are still looking to hire. (New London Patch)
  3. New London County's COVID cases fall 11.3%; Connecticut cases surge 17.6% (Norwich Bulletin)
  4. New London Weekly Weather Forecast (New London Patch)
  5. Social service agencies seek piece of New London $26 million federal funds (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Service Above Self This holiday season, we recognize that there will be many empty seats at festive family tables. Seats awaiting the return of Submarine Sailors and thousands of service members deployed around the world. And seats for l..." (Facebook)
  • United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Merry Christmas from CGC EAGLE!" (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Seasons greetings from the Coast Guard Academy! Even though the Cadet Corps. is still out on winter break, things haven't necessarily been quiet on the Academy's 103 acres. Join CAPT Matt Hammond, #USCGA's Mission Support Chief, as he ta..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays to all our SUBASE New London Family!!" (Facebook)
  • New London Police Union: "Afternoon shift enjoying Christmas Dinner with our family members in blue. Thank you to all the people and organizations that donated or cooked food, drinks, and desserts for the officers working the holidays this year. It is very much a..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Happy Holidays! This holiday season, I'd like to ask three things from you. First, for all of you, but especially our youngsters out there, continue to be good and good to one another. Second, continue to be thoughtful – remember our lov..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS WORK TOGETHER TO BUST (NEW PHOTO): just saw this great article on USCGC DAUNTLESS - a 210-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Pensacola, FL - offloading more than $148 million of illegal narcotics at Base Miami Beach earlier..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SOMETIMES BEARS ARE GIFTS: just saw this great shot featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program "Old Bear" LT Matt Nagle, CGA '19 (Midfield/Berwyn, PA/Conestoga) home on Christmas Day from Bahrain - reppin' in his Bears Lacrosse..." (Facebook)
  • Saint Sophia Church: "καλά Χριστούγεννα! Merry Christmas!!" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Sailing: "Happy Holidays from Camel Sailing. 🎄🐪⛵️" (Facebook)
  • outCT: ""I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this. I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place. I am as passionate about this ca..." (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "The Museum may be closed today, but our grounds are always open! Experience the natural beauty of our Sculpture Trail, McCourt 9/11 Memorial Garden, and our 12 acres of lawn through self-guided exploration." (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🌟 • Joel Meyerowitz, JFK Airport (Caddy and Christmas Star), 1968, photographic print. Gift of Karen Metzger Ganz, 2000.3.1." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Boom! It's hard to believe that 2021 is almost over... but let's ring in the New Year right with these New Years Confetti Poppers! New Years Popper kits will be available in the Children's Room all week. Stop by or call the library for y..." (Facebook)
  • New London Youth Affairs: "Playgroup families received a bag of supplies to get them through the vacation break at home. Included were several things that we use daily at playgroup for activities to promote school readiness development skills. Thank you to the Uni..." (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College: "During her tenure at the National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), Dr. LaNitra Berger organized three national dialogues on diversity in international education, bringing college presidents, federal agencies..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Sending wishes for a very happy and meaningful Kwanzaa to our alumni, parents and friends who are celebrating! May the Seven Guiding Principles light your way." (Facebook)
  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "The last week of the year is the best time to make a difference in eradicating homelessness. Will you support the work of the Homeless Hospitality Center today? https://conta.cc/3pvIFSA" (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: ""These are the days when you wish your bed was already made." 🎶 . Kate Shepherd, "Paper Bedroom," 2006, mixed media on paper. Gift of Anthony and Elizabeth Enders, 2015.10." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Jump start your winter reading with our new fiction book club! Next month we will be reading and discussing Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning December 28th! The group meets at th..." (Facebook)
  • New London Green Party: "An opinion piece written by Green Party of CT co-chair Peter Goselin: " (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Our Mystery Book Club is returning for a Zoom session with local author, Faye Ringel! Faye will lead a discussion of the The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk at the Public Libr..." (Facebook)
  • Saint Sophia Church: "χρόνια πολλά! Happy Name Day! To all those who celebrate today." (Facebook)
  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "https://conta.cc/3z1p2VN Tonight's OpenMic is CANCELED, due to COVID-19" (Facebook)
  • Spark Makerspace: "Open Sew in Fiber Arts Monday 6pm at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St. New London Come Sew with us. (Suggested donation $5)" (Facebook)
  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "The Professor gave many a program at the Custom House. He will be missed. Dwight 'The Professor' Baldwin provided a backbeat for life itself Published December 25. 2021 2:55PM | Updated December 25. 2021 10:10PM By Rick Koster Day staff ..." (Facebook)
  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "https://fb.watch/a9AN8CtH7_/ ⛵ Comment diminuer l'empreinte carbone sur les océans ? Le navigateur et ingénieur Phil Sharp va tester un moteur propre à hydrogène. Il espère à terme, naviguer sans zéro émission de CO2. #IlsOntLaSolution F..." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "Merry Christmas and Joyous Holiday Season to everyone! - Just a reminder to step outside at 8 and ring those sleigh bells! Lets get Santa on his way!" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "Found: Lid for round recycling can. - Is anyone on/near upper Plant St. missing the lid to their round recycling can? One was sitting in my can Thursday afternoon, but it's not mine." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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