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Career Fair Coming Up + Additional State Funds: New London News

Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Oct. 5.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 63 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

  1. Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at New London Branch: Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a career fair for candidates interested in pursuing a career in banking. (New London Patch)
  2. Legislative changes bring state funding to New London, Montville, Ledyard: The towns may receive additional state funds that could help with a variety of programs. (theday.com)
  3. New London County's COVID cases up 4.2%; Connecticut cases holding steady: The latest updates on local and state caseloads. (Norwich Bulletin)
  4. Nancy Cole for New London council (theday.com)
  5. Hidden Gems of Connecticut (New London Patch)

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  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "This weekend the Academy was proud to join the class of 1966 to dedicate the Consolidated Club in honor of CDR Merle J. Smith and recognize his incredible service in the U.S. Coast Guard!" (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS STICK TOGETHER: just saw this great shot featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 4/c Mason Laforte (Attack/Waterford, CT/Waterford) and Cadet 3/c Matt Lubin (Midfield/Baltimore, MD/Calvert Hall) between events in..." (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Athletics: "Only 50 Camels to Go! We're All In To Win! We have reached our first goal of 500, and we're close to achieving 750 donors to unlock an additional $5k to support our program. Let's finish the first-ever Camel Athletics Competition strong...." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "A huge BZ to Rear Admiral Dr. Richard Schneider, USCGR CGA '68 who will receive the 2021 Citizen Soldier Award from the Pritzker Military Museum and Library later this month. The award "honors a person who exemplifies the traditions of t..." (Facebook)
  • New London Harbor Light: "Old Baldy was built by Abisha Woodward, who later built five lighthouses along the CT coast, including NL Harbor Light. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Bald_Head_Light" (Facebook)
  • Flock Theatre: "Join us next weekend for this wonderful event! Tickets and schedule info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eugene-oneills-133rd-birthday-tickets-175756752177" (Facebook)
  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "We are hiring! Diversion Specialist Shelter Daytime Shift Supervisor http://ow.ly/Y6MV50GlsLa" (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Starting today in the teen section!" (Facebook)

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

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