COVID Rates + School Jobs: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Dec. 11.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers; windy, mild. High: 58 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Not Unlike Rest Of CT, New London Coronavirus Rates Are Climbing: New London recorded 80 new coronavirus cases between Dec. 3-9, according to the state Department of Public Health's preliminary data. (New London Patch)
2. New London Schools Hiring For 59 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (New London Patch)
3. NL school board should listen to parents (theday.com)
4. This Weekend's Events In New London Area (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

• Make a Flanged Pillow - Sewing class (12:00 PM)
• Eastern Connecticut Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" (1:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "There was truly nothing better than being able to celebrate this year's Lessons and Carols in person! Last night, a #USCGA holiday tradition was renewed as cadets, staff and locals filed into the chapel for a night of music and holi..." (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "Three Band members were recently recognized for their outstanding achievments and devotion to duty within the CGA community, pictured here with our CO Captain Hammond. Bravo Zulu to all! MU1s Briana Tarby and Bryce Nakaoka: CG Achievemen..." (Facebook)
• US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving: "We are proud of Derrian Duryea former USCGA swimmer turned rescue swimmer. Derrian was 2012 NEWMAC Rookie Swimmer of the year and former school record holder!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE New London Gold Star Family program hosted our 2nd annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony honoring the families and their Fallen Service Member." (Facebook)
• Saint Sophia Church: "A wonderful night of food, crafts, decorating and caroling!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Navy Team New London held its annual Winter Wonderland event last week to kick off the Holiday Season. The event included the lighting up of festive holiday lights around Dealey Center Plaza, Christmas carols and photos with Santa..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "The Chapel on the Thames will host both Roman Catholic and Protestant services for the Christmas season." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Watch our exclusive interview with Dr. Andre Douglas '08, the 3rd Coast Guard Academy alum to be selected by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to join the two-year Astronaut Candidate Program. See what lies ahead for D..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "First Lady Jill Biden, sponsor of USS Delaware (SSN 791), met with families and crew of the submarine and Navy Team New London leaders, Thursday, December 9. https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/274919194669485" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "New London Camels + Beyond: Please join us on-campus tomorrow (December 10) to celebrate our first-ever NCAA National Champions! " (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS CONNECT-FOUR CHAMPION CROWNED: just got this great photo from Coach LaForte featuring the COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 2021 Pre-Finals Connect-Four Champion - Cadet 4/c Kyle Jacobson (Midfield/Waterford, CT/Waterford)..." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "Miss Tina and Ms Robin had a great time at the Early Childhood Gathering at BP Mission last night. Every family went home with a sensory bin snow kit, maybe that's why we woke up to snow this morning !!! " (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Thank you to the RMMS PCO-New London,CT (Parent Caregiver Organization) for our staff lunch during conferences today!" (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Tonight's the night! Doors open at 6:30pm for our 7pm performance of Vietnam 101: The War on Campus. Tickets for this weekend's in person performances will be available at the door and online at mitchell.edu/vietnam Tickets for our li..." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of New London: "Another fun night of Rotary service @ DINE. Rotarians Alan Lyon, Valerie West, Catherine M. Foley, Andy Russell at the end of the night. Thanks to Jerry Fischer and Joe Short, who were also part of tonight's crew!" (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "Planting beds are almost finished." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "In response to a number of complaints from towns across the region, the Eastern Regional Tourism District voted on Thursday to change the current "Mystic Country" branding to acknowledge other tourist draws in Eastern Connecticut. The re..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Create a beautiful evergreen centerpiece for your home with a special take-home kit provided by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Stop by the information desk to pick up your kit. Kits will be available while supplies last. No registrat..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "This Tuesday at 4:30 - PLNL" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "The Photographer Who Set Out to Watch Herself Age Nancy Floyd's new book, "Weathering Time," collects nearly four decades of anti-perfectionist self-portraits. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-photographer-who-set-out-to..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated items for The Knitting Tree! Today we are dropping off 65 items to the Homeless Hospitality Center of New London. We will still be collecting donations until January 14th. We appreciate your k..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "We're open too, just across the street! --the Custom House Museum Shop!" (Facebook)
• Congregation Beth El, New London, CT: "This coming Tuesday is a unique day in Jewish history. It is a minor fast day, known as Asarah Betevet, the 10th day of Tevet, that commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem in 587 B.C.E. In Israel the 10th of Tevet also comme..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College Library: "Mitchell College Library Hours through exams, including late night hours!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "one of the coolest books in the literary canon..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Today, it was announced that the Sackler name would be removed from seven exhibition spaces at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Sackler dynasty, as Patrick Radden Keefe has written about extensively, generated billions of dollars from..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Two Reasons Why Waiting To Buy a Home Will Cost You https://rem.ax/3Iwf6HY" (Facebook)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "nearly to the end of the semester! thank you to our members and shoutout to the exec board for an amazing year! stay tuned for this week's articles 🤍 #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege" (Facebook)
• Mitchell College Library: "Starting Sunday! Link in bio. #finals #finalsweek #librariesofinstagram" (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Create a lovely, removable pillow cover for a flanged pillow. This impressive looking pillow is a wonderful addition to any décor or room. Students must bring 1 pillow form (either 12 x12 or 14x14), ½ yard of desired fabric and matching ..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Colman: "Ledge Light Health District COVID-19 Summary – December 9, 2021 - LLHD COVID-19 SUMMARY: There is a sharp increase in the number of new COVID cases within our jurisdiction, which is consistent with an increase in COVID cases statewide, a..." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Chris Rhatigan

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