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COVID Updates + Area Calendar: 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, Jan. 4.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 32 Low: 28.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

  1. New London Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week: Looking for things to do this week? Patch has your guide to upcoming events in and around New London. (New London Patch)
  2. Who's Hiring In The New London Area? See New Local Jobs: Take a look through the latest jobs added in your area. (New London Patch)
  3. New London County COVID cases increased by 2,057 this week (Norwich Bulletin)
  4. New London COVID test and mask distribution (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Save the date! 🏀🇺🇸 Next month, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball is taking on Emerson in the FIRST annual SPARs game! 💥🙌 This home game is set to honor the service of the 10,000+ women who served in the U.S. Coast Guard as..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "The cadets are back on campus here at #USCGA! 🙌🇺🇸 Just posting this as a reminder that the Class of 2022's #BilletNight is only two months from TODAY! 📅⚓️ Who else is excited?! U.S. Coast Guard" (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE New Lonodn Security Department is hiring civilian police officers. Email nsbnl.police.hire@navy.mil to apply." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS STICK TOGETHER (SAN DIEGO): just got this great photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program "Old Bears" LT Andrew Breen, CGA '12 (LSM/Falls Church, VA/George Mason) with LCDR Paul Junghans, CGA '11 (Defense/Damascus,..." (Facebook)
  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "We're participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target's giving to benefit our nonprofit. For full program details and restrictions visit http://target.com/circle?platform=hootsuite&utm_campaign=HSCa..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Every Thursday we will be playing lo-fi hip hop from 11am to 12pm in the adult reading room. This is ambient background music that is ideal for concentration and studying." (Facebook)
  • Ledge Light Health District: "Have you seen the latest episode of our video series - Ledge Light Health Watch? Our host, Carolyn Wilson talks with the Director of Community Outreach and Education for the Connecticut Chapter of The Alzheimer's Association, Kris Sortwe..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Goo goo g'joob! This walrus is a long way from home, and needs your help getting put back together! Check out our how-to video to help you assemble this Handprint Walrus craft. Handprint Walrus kits will be available in the Children's Ro..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Today is the first day of our BOOKOPOLY Adult Winter Reading Challenge! Players can read to win prizes from local businesses! The challenge will run from Jan 3rd- Feb 28th. Visit the Information Desk to pick up a game board or download i..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Any new fitness goals for 2022? Download the Official Navy PFA app from the Navy App Locker to help accomplish those goals! https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/posts/429987215463586" (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College Integrative Career Development: "The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED), an organization of equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action professionals, will be hosting a Virtual Career Fair - Accessible to All - on April 7, 2022, from 1..." (Facebook)
  • outCT: "Mark your calendars!! See you Friday!!" (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "New year, new #BookOfTheMonth! Let author and illustrator Wong Herbert Yee bring you into the world of a little girl solving one of winter's greatest mysteries…..who made these tracks in the snow? Will you follow any tracks after today's..." (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College Integrative Career Development: "Do you love baseball? Are you interested in gaining real world experience in the baseball industry in a variety of areas? The Mystic Schooners spring/summer internship program application is now live! http://mysticschooners.pointstreaksi..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Adopt-a-Book has been extended until January 15. Check out these Historical Fiction books available to be sponsored either in person or online. Visit www.plnl.org/aab2021 for a list of all available books." (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)
  • Mitchell College Integrative Career Development: "The BroadFutures training, mentoring, and paid internship program for young people with learning and related disabilities will be running a virtual, 5-week Winter Strengths Program from February 7th - March 10th. The cost of the program ..." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower New London: "Not sure if anyone can help! - Looking for a new new tanks for my turtle (Franklin) if anyone has one laying around and is willing to give it to a good cause please let me know! He's out grown his and I'm not in a place to buy a new one!..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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

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