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Drug Sentencing + Frigid Temps: 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. 11.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine, but frigid. High: 16 Low: 5.

Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. Man Sentenced In Southeast CT Drug Trafficking Case: Feds: A NY man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in trafficking cocaine, according to prosecutors. (New London Patch)
  2. New London Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week: Looking for something to do? Check out this week's top events in New London. (New London Patch)
  3. Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The New London Area (New London Patch)
  4. New London Schools Hiring For 68 Jobs (New London Patch)
  5. Three Kings arrive in New London for toy giveaway (theday.com)
  6. Development booming at Fort Trumbull in New London (theday.com)

Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "If you want to pursue a career of adventure and service as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, then #USCGA is the place for you. 🦅⚓ ALL applications for the Class of 2026 are due this Saturday, January 15th. You can apply right now at u..." (Facebook)
  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "It's Meet Your Neighbor Monday: Al Spranzo is a volunteer extraordinaire at our new Housing Resource Center. Al devotes no fewer than 20 hours per week to helping things go smoothly for community members who seek housing-related assistan..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Triathlon Club: "🚨 Athlete Feature Alert 🚨 Hello! My name is Mack- a 4/c at the academy and member of the tri club. I am from a small town in southeastern Michigan and consequently love lakes, perch, the Red Wings, and corn. Other than triathlon, I lik..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Mr. Juan Fernandez, International Programs Director for Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic was honored with the Brazilian Navy's Tamandaré Merit Medal! Bravo Zulu Mr. Fernandez ⚓ 🎉 https://www.facebook.com/SUBLANT/posts/56109076..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Gnomes have invaded the library! They are pretty cute though... and useful too! Check out our how-to video so you can make a new gnome friend, but also learn all kinds of cool facts about gnomes! Sock Gnome kits will be available in the ..." (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)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "January Science Saturday, "Watch Out Below" is now a FREE pick-up kit! 🛷 Ever wonder why some sleds and hills are faster than others? Participants will learn about gradients and friction and how those effect speed by building their ow..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "These young adult books are available for sponsorship through our Adopt-a-Book fundraiser. Visit www.plnl.org/aab2021 for a complete list of titles available today!" (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)
  • 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)
  • New London Harbor Light: "Bill, Clio, & COVID are What's Up -- January 6, 2022 https://conta.cc/3zHbAqd" (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Want to learn a new language this year? Then Pronunciator is for you. Pronunciator has more than 150 languages available including ASL. All you need is your library card. Visit http://plnl.org/how-do-i/learn... for more info..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "This one-hour webinar will introduce nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff to the strategic planning process as an effective management tool. By the end of this interactive webinar, participants will better understand both the elem..." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower New London: "Wii system with balance board wantef - Anyone have a Wii system they'd like to unload cheap or free. My grand kids like it so I thought I'd get one for their visits. Eight oh2-238- three six oh two Brock" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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

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