Family, Teachers Remember Slain Teen: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Feb. 2.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 43 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. Family, teachers remember teen killed in New London: The 18-year-old was shot and killed by her boyfriend. (WFSB)
2. New London Area Real Estate Roundup: On the market for a home in the New London area? Check out our weekly real estate roundup. (New London Patch)
3. New London County Government: Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony 2-1-2022 (Press Release Desk)
4. New London County Government: Downtown Parking Ban Ended 1-31-22 Winter Parking Restrictions In Effect (Press Release Desk)
5. New London Schools Hiring For 67 Jobs (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

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From my notebook:

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "ICYMI: Blizzard conditions impacted Southeastern Connecticut this weekend. Thanks to the help of both Sailors and Civilians, SUBASE made it through its first winter storm of 2022!" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "This month's #ArtifactoftheMonth is in honor of U.S. Coast Guard Captain Quentin Walsh. Recently, the U.S. Navy began construction of the USS Quentin Walsh, the first naval vessel to be named after a Coastie. Join 1/c Logan Tobias as he ..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Today, we transitioned to Alert Level 1 - Green 🟢. This alert level indicates that we are operating under normal COVID conditions. #CamelsCare Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dGWpCu" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "SNOW much fun at Kindergarten recess! 💜❄️☃️" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Basketball Tyler Perez earned a pair of weekly honors leading the Bears to a perfect 2-0 conference week last week! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "The soul wrenching event and loss of young life in New London this past week has shaken us all to the core with sorrow. Processing the sadness has been heartbreaking for the staff at New London Youth Affairs, grieving the cherished relat..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Please join us in welcoming Devon Butler to Higher Edge's Board of Directors!! A New London resident, Devon brings with her a vast amount of experiences and knowledge, including grant writing & review and higher education. She has volunt..." (Facebook)
• U. S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center: "Fair winds and following seas to SK3 Turner who filled a position here at the CG Leadership Development Center. Thank you for all your hard work and we hope to see you again in the fleet!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "So beautiful in the winter light. And the NL HarborCam just reached 2.7 million views! https://nlmaritimesociety.org/NLHarborcam.html" (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "This Wednesday come out and join us NLYA will have take home activity kits, diapers, hats, gloves, socks and children's books to take home!! Also fun activities promoting fine motor skill development for you and your child to do." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Here is the new Spectator Policy effective today #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Happy Year of the Tiger from the U.S. Coast Guard Alumni Association! Wishing you a year of health and prosperity!" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ON FILM: just saw this great post featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player and Team Captain Cadet 1/c Logan Tobias (Midfield/Commack, NY/Commack) in the Coast Guard Academy Museum discussing CAPT Quentin Walsh, CGA '33 a..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "#ConnCollAlumni are out of this world! ☄️🔭 The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Harvey Moseley '72 the James Craig Watson Medal for his seminal work designing and developing technologies and instruments to advance astronomy. The..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "Aligning with the national Black History Month theme of Black Health & Wellness, the Connecticut College Alumni of Color (CCAC) Committee would like to invite you to an engaging conversation surrounding communal healing and wellness. Liv..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Brainfuse JobNow is a great resource that can help you get started with a great resume and a fantastic cover letter. They can also help with interview skills and much more! Visit www.plnl.org/digitalcollection/" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "It is another #TransformationTuesday here at the Museum, this time in the Glassenberg gallery! ✨ Our exhibition department is hard at work installing Locations: Recent Works by Marian Bingham. Join us this Friday at 6pm for a virtual ope..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "Year of the Tiger!!! Williams International Students from China led a great assembly this morning celebrating the Lunar New Year! They've been educating their peers in the No Hao cohort focusing on Chinese Language and Culture. Blues, jo..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "The New Yorker Documentary When a Cruise Ship Is as Big as Its Port With "View," the filmmaker Odveig Klyve offers a sensory look at the ill effects of cruise tourism on a Norwegian port city. Film by Odveig Klyve Text by Rachel Riederer..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's winter exhibit WHITE LIGHT, presented by Faith Satterfield, a locally and internationally trained illustrator and visual artist. The inaugural showing of this..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "The Children's Room is trying something new this month... ALL our Take & Makes will be available for the ENTIRE month of February! Stop in any time to pick up one, or all six! Keep an eye on our social media for how-to videos for all the..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "From Thomas D. Ferguson, the first female United States Commander, to our very own Captain LeNissa Rivera, the Newport Rhode Island Corps officer, The Salvation Army has always had diverse voices pave the way over the years. To read Capt..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "SORRY THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for a presentation from Judith Margolin, founder and principal of Needagrant.org, exploring the ins and outs of seeking grants in the Covid-19 era, providing some very specific advice on how to be successful at securing funding f..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Alewife Cove: "Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a mobile groomer that trims dogs' nails in the area? - I have attempted myself but her jumping makes me too nervous and I don't want to hurt her so I would rather leave it to a professional. Please ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "Valentines Day Gnomes 😍 $6 with name/year included! - Can purchase by messaging me or going on my website! Www.clearcrafts.net under kids items!" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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