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Hallmark Movie + Teen Missing: New London News
Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.
Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 20.
First, today's weather:
Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 71 Low: 52.
Here are the top stories today in New London:
- Hallmark Christmas Movie Films In New London, Norwich: A Hallmark Christmas movie is being shot in New London, bringing snow and holiday decorations a little early to the Garde Arts Center in New London (New London Patch)
- Groton man charged with DUI after driving through interior of Olde Mistick Village: A man is facing charges on allegations that he drove through the pedestrian walks at Olde Mistick Village earlier this month. (The Westerly Sun)
- Teen, 16, Missing From New London: A Silver Alert has been issued for the teen. (New London Patch)
- New London Area Job Openings (New London Patch)
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Today in New London:
New London Patch Notebook
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "42 years ago, on the 20th of October, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cuyahoga sank as a result of a collision with the Argentine coal freighter Santa Cruz II in the Chesapeake Bay. Today the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and U. S. Coast Guard Le..." (Facebook)
- United States Coast Guard Band: "We as a nation grieve the loss of a great man today. May you Rest In Peace, General Powell." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Remembering the life and legacy of General Colin Powell: among his meritorious awards over the years the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The Former Secretary of State was awarded for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service ..." (Facebook)
- United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Today marks 8 bells, a sea service celebration! Honors the sacrifices of women and men serving aboard Coast Guard Cutters." (Facebook)
- RMMS- New London: "Are you or anyone you know looking for fulfilling work?! Do you share our passion and commitment to equity & social justice?! Want to spend your days fostering future leaders that will help create a more just & peaceful world?! RMMS has ..." (Facebook)
- Mitchell College: "Just a little #MarinerDay photo wrap-up. We had so much fun on Saturday with our parents, families, students, alums, faculty, staff and friends! We have more fall events and games on the horizon, so see you back on campus, soon!" (Facebook)
- Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SOME BEARS NEED MORE ORANGE IN THEIR LIVES: just got these great photos featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player Cadet 2/c Caleb Holdridge (Attack/Waterford, CT/Waterford) looking good in full Air Force Academy Men's Lacrosse ..." (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Junior Sophia Galdamez has been named the CGASPORTS.COM Athlete of the Week after leading @cgavolleyball to a 3-1 victory over Wellesley last week #gocgabears" (Facebook)
- Connecticut College Sailing: "Thank You to all of Camel Nation for the Support, we are excited with our new National Ranking. We are pushing hard to finish in the top Nationally with weekends left in the Fall Season." (Facebook)
- New London Public Schools: "Oktoberfest this Wednesday at CommUNITY Meals! Come join us!" (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "On Saturday, October 16, the SUBASE New London Retired Activities Office launched its virtual Retiree Appreciation Day on its YouTube channel. If you are a military retiree in the New England area these videos are a great source of infor..." (Facebook)
- Higher Edge: "Born to Jamaican immigrants, Colin Powell was raised in Harlem and the Bronx. He takes credit for not being the best student academically, but his parents always stressed the importance of getting an education. So following his high scho..." (Facebook)
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Change is coming to the Lyman Allyn, and we don't mean the trees! We have TWO new exhibitions opening in October, "LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting" AND "The Way Sisters: Miniaturists..." (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Each new plaque installed on #USCGA's 103-acres brings along a new story. 📖 Recently, alumni of #USCGA81 came together to honor the life of fallen classmate LTJG Keith Culver, and did so by celebrating the completion of the first projec..." (Facebook)
- New London Youth Affairs: "Look for us at this great downtown family event . We are joining with our friends from the Niantic Children's Museum to pass out treats from the Great Pumpkin Patch " (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Don't forget to register here: https://tinyurl.com/44mh2m for the Run/Walk 5K in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! https://www.facebook.com/mwrsubasenlon/posts/237755391725563" (Facebook)
- Connecticut College: "Made up your mind to be a Camel? ur ED I application deadline is Nov. 15! #ConnColl" (Facebook)
- The Williams School: "We can't wait for ALICE! Our middle school students have been hard at work preparing the MS production, everything from props, sound, lighting, and of course, performing! Tickets are on sale for $5 during lunches ahead of the performance..." (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "A mobile food pantry will be held at Jennings Elementary School the fourth Wednesday of every month! The next event will be held on October 27th. The Public Library of New London will be there each month with Take & Make craft kits and i..." (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Today kicks off the fourth annual NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Week! The theme for today is "my voice, my platform" Check out our IG story to see what this theme means for our cadets! #NCAAInclusion" (Facebook)
- Custom House Maritime Museum: "https://www.theday.com/local-n... Mystic Whaler is sold, will head to California Published October 18. 2021 7:30PM | Updated October 18. 2021 8:57PM By Joe Wojtas Day staff writer j...." (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Today kicks off the fourth annual NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Week! Be sure to follow us on social media to see how we are celebrating diversity and inclusion! #gocgabears #NCAAInclusion" (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "A FREE medical clinic will be held at Jennings Elementary School in New London on Wednesday, October 27th from 4:30pm - 5:30 pm. Date: 10/27/2021 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: C. B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet School. 50 M..." (Facebook)
- Flock Theatre: "Miss out on our O'Neill birthday celebration this past weekend? Here's a snippet for you to enjoy: Edmund's speech in Act IV of "Long Day's Journey Into Night" by Eugene O'Neill. Performed by Victor Chiburis, Puppets by Derron Wood" (Facebook)
- Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ALERT - PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION M-3 DUE - Deadline November 1 for all nonprofits This is the year the quadrennial tax-exempt application (M-3) is due. The M-3 is required every four years from nonprofits for each ..." (Facebook)
- Spark Makerspace: "Sorry Goths and Ghouls, Beelzebub's little fiends are busy getting Spark ready to open and will not be able to bring you this year's Goth Prom. Stay cool, we are planning to release the Kraken in 2022." (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us at the library for our new fiction book club! The group will meet in the Community Room of the Library. No registration required, space is limited. For more details call the Information Desk at (860)447-1411 ext. 5 or email sclar..." (Facebook)
- New London Youth Affairs: "So excited for community dinner!!!" (Facebook)
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