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Hospital Capacity + Housing Market: 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 Friday, Dec. 24.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 37 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. How Close Are New London Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest: Here are updated figures on which hospitals are nearing capacity in New London County. (New London Patch)
  2. New London Housing Market: Sale Prices By ZIP Code: The median sale price of single-family homes has increased significantly in the 06320 ZIP code this past year, according to Redfin. (New London Patch)
  3. This Weekend's New London Area Events (New London Patch)
  4. New London: See 5 Nearby Properties On The Market (New London Patch)
  5. Latest Dogs, Cats, Pets Available For Adoption In The New London Area (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • United States Coast Guard Band: "All we want for Christmas… is to find a trombone player! Are you a trombonist? Do you know one? Do you have one in your house currently over this holiday break practicing scales the next room over? Please share!" (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "No plans for Holiday Dinner? Join us at the SUBASE Galley for a Special Meal from 1600-1800 on December 25th. Who can say no to Mac n Cheese and Deviled Eggs?" (Facebook)
  • RMMS- New London: "We had a great spirit week at RMMS! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday break! Thanks for your support and kindness always!" (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Here are the last submissions for this year's PATFORSWA Holiday Coin Challenge! Let us know what your favorite room is below!🎄 And be sure to check back in here tomorrow morning at 0900 for a #USCGA Christmas surprise! 🤫☃️" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College: "Ignite Possibilities. As a student at Conn, Isis Torres-Nuñez '20 spent two summers conducting research alongside Biology Professor Anna Bernhard, and together they presented their work at a conference in Germany. Today, Torres-Nuñez wor..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "2021 in Review 🔄 This holiday season, let's take a look back at our 2021! (Part 1/3) Wishing everyone happy and healthy holidays ✨ #gocgabears" (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Groton Legal Assistance Office will be closed 23-24 Dec and 30-31 Dec." (Facebook)
  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "More good news! CT Humanities just let us know that the CTH Board of Directors has approved $15,400.00 for our grant request for CCF-48122 Custom House Maritime Museum CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant. That's $15,400 in Operating..." (Facebook)
  • Spark Makerspace: "Happy Holidays from Spark Makerspace! This year we made over 30 scarves for those in need and collected warm coats and socks. Hope your holidays bring you joy and love." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us on January 6th @ 3:00pm for DIY Tile Coasters! We'll provide supplies to make coasters using sheet music, maps, and patterned scrapbook paper. Space is limited and registration is required. To register please visit: https://bit.l..." (Facebook)
  • Ledge Light Health District: "Please click the link below to read a statement from Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, regarding masking all athletes regardless of vaccination status: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Press-Room/Press-Releases---202..." (Facebook)
  • New London Public Schools: "NLPS wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing all our students on January 3, 2022!! #NLPS #SchoolsOut! #WinterBreak" (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "As the holiday season approaches, please note our office will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31 for the holiday. If you'd like to speak to someone in our office about making your year-end gift, please call us durin..." (Facebook)
  • New London Police Union: "Just a reminder about our event tonight. If you are interested in learning how to become a Police Officer in the City of New London stop on down. We will be at 40 Truman St in New London, CT 06320 at our substation between 5PM and 630PM...." (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Join us in January for TWO new lectures 📄Events, Scores, and Fluxus Play" on Saturday Jan 8 2-3pm 👥 "Mary Way and Elizabeth Way Champlain: Fashioning Lives out of Art in the Early Republic" on Tuesday Jan. 11 from 6-7pm. Visit https://..." (Facebook)
  • Bear Club: "Shout out to all Bear Club donors whose support helped make this possible!" (Facebook)
  • Call The House Man: "I am so excited for the two of you. Once you complete the upstairs, the value of the home will just continue to rise. Hope you both really enjoy this home! https://rma.reviews/2ZrSm3keQPFg" (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Hey all, the Teen Department will be closed along with the rest of the library Friday through Sunday for the holidays. We hope to see y'all today at the Teen Activity Room for our weekly gaming!" (Facebook)
  • Spark Makerspace: "Join us every Thursday @ 6pm for Electronics Night at 7 Union Street. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #electronics #3dprint #coding" (Facebook)
  • CB Jennings Elementary School: "NLPS wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing all our students on January 3, 2022!! #NLPS #SchoolsOut! #WinterBreak" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Colman: "COVID Vaccine Clinic: First, second, and booster doses of the Moderna vaccine available on December 29th from 3-6PM at the Groton Municipal Building. - Call 860-448-4882 or register online at LLHD.org to make an appointment." (Nextdoor)
  • Ledge Light Health District, Neighbor: "COVID Vaccine Clinic: First, second, and booster doses of the Moderna vaccine available on December 29th from 3-6PM at the Groton Municipal Building. Call 860-448-4882 or register online at LLHD.org to make an appointment." (Patch)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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

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