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Hospital Capacity Update + Blood Drives: 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 Thursday, Jan. 27.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and cold. High: 26 Low: 25.
Here are the top stories today in New London:
- Latest Hospital Capacity In New London Area: Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in New London County. (New London Patch)
- Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drive Near New London: There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby. (New London Patch)
- Kindness in Real Life: Eleven+ is coming to New London (theday.com)
- The Day - Garde begins its winter cinema series - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
- The Day - Taking martial arts outdoors in New London - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
- Shame on New London's Planning and Zoning commissioners (theday.com)
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Today in New London:
From my notebook:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball team will honor the legacy of the U.S. Coast Guard's Women's Reserve, also known as the "Semper Paratus, Always Ready" (SPARs) during the inaugural SPARs basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 19...." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "FAMILY HOUSING SERVICE CENTER OPENING The Navy Family Housing office is open for business with limited capacity. For those who prefer, virtual services are still being offered by phone or email at (860) 694-3851 or NewLondon_Housing@navy..." (Facebook)
- Connecticut College: "Boosted ✅ Today's booster clinic in Cro's 1941 Room (current Test Center) is accepting student walk-ins. The clinic will be open until 5:00 p.m. 💉 #CamelsCare ❄️ Saturday's booster clinic will be rescheduled due to the predicted snowsto..." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Don't forget the blood drive is TODAY from 0900 to 1400!" (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Join Fleet and Family Support Center's webinars in February on improving your life skills." (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball will honor the U.S. Coast Guard's Women's Reserve, also known as the "Semper Paratus, Always Ready" (SPARs) in the Academy's first SPARs game on February 19 at 1 PM against Emerson. Read more a..." (Facebook)
- Higher Edge: "🥳 Happiest of Birthdays to Founding Director, Chris Soto !! #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall #toandthrough #success #vision #foundation #commitment #colleague #mentor #friend" (Facebook)
- FRESH New London: "Winter is in full effect and Covid is still a major factor in our lives and health. Being able to treat a cold without store bought medicines is great! Taking a natural remedy medicine such as fire cider will support the body's immune sy..." (Facebook)
- Ledge Light Health District: "Nora nos cuenta como ha podido mantener a su familia, y como se ha cuidado durante esta pandemia. Gracias Nora, por compartir tu POR QUE con nosotros. Vacunas de COVID gratis 5-11 años vacuna pediátrica 18+ 1ra, 2da o vacuna de refuerzo ..." (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "Tax forms are here! Visit www.PLNL.org/news/tax2021/ for more information, including how to access CT state tax forms." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "In case you missed it. Check what MWR has to offer! https://www.facebook.com/100064733108917/posts/300860502081718/" (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "Mark your calendars! Saturday, February 5th is Take Your Child to the Library Day. Stop by the Children's Room to explore the library with a scavenger hunt, pick up our new craft kits, and check out our growing collection of books! Start..." (Facebook)
- Custom House Maritime Museum: "Storm brewing... https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/307a6dd" (Facebook)
- New London Harbor Light: "Sen. Carper highlights funding for Harbor of Refuge lighthouse https://www.delawarepublic.org/delaware-headlines/2022-01-24/sen-carper-highlights-funding-for-harbor-of-refuge-lighthouse" (Facebook)
- Call The House Man: "3 🛏 1 🛀 📍 14 Riverview Place, New London County, CT, 06375 My latest sale on RateMyAgent https://rma.reviews/40v7WJpYeIvB" (Facebook)
- Charles E. Shain Library: "Try your hand at remixing samples of public domain recordings from the Library of Congress using Brian Foo's CitizenDJ tool #PublicDomain http://engage.digital.conncoll.edu/multimedia-assignments/public-domain-2022-400000-audio-recording..." (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "Check out these great YA novels available for adoption today! Sponsor any book for $5 until January 31 and we will add a bookplate with a message from you. Visit www.plnl.org/aad2021 for a complete list of titles still available." (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower New London: "Hi neighbors! - If you are missing a black cat, please pm me." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, College Park Condominiums: "I need help snow shoveling - Any young healthy people to help me shovel? much appreciated. Ty" (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Alewife Cove: "Hi guys, do you know anyone that can help paint a bathroom not a big place. - As we're getting old, we couldn't paint it ourselves😞 Thank you" (Nextdoor)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!
— Chris Rhatigan
About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.
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