Man Charged With Choking: Report + Local Election Information

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Oct. 26.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of rain, some heavy. High: 62 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. Man charged with choking, hurling slurs at stranger at Groton grocery store: A New London man was charged in the case. (theday.com)
2. New London 2021 Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours: Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 New London local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more. (New London Patch)
3. New London County's COVID new cases flat; Connecticut cases holding steady (Norwich Bulletin)
4. Peck is dedicated to New London (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Children's Take & Make: Fall Flower Wreath (9:30 AM)
• The Next Chapter Book Club - Public Library of New London (4:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Hooyah, North Dakota! https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/245546547606750" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS LACROSSE FAMILY: just got this great photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player Cadet 1/c Greg Hill (Defense/Southlake, TX/Carroll) with his Mom and Dad (Diana and Don) 'on the pitch' in The Den - Cadet Memorial Fiel..." (Facebook)
• ISAAC - Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication: "Please join us in congratulating our two 8th grade nominees for the MLK Jr. Award ceremony!!! Favour Doherty and Neysh Hernandez-Vega were recognized at the virtual awards night this past Thursday! We couldn't be more proud!!!! Congratul..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "Ready for something new!? All week Williams senior, Sarah, will be sharing her experience on Williams stories! "Hi I'm Sarah, I'm a senior from Chester, CT and I'm so excited to share my week with you! This year I am a Head Ambassador, C..." (Facebook)
• ISAAC - Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication: "Our XC team had a great first season!! Way to go Dragons!!!! Can't wait for next fall! Thank you Coach Baron and Coach Presti for all your guidance and knowledge!!!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Adults are invited to join an artist from The Drunken Palette for a free canvas painting class in our community room! This special 2-hour class is conducted on a small canvas with full instruction. The artist will be there to guide you t..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "Conn College men's soccer Sophomore Rye Jaran has been named NESCAC Player of the Week ! On Saturday, Jaran scored both goals for the Camels to seal a 2-0 victory over third ranked Tufts. #OneCamel " (Facebook)
• Mitchell College Library: "Put your feet up and have a toe-curling read! We have thrilling & chilling graphic novels, classic horror, and modern authors!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "We had such an amazing turnout at the New London Halloween Town this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out and grabbed goodies from our trunk. Happy (almost) Halloween!!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Starting November 2nd! #mentalfitness https://www.facebook.com/CNRMA.PAO/posts/250069293826616" (Facebook)
• New London Green Party: "NL Greens need YOU! This FRIDAY 10/29 we're hosting Haunted Green House at our office, 312 State Street! Please help us spread the word! If you're interested in volunteering to be a spooky actor, tour guide or help decorate please reach ..." (Facebook)
• Charles E. Shain Library: "Pet therapy visit at Shain Library on November 2!" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Surprise! We have a bonus #BookOfTheMonth, "Lowriders in Space," to continue celebrating opening weekend of LUSTER. Lupe Impala, Le Chavo Flapjack and Elirio Malaria are three mechanics who LOVE working on cars. More specifically, the..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us this Thursday, October 28th at 2pm as we kick off our Adopt-A-Book fundraiser in the Adult Reading Room!" (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)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "Echoing Green Fellowship: "We find and support people with the best ideas to positively impact the world. Through our intensive two-year program and beyond, we provide the tools they need to bring their solutions to life and lead transfo..." (Facebook)

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