Man Charged In Crash + Lottery Winner: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 21.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 71 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London Man Charged With DWI In Crash: Police: A man was charged with DWI in connection to a wreck in Ledyard. (New London Patch)
2. New London Resident Wins $25k Lottery Prize: A New London resident is $25,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in town earlier this week (New London Patch)
3. ECSO begins 75th season with a concert Saturday in the Garde Arts Center. (theday.com)
4. UPDATED: Silver Alert canceled for missing 16-year-old girl from New London (theday.com)
5. Another distinguished Black graduate never celebrated by Connecticut College (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Last Friday we say what Historic Ship Nautilus looked like getting underway from the pier. Here's what it looked like from the bridge." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#DYK yesterday was the BIRTHDAY of SUBASE New London?! https://www.facebook.com/navalunderseamuseum/posts/10160036434438694" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Damage Control (DC) Training is a staple of any training program onboard cutters. On EAGLE, all trainees learn basic DC skills which they can carry with them throughout their Coast Guard careers. #UCGC #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguar..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer powers past Mass. Maritime 4-0! #gocgabears https://uscgasports.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211019wd0814" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "We hope you can join us Sunday at 2pm EST. This event is livestream only for the general public. https://www.youtube.com/UnitedStatesCoastGuardBand/live" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SOME BEARS ARE TEXANS: just saw this great post-game photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 1/c Greg Hill (Defense/Southlake, TX/Carroll) and Cadet 3/c Ian Feely (Attack-Midfield/Spring Branch, TX/Smithson Valle..." (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "Shout out to the parents who recently gave $5,000 to the Men's Soccer Fund! This gift supports the assistant coach position and team travel for U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer. Go Bears!" (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Community!! When you are out on your afternoon walk and you see one of your sponsors!! Thank you Hanrahan Painting & Powerwashing for sponsoring our golf tournament! And for all the advice you offered this summer! #HigherEdge #mo..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Published October 19. 2021 6:59PM | Updated October 19. 2021 7:05PM By Sean D. Elliot Day staff writer s.elliot@theday.com seandelliot The full, or nearly full, Hunters Moon rises Tuesday over Ledge Light at the mouth of New London Harbo..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE security team will be training with the Ledyard Police Dept. today and tomorrow. The training will involve blank ammunition." (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Reminder- Today is an Early Dismissal Day! HERE ARE THE EARLY DISMISSAL TIMES: Early Dismissal Days: Carline 12:00 p.m.- K/1 ONLY. no older siblings. 12:10 p.m.- 2/3 and siblings 12:15 p.m.- 4/5 and siblings Buses & Walkers start dismiss..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: ""Students from our Dance programs, grades K-12 celebrated #WorldBalletDay yesterday!"" (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "looking for a Halloween activity next week? Help us plant garlic in our gardens for the next season (and to keep vampires away!) Sign up link in bio! " (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices? https://rem.ax/3pcPokG" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Hispanic Studies Department: "I have an exciting job opportunity that I wanted to share that I thought might be of interest to some of our CISLA scholars, upcoming 2022 graduates, as well as recent grads. The link to the job description is below, and I am more than h..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "JUST SOLD 3 🛏 2 62 West Coit Street, New London, CT, 06320 My latest sale on RateMyAgent https://rma.reviews/5XPZtpnYwEnC" (Facebook)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "our first writer of the week this semester Lara Beckius check out her article at www.hercampus.com/school/conn-coll/" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "Join us at Reunion Village ‪on Saturday, October 23‬ for the 2022 Head of the Charles Regatta! Enjoy a beautiful day on the river and the company of your peers. Light fare and swag will be provided at the Connecticut College Alumni Tent...." (Facebook)

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