Man Charged With Operating Drug Factory: PD + Weather Forecast

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Feb. 4.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning. High: 48 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London Man Charged With Operating A Drug Factory: Police: A New London man was charged after police said they seized fentanyl and crack cocaine from his home. (New London Patch)
2. New London Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead: What to expect from the weather this weekend in the New London area. (New London Patch)
3. See 2 New Properties On The Market In The New London Area (New London Patch)
4. Pet Adoption In The New London Area: See New Local Dogs, Cats & More (New London Patch)
5. Federal grand jury opens investigation, subpoenas records of state school financing program and New London state pier project; Lamont releases Twardy report (Hartford Courant)

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Today in New London:

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From my notebook:

• Connecticut College: "Snow views from last weekend's Nor'easter. ❄️ 📸 Rich Madonna" (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "MEDIA RELEASE: INCIDENT TYPE: Search & Seizure Warrant Service INCIDENT LOCATION: 77 Vauxhall St., New London, CT DATE: 2/1/2022 TIME: @ approx. 10:33 a.m. INVESTIGATION STATUS: Arrest Made SUMMARY: On the above date/time, New London Pol..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Just a reminder, Naval Security Force are currently participating in Exercise "Citadel Shield," (January 31 – February 4) and Exercise "Solid Curtain," (February 7-11). In these exercises, the Naval Security Force will conduct various tr..." (Facebook)
• New London Police Union: "Officer Munsch represented NLPD today at the Funeral of NYPD Officer Wilbert Mora in New York City. Great job brother. The rest of the photographs were from other friends of the PD that were present there today! RIP" (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "For your review, our January 2022 monthly STAT sheet. Please call us if you need us! Your Partner in the Community." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball cruised to an 84-39 conference road win at Mount Holyoke! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Tie-dye, tutus, ties and twins to celebrate 2-2-22!" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Happy Groundhog Day! Looking forward to six more weeks of winter at the Academy broadcasted by Punxsutawney Phil!" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Admiral Karl Schultz is pleased and excited to announce the 2022 State of the Coast Guard Address will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. EST at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. The address will be live-streamed on the U.S. Coa..." (Facebook)
• New London Police Union: "In recognition of Black History Month, we would like to acknowledge and celebrate the African-American NLPD officers that forged the path for current and future minority officers. Victor Johnson: NLPD Supernumerary (1954); NLPD Officer (..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS IN THE PRESS: again, I know 'pre-season' honors, like polls, mean absolutely nothing - it's about THE TEAM and WINNING - but, it's great to see the COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program as part of these discussions. Cadet 2/c ..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Triathlon Club: "We are so grateful to celebrate National Girls and Women in sports day with this group of strong women! Go women in tri and go bears! #Triathlon #USCoastguard #Running #Swimming #cycling #womeninsports #womenathletes #uscga #uscg" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Third Party Inspections are currently being conducted in the Conning Tower neighborhood. As part of the requirements established in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Commander, Navy Installations Command wil..." (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "Proud to support U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball! Go Bears!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Third Party Inspections are currently in the Conning Tower neighborhood. As part of the requirements established in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Commander, Navy Installations Command will be facilitatin..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Learn to draw in this 4 part class at Spark Makerspace! This is a class that will teach you the basic foundations of drawing. Your instructor Ben Ellcome will guide you in different drawing materials tools and techniques to teach you the..." (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)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "The Homeschool Workshop is back in-person! Join the Museum next Tuesday from 1-3:30pm for the February class, Quilting a Narrative! 🧵 Designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-15, provide a wonderful opportunity for s..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "Interesting ideas (and perhaps great ideas)..." (Facebook)
• Playwell: "You'll find something different in our sensory table every week. Here is why: 💙 Sensory play activates the brain, offering children opportunities to make new connections by experimenting, observing, and making new discoveries. 💚 Sensor..." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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