Man Mailed Cocaine From Puerto Rico + Historic Home Hits Market

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Sept. 23.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London man pleads guilty to having cocaine mailed to him from Puerto Rico: A man is facing up to 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. (theday.com)
2. Second Empire Victorian In Historic District Now Available: Located in the Pequot Colony National Register Historic District at 810 Montauk Ave. in New London, this spectacular 1876 antique home exhibits some of the best architecture in the area with many updates and is currently listed at $339,900, according to Redfin. (New London Patch)
3. Dolphins being demolished at State Pier in New London: Mooring dolphins are being removed from the State Pier complex in connection with the development of an offshore wind turbine assembly facility. (theday.com)
4. The Commodores, War, Village People share the bill at Foxwoods (theday.com)
5. Brewfest at the Beach kicks off autumn Friday at Ocean Beach Park (theday.com)
6. Hard work pays off for New London's Mustafa Dannett (theday.com)
7. Will anybody in New London help the falsely accused? (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Teen Thursdays- Game On! - Public Library of New London (4:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "USS Montpelier (SSN 765) and USS Vermont (SSN 792) are, quite fittingly and poetically, at the same pier! Today at SUBASE New London, there is a little piece of our waterfront that is Vermont. Stella quarta decima fulgeat. https://www.fa..." (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Many trainees who come onboard conquer their fear of heights when they climb! Do you remember your first time climbing? Photo credit: PA3 Matt Thieme #USCG #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguard #uscgacademy #whyiserve #duty #devotiontodut..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Boom! USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) tested Trident II D5LE Missiles. #AlwaysReady https://www.facebook.com/usfleetforces/posts/10158397448199290" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Volleyball picked up its first NEWMAC win of the season at home tonight #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "How lucky are we to have had Chief Wright join us at the carline this morning?! We're so grateful to partner with New London Police Department supporting all of our students in a safe and efficient morning drop off! #rmms #anIBworldsc..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Coast Guard Academy Football will host Anna Maria at 1:30 on Saturday to highlight Parents' Weekend. Here is the game preview #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS STICK TOGETHER: just received this great photo from 9/11 featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players (L-to-R) Cadet 4/c Luke Nemsick (Defense/Shrewsbury, MA/Salisbury School); Cadet 3/c Matt Reheuser (Goalie/Haymarket, VA/..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "We are so excited for this new opportunity and partnership with New London Fire Department NLFD for our students. #UnitedinExcellence #newlondon #NLPS #education #stemeducation" (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "It is a privilege to do what we do! And Mustafa's story is just one example why ... #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall #toandthrough #CAPClassof2022 #NLHS #WhalerPride #success #hissuccessisoursuccess #beinspired #..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "The Cultural Coalition is hosting the Art At the Airport fall exhibit "Peace in Nature," a mixed media gallery exhibit of artwork created by Artreach, Inc.'s program members. The exhibit is free and available to view through Nov. 15 at t..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for Story Time this week reading The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt!" (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving As we get ready for Parents Weekend, big shout out to the parent of a Bears swimmer who recently made their annual gift of $5,000 to the Swimming & Diving Fund! Gifts like this are crucial to supp..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Join us tomorrow at 0900 on Facetime Live as we honor and celebrate our Gold Star Families with our annual Bells Across America ceremony." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Happy Fall from the Public Library of New London! How many items on our Signs of Fall Scavenger Hunt can you find? Save these images or stop into the Children's Room today for a physical copy." (Facebook)
• Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Happening NOW!!! Avatar Simpson '20 is presenting on Carbon Removal Technologies!" (Facebook)
• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "Please consider donating to our GoFundMe and spreading the word! https://gofund.me/e7b42f5a Having flexible and readily available resources allows us to act quickly and respond effectively to the challenges presented with helping the hom..." (Facebook)
• Thames at Mitchell College: "Peace Day is ON at Mitchell College! Stop by the College Green today, 9/22 until 2pm! 12pm: Be a part of our Human Peace sign! 1pm: Dance Team performance!" (Facebook)
• outCT: "Please join us Saturday for a fun time! Use the link below to reserve your tickets! https://scottsyankeefarmerllc.ticketspice.com/2021-pick-your-own-apples-corn-maze" (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "OCTOBER is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Safe Futures will kick off the month by holding their annual SAFE WALK on October 17, 2021 at Waterford High School. Same-day registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and walkers will begin circling ..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: ""The main topic tomorrow will be Creatively Adapting During the Pandemic, presented by Wendy Bury, Executive Director of The Cultural Coalition. At 5 p.m., there will be a brief presentation from Katie Huffman, Director OLPGN, to learn a..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Active duty have no excuse for getting this wrong." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy MWR: "The Cost Guard Marathon 2022 is open for registration! Next year, there are options for a 5K, half, and full marathon as well as live and virtual options! Register now and save the date of March 3-5, 2022!" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need? https://rem.ax/3u17G8R" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need? https://rem.ax/3u17G8R" (Facebook)

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