New London Daily: Restaurant Deconstructs + Vaccine Clinics

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

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London restaurant taken down, rebuilt after storm: The owner of a restaurant and oyster bar deconstructed his entire operation before Tropical Storm Henri made landfall. (theday.com)
2. Ledge Light Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $20 Gift Card at Pop-Up Clinics; Tomorrow in New London: The health district and its partners are offering pop-up vaccination clinics throughout the summer. No appointment, insurance, or identification is required. (lymeline.com)
3. Charming Colonial For Sale In New London: This charming 4 bedroom, bonus room, 2.5 bath colonial is located on 80 Cove View Rd. in New London and right across from the Alewife Cove. According to Redfin, the current listing price is $474,500 (New London Patch)
4. Hygienic hosts 'Towers of New London' reunion Friday (theday.com)
5. Afropop group Billy Wylder plays NL Thursday (theday.com)
6. Michael Bradford's play 'Solace' is staged in New London (theday.com)
7. New London Resident Wins $20k Lottery Prize (New London Patch)

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Welcome home, USS San Juan (SSN 751)! You've had a lot of people waiting on shore for your return https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/1197969504034833" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "The cadets always find a time to workout! Photo credit: PA3 Matt Thieme #USCG #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguard #uscgacademy #whyiserve #duty #devotiontoduty #tallship #semperparatus #alwaysready" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Check out PCU Oregon (SSN 793) entering drydock! https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/1198482073983576" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "The Science Leaders took a tour of Olin Observatory today. Over the next four years, this cohort will prepare for a wide range of science-related careers and gain a solid foundation for graduate study or medical school. Learn more about ..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE enjoys a Summer's Night with Music and Fireworks "It was a great change of pace from the COVID environment," said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Princeton Williams. "My wife and I initially only heard about the fireworks show and wan..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS START SCHOOL: just saw this great photo of COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 1/c Paul Mamay (Defense/Merrick, NY/Calhoun) and Cadet 1/c Nate Gee (Attack/Big Flats, NY/Horseheads) on Wednesday getting ready to head ou..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Today we preview the volleyball team which will open play at home on Sept. 1st against Mitchell at 6:00 #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Thank you, Ms. Taylor, for sharing a story with us!" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "But he was still hungry! This week our FRC summer camp is all about food and nutrition. What better way to kick off the week than reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar?" (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Sunday August 29th, 1 - 3pm "Spark member and Board member Danna Mancini hosts Safeguard Your Ideas and Creations: Intellectual Property Protection for Everyone! If your creative muse has led you to craft something unique, and desirable ..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Though we're sad that summer is ending (), we do have some exciting things planned for fall! Looking for a way to keep your kiddos engaged? Sign them up for one of our fall workshops! The theme for September is Art and Nature. For m..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Families of new, incoming Mitchell College students, please join us for Convocation 2021 on the College Green, today, August 25 at 4:30pm. New Mitchell students, you will meet at 3:55pm at the tennis courts on Montauk Ave, then we will p..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy MWR: "The Big E is back! The MWR Is currently selling Big E tickets until September 14-adults are $12. Come get yours today!" (Facebook)
• Congregation Beth El, New London, CT: "Article 2 dealing with CBE's Friday Night Shabbat Services: "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start," wrote Rodgers and Hammerstein in Broadway's The Sound of Music. So, it might be appropriate to learn about the m..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "This class will teach introductory hand tool use and woodworking assembly techniques. Students will cut, drill, screw, nail, glue, and sand the parts of a six-pack carrier, including wooden dividers. At the end of the class, students wil..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "My latest RateMyAgent review in Norwich https://www.ratemyagent.com/re... https://rma.reviews/sKS8zvSeb2eO" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends https://rem.ax/3B02B2W" (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Last Chance to sign up for our Woodshop 101: Make a 6 Pack Holder Class Morning Class 9-1 or Afternoon Class 1:30-4:30. Ticket sales end tomorrow! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/woodshop-101-six-pack-carrier-morning-class-tickets-165471400..." (Facebook)

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About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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