State Pier Court Case + Ferry Gets Into Holiday Spirit

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 3.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 42 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. Judge dismisses complaint over permit at State Pier in New London (theday.com)
2. New London ferry building gets in the holiday spirit (theday.com)
3. Company to pitch solution to New London's missing tooth (theday.com)
4. Lyman Allyn spotlights pioneering painters of 'miniatures' from New London (theday.com)
5. New London woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Virginia (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Check out the new Navy uniforms revealed for the 122nd Army vs. Navy Game - "America's Game" scheduled for 3 pm Dec. 11 on CBS. #GoNavyBeatArmy https://www.facebook.com/USNavy/videos/519772762753924/" (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "Alex Leigh. Outdid himself!! The dinner was AMAZING " (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Kelly Hagerty had a double-double to lead U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball to an easy win over Albertus Magnus #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "Last month we invited the community to share thoughts of gratitude regarding our amazing NLPS staff via a live NLPS' Facebook post. We are so grateful for all the thoughtful recognitions and positive feedback. If you would still like to ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Congratulations to all the winners at The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Social Service Recognition Breakfast, including our own Daneen Roth, who took home the Board Member of the Year award! Thank you Daneen for all you do..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "Thank you to the more than 380 who supported Conn yesterday during GivingTuesday! Just over $100,000 was raised to support current students." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Today begins our #ObjectOfTheMonth series! Each month, a unique work of art will be selected and displayed on the first floor of the Museum. These pieces are not often exhibition, which allows us to further share our collection with the ..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Check out NAVADMIN 264/21 for the full details on the changes to the physical readiness program. https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/videos/1954168481432500/" (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)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "You should have recieved your survey link via email by November 1st! Complete your survey today if you haven't already and make your voice heard. The survey ends December 13. If you would like further information, contact your Navy Housi..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "If you have a legal question about an upcoming case, you can sign up for an appointment to sit down with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes! Register for our next Lawyers in Libraries session on December 16th. Call (860)447-1411 ext 5 t..." (Facebook)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "a reminder to help you through the rest of the week 🤍 #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege #hanginthere" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Longtime captain of Chester-Hadlyme Ferry retires Published November 30. 2021 8:45PM By Johana Vazquez Day staff writer j.vazquez@theday.com Chester — The skies were gray and the trees bare Tuesday afternoon on the Connecticut River. Gil..." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "The New London School Readiness Council is hosting a Zoom Q&A session about Understanding Challenging Behaviors during the stressful holiday season on December 14th from 1:00-2:30 via Zoom. RSVP to mformica@learn.k12.ct.us to receive the..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday, December 3, 2021 Groton Municipal Bldg, 295 Meridian Street 12 to 4 PM Click Below to Register We will be administering both the Moderna vaccine and the J&J/Janssen vaccine. Your appointment is not booked ..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College RFC: "An Article About Our Alumni Rugby Program. PS We are looking for a social media person for the rugby club's Facebook.... :)" (Facebook)

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