Pedestrian Struck + Bus Drivers Assaulted: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 1.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Gold Star Bridge In New London: A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on the Gold Star Bridge in New London on Thursday morning, according to police. (New London Patch)
2. New London Man Indicted For Cocaine Trafficking: Feds: A New London man and a Groton man have been indicted on charges that they transported cocaine via the postal service from Puerto Rico. (New London Patch)
3. New London Area Bus Drivers Complain About Assaults: Southeast Area Transit District bus drivers are saying they have been harassed and assaulted on the job. (NBC Connecticut)
4. New London to consider new management of youth basketball leagues (theday.com)
5. Mitchell College welcomes three new faculty members (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• The f-Stops Here (7:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: ""Gold Star Mothers and families are all-encompassing," said Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Officer-in-Charge Lt. Cmdr. Derek Sutton. "They are parents who live with the loss of a child, siblings who forever mourn a lifelong friend, spo..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Sixty-seven years ago today, we welcomed USS Nautilus to the fleet. Hooya Nautilus!!" (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "We have the best drivers!! We want them to stay warm and they loved the hats!! Thank you for all you do!" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS HANG OUT: just saw this great Parent's Weekend photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players (L-to-R) Cadet 1/c Paul Mamay (Defense/Merrick, NY/Calhoun); Cadet 3/c Matt Reheuser (Goalie/Haymarket, VA/Battlefield) and C..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "This past weekend Coach David competed in and won the 2021 Hinman Trophy at the U.S. Team Racing Championship. A huge congrats to David and his team for the great sailing! . "It was a great weekend with great sailing. We were able to get..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: ""Little Women" will open in the Daren Performing Arts Center this November, but all the hard work, blocking, and rehearsal is happening now! Mrs. Martineau blocks out a scene with the cast assisted by Andy Brown '14 who is studying educa..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "The Groton Area CPOA will hold a tag sale on Oct. 23 and 24 from 0800 to 1700. Those interested in donating can contact Chris Trimmer by calling 330-541-7948." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Considering a change in career? The CIP might be for you! https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/posts/369180604877581" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Blog: "From the sea to the sky and everything in between. Here's what a second class summer looks like." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Do you know someone visiting colleges this fall? Invite them to attend one of Mitchell College's Fall Open Houses: Monday, October 11 or Saturday, November 13! Prospective students and parents will get to see - in person - our gorgeous..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "It is time for another collection spotlight in honor of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth 🇪🇸 Esteban Vicente, a Spanish born artist, came to the United Sates at the start of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. He was among the first wave of Ab..." (Facebook)
• New London Green Party: "Tune in to watch live music & hear what our candidates have to say!!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Thank you to everyone who visited the library in September and got a new card or renewal! We added a leaf for each person during Library Card Sign-Up Month. Our tree looks amazing! " (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "CT Humanities will provide up to $16M in general operating support grants to help the state's museums, cultural, humanities, and arts organizations maintain and grow their ability to serve their community and the public, connect K-12 tea..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Three take aways from tonight's workshop, "Woe is Me to Woah! It's Me! Thank you again, Garbini Education & Career Consulting! We are already looking forward to the next presentation #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccess..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "The All In To Win Challenge has begun! Support your team and be part of the #OneCamel nation. To give a gift go to https://bit.ly/ConnCamels" (Facebook)
• Charles E. Shain Library: "Join us next Wednesday, Oct 6 for another Domains and Websites workshop! #digitalscholarship #wordpress Register here: conncoll.libcal.com/event/8177575" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Increased Digital Engagement Is a 'New Normal' for Cultural Entities https://www.colleendilen.com/2021/09/29/increased-digital-engagement-is-the-new-normal-for-cultural-entities-data/" (Facebook)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "happy hump day camels! what're you looking forward to at fall fest? comment below! #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege" (Facebook)
• Charles E. Shain Library: "Thursday, Sept 30 at 4:30. Chu Room Shain Library" (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Our Fall 2021 newsletter is here! Read about change: https://tinyurl.com/2021FallSN... YOU have helped to restore hope to local families in need!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Lets. Get. SCARY! But maybe not TOO scary 👻 Submit a spooky short story for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Book Barn in Niantic, CT. This contest is open to children & teens ages 6-18. Submit your story by October 29th, w..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "There's still a couple more days to grab some of the kits!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us at the library for crafting & relaxing! We'll celebrate fall by making Wine Cork Pumpkins. Registration is required, please visit: https://bit.ly/3zi2bDI Can't make the event? Stop by the Information Desk during the month of Octo..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Student Engagement Office: "Introducing one of our Program Assistants of 2021Name: Acacia Tramil Hometown: Chicago, IL Class Year: 2022 Major: Government Minors: Latin American Studies and Africana Studies Center: CISLA Campus involvements: Program Assistant i..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "We're almost halfway to our goal of 500 donors! Conn College volleyball currently leads the team standings after day 1. Please consider a gift to support Camel Athletics and leave a comment on the donation page. Click the link below. #On..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Don't Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help https://rem.ax/3mbKGAr" (Facebook)
• New London Green Party: "Livestream of our Office Launch Party will begin at 6:30 tonight here on Facebook and on our Instagram @newlondongreens!! Tune in to hear what our candidates Kris Wraight Keith Kimball Eddie Long have to say! OR swing by the office at 31..." (Facebook)
• New London Green Party: "Office Launch Party- in case you missed it!" (Facebook)

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