Police Chief Back On The Job + High Principal Leaves For New Job

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Nov. 25.

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First, today's weather:

Milder. High: 52 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Now that he's back, New London police chief says his focus is on future: The chief is back on the job after a complaint against him was dismissed. (theday.com)
2. New London high school principal to leave for new job: Principal Jose Ortiz announced his resignation after two years at the helm. (theday.com)
3. New London Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications: See how FAFSA applications changed for New London area high schools.
4. New London-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• Connecticut College: "This semester, Maged Hassan '25, Iyad Ait Hou '22, and Abubakr El Sobky '23 competed in the U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship at The University of Chicago. The team qualified for the finals, which will be held in Qatar this ..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "This month our #ArtifactoftheMonth is a model of the USS Charlotte! During WW2, the Charlotte and many frigates or "tin-can" ships were crewed by the Coast Guard, becoming critical in keeping supply lines safe. As any Coastie knows, when..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS PROMOTE: ok, I finally got one! Great shot of COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 'Old Bear' and newly-minted LTJG Logan Morin (Attack/Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) on the flight deck of USCGC SENECA - a 270-foot medium ..." (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Wishing our RMMS community a safe, happy and healthy holiday! We are thankful for our staff, families and students each day!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for an all ages gift making event! Come by the library on December 18th from 1pm to 4:30pm to make homemade gifts for the special people in your life. Registration is not required, just stop by and make a gift to give!" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "Did you know that CFA opened our first Child Guidance Clinic in 1986? Now we operate 3 separate clinics and offer Adult Outpatient Therapy to individuals over the age of 18. We believe in providing accessible mental health services to th..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Can almost smell the ink! So excited at how our community printshop is coming along! . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #printmaking #screenprinting" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Things are *literally* on the rise at the Maritime Center of Excellence! The MCOE passed a major milestone during the month of November with the completion of all underground and foundation work. Thank you to all of the classes who have ..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: ""We're here with Operation Homefront for our Holiday Meals for Military program," said Haylyn Lockyer, Operation Homefront Senior Program Coordinator. "Today we're handing out to 125 service members a $25 gift card to Walmart, as well as..." (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "Thank you to the many parents and alumni who gave to a Bear Club fund on this Thanksgiving eve! Your support is crucial to supporting team travel and more than twenty coach and staff positions for CGA Athletics. Thank You! Go Bears!" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "We wish you all a happy, safe, and warm Thanksgiving holiday!" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "The final #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth object spotlight is on a Hemis Kachina Doll from the Hopi people. In Hopi culture, the Hemis is a well-known Kachina doll. Carved from wood, Hemis is most often much more vibrant than any other doll..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Blog: "All You Need For Thanksgiving - 4/c Bucki shares her turkey-day traditions." (Facebook)
• outCT: "Join us for a night celebrating friends, our community, and each other! Conversations will be lively and game will be played. Some games include "Your on mute", "Guess that theme show song", and "LGBTQ+ pop challenge" to name a few. Clic..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity https://rem.ax/3xhghGb" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "We thank Ronna Stuller for inviting director Susan Tamulevich onto her public access TV program 'Thinking Green'. Susan spoke about what up at the Custom House and NL Maritime Society weathering COVID-19. You may watch it here;" (Facebook)

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