Police Officer Demoted: Report + Man Possessed Stolen Gun

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Nov. 9.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London Police Officer Demoted Due To Complaint: Report: A New London police officer has been demoted following a complaint of sexism, and the police union has filed a grievance in response. (New London Patch)
2. New London Man Possessed Stolen Gun: Police: A New London man has been charged with possessing a stolen gun. (New London Patch)
3. New London County's COVID new cases flat; Connecticut cases holding steady (Norwich Bulletin)
4. I-95 north closed in Waterford after a driver hits a person (WFSB)
5. Jeff Jacobs: New London boys soccer learning how to win in multiple languages (Greenwich Time)

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Today in New London:

• Homeschool Day: Lyman Allyn Art Museum (1:30 PM)
• Learn to Use the Foundation Directory Online Grant-Finding Database (4:00 PM)
• New London Trees - Public Library of New London (4:30 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• U. S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center: "Good Morning OCS 1-22/BOTC 138 Family & Friends! Please join us as we celebrate our OCS graduation today via Livestream. The events will commence promptly at 0830 (EST). Please follow the separate links for our Military Honors Ceremony +..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball opens the season tonight at home against Lasell at 7:00. See the season preview below #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "The 2021 ICSA Singlehanded Nationals are all wrapped up! Nic Reeser '25 finished in 7th place overall in some very tight racing! GO BEARS! . . @cga_bears @neisacollegesailing @collegesailing @uscg_academy #collegsailing #collegsailingnat..." (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "from today's cruise: Happy 260th Harbor Light!" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "All the feels today at OCS 1-22 and BOTC-138's graduation from Officer Candidate School! The U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several countries that are internationally allied with the Coas..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Sometimes swords are beaten into ploughshares, sometimes playthings. Bet you never thought that Slinky you played with growing up was a byproduct of Naval engineering! https://www.facebook.com/NavalInstitute/videos/985401288677272/" (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "We had the most amazing trip Sunday aboard Cross Sound Ferry's 'Cecelia Ann' -- a truly beautiful ship! It was New London Maritime Society's 38th Annual Meeting and we went out by our three lighthouses to explain current preservation eff..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "Conn College women's soccer is going dancing ! The Camels earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament and will play SUNY Geneseo this weekend in Scranton, PA. Let's go Camels! " (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Mitchell faculty and staff participated in "Pizza and Post-Its: A Conversation with ICD," the second event of the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) professional development program for Academi..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "'OLD BEAR' SIGHTING: got not idea what's going on in this photo - just know it's COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 'Old Bear' LTJG Matt Nagle, CGA '19 (Midfield/Berwyn, PA/Conestoga) and another guy in their SDBs or "dress canva..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Help us celebrate 10 Years with 10 Student Stories !! Day 1: Justin Lamoureux University of Connecticut, First Year College Student To donate; visit https://higheredge.org/donate/ #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "Congratulations and welcome to our new Coordinator of Family Empowerment and Engagement, Mr. Jersahid Valencia! We are thrilled to have Jersahid in this position and welcome the multi-faceted work we will be doing around family empowerme..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer sophomore goalkeeper Josh Hudson has been named the CGASPORTS.COM Athlete of the Week, presented by First Command! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Adopt-a-book Veteran's Day Savings Week! Sponsor 2 books for the price of one. Honor a vet in your life by dedicating a book in their name. Monday, November 8 till Friday, November 12. Visit www.plnl.org/aab2021/ for a list of books avai..." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "The weather is starting to turn colder and we want to help keep our youngest friends warm this winter season. We are collecting warm sweatshirts, pants, socks, coats, boots and gloves for children in our playgroup program and our Birth t..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "New London Trees aims to restore New London's tree population through community planting and care, education, and advocacy. The organization will hold its in-person, monthly meeting in the Community Room at the Public Library of New Lond..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "There is still time to register for tomorrow's Homeschool Program happening on from 1-3:30 pm. Learn about notable New London figures, Mary Way and Elizabeth Way Champlain, and their distinct style of miniature art. Explore the impa..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "We just restocked our Little Free Library at New London Union Station! Be sure to stop by and grab a book!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us in our community room for a yoga session with certified instructor Ashley Hanson! We recommend bringing your own mat, towel, and comfortable attire to use during our session. Registration is required. To sign-up, go to https://bi..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Support children and families in need in your community this holiday season! https://tinyurl.com/NewLondonA... You can also adopt an angel at most Walmart Stores around the country. Together, we can ensure that #HopeMarchesOn fo..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "NLPS Families, check out this great resource!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Mohegan Tribe's Tantaquidgeon Museum turns 90 Published November 06. 2021 8:02PM | Updated November 07. 2021 7:53PM By Greg Smith Day staff writer g.smith@theday.com SmittyDay New London — The reasons for Mohegan tribal members to celebr..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Tuesday 11/9 from 10am to noon- Drop in Grant Clinic for eastern CT arts & cultural orgs and artists. We will be talking CT Humanities Cultural Fund General Operating Grant (deadline 11/15), Palmer Fund (deadline 11/15), Bodenwein (deadl..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College Library: "Tomorrow Night! No experience necessary! Sketch! Doodle! Start a project! Supplies provided and/or bring your own. #comics #comicart #create #doodle #graphicart #experiment #stressless #destress #artinlibraries #librariesofinstagram" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "It doesn't get much more fall than Ponybead on the Cob! Check out our how-to video so you can bring a little fall with you, wherever you go! Ponybead on the Cob Take & Make Kits are available in the Children's Room all week." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Come by the Teen Activity Room and chill with some killer reads, leave your friends for dead in our variety of board games, or check out the 3D printer and learn how to make and print your own designs!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "It's ok to change your mind, both while as a student and in changing jobs/careers..." (Facebook)

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