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'Potential Cluster' Of Overdoses + Real Estate Roundup

Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Feb. 16.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 43 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

  1. 'Potential Cluster' Of Overdoses Reported In New London County: State officials have issued an advisory after more than 30 fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in recent days. (New London Patch)
  2. New London Area Real Estate Roundup: A weekly roundup of homes fresh on the market in the New London area. (New London Patch)
  3. Foxwoods announces high-stakes casino expansion in Connecticut (New York Post )
  4. Union contract clears way for police civilian review board in New London (theday.com)
  5. Conn College celebrates Douglass Day by transcribing Colored Conventions documents (theday.com)
  6. Norwich Police make arrest in case of city man stabbed nine times (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

  • Children's S.T.E.A.M Take & Make: Galactic Exploration (12:00 AM)
  • Introduction to Screen Printing Class (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Celebrating those who keep SUBASE safe GROTON, Conn. – Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Commanding Officer, Capt. Kenneth M. Curtin Jr., joined the base Security Department in celebrating the achievements of a Department of the N..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "Happy Valentine's Day to you & yours from the COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program...GO BEARS!!!" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College: "Today we celebrated #DouglassDay at the Visualization Wall in Shain Library where students, faculty, and staff transcribed the records of the Colored Conventions, the nineteenth century's longest campaign for Black civil rights. Frederic..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Is your teen looking to develop new skills? The staff in the Teen Activity room can help them learn skills important for baking, including using an oven to make cookies and cupcakes! Come on by from 2-6 on weekdays or 12-5 on Saturday to..." (Facebook)
  • outCT: "Join our friends over at Bank Square Books for a an author talk and Q&A with Nan Rossiter for the new book, A Good Measure. This is sure to be a great night with a spectacular author. Please check out the event details below for more inf..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ARE FROM ALL OVER: just saw that the COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE 2022 roster was posted on the OFFICIAL Athletics website - check it out here: Link: https://uscgasports.com/sports... Switch to photo mode to ..." (Facebook)
  • Ledge Light Health District: "An important reminder for our community members: unregulated drugs may be contaminated with fentanyl or other chemicals that can increase risk of overdose. We have free naloxone and fentanyl test strips! Contact us here or text the NLC C..." (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College Alumni: "A Valentine for you from one of our favorite water views. Calling all Mitchell love stories. Who was/is your someone special from your Mitchell College days? Let us know if you have a love story to share.🥰❤🖤 #MitchellLoveStory #College..." (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Major Debra Ashcraft, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army Southern New England Division explains how The Salvation Army's love extends far beyond Christmas. Show your love today: give.salvationarmy.org/SNELoveBeyond" (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College Library: "Gerrymandering, especially racial gerrymandering, directly deprives Black people of political power. Voting rights are still under attack due to racial gerrymandering. The ACLU link contains articles featuring current voting rights actio..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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