Public Survey + Show Coming Up At The Garde: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 14.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London County Government: Public Survey For Millstone Power Station Evacuation Assessment: The public has been asked to take survey for the Millstone Power Station to help with Evacuation Assessment. (Press Release Desk)
2. Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman appears solo at the Garde Saturday: The prog rock icon will appear in New London. (theday.com)
3. New London Coronavirus Infection Rate Improving: Here is how New London compares to Connecticut for coronavirus infections and vaccinations. (New London Patch)
4. The Day - Rusell 'eats, drinks, and breathes New London' - News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com)
5. Group home workers strike in New London and across Connecticut (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Local Reflections (10:00 AM)
• Teen Thursday - Game On! - Public Library of New London (4:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Ever since Revenue Cutter Argus patrolled the coasts of Connecticut and Rhode Island back in 1791, the City of New London, Connecticut has always been a home for the U.S. Coast Guard. 🇺🇸 In a few days #USCGA will honor our shared hist..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Twenty-one years ago today, USS Cole was attacked in Yemen, killing 17 of our shipmates. But like the ship's slogan "Determined Warrior"the crew of the Cole fought the ship that day and continues to bring the fight to the enemy today. Di..." (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "This month we will focus on the skills and knowledge that were taught during the summer! Starting with climbing! Climbing is one of the first topics that trainees are taught when they come onboard. To be able to sail, it is critical for ..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Resilient and Ready! #HappyBirthdayUSNavy 🇺🇸 https://www.facebook.com/USNavy/videos/630991574977467/" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "Preparing for Match Racing qualifiers this weekend! . . @neisacollegesailing @cga_bears @uscg_academy @cga_saac #collegesailing #j70class #matchracing #uscoastguard #coastguardacademy" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Volleyball Improved to 6-1 in the NEWMAC With a 3-1 Win over Wellesley #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Soccer picked up their first NEWMAC victory tonight 2-1 against Smith! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Our kindergarten students have been immersing themselves in an inquiry into features of a community, the connection between roles, services and responsibilities and how to improve communities over time. Take a look at their neighborhood!..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "We are excited to announce long time Spark Member Eddie Long as a new addition to our Board of Directors. Artist Eddie Long currently sits on the New London Arts Council, overseeing their social media, and serves as co-chair to Public Ar..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Sophomore Myles Decoste of @coastguard_tennis has been named CGASPORTS.COM Athlete of the Week after the Bears 9-0 defeat over Conn. last week #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEAR BROTHERS: just saw this awesome photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player Cadet 1/c Nate Gee (Attack/Big Flats, NY/Horseheads) with his brother Sam at Hofstra University on Long Island for a D1 Fall Ball event. Nate'..." (Facebook)
• Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "As seen in Keleigh's Facebook memories from today - one of the best Fall Banquets! Our new tradition of inviting our alums back to see our senior presentations is almost the best thing ever! This was our 2019 banquet with alums from 2016..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Just in case you needed one more reason to register for #MarinerDay! Merengue Red Tacos Bar will be on site from 11am-4pm with these tantalizing offerings... Chicken/Beef Empanadas Surf/Turf California Burrito Chicken/Pork/Shrimp Tacos S..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Sorry Goths and Ghouls, Beelzebub's little fiends are busy getting Spark ready to open and will not be able to bring you this year's Goth Prom. Stay cool, we are planning to release the Kraken in 2022." (Facebook)
• New London Youth Affairs: "The holidays will be here before we know it. Sign ups are happening now." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Don't Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You https://rem.ax/3mGAcJu" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today's Housing Market? https://rem.ax/3au2bXi" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Join us next week on Wednesday, October 20 for "Inside the Art Market," a virtual discussion with gallerist and appraiser Michael Rose. During this interactive program, Rose will help demystify the art industry and break down the most im..." (Facebook)

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