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School Jobs + Free Dental Clinic: New London News
Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 5.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 31.
Here are the top stories today in New London:
- New London Schools Hiring For 53 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (New London Patch)
- Free Dental Clinic Scheduled In New London: The two-day clinic will be later this month and will serve 300 patients. (New London Patch)
- New London mayor says new council will be busy (theday.com)
- New London seniors to welcome Millie Devine as guest (theday.com)
- As climate change arrives in Connecticut, coastal towns like Groton face rising sea levels, intensifying storms and a precarious future (Hartford Courant)
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Today in New London:
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- United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "In 1971 the figurehead was replaced by a fiberglass copy of the original German figurehead. This one was severely damaged in storms in 1972 and 1974. #USCG #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguard #uscgacademy #whyiserve #duty #devotiontodut..." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Twelve years ago today, USS San Juan (SSN 751) and her crew blessed the rains down in Africa. 🇺🇸🇿🇦 https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/251851443642927" (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "Another one from the archives: a band performs across from a pier with two submarines. Undated photo." (Facebook)
- Naval Submarine Base New London: "This Veterans Day, November 10, the SUBASE New London Commissary will hold a complementary hotdog cookout in honor of our nation's veterans at 1100. Swing by while supplies last! 🇺🇸" (Facebook)
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "United States Coast Guard Academy Wrestling is ranked 11th in the NWCA Division III poll and will open the season at home this Saturday, November 6 at 11 AM vs WPI! Take a look at a preview to their season! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
- Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SOME BEARS EXCHANGE (AIM HIGH): just got this great photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 2/c Michael Samson (Midfield/Doyleston, PA/Central Bucks West) and Cadet 2/c Caleb Holdridge (Attack/Waterford, CT/Water..." (Facebook)
- Connecticut College: "Today's the day! Don't miss the third annual All-College Symposium. View the schedule of events: https://bit.ly/2LVrCFy" (Facebook)
- Connecticut College Athletics: " . The 6th ranked team in the nation, Conn College men's soccer, hosts Colby at 1:30 PM on Saturday at Freeman Field in the NESCAC semifinals. Don't miss it! " (Facebook)
- Saint Sophia Church: "Today is the day. Limited menu. Call in your order or order when you come to the church!" (Facebook)
- Mitchell College: "Students from the Bentsen Learning Center took some time out this week to "De-Stress for Success"! Activities included a visit from Carraig, an Irish Red Setter therapy dog, healthy snacks, music and making DIY calming jars. #Destress #S..." (Facebook)
- New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "Radical Generosity from our friends at Kelley's Pace, Olde Mistick Village. #RadicalGenerosity" (Facebook)
- Saint Sophia Church: "The 2021 has been blessed. Please come down and enjoy some good Greek food. Order on the phone and pick up or come on down and order take out! OPA!" (Facebook)
- Saint Sophia Church: "Wow! Everything is amazing. We are all so happy to be sharing our Greek heritage. Phone in and pick up your order or come down to order and take out! 10-7 today only!!" (Facebook)
- US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving: "USCGA will host its First home meet this Saturday 11/6 starting at 1200. Meet will be live streamed - link on www.cgasports.com Please review spectator policy ROLAND POOL VENUE – Spectator Access: • All spectators, regardless of vaccinat..." (Facebook)
- Mitchell College: "For health science major Lucca Ardovini- Brooker, his internship at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center in New London is serving its purpose. Lucca shadows the physical therapists as they work with patients and go through their exe..." (Facebook)
- Connecticut College: "Student presentations at the All-College Symposium cover a wide range of topics including sustainability, inequality, food waste, poverty and more." (Facebook)
- Spark Makerspace: "Stained glass shaping up. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #stainedglassart #stainedglass" (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "November is Native American Heritage Month! Stop by the Children's Room to check out our display full of amazing books." (Facebook)
- Connecticut College Art History & Architectural Studies: "Museum Studies Certificate Program seniors presented their capstone projects at the All-College Symposium this morning! Congratulations to Alice Bates, Jenn Browne, and Bella Sorrenti, with special thanks to Laura Schneider, for creating..." (Facebook)
- Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "#tbt to last Thursday when CFA's Early Childhood Development Center had a special surprise! A big thank you to the Groton Fire Department and the Groton Ambulance team for teaching us all about safety." (Facebook)
- Connecticut College Athletics: "Our student-athletes are in action today! But this time off the field, track, ice, court and out of the pool. We have more than 25 Camels who will participate in the All-College symposium in the forms of presentations, panels and posters..." (Facebook)
- Public Library of New London, CT: "Join the New London Chess Club every Saturday at 9:30am in our Community Room! Learn the game for the first time or develop your skills against advanced opponents; players of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards, pieces, and game cloc..." (Facebook)
- Mitchell College: "Did you know that when you apply to Mitchell College - with the Common App or the Unique Minds App - by November 15, you'll get your #EarlyAction decision by December 1? Get started at mitchell.edu/apply-now #BeAMariner" (Facebook)
- Spark Makerspace: "Join us every Thursday @ 6pm for Electronics Night at 7 Union Street. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #electronics #3dprint #coding" (Facebook)
- New London Public Schools: "Congratulations and good luck to all of the 7 candidates for @@ctkidgovernor including Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School's very own, Olivia! Olivia's video was focused on food insecurity, check out the excellent video of the work she wants ..." (Facebook)
- Her Campus at Conn College: "a little late but awesome new articles from last week! check them out, link in our bio #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege #newarticles" (Facebook)
- Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "TODAY is the day - the All-College Symposium is here! Our GNCE sessions are this morning in Cro's Nest. 9am & 10am. #conncoll #connecticutcollege #allcampussymposium #gocamels " (Facebook)
- Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Full house for our amazing GNCE seniors!" (Facebook)
- Higher Edge: "Extremely excited to be partnering with Elevate to Even Plus to offer our college students paid internship opportunities. #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall #toandthrough #success #theirsuccessisoursuccess #togethe..." (Facebook)
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. We begin our monthlong celebration with our November #BookofTheMonth, "We Are Water Protectors," written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine – it..." (Facebook)
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