Standout Restaurants + Hairdressers Reunite: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Nov. 27.

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First, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Longtime New London hairdressers reunite as Nancy's merges into Waterhouse Salon: The salon opened Nov. 1. (theday.com)
2. Garde Arts Center to launch fund drive: The drive begins Nov. 30 with Giving Tuesday. (theday.com)
3. Local Flavor: Six standout, locally-owned restaurants in Eastern Connecticut in 2021 (Norwich Bulletin)
4. Friends & Neighbors: Mystic-based skincare products now at Big Y (theday.com)
5. Fitch wins a defensive battle over Ledyard on Thanksgiving (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Welcome home USS Minnesota!!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "A Homecoming is in the air...See it LIVE! Check in at Naval Submarine Base New London Facebook this afternoon in around 1200 as USS Minnesota returns home after a scheduled deployment. Welcome Home!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "First kiss abs first hugs! Welcome home USS Minnesota!!!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE New London's award winning Cross Hall Galley serves up another spectacular Thanksgiving Dinner. Gobble Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving to our SUBASE family." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE New London is thankful for our SUBVETS chapter in Groton, who every Thanksgiving roll out a feast feeding hundreds of our Sailors and Veterans. Hooya SUBVETS!!!!!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI While cargo ships and other vessels were common targets and regularly sunk by American submarines, only one sub ever managed to single-handedly take down a battleship: USS Sealion (SS-315). https://www.facebook.com/NavalInstitute/..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS REMEMBER: I noted this week that the Coast Guard Academy honored 16 classmates, who passed the bar while members of the Corps, by dedicating the new Memorial located behind the end zone at Cadet Memorial Field. I desire to be educa..." (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "A little Thanksgiving throwback for you on this turkey day. #HappyThanksgiving #tbt" (Facebook)
• New London Police Union: "Your afternoon shift enjoying a thankful Thanksgiving dinner." (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "As many of you gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, we're raising our voices in thanks to the people who make CFA all it can be. Behind our doors is a staff of over 200, a committed board of directors, and over 300 volunteer..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "Show your CGA pride this holiday season! Deck your family in blue and orange! Shop cgabeargear.com now through December 3 to enjoy free shipping." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Who needs to move after enjoying a Thanksgiving feast? We do! Come to the museum and explore our exhibitions and grounds. Be sure to stop by our Art Studio from 11 am -2 pm for a special art project!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "You should have recieved your survey link via email by November 1st! Complete your survey today if you haven't already and make your voice heard. The survey ends December 13. If you would like further information, contact your Navy Housi..." (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "We call it the CFA Difference - a proven approach to education and support for the whole family through a holistic approach to early childcare. CFA provides early childcare and education to over 80 children each year through two centers ..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Drawing night on Fridays at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St. New London. Starts at 6pm. Bring a sketch book. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #drawing" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Longtime New London hairdressers reunite as Nancy's merges into Waterhouse Salon Nancy Hennegan and Ric Waterhouse Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Hennegan has closed her Meridian Street shot and moved her business in with Waterhouse on Bank..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Historic Photographer of the Year awards 2021 – in pictures Purton Hulks, Gloucestershire. Photograph: Iain McCallum The winners of the Historic Photographer of the Year awards 2021 have been announced. The awards celebrate amateur and p..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Can psychedelics cure the crisis of mental illness, asks Dr. Franklin King '05, a psychiatrist and clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. Learn about King's work via #CCMag https://bit.ly/3CuGnq6" (Facebook)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "happy thanksgiving from all of us @hercampusconn !! wishing you a day full of gratitude and turkey #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege #happythanksgivng" (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "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 how NL Maritime Society is weathering COVID-19. You may watch it here;" (Facebook)

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