Teen Reported Missing + Real Estate Roundup: New London News

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

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 39 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London Teen Reported Missing, Silver Alert Issued (New London Patch)
2. New London Area Real Estate Roundup (New London Patch)
3. GameDay preview: New London at Waterford boys' basketball (theday.com)
4. Free COVID-19 vaccination clinics for ages 5 and older scheduled in New London (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Children's Take & Make: Space Mosaics (12:00 AM)
• Children's Take & Make: Book Page Quill (12:00 AM)
• Children's S.T.E.A.M Take & Make: Galactic Exploration (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "It was a great weekend for #USCGA and Marion Military Institute! 🇺🇸 Admiral Kelly and Master Chief D'Angelo visited #MMI, meeting with current members of the Coast Guard Academy Scholars Program who are undergoing a year of prep school..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI "Take her down" 3 word that will always be remembered in submarine history! https://www.facebook.com/navalunderseamuseum/posts/10160250439948694" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Check out Commander, Submarine Forces' latest development....the SWOM. https://www.facebook.com/100064802673507/posts/311939104309510/" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Physician-scientist, clinician, educator, and academic leader Mary Lake Polan '65 has produced pioneering work on the role of cytokines and inflammation in reproduction, specifically in implantation & ovulation. #ConnCollAlumni Learn abo..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "After leading U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball to a 2-1 week, Kira Wood has been named the CGASPORTS.COM Athlete of the Week #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "A big thanks to the great Lonnie Braxton for setting up his amazing Black History Month display in our Community Room! These items come from his extensive personal collection, and we thank him for sharing them with us. Stop by and check ..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "Advisor groups offer a regular time for faculty members to check in with their small group of advisees often sharing snacks & stories and participating in fun activities like coloring Valentine's Day cards or playing word games!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Vibraphonist Stefon Harris' is ushering in a new era of music for Palmer Auditorium. Harris, a Grammy-nominated artist at the forefront of the jazz scene, will be the first to perform in the newly renovated Athey Center for Performance a..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "Need a COVID vaccine? Stop by our office at 216 Broad Street in New London on Thursday, February 10th between 9 am and 3 pm. We are offering Moderna and a very limited supply of Johnson & Johnson. Must be 18 or older. Click the link belo..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "To all the school counselors we are working with this year - ACT Performing Arts Magnet High School, Fitch High School, Grasso Tech, New London Multi Magnet High School, Norwich Tech, Saint Bernard School, Three Rivers Middle College, Wi..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Small Group Workshops are back! 🎨 These workshops provide a safe and fun space for art learning. All programs are one-hour-long and connect art, art history, and real practice all together. Sign up for one week, or every week! Visit htt..." (Facebook)
• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "East Lyme Stop & Shop generously made us the recipient of their Give A Bag program. Thanks to shoppers who bought a reusable bag, we received $242. Thank you! If you use reusable bags at Stop & Shop you can always help by clicking here a..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Register for our next Cook-Along with Snap4CT on February 22nd and receive a free kit of ingredients to use during our session! Ingredients will be available to pick up during the library's regular business hours on the day of the sessio..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Wellbeing and Health Promotion: "So excited to see Eclipse this year🐪❤️ and celebrate community." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "There are multiple reasons you may not hear back right away (if at all) after a job interview. Here are some..." (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "Open House & two Soirées are What's Up at the Custom House -- February 6, 2022 https://conta.cc/34Ao0Vq" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join Miss Francesca for Storytime! To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting African American authors and illustrators during the month of February. We are so excited to read you some of the most colorful and heartfelt books ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for a presentation from Judith Margolin, founder and principal of Needagrant.org, exploring the ins and outs of seeking grants in the Covid-19 era, providing some very specific advice on how to be successful at securing funding f..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pequot Avenue: "My 14yr old drawings! - These are just two of some of his drawings he has done lately." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.