Unemployment Rate + Local Job Openings: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Nov. 24.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 44 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London Schools Hiring For 56 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (New London Patch)
2. New London-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds: The New London County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached. (New London Patch)
3. Who's Hiring In The New London Area? Check Out New Local Jobs: Take a look through the most recently posted jobs in your area. (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE FIREFIGHTERS RUN FOOD DRIVE Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London Fire Department (SBFD) donated goods to local food banks Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The food drive was the brainchild of Firefighter Eli Morton. "I grew up in t..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "NAUTILUS MOVES INTO DRYDOCK Historic Ship Nautilus was moved into the floating dry dock ARDM-4 Shippingport at Naval Submarine Base New London, November 22, 2021, to continue its maintenance period to repair and paint the hull and supers..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SOME BEARS EXCHANGE & TRY NEW THINGS: just saw these great photos of COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 2/c Caleb Holdridge (Attack/Waterford, CT/Waterford) and Cadet 2/c Michael Samson (Midfield/Doyleston, PA/Central Bucks..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "We're looking for some new team members! Please check out and share our job postings! https://llhd.org/about-us/be-a-part-of-our-promise/" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Today is the day we start The Knitting Tree! From now until January 14th the Library is accepting knitted donations that will be delivered to the Homeless Hospitality Center of New London. Patrons can drop off knitted hats, mittens, scar..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Help someone in need next week by giving blood!" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "Looking at doing your Amazon holiday shopping a little early this year? Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know and love, but for every purchase you make they provide a donation to the charitable organization of your choice. It's as eas..." (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "Superintendent Ritchie invites you to join in sharing a note of gratitude with our NLPS staff. We are blessed to have such a dedicated and extremely hard working group of employees serving our students. Students, families, and community ..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Thank you Pillar Wood Floors for a job well done! So excited for a beautiful new Woodshop!" (Facebook)
• ISAAC - Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication: "CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ISAAC DRAGONS FOR MAKING QTR-1 HONOR ROLL! Our Dragons know what it's like to work hard and STAY GRITTY!!!!! We are beyond proud! GO DRAGONS!!!" (Facebook)
• outCT: "Thank you to our friends at Koastal-Kleen LLC for putting this benefit together. For more information please check out their fundraiser event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/1st-annual-helping-hands-chari/559200478482217/" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "‼️The Lyman Allyn will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen to the public on Friday, Nov. 26 with a drop-in art workshop from 11 am-2 pm. Hope to see you there!" (Facebook)
• CB Jennings Elementary School: "Superintendent Ritchie invites you to join in sharing a note of gratitude with our NLPS staff. We are blessed to have such a dedicated and extremely hard working group of employees serving our students. Students, families, and community ..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "‼️The Lyman Allyn will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen to the public on Friday, Nov. 26 with a drop-in art workshop from 11 am-2 pm. Hope to see you there!" (Facebook)

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