Vaccine Rates + New Location For Beth El: New London News

Welcome back, Milford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Feb. 3.

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First, today's weather:

Fog; a little afternoon rain. High: 44 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. New London County Connecticut vaccine rate: How many people are vaccinated? (Norwich Bulletin)
2. Local musicians bring the funk Thursday at New London's Social (theday.com)
3. New London's College Pizza provides much more than great pie (theday.com)
4. New London Business Sells Lottery Prize (New London Patch)
5. New London's Beth El eyes Ocean Avenue spot for new home (theday.com)
6. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In New London Area (New London Patch)
7. Gaskin pleads no contest to New London middle school sex crimes (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

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From my notebook:

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate by highlighting the contributions of African Americans who have paved the way for all of us and the outstanding cadets who are the future leaders of the U.S. Coast Guard. ⚓️🇺🇸 Today we highl..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "It appears that Alexander Hamilton wasn't the only one to his shadow today at the #USCGA. Only six more weeks of winter according to folklore... 🥶 Happy #GroundhogDay!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Boot check. ❄️🥾 Today, students attended their first in-person classes of the spring semester." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS LOVE THE GAME: just saw a great post from COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program "Old Bear" LT Blaise Curtis, CGA '17 (Midfield/Riverside, MD/Aberdeen) after playing in a pre-season scrimmage with his Club Team vs. MCLA D1 powe..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "Our website security certificate is refreshing but that IT glitch is not stopping our public health action: the team was up with the sun this morning to set up COVID testing at the Crystal Mall! Visit our new testing partner Genesys Diag..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Due to limited vaccine availability NMRTU Groton is currently offering the following COVID vaccines: Pfizer for ages 12 & up - Active Duty only. Pediatric Pfizer vaccine ages 5 to 11 - All eligible beneficiaries. Moderna 18 & up - All el..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Check out our new indoor New London Black Heritage Trail display! For more information about the trail visit their website at: https://visitnewlondon.org/black-heritage-trail/" (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "The Police Department and Personnel are actively recruiting for Police Officers. The department's focus is on community policing and partnering with the community to provide a safer environment. The New London Police Department is commit..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day and to celebrate, we are sharing a feature Q&A with Daniella McGinn, who has spent the last few seasons as a member of United States Coast Guard Academy Wrestling as the only female. #gocga..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "We couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Scott Garbini will be joining Higher Edge as a volunteer! With more than 17 years of experience in higher education and a deep commitment to student success; Scott is a great fit. Future even..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: ""Our responsibility is to present all history and all narratives. We can't pretend this didn't happen or sweep it under the rug," added Maddie Mott-Ricci, the historical society's director of advancement. One part of the exhibit shows th..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "Here's to our incredible student-athletes who continue to pave the way and inspire future generations. Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! #NGWSD" (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Don't forget tomorrow is TWOS-DAY! Please make sure students still come to school with winter gear including snow boots if possible! Thanks!" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "To begin our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration, here is our February #BookOfTheBook selection! Parker Looked Up: An Extraordinary Moment documents the moment Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald's transcendent portrait of First L..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "He is why this is Black History Month!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "New exhibit explores the life of Venture Smith, enslaved in Stonington An illustration of Venture Smith, left, at the entrance of the exhibit on his life Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, on display at the Old Lighthouse Museum in Stonington Boroug..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Construct a sturdy, interesting basket for storage, gifting, or even use as an Easter basket. Students will learn and use the sewing machine and basic construction skills. All materials provided and included in class cost, however, if pr..." (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "Please be sure to follow our recruitment page as well to get all our latest recruitment information @ https://www.facebook.com/NLPDrecruitment/" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "To celebrate World Read Aloud Day we are streaming a virtual reading of our favorite Laura Numeroff Series: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, and If You Give a Pig a Pancake. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL..." (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "The Bear Club is proud to support the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer Assistant Coach position and help make this success possible. Go Bears!" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "It's February and Black History Month! Celebrate with the ASALH: https://asalh.org/festival/." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Visit the Children's Room to check out our Black History Trivia Board! Can you match the quotes to the correct inspirational figure? Let's put your knowledge to the test! #plnlchildrens #blackhistorymonth" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us on February 22nd at 4:00pm for our virtual fiction book club! This month we'll be reading & discussing The House on the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Registrat..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Visit the Children's Room this month to learn about the life of prolific African American Artist Louis Mailou Jones and how to draw in her signature style. Explore the evolution of an artist with a display of works from throughout her ca..." (Facebook)
• Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Happy hump day, camels! Today we want you to meet, Luke Sparreo '24. Luke says, "Hello! My academic interest is in plant conservation. I really the outdoors, especially hiking and bird watching." Welcome to the center, and our GNCE famil..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.