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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 76 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. Waterfront development coming to New London shoreline: The shoreline development is anticipated to attract mega yachts. (WFSB)
2. Family-owned auto shop in Quaker Hill closing after 80 years: An auto repair shop that at one time doubled as a gas station will close at the end of the month. (theday.com)
3. Man Pleads Guilty To Mailing Cocaine From Puerto Rico To CT: Feds: A city man accused of mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to southeastern Connecticut has pleaded guilty. (New London Patch)
4. St. Mary Star of the Sea 'affordable' housing? (theday.com)
5. New London merges annual parade with Eat in the Street event (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Today we honor our Gold Star Families." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Today SUBASE honored our Gold Star families with the annual Bells Across America ceremony hosted on Nautilus pier. More photos to come!" (Facebook)
• New London Police Department: "The New London Police Department is proud to support breast cancer awareness month. Personnel will be sporting pink patches and badges during the month of October in support of those who have lost loved ones and those that are currently ..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "It's starting to look a lot like fall on campus. #ConnColl" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer, ranked 14th nationally, was featured in The Day #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Triathlon Club: "Post-race pictured taken by 2/c Hector Orozco Rivera at the Pumpkinman Triathlon in South Berwick, Maine. Multiple cadets stepped on the podium for their age categories on both Sprint and Olympic distances. #GoCoastGuard #GoBears #USCGA ..." (Facebook)
• Sailfest New London: "Come out on Sunday, September 26th from 4:30- 8:30 for Eat In The Street. FIREWORKS sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino at 8 pm on the top of the Water Street Parking garage." (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "Over the past six months, CFA has reflected on who we are, who we hope to become, and how we approach our work. The future is bright, and we are excited to introduce our new Mission and Vision statements:" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "This photo just shared by Marlin Bloethe: Just sharing a photo of the USCG Eagle sailing by Race Rock Lighthouse (wished their sails were up!) This was taken this morning, past 7am. Happy Fall! Fishers Island, NY" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS GET SELECTED: just saw message ALCGOFF 097/21 - SUBJ: RESULTS OF THE AY22 AVIATION CONSOLIDATED POSTGRADUATE/ADVANCED EDUCATION SELECTION PANEL featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 'Old Bear' LT James Fennessey, CGA..." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Excited to announce that Higher Edge is now a partner organization with The Phillips Scholarship. A New England based scholarship foundation; Stephen Phillips awards high school seniors and college students based on citizenship/community..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth continues with another collection spotlight! Kazuya Sakai, of Japanese descent, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In this work, Sakai embraces the tradition of artists inspired by music. Here, the..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Know the signs. You can help save a life! https://www.facebook.com/CNRMA.PAO/posts/10158070171416691" (Facebook)
• St. Patrick's Day Parade New London: "Come out on Sunday, September 26th from 4:30- 8:30 for Eat In The Street. FIREWORKS sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino at 8 pm on the top of the Water Street Parking garage. Stop at the Foxwoods booth on State street and spin the prize ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us at the library for crafting & relaxing! We'll celebrate fall by making Wine Cork Pumpkins. Registration is required, please visit: https://bit.ly/3zi2bDI Can't make the event? Stop by the Information Desk during the month of Octo..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "What should you write about for your application essay? Get inspired by reading the essays that worked, real essays submitted by real students who have since matriculated at Connecticut College." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "Trivia for our spirit week activity today! Students chose four reps from each grade to represent their class and test their knowledge in categories ranging from pop culture, history, astronomy, even knowing Ms.Schavoir’s cats names and h..." (Facebook)
• Bear Club: "Parents Weekend gets underway this weekend! Another shout out to the parent who recently made an additional gift of $1,000 to the Tennis Fund. This gift supports the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Tennis Head Coach position. Make your gi..." (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "Due to expected rain, Roodley Merilo’s mural opening has been postponed from tomorrow to Thursday, October 7th 5pm-7pm at McDonald Park! We hope to see you there!" (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "THE CELEBRATION FOR ROODLEY'S MURAL HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 7! See you there!" (Facebook)
• Mitchell College Integrative Career Development: "CTNext, the State of Connecticut's resource for startups, early-stage companies and innovation-based businesses, is currently in search of students interested in retaining full-time, career-track employment in tech-based industries upon ..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Theater: "Stunning and necessary theater returns! Off Broadway at its best! Conn Professor Ken Prestininzi was the early stages dramaturg/director for this remarkable play now OPEN AND PLAYING in NYC at the Lucille Lortel Theater. Congratulations ..." (Facebook)
• Flock Theatre: "A night of Edgar Allan Poe with Gary Poe! Hosted by Flock Theatre and The Thames Club October 8th and 9th Get your tickets by calling the number below A presentation commemorating the 172nd anniversary of the death of Edgar Allan Poe. Pr..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "If you have a legal question about an upcoming case, you can sign up for an appointment to sit down with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes! Register for our next Lawyers in Libraries session on September 30th. Call (860)447-1411 ext 5 ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for a free, virtual event that will teach you the credit basics! Discover what makes up a credit score, how to pull your credit report, and much more! Presented by TVCCA and Liberty Bank. Once you sign up, you will be eligible to..." (Facebook)
• New London Main Street: "Eat in the Street Fireworks Cruise (Sunday, September 26 at 7:15 PM)" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "New London merges annual parade with Eat in the Street event New London High School cheerleaders on Sept. 25, 2016, participate in the first Somos New London, or We are New London, Parade down State Street. The event returns this Sunday,..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Watch the Eagle dock NOW at Fort Trumbull on the NL HarborCam https://nlmaritimesociety.org/NLHarborcam.html" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Did you know you can learn a new language for free just by having your library card? Learn from over 100 different languages using Pronunciator! Library cards are free and available for everyone. Come get yours today! www.plnl.org/digita..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Student Engagement Office: "Fall has officially started so let’s get excited about this week’s events! See you tomorrow for Apple Day in Harris Atrium @ 5PM" (Facebook)

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