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Winter Coat Drive + Blood Donations: New London News

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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 22.

First, today's weather:

Becoming windier; a.m. rain. High: 42 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. Winter Coat Drive Being Held In New London: Donations of new and gently used coats will be accepted. (New London Patch)
  2. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near New London: Red Cross: There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you. (New London Patch)
  3. Local roundup: Serenity Lancaster, Nalyce Dudley lead New London past Fitch (theday.com)
  4. New London Rotary pledges assistance to families left homeless by fire (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Please join us in wishing Commander Rudy Roberts (ret.), a 1950 alumnus of #USCGA, a very happy and healthy 94th birthday! 🎉🎈 Roberts was a part of first class to sail aboard the Eagle as a cadet before serving over 20 years in the U.S..." (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College: "We are ending the semester with love, gratitude, and good wishes for 2022. From President Katherine Bergeron. 🐪💙" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Athletics: "That magic moment ✨. Take a look back at the game that made Conn College men's soccer National Champions! 🐪" (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: ""OLD BALL COACH" SIGHTING: just saw this great photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program "Old Bear" and former Head Coach CAPT Brian Krautler, CGA '98 (Defense/Annapolis, MD/Broadneck) with wife Andrea at Pacific Area Qu..." (Facebook)
  • New London Police Union: "We would like to extend our gratitude to the New London Rotary Foundation for their generous donation and support of the New London Police/Fire Union Toy Drive. We thank you." (Facebook)
  • Higher Edge: "We continue to be so thankful for the support The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut gives to our organization. For it extends far beyond monetary support. It encompasses a shared vision, open communication, healthy working rela..." (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Happy #WinterSolstice! ❄️ . Hiroshige, Evening Snow Scene, ca. 1840's, woodblock print. Gift of Dr. Jerome B. Tichner, 1975.244.B." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "SIXTY DAYS TO BEARS GAME ONE: if my math is right, it looks like we're sixty days from the COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program's season opener at RPI on Saturday, 19 February in Troy, NY. Can't wait! Still suffering on the content..." (Facebook)
  • OnStage at Connecticut College: "We're packing up for break and moving on...to Palmer Auditorium! We'll be closed for the winter break Wednesday, December 22 and will reopen in our new digs (after some unpacking) on Wednesday, January 12. Until then, all of us in the Ar..." (Facebook)
  • Call The House Man: "Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter https://rem.ax/32gHQUL" (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Jamie Passaro, owner of Dear Person Obituaries and member of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers, joins us for a writing class that focuses on personal legacy. Learn how to prepare a thoughtful and well-written obit in this inte..." (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "The importance of targeting and focusing your job search strategies..." (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Our Salvation Army Kettle Forecast is sunny, but it can be so much brighter! Help ensure #HopeMarchesOn for those in need by donating today: https://give.salvationarmy.org... Learn more about our Kettle Forecast: https://easte..." (Facebook)
  • Rotary Club of New London: "Club Treasurer Alan Lyon presented a $600 donation recently from the club to the police and fire union representatives to aid eight city residents who were displaced by a fire. Alan is shown here with police officer Nicholas Munsch, left..." (Facebook)
  • Call The House Man: "2022 Housing Market Forecast https://rem.ax/3yRDTBV" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "Career Fellow application is available, link is in bio!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— Chris Rhatigan

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

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