Woman Killed In VA Crash + Best Holiday Lights: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Dec. 2.

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First, today's weather:

Rain tapering off. High: 57 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London Woman Killed In Virginia Wrong-Way Crash: A New London woman is dead and a man was seriously injured following a wreck on I-95 in Virginia, according to reports. (New London Patch)
2. Best Holiday Lights In America May Be In New London: Enter: Patch is on the hunt for the Best Holiday Lights In America, and we have a hunch they may be here in New London. (New London Patch)
3. Eighth annual Hop Hop for the Homeless tour hits New London Saturday (theday.com)
4. L+M Hospital to conduct public forum Dec. 8 via Zoom (theday.com)
5. Young Democrats of Connecticut expand into New London County (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Merchants of Deceit: Book Talk with Richard Friswell (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Submarine NR-1's control room has been digitally recreated as a virtual exhibit. See below for details. https://www.facebook.com/USNHistory/posts/10158351338243344" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Dealey Center Plaza will host SUBASE New London's annual Winter Wonderland, Friday, December 3, at 1700. Come on down for some festive fun! https://www.facebook.com/mwrsubasenlon/posts/250067547161014" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ARE GETTING READY: just got this great (ok – it could use some focus) photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 1/c Logan Tobias (Midfield/Commack, NY/Commack); Cadet 4/c Mason LaForte (Attack/Waterford, CT/W..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "A group of children from the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club decorating the Christmas tree." (Facebook)
• Congregation Beth El, New London, CT: "See what you missed at our Hannukah celebration tonight! More pictures coming soon!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "Connecticut College is honored to welcome Rodmon King as our new Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion. King will be responsible for advancing full participation as a strategic priority and will implement the next phase of the Colle..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Don't go bankrupt this holiday season! Join SUBASE Fleet and Family Support Center Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 1200. See below for details." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Thank you to the army behind the Army who dedicated their time to pack food boxes and deliver meals to the elderly on Thanksgiving. Without you, we could not do what we do! A special thank you to our donors, whose support is invaluable t..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Participate in our Holiday Gingerbread House Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Fiddle Heads Food Cooperative. Register to get a gingerbread house kit, or make your own! Kits include: graham crackers, confectioners sug..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Stop by Snowflake Central in the Children's Room! Through the month of December, we will have a Snowflake Station set up for you to make and take home snowflakes, or leave them at the library to help us make a winter wonderland!" (Facebook)
• New London Soccer Club: "Swag Store is Open. Don't miss out. Closes 12/10. https://nlscholiday21.itemorder.com/" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "GivingTuesday is winding down, but there's still time to participate in this global day of giving. Link in bio to learn more and give back #camelcommunity #givingtuesday2021" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Sign up tonight! Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 PM CUSTOM HOUSE SOIREES Cool down with some smooth jazz at our Custom House Soiree, when song stylist Lisa Marien performs with Bill 'Fox' Mills on guitar. Sit back an enjoy a mini-concert at ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "There are still a few spots left for tomorrows Adult Crafternoon ornament making! We will have supplies available to make Santa Oyster Shells, Sheet Music Christmas Trees & Mini Yarn Hat ornaments. Registration is required, please visit:..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Help us continue to give the gift of reading by sponsoring a book through our Adopt-a-Book fundraiser. Visit http://PLNL.org/aabmain for a complete list of books available for adoption." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Representatives from Access Health CT will be available in our lobby from 3pm-6pm tomorrow, December 2nd. Stop in and ask questions about Connecticut's health insurance marketplace, compare healthcare plans, and find out if you qualify f..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Beautiful home at 55 Cole St, New London, CT 06320 for sale. Call me to learn more (860) 739-0888. Click here for details: https://www.remax.com/CT/NEW-LONDON/home-details/55-COLE-ST-NEW-LONDON-CT-06320/18161563921780159491/M00000127/170..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: ""ArtPlace now moved to demonstrate the influence of arts and culture in all community-development areas — not just economic development but also housing, transportation, education, the environment, health, public safety, and more. This b..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year https://rem.ax/3DfRcg2" (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Public art is on the rise in eastern CT! Another installation, this time in Groton by artist Bruce McDermott." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬? Write to us about your latest travels, alumni you have seen recently, a marriage, new addition to the family, or a job change. We lov..." (Facebook)

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