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

Welcome back, New London. Here’s all the local news, events, and community contributions you need for Thursday, December 2nd.

First the weather today:

Rain rolls off. High: 57 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories of today in New London:

  1. New London woman killed in accident in Virginia: A New London woman was reportedly dead and a man seriously injured after a wreck on I-95 in Virginia. (New London patch)
  2. The best Christmas lights in America can be in New London: Enter: Patch is on the hunt for the best Christmas lights in America, and we have a hunch they might be here in New London. (New London patch)
  3. The eighth annual hop-hop-for-the-homeless tour arrives in New London on Saturday (theday.com)
  4. L + M Hospital holds a public forum on December 8th via Zoom (theday.com)
  5. Young Connecticut Democrats expand in New London County (theday.com)

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  • New London Navy Submarine Base: “The control room of the submarine NR-1 was digitally recreated as a virtual exhibit. See below for details. Https://www.facebook.com/USNHistory/posts/10158351338243344” (Facebook)
  • New London Navy Submarine Base: Dealey Center Plaza will host SUBASE New London’s annual Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 pm. Come by and enjoy some festive fun! Https://www.facebook.com/mwrsubasenlon/posts/250067547161014 “(Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: “BEARS ARE READY: I just got this great (ok – it could use some focus) photo with 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’s Boys & Girls Club is decorating the Christmas tree.” (Facebook)
  • Beth El Ward, New London, CT: “See what you missed at our Hannukah celebration tonight! More pictures will follow soon!” (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Alumni: “Connecticut College is honored to welcome Rodmon King as our new Dean for Institutional Justice and Inclusion. King will be responsible for driving full participation as a strategic priority and for the next phase of the colle … ”(Facebook)
  • New London Navy Submarine Base: “Don’t go bankrupt this Christmas season! Join the SUBASE Fleet and Family Support Center on Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 PM. See below for details.” (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army – New London, CT: “Thanks to the army behind the army for spending their time packing boxes of groceries and delivering meals to the elderly on Thanksgiving. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do! Special thanks to our donors, whose support for is of inestimable value to us … “(Facebook)
  • New London Public Library, CT: “Enter our Holiday Gingerbread House Contest and win a $ 25 gift certificate for the Fiddle Heads Food Cooperative. Register to receive a gingerbread house kit or make your own! )
  • New London Public Library, CT: “Stop by Snowflake Central in the nursery! By December we will have a Snowflake Station ready for you so you can make snowflakes to take home with you, or leave them in the library to help create a winter wonderland!” ” (Facebook)
  • New London football club: “Swag Store is open. Don’t miss it. Closes 12/10. Https://nlscholiday21.itemorder.com/” (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Alumni: “GivingTuesday is coming to an end, but there is still time to take part in this global day of giving. Link in the bio to find out more and give something back #camelcommunity # givingtuesday2021” (Facebook)
  • Maritime Museum Customs Office: “Sign up tonight! Wednesday, December 1st, 6:30 pm CUSTOM HOUSE SOIREES Cool off with some smooth jazz in our Custom House Soiree when song stylist Lisa Marien and Bill ‘Fox’ Mills attend the Guitar is performing. Lean back and enjoy a mini concert at … “(Facebook)
  • New London Public Library, CT: “There are still a few places free for tomorrow’s Crafternoon adornment for adults! We will provide supplies for the production of Santa Claus oyster shells, sheet music Christmas trees and mini-yarn hat ornaments. Registration is required, please visit:. .. “(Facebook)
  • New London Public Library, CT: “Help us keep reading by sponsoring a book through our Adopt-a-Book fundraiser. Visit http://PLNL.org/aabmain for a full list of books up for adoption.” (Facebook)
  • New London Public Library, CT: “Access Health CT representatives will be available in our lobby tomorrow, December 2nd, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Stop by and ask questions about the Connecticut health insurance market, compare health plans, and see if you can for … “(Facebook)
  • Call the househusband: “Beautiful home for sale at 55 Cole St, New London, CT 06320. Call me to find out more at (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 – cultural sects: “” ArtPlace has now moved to demonstrate the influence of art and culture in all areas of community development – not just economic development, but housing, transportation, education, the environment, health, public safety and more. This b … “(Facebook)
  • Call the househusband: “Home is where the heart is more than ever this year https://rem.ax/3DfRcg2” (Facebook)
  • Cultural coalition – cultural sects: “Public art is on the rise in Eastern CT! Another installation, this time in Groton, by artist Bruce McDermott.” (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Alumni: “?? ??? ???? ???? ?? ?????? ?? ????? ???? ???? ??????????? Write to us about your last trips, alumni you recently saw, a wedding, an addition to your family or a change of job. We love …” (Facebook)

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Chris Ratigan

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

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