Today In New London: Rain and Democracy

Today is Tuesday, July 23, 2013. There are 41 days until Labor Day. 

1. Forecast: 

• Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Housing Authority, 5:15 p.m. on July 23 at the Thames River Apartments.

• New London Democrats, Republicans Hold Caucuses On Tuesday

• The Mystic River was jammed with boats Sunday as the Charles W. Morgan was re-launched after a five-year renovation. Stonington-Mystic Patch was there!

• Study Recommends Moving Forward With Regional Dispatch…
• Council Moves Toward Passing K-9 Ordinance
• Roadwork Ahead—DOT Unveils Plans for Improvements to I-95…

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