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Daily Five: Dredging of Mystic River Would Create, Protect 116 Jobs

Five Things To Know Thursday, March 14

1.  Today is Thursday, March 14.  The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny skies and a high temperature of 38 degrees. The low will fall to 24 degrees tonight, with a blustery wind of 16 to 20 mph.

2.  The State’s Bond Commission was expected to approve money Wednesday to dredge portions of the Mystic River in Stonington and Groton, a decision that would create or hold onto 116 construction-related jobs, State Sen. Andrew Maynard, State Rep. Diana Urban and State Rep. Elissa Wright announced in a news release.

“The Mystic River and Mystic Seaport are vital to our region’s economy,” Wright said in the release. “This is an important step in ensuring safe passage of the Charles W. Morgan, when the historic wooden whaleship returns to seaworthy status, and continued access by other large boats to one of Connecticut’s top tourist destinations.”

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3.  Ledge Light Health District will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in New London, and discuss the sale of the Groton building at 943 North Road. The building has been vacant since the district relocated in May, 2011. 

4.  Groton Public Library will hold as part of its World of Words Australia program. Cee Jay Robinson, who is from Australia, will read Australian stories to the children and a craft will follow. The program is free and registration is not required. The library will also offer a slide lecture on Australia at 7 p.m. today.

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5.  Groton Adult Education will offer a Job and Higher Education Fair from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. today at West Side Middle School. Local businesses, colleges and the armed forces will have representatives there, and the event is open to the public.


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