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Daily Five: eBay Tuesday, Story Hour, Emancipation Day

Five things to know for April 16

1. Another mostly sunny, mild day with a high of 54 degrees. There's a chance of showers moving in overnight. Sunrise is 6:07 a.m., sunset is 7:30 p.m.

2. The Public Library of New London runs a preschool story time every Tuesday. Stop in at 10:30 a.m. to hear a tale.

3. Each Tuesday, we highlight a bit of New London’s history with eBay Tuesday. This posts at 5 p.m. and features an item related to the city and its past.

4. Got something to buy, sell, or trade? The Boards section has a spot just for that.

5. Washington, D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day today, recognizing President Abraham Lincoln’s declaration in 1862 freeing the slaves living in the nation’s capital.

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