1. I hope you had a chance to enjoy yesterday's weather, because the temperature takes a big dip today. It's mostly cloudy, and it only gets up to about 48 degrees. Sunrise is 7 a.m., sunset is 6:55 p.m.
2. and city officials will be giving some more information on a $100,000 creative placemaking grant awarded from the state. This will go toward the revitalization of Hodges Square and eastern New London, and a press conference will take place at 11 a.m. at 319 Williams Street.
3. The New London Branch of the NAACP holds its second tonight. This starts at 7 p.m. at the .
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5. Howard Phillips Lovecraft, best known for his horror tales and especially for his creation of the mythical beast Cthulhu, died on this day at the age of 50. Lovecraft spent most of his life in Providence, R.I., and the simple gravestone purchased by readers gives only his name, dates of birth and death, and the inscription from one of his letters: “I am Providence.”