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    Monday, April 29, 2024

    Beach weather in October

    Matthew Fortin, 3, of Vernon chases gulls Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021, as he visits Ocean Beach Park in New London with his grandparents Cherie and Bruce Richman, not pictured, of Willimantic. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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    New London — Crowds flock to Ocean Beach Park to enjoy the sunshine and warm tempeartures Wednesday.

    "It's so nice to be able to spend this time together," said Cherie Richman of Willimantic, who was visiting with her husband, Bruce, and grandson Matthew Fortin. They recently retired and frequently will spend the day with Matthew when he's not in day care.

    According to the National Weather Service, warm temperatures will remain in the region, with Thursday seeing a high in the upper 70s and Friday in the lower 70s.

    From left, friends Rayanh Martin, 17, and Forti Varessis, 17, climb a lifeguard chair as Alanna Wigmore, 17, and Libby Drake, 18, reach out to each other Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021, at Ocean Beach Park in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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