What's Most Important Thing Dad Taught You? Middletown Answers
Fathers teach us many things.This week, we took to the streets of Middletown asking folks on the street to share one of the most valuable lessons their fathers taught them. The answers we received were...
View ArticleMiddletown's Car Cruise Attracts Record Numbers of People Downtown
This year's car cruise easily surpassed attendance expectations as thousands of people of all ages strolled Middletown's Main Street to see vehicles manufactured before 1988, listen to music, grab a...
View ArticleWWII Vet, Highly Respected Chemistry Teacher Nils Johson Dies at 87
Nils Gordon Johnson of Middletown, a highly respected high school chemistry teacher and much decorated World War II Navy veteran died Sunday, June 9, after a sudden illness. He was 87.Johnson was a...
View ArticleHomes For Sale in Middletown This Week
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you a listing of homes for sale that is updated automatically each week. And if you see something you like,
View ArticleCalling all Bargain Hunters: Weekend Tag Sale Roundup
On the hunt for a bargain? Check out these area sales posted in our Patch Events Calendars and Buy|Sell|Trade Boards for the weekend of June 14-16.Having a garage sale, tag sale, estate or flea market...
View ArticlePD: Man Who Broke Into Vacated Wesleyan Apartment Led Police on Foot Chase
A city man who disturbed a family's late-night cookout broke into an empty apartment house owned by Wesleyan University and , according to Middletown Police.On May 31 at 10:30 p.m., police were called...
View ArticleMiner Street Home on Sale for $457,900
According to the listing, this is "Middletown's best kept secret."A 2000 colonial at 389 Miner St. is on the market for $457,900. This 2,818 square-feet home boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms,...
View ArticleTips for Picking Out Flip Flops
If you don't have a pair yourself, you know someone who does: Flip-flops that are so dirty they have the footprint permanently on the insole, edges gnawed away like a dog attacked them, and arch...
View ArticleMiddletown Arrests: May 27 to June 9
Middletown Police report the following incidents:June 9TWO COUNTS SECOND-DEGREE FAILURE TO APPEAR — Matthew R. Wilcox, 21, of Main Street, Cromwell, turned himself into police on two outstanding...
View ArticleFormer Third District Candidate Challenging GOP Chairman for Top Spot
The Republican candidate who challenged Rep. Rosa DeLauro in the 2012 election is now vying for the top job
View ArticleMiddletown High Track Stars Have Shot at New Balance Nationals
The Middletown High School’s Boy’s Track program will be sending five athletes to Greensboro, N.C., this weekend to compete in the New Balance National Outdoor Track and Field meet.
View ArticleParents, Staff Urge Middletown Education Board to Retain Teachers
A large number number of teachers, parents and staff implored the education board Tuesday night not to cut teacher positions at the last meeting of the 2012-2013 school year.Superintendent of Schools...
View ArticleHunting for New Digs? Your Guide to Open Houses in Middletown
Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.Is it location? Is it price? Condition?Sure you can always rip out the stained fuschia carpet or spend a few weeks...
View ArticleMiddletown Obituaries: Holcomb, Marchand, McMillan, Page
William (Bill) Holcomb, Jr., 75
View ArticleFind Yard Sales in Middletown This Week
Want to add your garage sale to the map? Just go to this handy form and fill it out.
View ArticleConnecticut's Hispanic Population Climbs Above 500,000
By Eileen McNamaraThe state’s Hispanic population has climbed above 500,000 and is growing at a rate 12 times faster than the general population.
View ArticleMiddletown's North End Gallery Walk Features Art at Multiple Venues
Tonight, Middletown's North End Gallery Walk takes place from 5-8 p.m. with featured artist photographer Victoria Pavlov of New London at Middletown Framing.The final days of two
View ArticleMiddletown Arrests: June 6-12
Middletown Police report the following incidents:June 12BREACH OF PEACE, INTERFERING WITH AN OFFICER, SECOND-DEGREE THREATENING — At 9:27 p.m., police responded to a call about a disturbance in which a...
View Article26 Students From Middletown Make Dean's List at UConn
The University of Connecticut recently announced the students who attained the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester. To make the Dean’s List, students must be taking at least 12 credits, finish the...
View ArticleUSA! USA! Schoolchildren Mark Flag Day In Patriotic Assembly
Macdonough Elementary School celebrated Flag Day Friday in a spirited and festive assembly that featured the Connecticut Army National Guard, a keynote address by Middletown Police Chief William...
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