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Reader: Parks, Public Works Merger Will Save Taxpayers Pittance
The retired supervisor of Middletown parks and recreation says citizens care little about city office reorganization — but perhaps they should be tracking every dollar.
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Middletown Arrests: Aug. 24-30
The following police reports are obtained directly from the Middletown Police public information officer and inclusion on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions.
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Middletown High Student Aspires to be City Councilman
Billy Prevatte hopes to follow in the footsteps of longtime Republican Councilman Phil Pessina.
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PD: Drug Bust Turns up Arsenal of Weapons, Diamonds in North End
The following police reports are obtained directly from the Middletown Police public information officer and inclusion on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. On Aug. 30, members of the...
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Connecticut Delegation Cautious on Military Action in Syria
President Obama is looking to get support from Congress on intervention in Syria but, even Democratic legislators are skeptical.
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What’s the Going Rate for a Child’s Haircut?
Haircuts are a rite of passage for many kids, but just how much will that trip to the salon or barber cost you?
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PD: Guns, Drugs, Ammo Bust Points to Sizable Street Crime Trade
Middletown Police Chief William McKenna says detectives suspect that many of the items, including loose diamonds and several laptops and cell phones, were taken by the suspect as trade for drugs.
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Voters: Important Deadline Ahead for Zoning Primary Election
Unaffiliated and Democratic voters can still register to vote in the Middletown planning and zoning commission Democratic primary on Sept. 10.
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Middletown Businesses Among Connecticut Magazine's Best
Middletown's historic diner, eclectic gift shop, stellar bakery and cupcakery, and New York-style architectural salvage showroom made the list of top dining, family and shopping spots statewide.
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Preschoolers Christen Newest Outdoor Born Learning Trail
This series of signs that offer fun, physical learning prompts for parents to complete with children is the second in Middletown and the 10th in Middlesex County.
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Middletown Med Marijuana Grower Could Seek License This Week
As the consumer protection agency poises to accept Connecticut producers and dispensaries requests, the department of justice says it's delegating strict regulation of medical cannabis to local...
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Purina Recalls Dry Dog Food After Salmonella Scare
Consumers who purchased some 3.5-pound bags of its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food will be issued a full refund.
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How I Paid Off My Mortgage In 4 Years
Ingrid Schwarz devised a strategy to pay off her mortgage faster than its term. Could you do the same?
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Voters Will be Asked to OK $16.3M For Street Lights, Road Repair
Middletown taxpayers will decide two important city expenditures in referendums at the polls in November.
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Police: Smoke Shop Owner Shoved Boy on Street, Drawing Crowd
Middletown Police found a large group of people near a liquor store who said a 36-year-old city man had threatened them with a machete, but video footage revealed a different story.
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Police: Man Choked Pregnant Girlfriend For Leaving Him
Middletown Police say a city man went on a violent drunk rampage after learning he was being abandoned by the victim whose baby is due in a month.
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Out of 4 Candidates Seeking Nod, Working Families Picks Pessina
Middletown Common Councilmen Phil Pessina and Joseph Bibisi, along with Planning and Zoning Commission candidates Stephen Devoto and Steve Smith were hoping for the independent party's endorsement
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State Grants Old Middletown High Apts $11.4M for Upgrades
Rehabilitation will include masonry repair, new windows, energy-efficient boilers, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, and improvements that will reduce energy use by 49 percent.
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