Attorney General Jepsen to FDA: Regulate E-Cigarettes
Sales of addictive e-cigarettes come in fruit and candy flavors like bubble gum and gummy bear, which are popular among teens. The battery-operated products heat liquid nicotine, derived from tobacco...
View ArticleIs Another 'Sandy' Heading Our Way?
While it's too soon to be sure, meteorologist Geoff Fox warns that the current computer model is "very similar" to what we saw last year.
View ArticleGhost Hunters Explore Cromwell Home for TV's 'A Haunting'
The work of Middletown paranormal investigators the Ghosts of New England Research Society will be showcased on the next episode of on Destination America Channel's show, "A Haunting."
View ArticleMeet Carl Chisem: Democratic Candidate for Common Council
Meet the Working Families-endorsed Middletown Planning and Zoning Commissioner, a lifelong resident who's running for common council in November.
View ArticleWhy School Peanut Bans Keep Changing
Reports of severe allergic reactions have spiked, but that doesn’t mean your kid’s PB&J’s are banned.
View ArticleMayor Drew, Sen. Doyle Teach Students Secrets of Successful Leaders
The two spoke to those enrolled in Middlesex Community College's honors program about respect and passion Thursday in Middletown.
View ArticlePD: Man Had Twinkies, Chocolates, Lollipops Loaded With Marijuana
A traffic stop led Middletown Police to the discovery of $3,500 in cash, hash oil and dozens of sweets made with marijuana — all of which the suspect claimed his mother had given him that evening.
View ArticleTeen's Girl Scout Project a Perennial Tribute to Sandy Hook Victims
Middletown's Alexis Volpe is earning the second highest award in Girl Scouting by creating a giant metal daisy sculpture with eight petals memorializing the 6-year-old girls who died in last year's...
View Article2013 Voter Registration Deadlines
If you haven't registered to vote for the 2013 elections, here's what you need to know.
View ArticleCT Veterans, This Parade Committee Wants You!
The 14th annual statewide veterans procession — the largest veterans parade in New England — will take place Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in Hartford.
View ArticleLegislators Pressure Northeast Utilities Over Potential Outsourcing
State legislators demanded clarity — and decisions — from Northeast Utilities and Connecticut Light and Power as the company explores outsourcing of IT jobs.
View ArticleBest Blogs on Patch: 'The Woman Who Raised That Monster'
This article was written by Penny Riordan. Patch bloggers write about a variety of our topics on our site. Bloggers use the platform
View ArticleMedical Marijuana Plant Coming To Meriden?
Central Connecticut Health Ventures, which is run by Wallingford's David Smith, said it will apply for a license to build a medical manufacturing plant much like the one hoping to grow in Middletown.
View ArticleDr. Tory Westbrook Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex Assault Trial
The Clinton physician still faces 14 other cases of sexual assault, which he plans to take to trial.
View ArticleThe Smart Spender's Thanksgiving Day Feast
Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.
View ArticleGetting Started on Facebook (and Other Tips to Help Your Business Grow)
This article was written by Joanna Schneider. Small business has been a focus at Patch since we first started. We aim to support small
View ArticleGovernor: $24 Million in School Technology Grants Will Aid Common Core...
Malloy calls the money an investment in the future for Connecticut's students.
View ArticleOfficials: More Work Needed on Campuses' Sexual Assault Policies
Hearing held this week showed policies at state colleges and universities on sexual assaults need work.
View ArticleHelp Avon Student's Cancer Awareness Music Video 'Roar'!
Fourth-grader Morgan Platt, of Avon, recently starred in a music video of Katy Perry's 'Roar' at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where she is being treated for cancer.
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