Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere
Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.
View Article5 Community Campaigns That Could Use Your Help
The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
View Article5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work
Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.
View Article4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills
A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.
View ArticleReader: 50 Years on, JFK's Assassination Signifies All Who Die for Democracy
A former military intelligence analyst from Middletown says as long as people continue to probe the truth of President John F. Kennedy's and others' deaths, there is hope for the nation.
View ArticleReader: Common Core Advisory Committee Lacks Working Educators
One Middletown parent is concerned Connecticut’s new Education Advisory Committee doesn't contain a single, working public school principal, teacher, superintendent or education board member.
View ArticleUConn, United Technologies Partner to Launch Institute for Advanced Systems...
The Hartford-based firm will give the university $7.5 million up front, with $2.5 million more coming in sponsored research related to UTC projects.
View ArticleWhy Guilford's Moffitt Walked Away From NFL, $1 Million
John Moffit explains to the New York Times why he walked away from the fame and fortune of the National Football League.
View ArticleNew Sandy Assistance Centers Opening in Middlesex County, Groton
The Groton Senior Center will host one, and the other is a mobile unit that will be by appointment only.
View ArticleYMCA President: Organization Offers Many Programs to Special Needs Children
In response to a letter by Middletown's Ryan Woods Autism Foundation founder, Michele Rulnick says she's saddened by disparagement of YMCA youth programs.
View ArticleNeed a Job? Middletown Job Openings on Career Builder
Need a job or some extra income? Check out these folks who are hiring.
View ArticlePaws to Read, Food Drives, Yoga, and More in Middletown This Weekend
Check out what is going on in the region this weekend.
View ArticleState: Assault Rifles Must Be Registered By The End Of The Year
As part of the newly-passed gun legislation, all assault rifles and guns with large-capacity magazines must be registered by the end of the year.
View ArticleMPAA Chair Chris Dodd Guest at Middletown's Next Chamber Breakfast
The former longtime Connecticut senator will speak to the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce members about his role for the Motion Picture Association of America.
View ArticleTroop F Police Blotter — Arrests Ending Nov. 15, 2013
The latest arrests relating to Middletown and nearby towns in Central Connecticut.
View ArticleBoomerang Kids: When Your Adult Children Ask for Money
Ask yourself these questions before you hand over the cash.
View ArticleOnline Game Simulating Sandy Hook Shootings Provokes Outrage
Developer says his intention was to spur people to action to change gun laws.
View Article26 Days, Countless Acts of Kindness
What will you do to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting?
View ArticleWhat Are You Thankful For?
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.
View ArticleMap: How Are Veteran Communities Changing?
About 200,000 enlisted men and women leave the service every year, and many are eager to buy a home and settle down.
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