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Citing Errors, Conflicts of Interest, Suzio Demands Recount in 13th Senate Race
State Sen. Len Suzio, R-13th, who lost his Senate seat to Democratic challenger Dante Bartolomeo on Election Day by a 1 percent margin, has petitioned the secretary of the state for a recount based...
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Education Board Names Two New Principals
The education board has approved the hiring of two new principals for Lawrence and Wesley elementary schools, which have been run by interim principals since August. “The Middletown Public Schools is...
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Connecticut Defense Industry Watching For Potential Federal Cuts
With some $12.7 billion at stake, and an employee workforce of tens of thousands in Connecticut, defense contractors are warily awaiting Congress' action on the looming fiscal crisis. Industry leaders...
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Obituaries: Eleanor Mayr and Bessie Marie Shea
Middletown: Eleanor (Hollman) Mayr, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. Middletown: Bessie Marie Shea, 90, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.
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Merrill Won't Order Recount in 13th Senate District
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill says she will not conduct a recount of the 13th Senate District race, as requested by Republican Len Suzio, who lost his bid for rel-election in the district in...
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Patch's Poll: How Much Do You Help Your Kids with Their Homework?
As competition continues to increase for spots in top colleges and schools work to teach a more challenging curriculum, the pressure may be growing for parents to step in and help a student with...
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Elementary, Last Resort, 30 Rock
Elementary, 10 p.m., CBS I liked this in the beginning, but (and I hate to say this because I really like him as an actor) Jonny Lee Miller’s performance is starting to grate on me. Last Resort, 8...
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Connecticut Aviator Fought Heroically in World War I
Until 1958, Veterans Day used to be called Armistice Day, as Nov. 11 marked the day on which the armistice that ended World War I took place. That makes Veterans Day of 2012 particularly significant,...
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Photo Contest: Favorite Thanksgiving Photo
Ah, Thanksgiving. It is a holiday of iconic aromas, and tastes, and images. Like that captured by Norman Rockwell, or captured by you, wielding your camera. Thanksgiving's festive table settings,...
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The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is......
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume...
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PD: Man Who Tackled Female Victim Charged With Assault
A 34-year-old Hartford man is charged with assault after Middletown Police say he attacked a female victim in a city parking lot. On Nov. 14 at 12:46 a.m., Vashon Wallace of Huntington Street,...
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Teen: Cromwell Veterans Day Ceremony a Learning Experience
To the Editor: On Sunday morning at Cromwell Town Hall, a celebration took place to honor the veterans who fought for our country and for world peace. I interviewed Mr. Terry Crescimano, a veteran...
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Mayor Touts Economic Benefits of Wesleyan Bookstore Relocation
Hoping to quell the controversy already surrounding a proposed move of the Wesleyan bookstore to a portion of Washington Street, the mayor Wednesday praised the developer’s proposal as an economic...
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CCM: Connecticut Education Funding Lags by $763 Million
The state’s main lobbying group for towns is urging Connecticut lawmakers to increase education funding to ease property tax burdens in communities. In a report issued Tuesday, the Connecticut...
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Patch's Poll: Do You Think Energy Drinks Are Dangerous?
Little bottles of 5-Hour Energy are available in just about every grocery store, convenience store and gas station, and the company has a large share of the caffeinated drink market that includes Red...
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Undercover Boss, We Will Always Love You, America's Next Top Model
Undercover Boss, 8 p.m., CBS “Cinnabon Inc. President Kat Cole goes under cover.” If I were the CEO of Cinnabon, I would weigh 500 pounds. We Will Always Love You, A Grammy Salute To Whitney Houston,...
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Know the Signs of Steroid Use
What I like most about writing this column is the learning process I go through while sharing my opinions. And that's all this is. It's one dad expressing his concerns and opinions to anyone willing to...
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