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Red Cross Helping Middletown Victims of House Fire
A fire damaged a two-story home in the Westfield section of Middletown on Friday. According to The Middletown Press, no one was injured in the fire, which began on the first floor and spread upstairs....
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Geoff Fox: Give Me Another Chance
Meteorologist Geoff Fox, who was let go Friday by Fox CT for "inappropriate conduct," is asking his former employer to reconsider that decision. In a blog posted Sunday night, Fox admits to the...
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Obituaries: Adams, Bugaj and Gallitto
Middletown: Beth Eva Adams, 52, passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Middletown: Mildred (Sutkowski) Bugaj passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Middletown: Sebastiano Gallitto, 74, passed away on...
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Connecticut Gas Prices Continue Decline, Future Uncertain
Gas prices in Connecticut continued to drop in the lead up to the holiday season. The average price per gallon dropped from $3.83 to $3.81 in the past week. A month ago the average price was $4,...
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Middletown Police Blotter: Nov. 10-19
Nov. 10 Jerell A. Butler, 23, 48 Grand St., Middletown, was arrested and charged with first-degree criminal trespassing on Nov. 10 after police said he was ordered to stay off the campus of Wesleyan...
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Patch's Poll: Are You Stocking Up on Twinkies and Ring Dings?
Seriously? According to the Chicago Tribune, a box of Twinkies (10 inside) has been listed on eBay for an opening bid of $200,000. While that may be the wishful thinking of a seller addled by too much...
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State Police to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint in Middlefield Over Holiday
State Police will be stepping up patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday in an effort to crack down on drunk drivers and aggressive motorists. Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint in Middlefield...
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What's on Tonight? The Voice, New Girl, David Geffen: American Masters
The Voice It’s funny, but I find this to be the least engaging part of the show, the live performances and the ‘America votes’ and the ousters. I like the coaching. New Girl, 9 p.m., Fox “Jess invites...
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When Is it OK for Children to Physically Defend Themselves?
A martial arts student of mine wrote me an email that I thought would make a helpful article — an article that could act as a guide for parents as they talk with their children about how to handle...
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New School Principals to Start Working in December
The two new school principals hired this month to lead Lawrence and Wesley elementary schools will begin their jobs in December. Melissa Barbuto, the new head of Lawrence, will start in Middletown on...
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Connecticut Unemployment Back to 9 Percent
The October unemployment rate increased a tenth of a percent to 9 percent, according to figures from the Connecticut Department of Labor. One survey showed that 1,200 jobs were added in the previous...
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Patch's Poll: Should Employees Be Fired for Misconduct Outside the Workplace?
Meteorologist Geoff Fox lost his job with WTIC Fox CT Friday over a series of private Facebook messages that were copied and posted to a public website. The messages were said to be sexual in nature...
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What's on Tonight? Survivor, The X Factor, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Survivor: Philippines, 8 p.m., CBS People! There is no time for TV tonight! Get back into the kitchen and stuff that bird! The X Factor, 8 p.m., Fox So the whole Khloe Kardashian thing befuddles me....
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How Parents Can Help Kids with Executive Function Disorder
Does everyone have their boxing gloves on? If not, go get them because, as I promised last week, you are going to learn skills to punch Executive Function Disorder (EFD) in the face. Just to review, a...
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Thanksgiving 2012 Travel Forecast: Are You Hitting The Road?
AAA projects 43.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 0.7 percent over the 43.3 million people who traveled last year. The...
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53 Businesses Facebook Pages Middletown Residents Should 'Like'
In the spirit of Small Business Saturday 2012 (which is this weekend on Nov. 24) we thought we'd share with you some of your own businesses in Middletown that are on Facebook. We've compiled a list of...
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State Police Target Drunken Drivers on Thanksgiving
Connecticut State Police plan to supplement their normal routine patrol personnel with additional troopers over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Troopers will patrol all roads and highways across...
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Middletown Police Blotter: Nov. 19
Nov. 12 Stephen Ehlers, 42, 31 Summerhill Road, Middletown, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence on Nov. 12 following an incident on Sept. 12. Ehlers posted a $500 non-surety...
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