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PD: Unemployed City Man Had Crack, Cash, Home Full of Pricey Apparel,...
A 43-year-old unemployed North End man is facing drug dealing charges after he was found with cash, a home full of high-end apparel and electronics, and crack cocaine within reach of two children,...
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Clinton Girl Dies in Middletown Hit and Run
According to the Middletown Police Department's Traffic Unit, Cailyn Bassett, age 15 of Clinton, was struck and killed in Middletown on Dec. 7 at approximately 5:45 p.m. She was in the vicinity of...
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Kids and Snow Boots: A Fitting Discussion
It's a rite practiced in early December every season: Kids ski boot-fitting. And the process poses a few questions: Which boots? What size? What's the proper fit?I sat down with David McClure, the...
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Connecticut Budget Crisis Could 'Devastate' Towns
Town leaders are beginning to fret about Connecticut's growing budget problems, raising concerns that the growing deficit - now projected to balloon to more than $1 billion next year - could mean...
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Middletown Arrests: Nov. 26 to Dec. 5
Middletown Police report the following incidents: TWO COUNTS SECOND-DEGREE FAILURE TO APPEAR — On Dec. 5 at 6:40 p.m., Stephen Anderson, 20, of Ferry Street was found with two outstanding warrants....
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Urban Archeologist: Essential Tips for Finding Treasure
I have a couple of tips for budding, current or undeclared Urban Archeologists this week. First, name another hobby (that isn't illegal) that affords one the opportunity to walk through a 19th...
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PHOTOS: Misquamicut Beach Recovering—Slowly—from Hurricane Sandy
More than a month after Hurricane Sandy's terrible force redrew the map of the Misquamicut Beach section of Westerly, RI, there are signs of progress. A dozen construction vehicles hum and snort each...
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Grief Counselors Ready for Clinton High Students Following Tragic Middletown...
As the Clinton community begins to grieve after hearing the news of a 15-year old resident who died following a hit and run, school officials have met with grief counselors and are ready for the...
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Geminid Meteor Shower: When & Where to Watch
The Geminid meteor shower 2012, the final major meteor shower of every year and likely to be the best, peaks overnight Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and you may be able to see a great show on either side of...
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Make-Ahead Gifts for the Holidays: Homemade Dog Biscuits
Just about everyone I know has a dog (or two) and certainly would enjoy a gift of homemade dog biscuits at the holidays. My own two dogs, Lulu and Sammy, each receive their "treat" every evening after...
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Downton Abbey: Pre-Premiere Tea Or Post-Premiere Discussion?
Are you a Downton Abbey fan? If so, you surely know Season Three is scheduled to kick off January 6th, 2013. You can keep track of the countdown, and other details about the new season on the PBS...
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'It's a Wonderful Life' Actress Recalls Classic Film Role
OUTSIDE DETROIT — Giving up a promising career in Hollywood to start a family might be a difficult choice for a talented young actress, but for Virginia Patton, the decision paved the way for a...
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Connecticut Board of Approved Baseball Umpires Looking For New Propsects
The Connecticut Board of Approved Baseball Umpires Hartford Chapter is seeking new umpires for the 2013 high school and summer seasons. The chapter is an organization dedicated to providing...
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Junior Police Officer Reminds Public of Dingwall Scholarship Fund
Editor's note: For information on the Dingwall Scholarship, email achapman@charteroak.edu. Donations may be sent to Middletown Police Benevolent Association, the George Dingwall Memorial Scholarship...
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Former Middletown Acting Police Chief's Suit Raises Questions
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part story detailing the lawsuit filed this week by former Acting Chief of Police Patrick T. McMahon charging his unjust termination. Former Acting Chief of...
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Health Study: Connecticut Asthma Rates on the Rise
Asthma rates have risen nearly 18 percent in Connecticut between 2000 and 2010 and the disease disproportionately affects women, children and minorities, the most recent state survey of the disease...
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Obituaries: Sebastian Fazzino and Rosario "Gino" Morello
Middletown: Sebastian Fazzino, 49, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Middletown: Rosario "Gino" Morello, 87, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.
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