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Film ‘Total Recall’ Tedious, Forgettable
Ever wanted to turn fantasy into reality? In "Total Recall," Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) decides to do just that. Seeking an escape from his frustrating life, Quaid visits Rekall, a company that can...
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How to Make Your Own Laundry Soap
Did you know that laundry detergent can contain, phosphates, petroleum distillates and sodium hypochlorite, in addition to a host of other harmful ingredients? Here’s why those ingredients are...
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Patch's Poll: Would You Pay $500 to Attend a Presidential Campaign Visit?
President Barack Obama came to Connecticut Monday evening for a pair of quick fundraising visits with supporters and wealthy donors. The president first went to a $500-per-ticket reception at the...
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Burgers & Brews Trail: Summer Treat in Connecticut
Looking for a quick bite a spot to join friends for the evening? A new guide will lead you to delicious burgers and tasty beers. Just in time for summer, Connecticut’s Central Regional Tourism...
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Connecticut Home Sales Inch up in June
Connecticut single-family home sales inched up just 0.4 percent in June, according to the latest report by The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record. The modest gain follows double digit...
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Get Connected: Volunteering Has Never Been Easier
Middlesex United Way has launched Get Connected, a new online platform for individuals and groups who want to take action in their community by reaching out and lending a hand through volunteering....
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Summer Olympics, Animal Practice, Showtime Episodes
Summer Olympics, 8 p.m., NBC And like that, it is over. Thanks, Olympics. It was awesome. Animal Practice, 10:38 p.m., NBC The Peacock is using the Olympics like the Super Bowl – stay up even later...
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PD: Noise Disturbance Between Neighbors Devolves into Face Punch
A 50-year-old city woman is facing a criminal mischief charge after Middletown Police say she On Aug. 5 at 10:35 p.m., Yvonne Davidson, 50, of Stoneycrest was in an altercation with a neighbor after...
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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College
One evening last winter while at my son’s high school for a meeting, I wandered into a Gap Year Fair. Now I know what Alice felt like when she fell into that rabbit hole. Although I knew vaguely...
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MOVIE REVIEW: See 'The Watch' This Weekend With Friends
It’s not every day that you have a cast quite like this. The Watch, written by Seth Rogen, stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade in an 1 hour, 45-minute joyride; it’s safe to...
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Cool Down With Tasty Treat On The Connecticut Ice Cream Trail
Whoever said ice cream was only a treat for kids clearly never tasted any of the flavors along the Connecticut Ice Cream Trail. A summer hot-and-muggy Sunday is the perfect day to take a drive for a...
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Summer Vegetable Torte
This is a really easy vegetable dish to make! Plus it's good for you, looks pretty and reheats well. If you grow squash, it's also a really nice way to get creative with the abundance of zucchini...
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Hotel Hell, Air Jaws Apocalyse Reloaded, The Glass House
Dirk Langeveld is filling in for Elissa Bass while she is on vacation. She will resume this column on Aug. 28. Hotel Hell, 8 p.m., Fox The series premiere of a series where Gordon Ramsay extends his...
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Your Favorite 'Be An Olympian!' Photo Is ...
It has been a great couple of weeks watching the Summer Olympics on television, and just as much fun seeing the great photos and super support for these young athletes in our Be An Olympian photo...
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Vote in Tuesday's Primary! Republicans, Democrats Head to Polls
Registered Republicans and Democrats in Connecticut can vote in primaries in their respective parties on Tuesday, Aug. 14, for candidates running in state and federal elections. Polls open across the...
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Middletown Arrests: Aug. 6-9
Middletown Police report the following incidents: DISORDERLY CONDUCT, VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER — On Aug. 9 at 11:48 a.m., Lewis Nicholas, 19, of Ferry Street was in a verbal fight with his...
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Couple Turns to Crowd Funding to Kickstart Graphic Design Biz
With eight days remaining in their crowd-funding bid, city residents Brendan and Randi Plake, both 24 years old, of Grand Street Creative in Middletown are taking the leap into small business...
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With Amato's Passing, Middletown Loses Downtown Champion
Editor's Note: Author Jennifer Alexander, co-founder of the Middletown Eye and of KidCity Museum, allowed Middletown Patch to reprint this article, which first appeared in the Eye on Aug. 11. I was...
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