Middlefield Brush Fire; Excellent Local Middle Schools; Annual Book Sale Is Coming: Durham, Middlefield News

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Durham And Middlefield Schools Among 100 Best Middle Schools In CT For 2017: Report

Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how your child's school performed. Do you agree with the rankings?

Middlefield Firefighters Battle Mountain Brush Fire: Report

The fire was reported Thursday morning.

Connecticut Department of Education Recognizes 116 'Schools of Distinction'

The schools were recognized for high academic achievement and high academic growth for 2015-2016. Did your school make the list?

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