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And on the Middletown Patch calendar - Waterfall Meditation & Mindful Trek at Wadsworth Falls

Sunday May 24th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Shelter-in-place Middletown shooting suspect captured across state lines
  • Which Middletown golfers made this week’s statewide honor roll?

Also on today's calendar: Waterfall Meditation & Mindful Trek at Wadsworth Falls and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cool with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Accused Middletown Shooter Arrested In New York: Police (patch.com) — Middletown residents can breathe easier after police confirmed the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher Robert Lane in Poughkeepsie, New York, following a Tuesday shooting on Westlake Drive. The incident, which led to shelter-in-place advisories across several Middletown neighborhoods, stemmed from a dispute involving a car’s occupants, and police continue to seek additional information from the public.    

• Connecticut high school boys and girls golf top performers (May 22) (middletownpress.com) — Middletown golf fans can see their own Blue Dragons highlighted, with senior Martin Onas recognized for a strong round at Lyman Orchards and Middletown facing East Hampton at Quarry Ridge. The statewide roundup showcases standout boys and girls golf performances from high schools across Connecticut last week.    


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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Now Hiring Water Ex Instructor
    Our amazing instructor Paula will be retiring from teaching water exercise at the Y. We are so grateful for the impact she has made through H2O... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NMYMCA featured on CT Birdies for Charity Birdies Podcasts! —Middlesex YMCA Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking for someone who can help paint a basement room with wood paneling. Hoping to freshen up the space. If you do this kind of work or know… (Nextdoor Higby Rd-Sisk St)
  • Hi Neighbors,
    Hope everyone is having a good Friday and hope you all have a nice MDW. I have a couple items I'm replacing and thought someone might want them … (Nextdoor Barbara Road - Phedon Pkwy)
  • Kaman Corporation posted a job opening for Specialized Machinist/Toolmaker in Middletown. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 1035 in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Connecticut bill makes distracted driving in work zones a criminal offense, awaits governor's signature (fox61.com)
  • Book Signing and Meet & Greet with Susan De Bartoli (norwichdiocese.org)

Meriden

  • Waterbury man arrested after allegedly waiving gun in air on Meriden Road (wtnh.com)
  • See Where Danbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map (patch.com)

Ok Middletown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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