See who was recently arrested in Middletown and why
How Middletown kept its Memorial Day tribute going despite the rain
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate National Hambuger Day with Jenny & Dave, Acme Burger, Middletown, 5/28/26 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Not as warm, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
Friday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middeletown Police Department Arrest Log: May 1-May 8, 2026 (patch.com) — Middletown residents can review a newly released police arrest log covering incidents from May 1 through May 8, 2026, offering a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity in town. The report notes that these entries are public records of charges only and do not indicate guilt, helping readers understand the context of each listed arrest.
• Despite Memorial Day rain, Connecticut still honors fallen service members (fox61.com) — Middletown honored fallen service members on a rainy Memorial Day by holding its observance under tents at the State Veterans Cemetery, where veterans and families gathered to remember both the living and the dead. Local veterans shared emotional reflections on sacrifice, the meaning of Memorial Day, and why residents should thank and support those who serve.
📸 Around Middletown
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Annual Memorial Day Event Was Held In Middletown's Ct. State Cemetery. —Bill Maune Read on Patch
Cat Tales ~ Meet Alex & Yani: Gentle Brothers Seeking Love 💕 —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
Cat Tales ~ 🐾 Double the Love, One Forever Home Needed 🐾 —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
Why is the Gulf gas stationed locked with chains across the front door. The gas lights are off as well. This is the one in Cromwell on West st (Nextdoor W Lake Dr)
Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in Middletown. Apply here.
Tops Friendly Markets posted a job opening for Cake Decorator Full Time in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cromwell
A man terrorized CT judges for years. Now a judge will decide on a prison sentence. (courant.com)
Meriden
Waterbury Man Accused Of Waving Gun In Air While Drunk: PD (patch.com)
Man who robbed 4 Connecticut gas stations in early days of pandemic is sentenced (fox61.com)
Berlin
Berlin Library Warns Of Service Changes Starting This Week (patch.com)
What Can Berlin Do For You? Find Out Wednesday (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!