Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Middletown Police Department Arrests: July 31-Aug. 7, 2026 (patch.com) — Middletown residents can review the latest police arrest log covering July 31 through August 7, 2026, offering a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity in town. The information is part of the public record and lists charges, which are not findings of guilt, helping neighbors stay informed about local public safety.
• ARTFARM Middletown Presents 'ephemera' September 19th (hk-now.com) — Middletown's ARTFARM is staging "ephemera," an immersive theater experience at Indian Hill and Vine Street Cemeteries on Saturday, September 19, with just three small-capacity performances. Audiences will walk through the grounds for guided performances exploring life, loss, and impermanence. Tickets are limited, sold on a sliding scale, and advance purchase is strongly recommended.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Affordable Before & After School Care May Be More Within Reach Than You Think! Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.... (More info)
Affordable Before & After School Childcare May Be More Within Reach Than You Think! Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.... (More info)
Affordable Before & After School Care May Be More Within Reach Than You Think! Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.... (More info)
YMCA Kindergarten Preparatory Academy Now Enrolling for Fall Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Middletown-based CT Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) Adds Director of Sports Sales/Marketing Officer —Laura Soll Read on Patch
🚲 The road to success starts with two wheels —Timothy L Cooper Read on Patch
40% of Americans Get Health Information From Influencers —Bill Maune Read on Patch
Cat Tales: After Raising Seven Kittens, Charlotte Is Ready for You! —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
12th Annual 'Driving for Drafts' Charity Golf Tournament —Noreen Favreau Read on Patch
My Dad is enduring pancreatic cancer, and we're learning to navigate this deeply distressing period. It has been an immense amount to absorb. If you or someone dear to you has endured something similar, I'd be deeply grateful to hear what brought… (Nextdoor Middlesex Comm Coll)
RTX posted a job opening for SkillBridge: Assembly Technician- AWW (onsite) in Middletown. Apply here.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation - RTX posted a job opening for Assembly Technician (Fri, Sat, Sun 6am - 6pm) in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berlin
Berlin Police Urge Drivers To Use Caution As Students Return To School (patch.com)
Wallingford
Wallingford Man Killed By Falling Rocks At Seymour Quarry: Police (patch.com)
Wallingford Man Dies After 'Tragic Accident' At Workplace, Family Says (patch.com)
Newington
Fundraisers Launched For Hartford, Rocky Hill Officers Shot In Newington (patch.com)
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