Drug Bust + Outdoor Play Honors Wesleyan Workers: Middletown News

Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 15.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Middletown today:

1. $8.4K In Cocaine Seized During Traffic Stop In Middletown: Police (Middletown Patch)
2. Police: Woman charged after Main Street assault in Middletown (Middletown Press)
3. New multi-site outdoor play celebrates Wesleyan University facilities workers (Middletown Press)
4. Middlesex County Chamber: Orthopedic Associates Of Middletown Celebrates Six Month Anniversary At New Location. (Press Release Desk)
5. Middlesex County Chamber: Founding Partner Of FML Featured In Entrepreneur! (Press Release Desk)
6. Upcoming Middletown events include mountain hike, goPINK drive (Middletown Press)
7. Owner Seeks Missing Cat In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
8. Middletown Resident Wins $10k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)
9. Middletown Resident Wins Over $50k Lottery Prize (Middletown Patch)

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Today in Middletown:

• Legislative Committee - Middlesex County Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Affordable Housing Committee - Middlesex County Chamber (9:30 AM)
• V B SOC Vinal Tech v. Wilcox Tech - Vinal Technical High School (3:45 PM)
• JV G VB Vinal Tech @ Whitney Tech - Vinal Technical High School (3:45 PM)
• Free Outdoor Concert - Embers in Transit (5:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Concert at Holy Trinity Church (5:00 PM)
• V G VB Vinal Tech @ Whitney Tech - Vinal Technical High School (5:15 PM)
• Evidence of Evil in the Woods at Lyman Orchards! (6:00 PM)
• Dave Houston and Friends - The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cutural Center (8:00 PM)

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Middletown Patch Notebook

• Middletown Animal Control: "These four cats are being seen on Loveland St in Middletown, CT. A resident suspects they may have been left behind but we need to be sure that they are not owned. If you recognize them or know where they live, please call us at 860-638-..." (Facebook)
• Middletown Animal Control: "UPDATE: Darth is back home safe and sound. Darth is missing in the Vet's Park/Meech Rd. area of Middletown, CT. He is very friendly. If you have seen him, please call his owner at 860-622-9223. Please SHARE!!!" (Facebook)

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