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Welcome back, Middletown. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 31
First, today's weather:
Dense fog this morning. High: 50 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories in Middletown today:
- Man Charged In Christmas Morning Assault: Middletown Police (Middletown Patch)
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule Announced In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
- COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Canceled In Middletown (Middletown Patch)
- Middlesex Community College to operate virtually | Connecticut News (WFSB)
- Middlesex Health suspends visitors at all locations (WFSB)
- Hospital Capacity In Middletown Area: Latest (Middletown Patch)
- This Weekend's Upcoming Middletown Area Events (Middletown Patch)
- 4 New Homes For Sale In The Middletown Area (Middletown Patch)
- Find out what businesses plan to open in Middletown in 2022 (Middletown Press)
- Adopt From Middletown Area Shelters: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week (Middletown Patch)
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Today in Middletown:
- Sixth Annual Ceremony of Light - The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cutural Center (1:00 PM)
- New Year's Eve Yoga: Evolve and Resolve (4:30 PM)
- American Lantern Festivals at Lyman Orchards Open Daily!! (5:00 PM)
- New Year's Eve Celebration at 1741 Pub & Grill! (6:00 PM)
- New Year's Eve Contra Dance, Fri 12/31/2021 (CANCELLED) (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Artists for World Peace: "Our New Year's Countdown to #2022 continues ✨💫 Let's highlight the ARTISTS of Artists for World Peace ! 2021 began with a celebration of Black History Month in February, featuring poet Olusanya Bey and three brilliant visual artists! Th..." (Facebook)
- Downtown Middletown, CT: "@sugarleafct It's bacccckkkkk! Ticket link in bio!! Don't miss out on a fabulous time! Keep the candles for yourself or save them for Valentines Day gifts! ❤️ #shoplocalct #thingstodoinct #ctbucketlist #ctmmp #ctmmj #cannamom #cannamomga..." (Facebook)
- Middletown CT Youth Baseball & Softball: "ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE WINTER SKILLS CLINIC! https://www.mybbsb.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1080821" (Facebook)
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