Middletown, CT|News|
Cromwell Farmers Market Returns Fridays At Riverport Park Through Sept. 4
The weekly market runs 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays from June 5 through Sept. 4 at 1 River Road in Cromwell.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
- Vernon, CT
Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com
Bio: Chris is a founding editor at Patch who now covers the Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, Stafford-Willington, Glastonbury, Mansfield and Middletown sites in addition to UConn news and statewide business. Since becoming a full-time journalist in 1984, he has won national and regional awards for sports, general news, breaking news, business, feature writing and opinion, including a national award by the Associated Press Sports Editors for coverage of the 1988 America's Cup controversy while at the Greenwich Time newspaper and a regional award from the New England Press Association for covering the anti-income tax rally during the Weicker Administration in CT while at the Milford Citizen. While the business editor at the Journal Inquirer newspaper, Chris successfully won a CT Freedom of Information case that made teacher disciplinary records public record. Chris is also a past-president of the Eastern Ski Writers Association and has contributed to several books on snow sports. He is also a certified Level 1 coach with USA Lacrosse. and coaches Rockville High School during the winter indoor season.
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Middletown, CT|News|
See Where Middletown Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
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Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
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Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
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Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
See Where Stafford Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
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Glastonbury, CT|News|
See Where Glastonbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
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Manchester, CT|News|
See Where Manchester Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
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Tolland, CT|News|
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Manchester, CT|News|
Oh My Bob's Ranking — Discount Furniture Chain Holds No. 7 Spot on Top 100 Retailers List
Bob's Discount Furniture has kept its No. 7 ranking as it grew to 216 stores across 27 states.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vernon|News|
As Search For His Replacement Intensifies, Vernon Superintendent Gets Another State Accolade
The governor has selected Vernon Superintendent of Schools Joseph Macary for a major commission.
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Vernon|News|
See Where Vernon Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
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Glastonbury, CT|News|
Glastonbury Route 83 Road Work Set For June 15-30 With Lane Closures
The CTDOT said a 2.22-mile milling and resurfacing project will affect traffic on Route 83 on weekdays.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Driver In Mansfield Parking Lot Caught In Dangerous Spot, DUI Charge Filed: State Police
A driver was found passed out in a parking lot in Mansfield, state police said.
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Tolland, CT|News|
Troop C Log: The Latest CT State Police Arrests In Tolland County
The latest arrests out of Troop C.
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Stafford-Willington, CT|News|
'Psychological Episode' Cited By State Police In Northeast Connecticut Hotel Trashing Incident
A man who wrecked a hotel room along the I-84 corridor is facing criminal charges, state police said.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Uncooperative Driver Facing Charges After Hit-And-Run Incident In Mansfield: State Police
A suspected drunken driver tried to escape a crash scene in Mansfield, state police said.
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Middletown, CT|News|
Middletown Credit Union Foundation Opens Nominations For 2026 Nonprofit Giveaway
Five nonprofits serving Middlesex, New Haven or Hartford counties will each receive $500 through the July giveaway.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester Road Race's British Invasion Becomes Official
The MRR's American representatives hit the road course in Manchester in England over the weekend.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Secretary of the State Warning Businesses Of Spoofing Email Scam
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas is warning all Connecticut businesses to avoid a malicious email.
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Vernon|News|
Vernon 2025-26 Teacher Of The Year Named
Band Teacher Kelly Stein has been named the Vernon Public Schools 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year.
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