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🌱 Patch AM: How did Wesleyan roll to a 42–7 win in Middletown?
Spotted on the Middletown calendar: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Wesleyan roll to a 42–7 win in Middletown?
Also on today's calendar: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wesleyan Knocks Off Jumbo Football Saturday (gotuftsjumbos.com) — Wesleyan football delivered a dominant 42–7 home win over Tufts in Middletown on a rainy Saturday at Citrin Field, improving to 2–0. The Cardinals piled up 375 yards of offense while stifling the Jumbos, giving local fans plenty to cheer as NESCAC play heats up before next week's trip to Bates. 
📸 Around Middletown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
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★ Featured events ★
- Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell →
Middletown House Concert Series,
7:30 pm - ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert →
The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- MSUA PR →
Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St., Middletown
5:00 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Buddhism 101: Discovering the Three Jewels | Taking Refuge | Sept 27 | Live on Zoom →
Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown
6:00 pm - Play Pals →
123 Broad St, Middletown
10:30 am - TAG SALE & more! Oct. 24th. 9-3pm →
TAG SALE Oct. 24th. 9-3pm
9:00 am - Scottish Dancing in Middletown →
190 Court St, Middletown
7:15 pm - Nonprofit Candidate Forum →
CT State Community College Middlesex, 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown
8:00 am - Sat. Oct. 24th, Tag Sale and Fall Fair! →
Oct. 24th. 9-3pm Tag Sale and Fall Fair!
9:00 am - Oct. 24th. Don't Bake this Holiday Season →
Oct. 24th. Don't Bake this holiday season!!!
9:00 am - 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Concentric Brewing Co. →
Concentric Brewing Company, 91 Main St, Portland
6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cat Tales: Meet Sam ~ Your New Playmate & Cuddle Buddy! —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
- Homework Support. Homework Done. Pressure Down. —Middlesex YMCA Read on Patch
- Cat Tales: Current Adoptable Community Cats —Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue Read on Patch
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Middletown. Apply here.
- Community Health Center posted a job opening for Temporary - Float Patient Services Associate (Full-Time, On-Site) - Bilingual Required (Spanish/English) in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cromwell
- Replacement of Roadway Illumination System on Route 9 in Cromwell (ct.gov)
- Willoughby's Coffee & Tea expands to Berlin with shop beside Back Nine Golf 24-hour golf simulator (middletownpress.com)
- Cities, towns adjust weekend events ahead of coastal storm (wfsb.com)
Portland
- Jersey Mike's plans a new Tolland location at Fieldstone Commons (ctpost.com)
East Hampton
- East Hampton Finance Board Weighs Road Bonding As Repair Needs Reach $15M-$20M (patch.com)
Ok Middletown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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