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🌱 Patch AM: Middletown Police Department Arrests: July 31-Aug. 7, 2026

Also check out Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Middletown Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Middletown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Middletown and why
  • Want in on Middletown's one-day only cemetery theater experience?

Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • 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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💬 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)

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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