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Spotted on the Middletown calendar: Italian Festival 2026

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In today's newsletter:

  • Middletown teachers gather as new school year begins Thursday
  • How a Middletown standout helped put southeastern Connecticut on the NFL map

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown Teachers Welcomed Back Ahead Of New School Year (patch.com) — Middletown teachers are back at work this week, gathering at Middletown High School's Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center for the district's annual convocation led by new Superintendent Joseph Macary. A second convocation for remaining staff is set for Wednesday, with students arriving Thursday to kick off the 2026-27 school year.
   

• Offseason in Full Swing: Southeastern Connecticut's Contribution to the NFL (thecollegevoice.org) — Southeastern Connecticut's deep football roots include a standout defensive lineman who first made his mark at Xavier High School in Middletown and later entered the Middletown Hall of Fame. The long-form feature traces more than a century of NFL and pro-football players from towns like New London, Groton, Willimantic, and Norwich, highlighting their college careers, brief league stints, post-football lives, and lasting regional legacy.
   

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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
  • Focus on what's within your own jurisdiction.
    You cannot govern what you have no authority over. You cannot force another person's decision. You cannot manufacture another person's integrity. … (Nextdoor Middletown)
  • Community Health Center, Inc. posted a job opening for Regional Facilities Manager in Middletown. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cromwell

  • Live updates from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's news conference at 2026 Tour Championship (usatoday.com)
  • Suspect in fatal Rocky Hill stabbing was arrested in April on assault charge (ctpost.com)

Meriden

  • Explore Connecticut's 50-Mile Trail Along a Legendary 'Ghost Train' Route (onlyinyourstate.com)

Berlin

  • Beloved Berlin Little League President Mourned (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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