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🌱 Patch AM: Cadillac-Driving Bank Robbery Suspect Identified In Berlin: BPD: UPDATE

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Hello again Berlin! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Berlin police identify suspect in Webster Bank New Year’s Eve robbery
  • How far can Berlin’s own Ryan Preece go in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Film Premiere - The Marvel of Seeds! and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 32, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, with a high of 25 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cadillac-Driving Bank Robbery Suspect Identified In Berlin: BPD: UPDATE (patch.com) — Berlin residents are being updated after police identified a suspect in the New Year’s Eve robbery at the Webster Bank on Webster Square Road. Investigators say the man fled in a gray Cadillac traced to North Haven, where search warrants have been executed, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact the Berlin Police Department.
   

• Ryan Preece looking to take next step at RFK Racing in 2026 (yardbarker.com) — A NASCAR Cup Series driver from Berlin Ryan Preece is coming off a career-best 2025 season and looking to break through with RFK Racing in 2026. After strong finishes and near-misses last year, analysts expect he could contend for his first Cup win and a playoff spot, giving Berlin race fans someone local to root for on Sundays.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday January 3
  • Hartford Home Show
    Vale Fieldhouse , 1280 Newfield St , Middletown
    10:00 am
  • Create Together: Craft a Yearly Calendar
    Farmington Library , 6 Monteith Drive , Farmington
    10:30 am
  • Live Music at Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa
    At Seaview Bistro , 1525 Boston Post Road , Westbrook
    9:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Mindful Eating: Eat Drink and Mind your Middle
    Newington, CT Calendar , 120 Cedar Street , Newington
    10:00 am
  • Baby's Morning Out Playgroup by UCONN
    Farmington Library , 6 Monteith Drive , Farmington
    10:00 am
  • Public Safety Telecommunications Commission
    Middletown, CT Calendar Middletown, CT 06457
    11:00 am
  • Theater and Circus classes for ages 1 - 20
    Middletown, CT Calendar Middletown, CT 06457
    12:00 pm
  • Walk With Me
    Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
    12:30 pm
  • Boys Basketball @ Johnston
    Middletown Public Schools , 311 Hunting Hill Avenue , Middletown
    4:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Berlin. Apply here.
  • Rich Products Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team- 2nd shift Leader in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election. (newbritainindependent.com)
  • Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma embraced the moment that made CT sports special in 2025 (courant.com)
  • Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year's Day (dailyvoice.com)

Southington

  • Southington school board OKs $268M five-year capital improvement plan, including HVAC, roof upgrades (middletownpress.com)

Newington

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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