Middletown|News|
Connecticut State Police Arrests of Middletown Area Offenders
The latest list of arrests from Durham, Middlefield and the surrounding towns.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
- Middletown, CT
Cassandra Day spent 13 years at Middletown's daily newspaper, writing features and profiles of people and places in Middlesex County.
She began her journalism career while attending Central Connecticut State University, when she joined the Central Recorder, and subsequently filled in for every position that needed help. In 1993, she earned a bachelor of arts degree in English with a minor in journalism.
After a brief stint reporting at the New Britain Herald, West Hartford and Wethersfield Posts, she became the Middletown Press features editor. There, she wrote an award-winning mothering column for the Press and New Haven Register, won several Society of Professional Journalists awards for news and features and most notably helped coordinate coverage of Wesleyan University's loss of student Johanna Justin-Jinich, eventually moving to senior editor at the Press.
Cassandra is a longtime resident of Middletown, where she lives with her two boys.
In November 2010, she became editor of Haddam-East Haddam Patch and took over as editor of Middletown Patch in March 2011.
She is chair of the Middletown Arts Commission and community member on both the Board of Education communications committee and Macdonough Elementary School governance council.
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Middletown|News|
When Is The First Day of Winter 2013?
The Winter Solstice officially begins at 12:11 p.m. Eastern time. Here are five facts about the first day of winter.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Middletown Students on Fall Honor Roll at The Loomis Chaffee School
To receive honors, a student must have an overall average of 85-89, with no grade below 70 and no incomplete classes.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Firefighters to Rescue! City's Festive Adopt-A-Family Parade Helps Needy
For 18 years, the Middletown, South Fire District and Westfield Fire Department personnel join Middletown Police officers for a giant Christmas act of charity during the holiday season.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Today is the Winter Solstice, Shortest Day of the Year
While it's certainly the day with the least amount of sunlight, the weeks ahead will only be brighter as we march toward spring here in Middletown. How will you mark the day?
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Meriden, CT|News|
Meriden Arrests: Dec. 7-9
The following police reports come from the Middletown Police public information officer. Individuals named here reflect charges filed, never a conviction.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Brings Holiday Cheer to 200 Middletown Kids
Jolly old St. Nick handed out gifts to children and posed for photographs with eager young ones perched on his knee.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|News|
Mass. DCF Keeps Custody of Connecticut Girl at Center of Bizarre Medical Case
A court ruled that West Hartford resident Justina Pelletier, who has been held at Boston Children's Hospital for 10 months, won't be returning home.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Mass. DCF Keeps Custody of Girl at Center of Bizarre Medical Case
A court ruled that West Hartford resident Justina Pelletier, who has been held at Boston Children's Hospital for 10 months, won't be returning home.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Middletown Man Gets 27 Months for iPhone App Scheme
Jonathan Gracia, who claimed to be developing a website and iPhone app, took $390,000 in investments and loans from his victims.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Middletown Arrests: Dec. 4-18
The following police reports come from the Middletown Police public information officer. Individuals named here reflect charges filed, never a conviction.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Medalla the Cat is Looking for a New Home
Reader Rebecca Czlapinski of Middletown is hoping to find a loving family for her beloved cat before the holidays.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Tiger Scouts Make 300 Ham Sandwiches for Soup Kitchen
These pint-size first-grade boys filled up a 20-gallon tub of sandwiches for patrons of Middletown's soup kitchen to enjoy for dinner.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Meriden, CT|News|
Meriden Arrests: Dec. 10-13
The following police reports come from the Middletown Police public information officer. Individuals named here reflect charges filed, never a conviction.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Middletown Arrests: Dec. 5-13
The following police reports come from the Middletown Police public information officer. Individuals named here reflect charges filed, never a conviction.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Nearly Half of Middletown High School Students Make Honor Roll
To receive honors, a student must have an overall average of 85-89, with no grade below 70 and no incomplete classes.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|News|
Mercy Earns Accreditation Through New England Association of Schools & Colleges
The Middletown Catholic high school for girls plans to use more technology in the classroom and offer training, resources and professional development for staff and teachers.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Middletown|News|
Mercy Re-Accredited by New England Association of Schools / Colleges
The Middletown Catholic high school for girls plans to use more technology in the classroom and offer training, resources and professional development for staff and teachers.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|News|
DeLauro Hears Plight of Jobless as Fed Unemployment Benefits Set to End
The Democratic Congresswoman spoke with Middletown Mayor Drew and five men struggling with supporting their families after losing their jobs.
Cassandra Day, Patch Staff
