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.
Posting Activity
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The Perks of Aging: A Senior Discount — At 52?
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Community Update
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Community Update
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Light the Sky With Light & Love for Sandy Hook Elementary Angels
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George R. Dingwall 14th Annual Golf Outing
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State Police Troop F Westbrook Traffic Incidents: May 27 to June 3
The following police reports are obtained directly from the Connecticut State Police public information officer and inclusion on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions.
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Why Seinfeld's 'The Maestro' Became a Mentor for Filmmakers
Don't call him "The Maestro;" call him "The Mentor." How Mark Metcalf went from "Animal" House" to "Seinfeld," to teaching his craft to aspiring filmmakers. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
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Connecticut’s Economy Headed in the Wrong Direction
A new federal report shows the state’s Gross Domestic Product declined from 2011 to 2012.
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What are the Critics Saying About 'The Purge'?
This horror film starring Ethan Hawke is playing this weekend.
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What are the Critics Saying About 'The Purge'?
This horror film starring Ethan Hawke is playing this weekend.
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Sen. Bartolomeo Earns Recognition as ‘Children’s Champion’
The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance has named State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo as a “Children’s Champion” for her work to revamp the state’s childhood mental health system.
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Former Special Ed Teacher to Serve 9 Months for Sex Assault of Student
Christine Powell, 40, of Middletown, must register as a sex offender, will be on probation for 10 years can never again have any contact with the teen.
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What is Considered Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste is products that can cause a threat to public health or the environment.
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Middletown Arrests: May 26 to June 4
The following police reports are obtained directly from the Middletown Police public information officer and inclusion on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions.
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Tropical Storm Andrea: Weekend Weather Forecast For Middlesex County
As the storm heads toward Connecticut — and Middletown — the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch due to heavy rainfall. Sunday looks beautiful, however.
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Closing Art Reception Tonight Includes Live Jazz, Tap Dancing
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North End Gallery Walk Postponed to June 14 Due to Weather
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Legislators OK $44M for New Middlesex Community College Building
The funding is expected to be approved by the state bonding commission.
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General Assembly Backs Mixed Martial Arts Competitions
Senate approves lifting a ban on the last day of the session, but the governor hasn't stated a position on the bill.