Middlefield News

It was a bittersweet night at the Mercy High School commencement Thursday. Even the Patch reporter got choked up talking to the Mercy High School Class of 2012; the girls were proud of their success but also recognized that their family of friends would be changing forever.

A press release from David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut: Richard C. Poupart , 52, most recently residing in Middlefield, Conn., formerly of Newport, Maine, pleaded guilty on May 25, 2012, before United States District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to one count of possession of child pornography.

A Middlefield's Planning and Zoning Commission has delayed a decision on whether to approve a request by the town to split off a 20-acre parcel from the Powder Ridge property.A On May 23, the commission held a public hearing on the town's application, which, if approved, would separate the property by creating an "interior lot." At the start of the ... (more)

A On Memorial Day, nearly 400 runners toed the starting line of Durham's annual Washington Trail 10K/4K road race despite humid temperatures hovering just above 80 degrees.

Strati Alimonos Films. Tony of the Venice Bakery telling a very short joke at the Lyman Orchards goody store in Middlefield Connecticut.

A Four members of Connecticut State Police were recognized this month for an investigation into a home invasion and sexual assualt in Middlefield last November.

Strati Alimonos Films. Tony of the Venice Bakery speaking his mind on todays educational basics at the Lyman Orchards goody store in Middlefield Connecticut.

Tropical Storm Irene, which hit the state at the end of August, finished the summer tomato and sweet corn season and the fall pumpkin crop.

A Editor's Note: Middletown Patch will have dramatic "I Nuri" video footage early Monday morning.

Strati Alimonos Films. Tony of the Venice Bakery passing out freebies and family values at the Lyman Orchards goody store in Middlefield Connecticut.

A Local liquor stores will be closed tomorrow despite aA new law allowing businesses to sell alcohol on Sunday.

A Since 1741, the Lyman Family of Middlefield has been a vital contributor to Connecticut's rich agricultural history.

Submitted photo Author Susan Wilson will give a reading at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Wednesday evening.

A Lillian White will turn 95 next week, but she remembers the day she joined Girl Scouts like it was yesterday.

A State police are investigating a burglary on Jackson Hill Road in Middlefield.

A On Monday night, 104 residents of Durham and Middlefield exercised their right to vote on each town's 2012-2013 budget.

A A There apparently wasn't much to say about next year's budget. On Monday night, nearly three dozen Middlefield voters overwhelmingly approved the $4.42 million proposal for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, which begins July 1. While 30 residents voted in favor of the proposal, three voted against it.

According to Weather.com , there's just a 10 percent chance of rain with partly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 67 degrees.

A 1. What's The Weather? Yesterday brought no rainbows, only rain, but today the sun promises to reappear after morning showers and bring temperatures up to 66 degrees.

A Memorial Middle School's nurse, Joanne Nytch, is Connecticut's School Nurse of the Year! Although this is likely to come as no big surprise to the school's staff and students, not to mention their grateful parents who are always quick to say how much they appreciate what good care Nytch takes of their children, Connecticut's Association of School ... (more)