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Campaign Notebook: Fact-Checking the Democratic Senate Debate
Senate Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate nomination debated in Bridgeport on Sunday, and the Hartford Courant fact-checked the statements by Chris Murphy and Susan Bysiewicz. Both the candidates...
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Photo Contest: Be An Olympian!
Patch wants to celebrate the summer Olympics, and all the games that go with it! To do that, we’d like you to share your favorite photo with our readers of you (or your kids, your friends, your...
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What's on Tonight: Wiping Out at 8
Thursday July 26 3, 10 p.m., CBSYou know what we need? Another dating show! “April, Rachel and Libby meet for the first time in a luxurious lakeside home in Chicago; emotions run high as the women...
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Connecticut Athletes in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games
One hundred years ago, the 1912 summer Olympics took place in Stockholm, Sweden. It was a momentous event, in part because of the number of participants. In just 16 years, the number of athletes had...
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Catholic School Test Scores Exceed National Averages
Recently released test scores revealed students in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Hartford are exceeding the state and national averages in a number of standardized tests. These scores,...
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Severe Weather Expected Thursday in Enfield
The National Weather Service has forecasted severe thunderstorms for the region that could produce damaging winds, hail and even tornadoes for Thursday in the state. According to early projection...
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Senate Passes Middle Class Tax Cuts
The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a plan Wednesday to extend the Bush-era middle class tax cuts to all households earning less than $250,000, with Connecticut Independent Joseph I. Lieberman joining...
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Business Spotlight - North Central District Health Department
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will find everything you...
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Obituaries: Brouillette, Chouinard, Golaski, Tallarita
Irene (Provencher) Brouillette, of Enfield, entered into eternal life at the age of 88, on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Douglas C. Chouinard, 56, of Enfield, entered into eternal peace Saturday, July 21,...
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Visions For Vacancies: What Business Should Go Here?
Every other week, we present a new vacant building and ask you to tell us what you think would be the best use. Forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump lot coverage rules and all...
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Malloy Opens Emergency Operations Center in Wake of Storm Forecast
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced he will partially active the state’s Emergency Operations Center today in preparation for the pending severe weather expected to hit Connecticut this evening. The...
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Patch’s Poll: Do You Care About a Group’s Public Stance on Civil Issues Such...
The Boy Scouts of America made national headlines last week when it reaffirmed its ban on allowing gay youths to be Scouts and gay men or women to be Scout masters. The announcement came last...
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Campaign Notebook: Shays Blames Gun Violence Culture on TV, Games
Senate Chris Shays questioned violence in video games and television shows, specifically mentioning the WWE, where opponent Linda McMahon was once an executive. He spoke with the editorial board of...
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What's on Tonight: Opening Ceremonies from London
Friday July 27XXX Summer Olympics, 7:30 p.m., NBCSo this is the first I have realized that it is the Triple X Olympics, and because I remain a 5-year-old in my heart, this makes me laugh. Did you know...
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The Summer Days of Pickup Games and Hanging Out Are Long Gone
Late July 1978 I wake up and like any other summer morning brush my teeth and my hair. Still a mess so I put my Yankees hat on instead. Sometimes I’ll choose my plastic helmet. I have a few of them,...
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Daytrips from Enfield: Essex, Deep River, and Chester - Not Your Usual...
First, a warning: if you visit these towns, in the lower Connecticut River Valley, you might not want to leave. Their combination of nautical, industrial, and beautiful is enticing. If you manage to...
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Connecticut Republicans Want Top Ballot Billing
Connecticut Republicans are asking election officials to switch the order of how the two main political parties appear on ballots everywhere in the state and are asking that Republican candidates be...
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Business Spotlight - RE/MAX Hometown
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will find everything you...
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