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Patch's Poll: Should the Cheshire Home Invasion Killer Be Allowed to Die?
Though Steven Hayes is on death row after his conviction in the infamous 2007 Cheshire home invasion, it could be many years — even decades — before he is put to death. The Hartford Courant reported...
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Enfield Police Blotter: Oct. 10-11
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of October 12, 2012. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch...
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What's on Tonight: Bank of America 500, Hot Tub Time Machine, G.I. Jane
NASCAR Racing, 7:30 p.m., ABCSprint Cup: Bank of America 500. I’m not actually watching this (I am at a haunted hayride as we speak) but I knew you would want to know. Hot Tub Time Machine, 9 p.m.,...
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CT Political Insiders Divided on Who Won McMahon-Murphy Debate
In a Patch Blue Nutmeg and Red Nutmeg survey of Connecticut political insiders the day after the second debate between U.S. Senate candidates Linda McMahon, a Republican, and Democrat Chris Murphy,...
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Fermi Field Hockey Cruises By Wethersfield
Fermi scored three goals in the first six minutes en route to a 9-0 victory over Wethersfield in high school field hockey action Friday in Enfield. Casey LaMotte and Olivia Sroka each had two goals...
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Shop Pink in Enfield to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique,...
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Directory Spotlight - Weight Watchers
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
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Local Artist-Writer Team Has Work Published By Major House
A local artist-writer team has had their cartoon work distributed by a major publisher for the first time. Artist Matt Ryan and writer Steve Kanaras have their collaborative cartoon work — familiar to...
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Totally Decadent Banana Chocolate Muffins
I think there's an expression for what happened when I made these muffins (something the mother of invention?). I did not have any walnuts, so I put on my thinking cap and thought about what might be...
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What's on Tonight: Amazing Race, Dexter, 666 Park Avenue
The Amazing Race, 8 p.m., CBSAnd so, kids, the important lesson we learned last week is a) if you are nice, you will not win the extra million bucks and b) cab drivers will lose the game for you. The...
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Halloween: 10 Fun Things to Know
1. You can blame/thank the Irish for Halloween. Originally a festival for Celtic people, it was coopted by Christians when they came to Ireland. Christians wanted to do away with the pagan origins of...
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PHOTOS: ING Hartford Marathon
Some 16,000 people entered the various events - the 5K, half and full marathons and relays - in the ING Hartford Marathon that took place on a brisk Saturday morning.Abiyot Endale won the 26.2-mile...
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Directory Spotlight - Enfield American Baptist Church
Many of you may not know this, but there are descriptions and photos of nearly 900 businesses and organizations on Enfield Patch. Under the "Directory" heading at the top of our home page, you will...
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Breast Cancer Support Groups in Enfield
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight...
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What's on Tonight: The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, 90120
The Voice, 8 p.m., NBCHow much do I love The Steal? THIS MUCH. Dancing with the Stars: All Stars, 8 p.m., ABCPeople! What is up with this voting? Drew Lachey and Helio Castroneves both out? 90210, 8...
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Kids Not Reading Enough? Patch Has Tips from Author James Patterson
At Patch we're always trying to pull together into one place all of the best local resources on every topic, including books and reading. We have the good fortune to be working with a best-selling...
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Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy...
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The CVS Receipt: A Coiled Mess of Savings
Saving and economizing is essential in today’s rocky times. So, when companies offer and pass savings on to their customers, I take advantage of it. Online coupons and manufacturer rebates are...
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Weekly Enfield Scholastic Sports Schedule, Oct. 15-21
Boys SoccerMonday - Rocky Hill at Fermi, 7 p.m.Tuesday - Fermi at Bloomfield, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday - Enfield at Granby, 3:45 p.m.Tuesday - JFK at Tolland, 3:45 p.m.Friday - Vernon Center at JFK, 3:45...
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Connecticut West Nile Virus Cases Surge in 2012
Connecticut reported 18 cases of West Nile Virus infections this year, doubling the number of cases reported last year. In 2011 there were nine cases of West Nile virus reported in the state. Though...
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