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Readers Report Feeling the Effects of Tuesday's Earthquake
Tremors from Tuesday's earthquake in Maine were felt throughout the state of Connecticut, according to comments posted by Patch readers. From Enfield to New London to Darien, people reported feeling...
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Connecticut Taking Part in 'Operation Safe Driver'
If you drive a commercial vehicle or bus, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is on the lookout for you. The agency this week launched “Operation Safe Driver,” a campaign of increased...
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Fermi Girls Shut Out Bloomfield, 5-0
Stephanie Wence scored three goals and the stingy Fermi defense did not allow Bloomfield a shot on goal as the Falcons posted a 5-0 victory in CCC East girls soccer action Tuesday in Enfield. Alyssa...
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Directory Spotlight - 7 Eleven
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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Please Help Find This Dog's Owner
Do you recognize this dog? She was discovered early Wednesday morning on the porch of a house on Connecticut Avenue in Enfield, just over the state line from Longmeadow, MA. She is described as being...
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Obituaries: Bernard F. Plummer
Bernard F. Plummer, 74, a resident of Enfield since 1966, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012.
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Target Recalls Kids' Hoodies, T-Shirts Containing Lead Paint
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced recalls of a selection of fleece, hoodie sweatshirts and t-shirts sold exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com due to a "violation...
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Patch's Poll: Should the Shooting of a 16-Month-Old Renew the Debate about...
Police arrested two young men this week in connection with the drive-by shooting of a 16-month-old last week in New Haven. According to the New Haven Register, the first man, Joseph Metteus, 18, was...
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Enfield Police Blotter: Oct. 15-16
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of October 17, 2012. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch...
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train in Enfield
An unidentified person was struck and killed by a Connecticut Southern freight train on the tracks directly behind the grounds of Enfield High School Wednesday afternoon. Police confirmed the person...
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What's on Tonight: Last Resort, The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest
Last Resort, 8 p.m., ABCYou know how kids’ shows are on seven days a week? My son can’t stand the fact that Last Resort is only every Thursday. This is how deep our love of this show has grown – we...
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Results and Photos From CCC Cross Country Championships
Matthew Chisholm of Farmington and Chrissy Bendzinski of RHAM were the overall winners in the CCC Cross Country Championships at Wickham Park in Manchester Wednesday. Chisholm toured the 3.1 mile...
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Stuck On What To Put On Your Halloween Pumpkin? Get Local Advice And...
With Halloween less than three weeks away, pumpkins are a popular item for both home decoration and artistic expression. The ubiquitous display of the seasonal squashes on front stoops is often...
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Courtney: Enfield, Vernon, Glastonbury and Suffield PDs Getting Grant Funds...
The police departments of four area towns are slated to receive federal grant money to offset the purchase of bullet-proof vests. U.S. Rep Joseph Courtney made the announcement on Wednesday. The...
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Connecticut Judges Need $45,000 Pay Hikes, Chief Justice Says
Connecticut’s chief justice wants to give $45,000 in raises to state judges, a move she says is needed because the judges have gone five years without a salary increase and because they are...
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Enfield Man Remains in Critical Condition After Fall at Tariffville Gorge
A 20-year-old Enfield man remains in critical condition after he fell while hiking at the Tariffville Gorge recreation area Wednesday night. Police said Nicholas Yount, 20, of Enfield was walking with...
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Directory Spotlight - Footbeats
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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Patch's Poll: Should Connecticut Have Early Voting?
The trend is this: More and more states are allowing residents to cast a vote early or to vote by absentee ballot without having to give a reason. Estimates are that fully one-third of voters across...
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Accident Snarls Northbound Traffic On I-91 in East Windsor
An auto accident on Interstate 91 northbound in East Windsor has taken out at least the center travel lane. Update: At 4:45 p.m. traffic is backed up past exit 38. The accident took place shortly...
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Northeast Utilities Donates Land for Open Space, Recreational Use
More than 180 acres of land in or along the Connecticut River has been designated as permanent open space, due to the first large-scale preservation land trust operated by a regulated utility company...
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