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Patch's Poll: How Do You Spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been a federal holiday since 1986, and most government employees have the day off. Schools are a different story. Many of them close for the day — with some encouraging...
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Directory Spotlight - Corner Cuts Salon
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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Enfield Police Blotter: Jan. 18-20
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 21, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
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Enfield Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Thompsonville man was charged Friday afternoon with possessing child pornography. Rafael J. Mendoza, 21, of 4 Martin St., was charged with third-degree illegal possession of child pornography,...
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Enfield Headed for the Deep Freeze
After a glimpse of spring-like temperatures over the weekend, Enfield is headed into the depths of winter this week. Temperatures will be even colder than normal for the third week in January,...
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Fermi Wrestlers Top RHAM, 63-17
Fermi 63, RHAM 17 106 - Joe Nai (F) won by forfeit 113 - Chandler Avery (F) won by forfeit 120 - Devin Isaac (F) won by forfeit 126 - Alex Coffey (F) won by forfeit 132 - Mikayla Whitney (F) won by...
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A Few Closing Thoughts on Approaching Complex Issues
When Patch was pretty new on the scene, I was asked to write a series of articles on the subject of bullying. I don’t even remember how I originally met up with Patch’s Manchester editor David Moran,...
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Patch's Poll: Do You Read Advice Columns?
The original Dear Abby — also known as Pauline Phillips — died last week at the age of 94. Her twin sister, Eppie Lederer, wrote the advice column Ann Landers for many years and died in 2002. Though...
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Directory Spotlight - Express-Verizon Retailer
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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Connecticut Leaders React to Obama Speech
Connecticut's top leaders were in Washington D.C. on Monday for President Obama's second inauguration and commented on the Newtown reference in the president's speech. "I was struck particularly with...
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Enfield Police Captain Completes Intensive FBI National Academy Program
Capt. Jeff Golden recently spent 11 weeks acquiring knowledge that will benefit the Enfield Police Department for many years to come, while developing new friendships that will last a lifetime. The...
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Bullet Found in Hazardville Memorial School Hallway
Enfield police converged on Hazardville Memorial School just before dismissal Tuesday afternoon, after a custodian found a live bullet in a hallway. The live .22 caliber round was discovered near rooms...
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Mentally Obese? Time for a Digital Diet
Have you lost hours upon hours gobbling up endless tidbits of useless information instantaneously provided at the click of a mouse? If you have, you may be suffering from “Mental Obesity” and need a...
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Kissel Named to Gun Violence and Children's Safety Task Force Subgroup
State Sen. John Kissel, who represents East Granby, Granby, Enfield, Somers, Suffield, Windsor and Windsor Locks, has been named to the gun violence subgroup of the state legislature's bipartisan task...
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Updated Most Wanted List Posted by Enfield Police
The Enfield Police Department is looking for the public's help in locating more than a dozen suspects wanted in connection with various crimes. A tab on the department's website entitled "Enfield's...
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Enfield Remains Unbeaten With 75-56 Win Over Canton
Unbeaten Enfield survived a slow first quarter and held off a pesky Canton team, pulling away in the second half for a 75-56 victory in NCCC boys basketball action Tuesday night. The Raiders led 30-24...
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Patch's Poll: What Should Top the Connecticut Legislature's List of Priorities?
Since this is an odd-numbered year, the Connecticut General Assembly has a longer session (from January to June) and must develop a two-year budget. With a shortfall expected to top $1 billion, that...
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Directory Spotlight - Meineke Car Care Center
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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Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally
A grassroots group that began forming the day of the Newtown shootings is planning to rally at the state capitol on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, to draw attention to the need for gun control. The group...
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Enfield Police Blotter: Jan. 21-22
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 23, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
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