Your Take: Do the Wheels of Justice Move Too Slowly?
The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution includes the provision that anyone accused of a crime in the United States has the "right to a speedy and public trial." And while each state has its own laws...
View ArticleWeston Advances to Class M Title Game With 53-47 Upset of Enfield
Cinderella is still at the ball, and the stroke of midnight is not yet approaching. The Weston High School boys basketball team kept its unlikely run through the Class M tournament going by defeating...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - The Sign Factory
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...
View ArticleObituaries: Gokey, Gutska-Barnett
Diane N. (Nolan) Gokey, 70, of Enfield, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Marianne D. (Devoti) Gutska-Barnett, 76, of Enfield, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013.
View ArticleUConn Revamping its Iconic 'Jonathan' Logo
Jonathan, the iconic mascot for the University of Connecticut’s athletics programs, is getting a makeover. University officials have announced they want to replace the blue and white image of the Husky...
View ArticleLIVE CHAT: Talk Doggie Issues with Trainer and Canine Behaviorist Mary Ellen...
Dogs may be man's best friend, but sometimes they're not very well-behaved! Dog owners at their wits' end with Fido can get top-notch advice from trainer Mary Ellen Walsh in a live chat on Patch,...
View ArticleEnfield Police Blotter: March 11-12
The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of March 13, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to...
View ArticleComing Soon! Patch's PEEPS Contest!
Easter is right around the corner and that means it is nearly time for Patch to launch its PEEPS contest! Look for the contest article to appear on your Patch on Wednesday, March 20. That's when you...
View ArticleEnfield Became "The Hockey Capital of Connecticut" 30 Years Ago
To paraphrase a great song by the Beatles, "it was thirty years ago today..." On this date in 1983, Connecticut high school hockey history was made, and will likely never be duplicated. It was arguably...
View ArticleYour Take: Does Your Teen Live On His Or Her Cell Phone?
It has become almost a cliche that "today's teens" spend all their time on their cell phones, texting and posting online. They live their lives online, and their smartphones are the conduit. A new Pew...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Camerota Truck Parts
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...
View ArticleMalloy: Banning Some Weapons Won't Hurt Connecticut Gun Makers
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is defending his gun control proposals against accusations they could threaten state gun makers and the jobs the manufacturers provide. Malloy this week said Connecticut lawmakers...
View ArticleEnfield Police Update Their "Most Wanted" List
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...
View ArticleCars: Consumer Reports' Top 10 American Cars For 2013
When Consumer Reports released its annual list of the top 10 cars on Monday, there were no American-made cars included on the list. Consumer Reports says the 10 models that won awards are the very best...
View ArticleEnfield's Karen Gowen to be Inducted Into Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame
In the 1980s and 1990s, Enfield High School was a factory for outstanding field hockey players. In an 11-year stretch, the school won five Class M state championships, establishing itself as one of the...
View ArticleYour Take: What's Your Favorite Part of St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick's Day is March 17 (although parades and celebrations have already been going on for a week!) and lots of folks who are not Irish like to partake in the celebration just as much as those who...
View ArticleMAP: Finding Lenten Fish Fries in North Central Connecticut
Lent is in full swing, which means that fish fry season is here! Readers looking to join in with this crispy, delicious tradition can check out which area locations are serving fried fish on Patch's...
View ArticleDirectory Spotlight - Rich's Oil Service
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...
View ArticleYankee Institute: Connecticut Retirees Get Record Pensions
Connecticut paid $100,000 in pensions each to a record 525 retirees in 2012, with 36 retired state employees collecting pensions of at least $150,000 annually, according to a new report by the Yankee...
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