In Memoriam
In Memoriam
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Ann Allison Gray 80 3/11 Mary Ellen “Meg”‘Schon 55 3/14 John Sidney Gifford lll 80 3/21 Peter F. Hryniewicz 87 […]
Schools/Sports
Providing Meals to Families During School Closure
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In spite of schools being closed as of March 16, the school food service department continues to provide meals to students. The meals are available to all children age 18 and under.
Organizations
Little Lemon Carnival
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Picture this: A gaggle of giggling children are racing around under sunny skies as they enjoy a variety of fun activities and games. That sounds pretty wonderful anytime, but perhaps it’s an exceptionally appealing image during this time of social distancing.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought
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“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain
Farming/Nature
Hawk Soaring on Thermals Over Main Street
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This picture of a beautiful hawk soaring above Main Street was captured by Karen Jason.
People/Business
Drive-by Parades Hit the Spot!
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While adults in our community have alternated recently between worry over the health of our loved ones and ourselves, our job security, homeschooling our children, the food security of our friends and neighbors, and the need to support our local businesses, we’ve also understandably grieved some of the things we planned and looked forward to prior to a pandemic: vacations, holidays, weddings, milestones for our high school seniors, such as a definite graduation celebration.
Organizations
Enfield Loaves & Fishes Continues Providing Nourishment During This Time of Great Need
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Times have gotten hard for everyone, and Enfield Loaves & Fishes announced that it has seen an unprecedented demand for meals amid the coronavirus pandemic and the economic shutdown that has accompanied it.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Lettered on this East Street Tobacco parade float is “THE CROP THAT MADE EAST STREET FAMOUS.” The float may have been part of the Suffield Quartermillennial anniversary parade in 1920, but it might have been prepared for one of the Suffield Agricultural Fair parades some years earlier.
Op-Ed
CARES Act
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On March 27, Congress voted unanimously to pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide an historic infusion of resources to families, workers, small businesses, and others impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus outbreak has so far claimed over 45,000 American lives.
Organizations
Suffield Community Fund Seeks Advisory Committee Members
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Suffield has a new community participation opportunity for residents to remain engaged while still practicing social distancing. In 2019, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established $100,000 community funds for each of the 29 towns in the Foundation’s region, which includes the town of Suffield.