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Well, I Asked ….

By Andy Sauer | March 30, 2021

Last month I put out a question: “Are you reading this?” Someone answered, and he was not happy.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

By   | March 30, 2021

John Liquori
December 25
Age 59

Book Reviews

Book Reviews

By Carol Martin and Peggy MacKinnon | March 30, 2021

City of Thieves by David Benioff & True Grit by Charles Portis

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | March 30, 2021

With the first of spring’s flowers, I am reminded that even after a harsh winter, the world comes back to life. I share your relief and cautious optimism that COVID-19’s grip has finally loosened.

Food for Thought

Food For Thought

By Beth Chafetz | March 1, 2021

“I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide for myself.” – Emma Watson

Suffield Observations

Are you reading this?

By Andy Sauer | March 1, 2021

It’s not always clear to me if folks in town read this column. Occasionally I’ll get a comment or two, but a lot of times, especially lately, I won’t hear a peep.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

By   | March 1, 2021

Robert Alfred Sheldon
January 12
Age 92

Book Reviews

Book Reviews

By Carol Martin and Peggy MacKinnon | March 1, 2021

Trace Elements by Donna Leon & The Blindness of the Heart by Julia Franck

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | March 1, 2021

Sad news to begin this month’s column. Warren Packard, former First Selectman from 1993 to 1995, passed away on January 31. He will be remembered for his community activism and positive impact on Suffield.

Suffield Observations

Unchecked Patriot-ism

By Andy Sauer | January 31, 2021

I have loved Tom Brady more than is probably healthy.

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