Columns
Suffield Observations – My war with squirrels
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I have a long-running feud with squirrels.
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.
Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
100 Years From Now
These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
History
A Moment in Time – Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Post Card of Terrett House, after 1869
Organizations
Treasure Hunt at the King House
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Have you ever experienced the feeling of delight when you discovered something that you forgot had been stored in the bottom of a chest for years?
Government/Town
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association Celebrates 50 Years
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In 2026, the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) proudly marks 50 years of service to the Suffield community.
Organizations
The Tree Committee
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The Tree Committee administers funds of the Helena Bailey Spencer Tree Fund and the Val Gallivan Tree Fund for the planting and care of shade trees along roadways and streets in Suffield.
People/Business
Meditation Center Opens In West Suffield
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Suffield is pleased to welcome Nalandabodhi Connecticut – Northern Branch.
Schools/Sports
SHS Girls Basketball New Record Set
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Junior Hazel Qua broke the Suffield High School Girls Basketball High School scoring record on Friday, February 6 against the Rockville Rams.
Schools/Sports
Understanding the 2026–27 Board of Education Budget
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Each year, the Suffield Board of Education develops a budget designed to support student learning while remaining responsible to taxpayers.
Schools/Sports
SHS Trivia
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Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart your classmates and neighbors?
Schools/Sports
Les Misérables
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“Do You Hear The People Sing?” Suffield High Students Bring ‘Les Mis’ to Life
Schools/Sports
McAlister’s One Book, One Community
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In January and February, the McAlister community – students, families and staff members – participated in its annual One Book, One Community read. One Book, One Community is a program designed to create a shared reading experience within a school community. This year’s selection was Tree. Table. Book.
Director’s Corner
Spring Forward: The Time Change We All Love to Hate
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March is finally here, and after a long, snowy winter, its arrival is a welcome sight for sore eyes.
Organizations
Macro Photography Exhibit on Display at KML
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This month, our Library Director’s talent is on display in the Kent Memorial Library.
Library
Free Library Audiobooks: Have You Tried Them?
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Download these apps and enter your Kent Memorial library card number to get free audiobook loans.
Farming/Nature
Turning Ourselves Inside Out Over Amphibians
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March is here, and the local amphibians are awakening and calling their mates.
Schools/Sports
Finding Nemo Jr. Brings Students Together at Middle School
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During a recent rehearsal in the Suffield Middle School auditorium, students moved across the stage with exaggerated sways and sweeping arm motions, carefully practicing how to transform themselves into underwater creatures.