Editorial
Leave Me to My Own Devices
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I am worried about screen time. And as I toddle around, sometimes I feel that the cards are stacked against those of us who are.
Editorial
Words Matter
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I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Editorial
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
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On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Homepage Top Story
A Love Match Made in Japan
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While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.
Organizations
Community Contributions Fuel Upgrades Honoring Local Fire Service
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The Suffield Firefighters’ Memorial Garden at Station 1, 73 Mountain Road, has recently undergone significant improvements, serving as a renewed tribute to all who have served the Town of Suffield as firefighters.
Organizations
Suffield Players Rock the Lot
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The Suffield Players are giving their historic home a much-needed facelift — starting from the ground up.
People/Business
Small Town Connections
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Sometimes we travel different and narrow paths in life only to come across someone from our own small hometown on the very same path.
Rotary
Where is Suffield Rotary This Holiday Season
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Where is Suffield Rotary This 2025 Holiday Season
Organizations
Next Repair Cafe Includes Stuffed Animal Mending
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If, along with your dull knives, ripped seams, broken lamps and cracked wooden chairs, your family has stuffed animals that need mending, please bring them to our Repair Cafe on Saturday, January 24, at the Senior Center, located at 145 Bridge Street, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Rotary
Rotary’s New Members
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Suffield Rotary is excited to introduce and welcome our two newest Rotarians, Gil Ahrens and Kelly Alexander.
Organizations
Suffield PMC Kids Ride
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With great pride, the Suffield PMC Kids Ride, presented by Koverage Insurance, is excited to announce that it has posted its best single fundraising year so far at $72,022.
Scouts
Troops 260-266 in Iceland
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The clear highlight was their incredible trip to Iceland — a breathtaking landscape of glaciers, waterfalls, and adventure.
Scouts
Bike Hike and Camping for Troop 66
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In October, Troop 66 went on a bike hike campout at Cape Cod.
Book Reviews
Book Review
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The Winds from Further West Alexander McCall Smith 2024, 272 pgs., Polygon pub.
Senior Center News
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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Senior Center & Mini Bus News – December 2025/January 2026
Churches
The History and Observance of Hanukkah
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Although Hanukkah (also known as The Festival of Lights) is considered a “minor” Jewish festival by many Jews