The Suffield Observer | Page 48 | A Watchful Messenger

Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute

By Tony Peterson | April 1, 2026

The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.

7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race

After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.

Cut the Cord

If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.

Sustainable Suffield’s Five New Fall Initiatives

By Tony Peterson | October 1, 2024

According to Sustainable Suffield chairperson Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy, the town task force is pursuing five measures to help improve our environment this fall.

Fishing Under the Old Oak

By Matthew Schmitt | October 1, 2024

Charlie Catterblast sighed as he leaned back against the old shady oak, fishing pole held loosely in his left hand, ham sandwich in his right.

Art Therapy for All

By From a press release | October 1, 2024

A childhood frustration over minor imperfections led Milly Dalida Janevathanavitya down an unexpected path.

Situational Awareness in Daily Life

By Kathy Werth | October 1, 2024

Ever have that feeling that something’s not quite right – a gut instinct kicks in?

A Colony of Cormorants

By Abby Wolcott | October 1, 2024

If I happen to be walking the canal path on one of these last warm days sometimes, I see a cormorant fishing

Book Review

By Jane Shipp | October 1, 2024

Trust By Hernan Diaz 2022 Riverhead Books 416 pgs

Your Roots Run Deep Acadians in Suffield

By By David Nelson in consultation with Lester Smith | October 1, 2024

A newspaper article by Diana Ross McCain in 1989 both inspired and contributed to this account of Acadians in Suffield.

Light Pollution Part 2 The Solutions

By Leo Smith | October 1, 2024

Reducing light pollution can sometimes be relatively simple by becoming aware of what to look for when buying outdoor lighting products.

Art Sale in KML Gallery to Benefit Charity

By Fran Milliken | October 1, 2024

The gallery in the Suffield Library will be featuring a sale of paintings by a gifted Suffield artist, Barbi Coffin, during October.

Friends of KML Book Sale a Great Success

By Kerry White | October 1, 2024

This was the ninth year that the Friends’ book sale has been held at Sacred Heart Church and once again Father Ted Hall proved to be an ideal space.

Pumpkin Patch Trolley & Curse of the Rails

By From a Press Release | October 1, 2024

The Connecticut Trolley Museum presents Pumpkin Patch Trolley & Curse of the Rails (NEW EVENT!!)

The Age of Dinosaurs in the Connecticut Valley

By Chris Childs | October 1, 2024

Most people are surprised to learn that Connecticut and Massachusetts are home to some the world’s richest fossil deposits.

Golf Marathon Raises Funds for Suffield

By Caroline Martin | October 1, 2024

135 holes in one day. That’s some marathon golf game.

Tunnel to Towers Golf Tournament

By Ray Dalrymple | October 1, 2024

The 4th Annual Shute-N-Safe Golf tournament to benefit The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, hosted by the Shute family of West Suffield, was held on September 11, 2024 at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Mass.