Book Reviews
Book Review
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The Four Winds is not an easy book to read.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Library
Suffield Public Library Foundation to Host Poetry Author
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The Suffield Public Library Foundation is hosting a reading with author Kevin McCaffrey and Illustrator, Dana DuMont. Kevin McCaffrey has published Nightmare Therapy and a 2014 volume of poetry, Laughing Cult.
Library
Books and Beyond
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The Kent Memorial Library is excited to announce their upcoming Books & Beyond event featuring Rachel Beanland, the author of The House Is on Fire.
Library
KML March Programs
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For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook.
Picking Up Sticks
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Picking up sticks around the house and determining if the job is done well can cause discourse in the family.
Organizations
Cub Scouts, Start Your Engines!
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This year was another exciting year of the most highly anticipated sporting event of all time, the Pinewood Derby.
Organizations
Scouting Winter Adventure
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In late January, Troops 260 and 262 and Crew 261 traveled north to Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire.
Organizations
Troop 66 Competes in Charter Oak Klondike
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On one of the warmest days in February ever, Troop 66 traveled to J.N. Webster Scout Reservation in Ashford, Conn.to compete in the Annual Charter Oak Klondike.
Schools/Sports
Agri-Science Experience Project Awardee
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Griffin Mandirola poses at the celebration of his Senior Year Capstone Supervised Agriscience Experience project.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Agriscience Past and Upcoming Events
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Last month, the Suffield Agriscience program hosted the February Suffield Garden Club meeting that is held every four years.
Organizations
SFES Spring Grant Awards
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In keeping with its mission to fund innovative programs that promote excellence and enhance the educational experience of Suffield students, the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools (SFES) approved almost $12,000 for three exciting grants at its January 2024 meeting.
Schools/Sports
Spaulding Students Implement Composting
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The Suffield Sustainability Council (SSC), a group of Suffield High School students dedicated to making environmentally positive changes in our area, is thrilled to announce that Spaulding Elementary School has implemented a composting program!
Organizations
Calling All Bingo Fans!
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Come Join the Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary for a family fun night out and enjoy a game of bingo while supporting a worthy cause!
Government/Town
Town News You Might Not Know
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Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from various Town Boards and Commissions.
Organizations
Academy Hall Opens April 1 for Rentals
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When you are planning your family events this year, don’t forget Academy Hall in West Suffield.
Organizations
Historical Society Show and Tell
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The Suffield Historical Society will host our annual Show and Tell meeting on Wednesday, March 13 at the Second Baptist Church at 7 p.m.
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.