Schools/Sports
Agriscience Center: Celebrating 60 Years
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In 1966, the Suffield Regional Vocational Agriculture Program received its official state charter, marking the establishment of the Suffield Regional Future Farmers of America Chapter.
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.
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Words Matter
I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Schools/Sports
Rotary Students Honored
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On October 1, the Suffield Rotary honored two Suffield High School seniors at the Suffield Country Club.
Organizations
Taters Sold by Troop 66 at Suffield On The Green
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Back in September Troop 66 sold baked white and sweet potatoes with toppings like chives, butter, cheese, sour cream and more at Suffield On The Green.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Elementary PTO’s Color Run
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A burst of color and community spirit lit up the fields of McAlister Intermediate School on a sunny Saturday morning in October as students, families, and staff came together for the Suffield Elementary PTO’s first ever Color Run.
Schools/Sports
A Season of Gratitude and Growth
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As we move through the fall season, the Suffield Board of Education extends our gratitude to the students, families, educators, and staff who make our schools such special places to learn and grow.
Organizations
Rotary Clubs Join Together to Fund Projects in Guatemala
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Twenty-six Rotary Clubs in northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (Rotary District 7890) have joined together to fund a project that will bring fresh drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene training to a needy Mayan community in Guatemala.
Organizations
Forests and People: The Ecological and Historical Antecedents to 21st Century Conservation
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On November 6, Paul K. Barten will be the guest speaker at the Suffield Land Conservancy’s annual meeting.
Organizations
Suffield Library Foundation Program
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On Thursday, November 13, the Suffield Public Library Foundation is sponsoring a talk at Kent Memorial Library by Gilbert Ahrens, the author of A Delicate Dance.
Organizations
Medicare Fraud Discussion
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On Wednesday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m., representatives from Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) will host a group discussion at Kent Memorial Library on the latest Medicare frauds impacting our local communities.
Farming/Nature
Telephone Lines
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No one wants to talk to me on the phone. I am abrupt and dismissive and always trying to hang up.
Organizations
“Celebrating Réveillon” at Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden
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On Sunday, November 2 from 2 p.m.–6 p.m., the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden invites guests to celebrate the conclusion of its 18th-century Parisian wallpaper conservation project during “Celebrating Réveillon.”
People/Business
A Tribute to Ken Pascoe
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I don’t write obituaries. But I do, albeit infrequently, write tributes.
People/Business
New Major in Town
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Suffield resident Kevin Molligan was promoted to Major in the Air Force National Guard on October 11.
Government/Town
Parks & Recreation News
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The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department’s Jimmy Deren Memorial Bowling Buddies Group is thrilled to be back for the 2025–2026 season!
Organizations
Rotary Food Packaging: End Hunger Now
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On Saturday, September 20, members of the Suffield Rotary Club and Suffield High School Interact Club joined forces with the Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary and several other regional Rotary clubs and student groups.