Enfield News

Submitted by Chris Casey on 2009-07-10.   Residents of Parkway Pavilion Healthcare received an afternoon of fun activities including charades, bingo and gifts thanks to students in grades one through six who attend the New England Preschool Academy .

Massachusetts State Police say a Connecticut man died and six other people were injured in a crash on Interstate 91 in Springfield.

The town has lowered the weight limit on the South Maple Street bridge to 8 tons, down from 10, after a recent inspection by the state that documented "section loss" and rusting, said Public Works Director Piya Hawkes.

The town council approved redrawing the districts in a 6-4 party-line vote. Democratic council members Patrick Crowley, David Kiner, Cynthia Mangini and William Edgar voted against the district change.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Laurie Batignani on 2009-07-06.   Highland Park Market's President Tim Devanney will be the featured guest in July when he joins host Scott Sommerfield for "New England Cuisine." Originally built as a small general store in 1886, the Devanney family purchased the store in 1957 and today they own and operate six very ...

Rich's Oil Answers "Things You Need" Call for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Biz Buzz Submitted by Chris Casey on 2009-07-06.   When "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" announced they were building a home in the Connecticut River Valley, Rich's Oil, Gas, Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning owner Rich Tkacz enthusiastically got involved.

Police today identified the victim of a July 1 fatal shooting as Jameel Williams, 30, of 944 Asylum Ave., Hartford.

When Micheline Leon was diagnosed with HIV , her parents told her they would fit her for a coffin.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Enfield Emblem Club #380 on 2009-07-01.   Enfield Emblem Club #380 gave three Scholarships this year to the following students: Lindsey Steele, Fermi High School Shawn Evans of Rhode Island, grandson of member Rita Evans The Marion Ferguson Scholarship in memory of Vice President Marion Ferguson was given to ...

The state of Connecticut is prepared to pay more than $11 million to help a Stonington battery maker power electric cars.

Submitted by AARP Chapter 3062 on 2009-07-02.   Enfield AARP Chapter 3062 is offering the following trips, which are open to the public.

Regional Submitted by Andrew Smith on 2009-07-01.   The Hazard Grille Restaurant & Lounge has teamed up with Homes For Our Troops to celebrate the July 4th holiday.

Submitted by Suzanne Lott on 2009-07-01.   Attention shutterbugs! The Enfield Public Library is kicking off its summer reading program, "Reading is Natural," with a photo contest.

Iranian authorities arrested eight local employees of the British embassy in Tehran, accusing them of "playing major parts" in the recent unrest over a presidential election, the semi-official Fars news agency reported today.

Submitted by Jacqueline Horner on 2009-06-30.   Due to the generosity of Mrs.

School Stuff Submitted by Courtney Teslof on 2009-06-30.   Left: Eric Meisterling, M.D., Scholarship Committee Chairman, and Brittany Brocuglio of Stafford High School Middle: Dr.

Submitted by Karen Spain on 2009-06-12.   Bill Lee Connor Spain receiving hand made knot slide by his father, Leonard Spain, during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

A year after her mother died in a car crash, Jiyai Shin picked up the first of 20 victories on the Korean professional circuit while still in high school in 2005.

Police are looking for witnesses to a crash at the intersection of Shaker Road and North Maple Street that injured six people Saturday afternoon.

Submitted by Donna LeBlanc on 2009-06-26.   The Windsor Locks Senior Center proudly announces the 2009 Wii Bowling Team.