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Enfield Pride ramps up security ahead of Drag Story Hour event
In January, Enfield Pride was supposed to host its first-ever Drag Story Hour at the city’s public library. The event invited families to come hear stories picked out and read by a drag queen.
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Enfield Pride ramps up security ahead of Drag Story Hour event
In January, Enfield Pride was supposed to host its first-ever Drag Story Hour at the city’s public library. The event invited families to come hear stories picked out and read by a drag queen. Community backlash and concerns about security forced the event to be canceled and left without a venue. CT State Asnuntuck’s Director of Library Services Erica...
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Full house expected for Drag Story Hour in Enfield
A Drag Story Hour will be held Saturday at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield after it was initially canceled because of some community pushback and safety concerns. Registration is full, but there is a waiting list.
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I-91 South reopens in Enfield after oil spill
Interstate 91 South has reopened in Enfield after a reported oil spill. The highway was closed between exits 49 and 48 but has since reopened. The spill was initially reported at 3:30 p.m. Connecticut State Police responded to the scene. Drivers were asked to avoid the area. It’s unknown what prompted the spill, or how much oil has spilled. NBC…
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Enfield mayor faces backlash over comments about students with special needs
The mayor of Enfield is facing backlash online after making comments at a Town Council meeting about how students are designated as special needs.
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Enfield mayor faces backlash over comments about students with special needs
An Enfield resident and member of the Enfield Chapter of Standing up for Racial Justice raised concerns about state 2022-23 school year data, that points to a disproportionate number of students of color and students with disabilities being arrested or suspended from school in Enfield. She voiced the concerns at the April 15 town council meeting, and the mayor’s response…
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UConn players serve up fried chicken at Raising Cane's in Enfield
Excitement took over the Raising Cane’s in Enfield on Thursday as members of UConn’s national championship men’s basketball team served fans fried chicken. “I’m so excited. I love these guys,” said Shawn Anderson, who got up before the sun to see players Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan and Tristen Newton. “I got right up. Got my clothing ready. That was...
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UConn men's basketball stars serve fans Raising Cane's chicken
UConn fans lined up outside Raising Cane’s in Enfield today for a chance to meet the national champions.
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Members of champion UConn team greeted fans at Raising Cane's in Enfield
Some of the UConn Huskies were at Raising Cane’s in Enfield on Thursday morning to greet fans and there was a big turnout for the NCAA national basketball champions. Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan and Tristen Newton worked a celebratory “shift” this morning. They were at Raising Cane’s at 110 Elm St, in Enfield on Thursday from 10 a.m....
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I-91 in Enfield reopens after tanker truck fire
Interstate 91 in Enfield has reopened after a tanker truck fire closed portions of both sides of the highway on Sunday.
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I-91 in Enfield reopens after tanker truck fire
Interstate 91 in Enfield has reopened after a tanker truck fire closed portions of both sides of the highway on Sunday. State police said the tanker fire was on the southbound side of the highway near exit 48. At one point, both sides of I-91 were closed between exits 48 and 49. The highway has since fully reopened. The state…
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CT NAACP claims Enfield ShopRite employee was discriminated against for hair color
Former NFL player and Bloomfield native Andrew Pinnock says his daughter was told to leave work at the ShopRite in Enfield because of the red twists in her hair.
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Enfield ShopRite responds after CT NAACP claims employee was discriminated against for hair color
The CT NAACP is saying a ShopRite employee was asked to leave work on Tuesday because she had red coloring in her hair. They say the worker was 18-year-old Dior Pinnock, daughter of former NFL player Andrew Pinnock. On Wednesday, Andrew Pinnock was in tears as he, lawmakers and local advocates spoke about the incident. He said Dior had been…
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Motorcyclist killed in Enfield hit-and-run
A motorcyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash in Enfield Monday night.
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Enfield police arrest suspect in hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash in Enfield Monday night and police said they have made an arrest. Police said they were called to the area of Route 190 and Water Street. Responding officers said a motorcyclist was seriously hurt and ultimately died at the scene. The motorcyclist’s identity has not yet been released. Police said they have…
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Crews work to repair water main break in Enfield
Crews in Enfield are working to repair a water main break in town, and they say repairs could take several hours. The police department said Simon Road is closed between Post Office Road and Weymouth School Road. Police said crews are at the scene making repairs. The road closure is expected to last for several hours. Drivers are being asked…
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Raising Cane's hysteria continues in Enfield
One of the hottest attractions in the state right now is actually a fast-food restaurant in Enfield. Raising Cane’s opened its first Connecticut location there on Feb. 13 and the hysteria has continued ever since. During Friday’s dinner rush, the end of the drive-thru line extended into the Enfield Square Mall parking lot, just as it has for nearly...
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Lines persist at Raising Cane's in Enfield 10 days after opening
More than a week after opening, people are still flocking to Raising Cane’s in Enfield.
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Man arrested for crashing into police cruiser multiple times after Enfield robbery: PD
Enfield police have arrested a man accused of crashing into a police cruiser multiple times while fleeing the scene of a robbery on Tuesday. Authorities said they were alerted that a vehicle believed to have been involved in a recent robbery was spotted in the Freshwater Commons Plaza at about 4:45 p.m. Officers found the vehicle and identified a suspect,…
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Possible injury after vehicle hits building in Enfield
A vehicle has struck a building on Palomba Drive in Enfield and police said they believe someone in the building was injured. The police chief said a vehicle hit the building at 47 Palomba Drive and the preliminary information is that there is one injury in the building. No additional information was available.