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Good morning to you Enfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Enfield police detail charges in alleged assault on 5-year-old
  • What to expect when Valley's rushing attack comes to Enfield
  • How Saturday's Ride to Remember will roll right through Enfield

Also on today's calendar: Rally Sunday and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Robert K.!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy morning rain; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enfield man accused of strangling 5-year-old before school (nhregister.com) — An Enfield man has been arrested after police say he strangled a 5‑year‑old boy before school last spring, following a report from staff at Enfield Street School. Officers allege he blocked the child's airway, while a co‑defendant from Enfield is accused of failing to protect the boy or seek medical help.
   

• Valley Panthers run past Bacon Academy/Lyman in season-opening win (norwichbulletin.com) — Valley's football team opened its season with a 26–17 win and now heads to Enfield next Saturday for a non‑league matchup against CREC. Local fans can look ahead to seeing a strong Panthers rushing attack visit town as both teams try to build momentum in Week 2.
   

• Springfield's Ride to Remember will honor 9/11 victims (masslive.com) — Cyclists in Saturday's Ride to Remember will pass through Enfield along the Connecticut River as part of a 75‑mile tribute to 9/11 victims and fallen first responders. Riders will loop between Springfield, Hartford, and nearby landmarks, raising money for local charities while honoring police and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

  • Police: Father left sleeping 1-year-old in car before finding him 'blue and not breathing' (local12.com)
  • Off the Road: Route 91 Bandit, Who Hit 4 CUs Among 14 Robberies, is Sentenced (thecudaily.com)
  • Coventry girls soccer defeats Windsor Locks/East Granby in home opener 2-0 (thechronicle.com)

Suffield

  • The 6 top developments to watch across Connecticut (thehour.com)
  • Coventry girls volleyball bounces back with a four-set win against Suffield (thechronicle.com)
  • New Haven man who died in Windsor watercraft accident was local electrician (ctpost.com)

Ok Enfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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