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🌱 Patch AM: Enfield Resident Claims $100,000 Lottery Prize

And check out Postponed New dates for the presentation will be posted on the Enfield Patch calendar

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Hello Enfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Enfield scratch ticket sold on Pearl Street pays out $100,000
  • See how this week's top regional stories touch Enfield directly
  • Where Laurie Lane fits among Connecticut's must-see Halloween displays

Also on today's calendar: Postponed New dates for the presentation will be posted and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Gina D.!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enfield Resident Claims $100,000 Lottery Prize (patch.com) — An Enfield resident has quietly claimed a $100,000 prize from a Red Hot 10s scratch ticket bought at T-Ville Food Mart on Pearl Street. The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the Sept. 30 claim but did not release the winner's name or purchase date, keeping the lucky local's identity private.
   

• Northern Connecticut Roundup: The Week's Top Local Stories (patch.com) — Northern Connecticut's weekly roundup highlights several stories affecting Enfield residents, including the death of an Enfield man in a Windsor highway crash and plans for I-91 ramp closures impacting Enfield and East Windsor drivers. The piece also notes Enfield athletes and journalist Tim Jensen being honored, alongside school, housing, and legal developments in nearby towns.
   

• Best Halloween Decorations in CT: Streets & Neighborhoods (mommypoppins.com) — Laurie Lane in Enfield is spotlighted as a kid-friendly Halloween destination, with mostly inflatable decorations and a massive spider that make for a fun, not-too-scary evening drive. The guide also maps out standout Halloween displays across Connecticut, helping Enfield families plan festive outings while reminding visitors to check hours, parking, and any last-minute changes before heading out.
   

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  • Windsor Store Sells $100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket (patch.com)

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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