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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How Enfieldā€™s K-9 Duke brought a missing juvenile safely home

Also check out South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 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:

  • How Enfield's K-9 Duke brought a missing juvenile safely home

Also on today's calendar: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Melissa G.!

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• K-9 Duke tracks down juvenile in crisis near Enfield (wwlp.com) — Enfield police say K-9 Duke successfully tracked and safely located a juvenile who ran from home during a crisis earlier this month, following a trail from an apartment complex into nearby woods. The young person was returned home without injury, and officers praised the dog's role in resolving a tense situation calmly for the Enfield community.
   

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📸 Sunset moon —Melissa G. Like

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Enfield Mitten Drive Seeks Winter Gear For Local Students —Patricia Wright Read on Patch
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Enfield. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1255) in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

  • 372 Scantic Road #lot 3, East Windsor, CT 06088 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

Suffield

  • Six Collegiate Bests Highlight Women's Cross Country's Ninth-Place Finish at RPI Fairgrounds Showdown (wpi.edu)

Windsor Locks

  • Travelers at Bradley International Airport bracing for nor'easter (wtnh.com)
  • Wendy's franchisee facing bankruptcy reveals Connecticut locations (thehour.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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