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Friends prep for annual book sale to support Somers Public Lbrary

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 1, 2026

Friends prep for annual book sale to support Somers Public Lbrary

SOMERS — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Somers Library host its spring 2026 used book sale this month at the Somers Public Library.

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Where business meets community: Inside the North Central Connecticut Chamber

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 30, 2026

Where business meets community: Inside the North Central Connecticut Chamber

ENFIELD — The North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has long served as a connective thread for businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region, bringing together a diverse membership under a shared commitment to growth and community.

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Somers looks ahead to 2026 with tax review, upgrades

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 7, 2026

Somers looks ahead to 2026 with tax review, upgrades

SOMERS — As Somers turns the page to a new year, town leaders are preparing for a mix of fiscal decisions, infrastructure improvement, and community-focused initiatives aimed at strengthening quality of life for residents.

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Fortune Fuel brings health, community spirit to Somers

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 1, 2025

Fortune Fuel brings health, community spirit to Somers

SOMERS — For Kristine LaFortune and her family, opening Fortune Fuel in Somers wasn’t just about starting a business — it was about sharing a lifestyle that had transformed their lives.

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Somers Little League makes history

By Tina Lesniak | Aug 6, 2025

Somers Little League makes history

The Somers Little League Junior All Stars team etched their names in local history this summer, claiming their first-ever state championship and making a strong showing at the East Region tournament in Pennsylvania. For Assistant Coach Ryan White and the entire Somers community, the win was more than a milestone — it was the result of years of hard work, perseverance, and deep-rooted camaraderie.

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By Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2025

Somers gears up for spring Townwide Tag Sale on May 3

SOMERS — Bargain hunters and local residents alike are gearing up for the Somers Townwide Tag Sale, set to take place on Saturday, May 3, rain or shine.

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By Tina Lesniak | Apr 2, 2025

Friends of the Somers Library’s spring 2025 Used Book Sale returns

SOMERS — Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is back, offering an incredible selection of books, puzzles, CDs, albums, audiobooks and DVDs. Scheduled for April 11-13, this semi-annual event will take place at the Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd., off Route 190 in the school complex.

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Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

By Trent Levakis | Mar 10, 2025

Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

WESTFIELD — It’s that time of year again when the legendary Shamrock Shake has returned to McDonald’s menus all across the nation, and local participating franchises alongside the team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts are using the annual sensation as a fundraising opportunity.

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Truth seeker plans to share, celebrate Black history

By Miasha Lee | Feb 5, 2025

SOMERS — On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Somers Cultural Commission will celebrate Black History Month with truth seeker Adwoa Bandele-Asante, daughter of the Afrikan Diaspora performing her one-woman live show, “La Amistad: A Fantastic, True-to-Life Journey of Sorrow, Unity & Triumph” at the Somers Public Library, 2 Vision Blvd. from 1-3 p.m.