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Annual Mt. Carmel Society Italian Festa returns July 31

Annual Mt. Carmel Society Italian Festa returns July 31

ENFIELD — Enfield’s Our Lady of Mt. Caramel Society is pulling out all the stops for its 100th annual Italian Festa, which takes place July 31 to Aug. 2.


Eagle Scout project gives new life to Enfield Sharing Shed

Eagle Scout project gives new life to Enfield Sharing Shed

ENFIELD — What began as a desire to give back to the community has resulted in a lasting improvement to one of Enfield’s most-used recycling and donation resources.


Tina Lesniak
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

Cooling centers open to combat heat wave 

As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.


Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

ENFIELD — The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for another year of family-friendly festivities, with organizers promising a mix of beloved traditions and special events marking a historic milestone.


Tina Lesniak
Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.


Enfield Girl Scout receives Gold Award

Enfield Girl Scout receives Gold Award

ENFIELD — Emily Birdsey of the Enfield Girl Scout Troop earned the most prestigious honor in the Girl Scouts of Connecticut organization, the Gold Award, for her community-impacting project.


Miasha Lee
Enfield Community Market focuses on more than shopping

Enfield Community Market focuses on more than shopping

ENFIELD — On any given Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors to the Enfield Community Market can browse fresh vegetables, locally raised meats, handcrafted wood products, artisan jewelry, baked goods and specialty coffee.


Tina Lesniak
New organization brings Juneteenth celebrations to Enfield

New organization brings Juneteenth celebrations to Enfield

ENFIELD — Kuumba Kiongozi Black Legacy, Arts & Culture, a new nonprofit organization, will be hosting its first event, Strawberries and the African Diaspora: Celebrating Juneteenth.


Miasha Lee
Enfield Town Wide Tag Sale returns May 16

Enfield Town Wide Tag Sale returns May 16

ENFIELD — The annual Enfield Town Wide Tag Sale is set to return on Saturday, May 16, offering residents and visitors alike a day filled with bargain hunting, community connection and charitable giving.


Tina Lesniak
Two friends create space to outrun addiction

Two friends create space to outrun addiction

ENFIELD — Nine years ago, when friends Vanessa Smith and Lissa Rivera came up with this idea of creating a race locally in Enfield, they didn’t realize how large it was going to be.


Miasha Lee