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Marine vet with local ties publishes book on forgotten war

CHICOPEE — Tom Hebert is racked by survivor’s guilt, and because of it, the former Marine is writing a seven-volume series of books about the Marine Corps.


Staasi Heropoulos - Columnist at The Reminder

Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

Blue Heron Creamery: homegrown treats for the community

ENFIELD — If you’re craving for a sweet treat to eat especially on a hot sunny day, stop by Blue Heron Creamery, an ice cream shop on 190 Elm St., that offers locally made ice cream, handcrafted milkshakes and New Orleans style snoballs, finely shaved ice and flavored sugar syrup.


Miasha Lee

FISH with CARE event provides learning opportunity for all

ENFIELD — Fishing season is in full swing and on June 8, CT DEEP Fisheries Division, Enfield Community Police and Enfield Recreation will offer FISH with CARE, a free learning opportunity at Freshwater Pond in Enfield.The event, set to take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon, features volunteer state certified fishing coaches who will teach participants how to get started fishing safely, legally and successfully.


Enfield Pride plans for its annual celebration

Enfield Pride plans for its annual celebration

ENFIELD — On June 15, Enfield Pride will host its second Pride Celebration at Enfield United Church of Christ, consisting of a full day filled with musical entertainment, bounce houses, plenty of food and insightful information.


Miasha Lee

Enfield High School seniors share work at reception

ENFIELD — On May 9, the Friends of the Enfield Library, in conjuction with the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission and the Pearl Street Library, hosted an artists’ reception, where Daniel Cardona and Mayslee Gray-Khen, two Enfield High School seniors, had a dual exhibition of their artwork at Pearl Street Library.


St. Jeanne Jugan Parish’s community carnival returns

ENFIELD — The annual St. Jeanne Jugan Parish Carnival is back from Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1, on the grounds of St. Bernard Church from 6-10 p.m.


Miasha Lee
Enfield Public Schools honored for its music program

Enfield Public Schools honored for its music program

ENFIELD — For its dedication to providing music education to all its students, Enfield Public Schools has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. The designation offers national and community recognition, increased visibility for music education and a program auditing tool for evaluating the music program.


Tina Lesniak
Rotary Club of Enfield to participate in day of service

Rotary Club of Enfield to participate in day of service

ENFIELD — The 2024 Annual Rotary Day of Service — an outdoor volunteer opportunity to give back to the community — will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Miasha Lee