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Hi Enfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dirt bike sting in Enfield nets three suspects after chase
  • What investigators say happened before injuries at Enfield Street School

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, Melissa G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enfield Dirt Bike Sting Leads To Three Arrests (patch.com) — Enfield police used an online dirt bike listing in a targeted sting that led to three arrests after an attempted storage-unit break-in. The early-morning operation, dubbed "Operation Whiskey Throttle," focused on a rash of dirt bike and ATV thefts and involved local businesses providing equipment and facilities to support officers' efforts.
   

• New Report Adds Details To Enfield Abuse Case (patch.com) — A serious child abuse case involving Enfield residents has led to charges against two adults after a 5-year-old arrived at Enfield Street School with facial injuries, prompting a police and DCF investigation. Authorities say one adult allegedly restrained the child so he could not breathe, while the other is accused of failing to seek help. Both are due in Hartford Superior Court later this month and remain presumed innocent.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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