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Coffee in hand, Enfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • TikTok clue and DNA tie Enfield man to motel robbery
  • How Enfield police used a fake dirt bike ad to make arrests
  • What's at stake as Enfield's longtime senator faces a new challenger?

Also on today's calendar: Affinity – A Tribute to Journey at Bridge Street Live and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. TikTok Comment Becomes Clue In Enfield Man's Robbery Case (patch.com) — Enfield residents are learning how a TikTok comment and DNA evidence helped police connect a 45-year-old Enfield man to a 2025 armed robbery at a Wethersfield Motel 6. The report details the alleged kidnapping and robbery, the victim's minor injuries, and the high bond, while stressing that the Enfield suspect remains presumed innocent.
   

2. Watch: Conn. Police Use Fake Dirt Bike Ad to Catch Theft Suspects (officer.com) — Enfield police recently ran a sting operation using a fake online dirt bike ad at a local storage facility, leading to three arrests tied to dirt bike and ATV thefts. Officers waited in a nearby unit, chased the suspects on foot, and used a K-9 to locate one in the woods. All three men now face multiple burglary and related charges with high bonds set.
   

3. Kissel faces challenge from Kiner in state Senate race (wfsb.com) — Enfield residents will see hometown Republican Sen. John Kissel face Democrat David Kiner in a closely watched state Senate race, with affordability and energy costs at the center of debate. Kissel, in office since 1993, touts his long record and local work, while Kiner argues voters are ready for change and more relief on property taxes and everyday expenses.
   

4. Crews battle condo fire in East Windsor, no injuries reported (wfsb.com) — Enfield firefighters were among several departments called to help battle a condo fire in East Windsor's Broad Brook section Wednesday afternoon, where three attached units filled with smoke but no one was hurt. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze, vented neighboring units for high carbon monoxide, and investigators are still working to determine the cause.
   

5. Soccer Recap: Plainville Routs Rocky Hill for Its Widest Victory Margin Yet (maxpreps.com) — Plainville's boys soccer team, which recently faced Enfield on September 22, just posted its biggest win of the season with a 3–0 shutout at Rocky Hill, improving to 6-2-2. With several strong road performances behind them, Plainville now turns to key conference matchups next week that could shape the standings for Enfield's regional rivals.
   

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    Overload in my refrigerator. Need the room for more meats. (Nextdoor Central Enfield)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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