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Mrs. Doves’ Twins: Mrs. Doves family and her new twins. Photo Courtesy: Aubry Dove.

Paid Leave for Connecticut Mothers Beginning January

Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | November 20, 2021

     Maternity leave is an employee benefit available for new mothers in most countries. Maternity leave can be up to about 12 weeks long if the family is eligible for it in the United States.      The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected...

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Faces of the NFL: Zach Ertz, Von Miller, and Stephon Gilmore.

The NFL Trade Deadline Special

Mati Gorges, Staff Writer | November 19, 2021

     After a wild eight weeks of football, one of the most exciting days of the NFL is here, trade deadline. Some teams look to make huge improvements to their squad to compete for the superbowl while other teams make moves to build for the franchise’s future.      The Minnesota Vikings have...

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Cozy Fireplace: Christmas decorations on the fireplace and tree help spread the holiday spirit.

Home for the Holidays

Travel Plans this Holiday Season
Lauren Ardolino and Victoria Koenig | November 19, 2021

     As Halloween comes to an end, the Christmas and Thanksgiving frenzy begins. Stores begin stocking up on wrapping paper and frozen turkeys as customers race through the doors. All of this commotion brings up questions about travel plans this holiday season.      Many individuals are contemplating...

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Voter Registration: Seniors who turned 18 before November 2, 2021 were eligible for voter registration. Photo courtesy: Tammy Carino, September 28, 2021.

Political Candidates Lost High School Seniors’ Support

Few Register to Vote on Election Day
Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden | November 18, 2021

     The Tuesday following the first Monday of November is Election Day. When citizens reach the age of 18, they begin to consider whether or not to take part in any elections.       The 26th Amendment of the United States Constitution changed the voting age limit from 21 years old to 18 years...

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Masking Up: What affects mask mandates in public high schools?

Mask On, Mask Off

Mask Mandates in Public High Schools
Connor Nieman and Kaleigh Porcu | November 18, 2021

     Mask mandates in public high schools differ as you travel throughout the United States. States like Connecticut and Massachusetts currently require masks in high schools, while Florida and Texas do not enforce mask mandates but allow counties and districts to decide mandates for themselves.   ...

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Thanksgiving in Milford: A scarecrow is decorated with a character from the movie IT in downtown Milford. Photo courtesy: Fiani Lin, October 30, 2021.

Overcoming Covid-19 this Thanksgiving

Joseph DeFreitas and Luke Thomas | November 17, 2021

     2020 was a year of ups and downs for our community. With this year's holiday season just around the corner, many families are looking to celebrate Thanksgiving to its fullest, a bright change from the year before. With regulations on Covid-19 loosening up over the past months, and the vaccine...

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Retro Bowl Redzone: End game in the red zone of Retro Bowl in the late fourth quarter.

Retro Bowl: Kicking Off Mobile Madness at Foran High

Tyler Vinhais and Chris Adkins | November 17, 2021

     Recently, the mobile game Retro Bowl has exploded in popularity at Foran High School. Students of all grades are playing the mobile game everywhere.      Junior Joe Gaetano states, “I started playing Retro Bowl a couple weeks ago because my friends were playing it. Majority of my friends...

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Basketball Hoop: With Irving not being able to practice with the Nets at the practice facility, Irving is going to have to find other ways to practice basketball like at his house or at a local gym.

How Kyrie Irving’s Refusal of Getting Vaccinated is Impacting the NBA and its Fanbase

Evan Kerzner, Staff Writer | November 16, 2021

     For the past month, Kyrie Irving, the point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, has been the major controversy of the NBA. With the Nets Organization requiring vaccination in their home arena, this meant Irving could only play in half of the games. However, the Nets Organization changed their stance,...

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Meta: Instagram app loading screenshot showing the owner to be the now rebranded Meta inc.

Tech Giants Face Pressing Scrutiny

Yusuf Abdelsalam, Staff Writer | November 16, 2021

     New information suggests social media is degrading the younger generation’s mental health.There has been recent scrutiny over Facebook due to internal leaks and reports. This began with a whistleblower sharing documents with the media which included Covid-19 misinformation.       The...

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Lost in the Crowd: Picture taken at the Dayglow performance in Boston. Photo Courtesy: Victoria Koenig, October 16, 2021.

Staying Safe: Crowd Surges

Katharine Harrison, Overall Manager | November 15, 2021

     A night many hip-hop fans had dreamed of quickly turned into a nightmare on November 5 at a Travis Scott concert.      According to USA Today, many celebrities have spoken out following the tragedy, with at least ten people dead. The most recent, a nine year old boy who according to his...

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Pilgrims at Plymouth: A look down the main street of the Plimoth Plantation Living History Museum.

The Tale of Turkey Day

The History of the Holidays
Ronan Smith, Staff Writer | November 15, 2021

     Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated across North America. While most associate it with the United States, there are other versions celebrated across Canada and in both American and Canadian expat communities as well.       While not as widespread around the world as other holidays famous...

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Heavy lifting: Devin Clark pictured squatting 556 pounds. Photo courtesy: Devin Clark, August 8, 2021.

Devin Clark: Personal Trainer

The Physical Fitness Fanatic
Anthony Giordano and Luca Ubaldi | November 12, 2021

        If anyone’s looking to get in shape but doesn't know where to start, the Milford Edge is one location that offers personal training. Devin Clark is a personal trainer with over eight years of experience, and he has no plans of stopping. Not only does Clark train others to be better versions...

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