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A house that uses solar power in everyday life. Photo courtesy: Reid Waldron, May 19, 2021.

Solar Panels Saving Energy

Are They Worth It?
Charlie Sampson and Oliver Ardrey | June 8, 2021

     Being in a house with the heat on, watching Netflix or the big game could be ideal to many people, but this habit uses loads of energy. This energy is mostly coming from fossil fuels, which ends up creating greenhouse gases. These gases are a major contributor to climate change.       The...

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Dumbbells and elastic bands are a great way to stay fit. Photo Courtesy: James Dalby.

Commit to be Fit

Why and How to Become More Active
James Dalby | June 7, 2021

     Especially in these times, physical health and fitness is an important component in every person's life. Striving to improve physical health has the power to benefit lives. It allows people to get out of their comfort zone and to push themselves. It is something more people should be doing, and...

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In the game: Former Jai Alai player Zabala plays at the Milford Court.

Milford’s Short-Lived Jai Alai Obsession

James Allen | June 4, 2021

     In 1977, Milford opened its very own Jai Alai court and the sport quickly became an obsession in this small town. However, many people don’t know what Jai Alai is, let alone that it was a very popular sport in Milford, Connecticut of all places.      Jai Alai is known as the world's fastest...

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Celebrating Greatness: Senior Ethan Edmondson’s certificate welcoming him into National Honor Society. Photo courtesy: Ethan Edmondson, June 1, 2021.

Taking an Inside Look at the National Honor Society

Owen McCabe and Eliot Poffenberger | June 4, 2021

     The National Honor society is a prestigious organization that helps to recognize students that have exemplary grade point averages and excel academically. These students are selected through an application process      To be invited into the National Honor Society, students must first have...

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Clubs United : The jerseys of Inter CT and Milford United. Photo courtesy: Kevan Cogan.

Inter and Milford Unite

Ben Cogan and Sam Cogan | June 4, 2021

     Inter CT Soccer Club and Milford United Soccer Club have recently formed a new partnership. This union combines two levels of clubs in an attempt to provide a clearer pathway for soccer players in Connecticut.      The connection between the two clubs has been around for a few years, but...

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Diving to New Lengths: Pictured is AJ Farrell running out of the water after completing the swimming portion of the Race for Chase Triathlon.

Race for Chase 2021 Youth Triathlon

Inspiring Young Athletes and Keeping Chase’s Memory Alive
Haley Flynn | June 2, 2021

     As summer approaches, many parents scramble to find their children activities outside of the house where they can have fun and be active over the break. Milford offers many options for outdoor activities, with one of the best being the Race for Chase Youth Triathlon, run by the Woodruff Family...

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Senior Captians of the team after a winning game. Photo Courtesy: Boys' Lacrosse Twitter.

Boys’ Lacrosse Wraps Up Strong Season

Sarah Casey and Lindsey Larese | June 2, 2021

     With the spring sports season ending, the Foran boys lacrosse team finished the season with a record of 7-8.      This year's team featured five senior captains: Connor Elson, Christian Piscitelli, Devin DeMarco, Bryan Thompson, and Aidan Schumann. Missing last season due to the pandemic,...

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Milford Pharmacy and Home Care. Photo courtesy: Jimmy Azhari.

New Pharmacy Replaces Howes Drug Pharmacy

Melissa Santos | June 2, 2021

     Howes Drug and Medical has been in downtown Milford for over 100 years, but that has recently changed when Jimmy Azhari bought the space and turned it into a new pharmacy, Milford Pharmacy and Home Care.       Azhari says, “We are a family, independent pharmacy, we know our customers’...

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Debate on the Legalization of Marijuana. Photo courtesy: Austin Cesare.

Analyzing the Debate Club

Ivy Glidden and Julianne Yasona | June 1, 2021

     Debating brings many benefits to those who participate in such discussion. It helps enhance analytical thinking, structuration and organization of thoughts, and skills in public speaking. Student debates allow learners to express their side and opinion on a particular topic, and just as importantly,...

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Investing has never been easier than now, and can be done right through the phone while going on a walk. Photo courtesy: Nate Wolfe.

The Rise of the Retail Investor

Nathan Wolfe | May 31, 2021

     Over the past few months, retail investors have seen large gains with “meme” stocks and cryptocurrencies like Gamestop and Dogecoin. A retail investor is an individual, non-professional investor who buys and sells securities. They are the everyday person investing through a brokerage or savings...

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The storage closet in which a majority of the Claude C. Coffin collection is stored inside the Bryan-Downs house. Photo courtesy: Aidan Glass, May 8, 2021.

Walking Through Time

The Milford Historical Society’s Native American Claude C. Coffin Collection
Aidan Glass | May 31, 2021

     The Milford Historical Society, a small museum consisting of three historical houses, is a local place where people can go to learn about very personal and Milford’s colonial history. However, the society also has access to large swaths of artifacts and collections, one of these collections...

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Teal is the color of the sexual assault ribbon. Photo courtesy: Steph Galaburri, May 19, 2021.

Put an End to Sexual Violence

Stephanie Galaburri | May 26, 2021

     Sexual violence is an inhumane act far too common in society. In Connecticut, sexual assault is defined as an event where a person cannot or does not consent to an activity.      According to Rainn.org, "As of 1998, an estimated 17.7 million American women had been victims of attempted...

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