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Bill of Rights Plaque: This plaque shows the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights and exactly how they are written in the U.S. Constitution. October 1, 2015.

Our Bill of Rights: Celebrating the Day It Came to Be

Evan Kerzner and Austin Lermayer | December 15, 2022

           231 years ago, the Founding Fathers of the United States published a series of laws that soon became 10 of the most important laws of our country even to this day. That historic day, in which these rights were engraved into the future of civilization, is believed to have taken place...

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Destruction on the Water: An overhead shot of the damage to the Mystic Seaport, November 28, 2022.

Mystic Fire Poses Deadly Threat

“Sometimes it takes something to realize how lucky we are”
Melissa Santos and Annabel Wardman | December 14, 2022

          On Sunday, November 27, 2022, there was a massive fire at the Seaport Marine in Mystic, CT. The fire started around 9 p.m., with sirens coming from the main street heading towards downtown. They roared for almost an hour and stopped close to 10 p.m. There were no casualties or injuries,...

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A Decade of Remembrance: The main water feature in the middle of The Clearing, December 13, 2022.

A Decade of Living with Loss

This year marks ten years after Sandy Hook shooting
Luke Cruz, Staff Writer | December 14, 2022

          This year marks 10 years since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, where on Dec. 14, 26 people, consisting of 20 children from the ages of six to seven and six adults, were killed in a mass shooting.            Sandy Hook Elementary School was demolished...

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Game on: Players take the pitch for a soccer competition, December 2022.

Commotion in Qatar

Qatari Officials Under Fire About Possible Human Rights Violations
Kasen Lanese and Eli Gomes | December 14, 2022

          In the scorching Qatari heat, thousands of workers prepare for the biggest soccer tournament on Earth: The World Cup. However, thousands of workers have reportedly lost their lives while on the job. Qatari officials continue to claim only 37 workers died, but the International Federation...

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Photo 2 Extra Help: A student gets help from math teacher Ms. Ashley Springsteen in the numeracy center, November 11, 2022.

How to Effectively Study for Midterms

David Maslar, Staff Writer | December 13, 2022

          With the last full month before midterms upon us, many students may find it difficult to study. However, there are many techniques to use to effectively study.           One technique that works for many students is the PomoDoro Method. This method includes studying for a certain...

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Hanukkah Decorations: A menorah and dreidels, November 13, 2022.

Hanukkah: It’s lit

How Milford Families Celebrate
Jill Allen and Colin Monahan | December 12, 2022

          Milford families come together for the eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah for fun, laughter, and celebration. Hanukkah provides a thrill for children and adults as they go through the days, each bringing new excitement until the final day has passed.             This...

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Accomplished and Proud: Students pose for a picture at UNH on the day of the conference, December 3, 2022.

MUN Takes on UNH

ChargerMUN Conference Recap
Hannah Salsbury, Editor | December 9, 2022

           The Model UN (MUN) classes are a great opportunity for students to truly immerse themselves into a world of debate, and oftentimes become experts in the policies and perspectives on certain foreign countries. Last weekend, on December 3, the MUN  classes traveled to the University of...

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Foran Girls Soccer All SCC Players: Girls Soccer Players who made all SCC pose for a girls only photo, October 2022.

All SCCs: The Process

How Student Athletes are Selected to Represent the Southern Connecticut Conference
Maia Matula, Staff Writer | December 8, 2022

          Achieving the All SCC title is an honor, but how can one receive it? Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC)  is one of 11 conferences in the state of Connecticut. The SCC consists of 23 member schools in the southern region of Connecticut.           “The SCC is one of the larger...

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Kanye Krazy: West at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, April 21, 2009.

It All Falls Down for West

Kanye West Under Fire for Controversial Comments
Luke Cruz, Staff Writer | December 8, 2022

          Kanye West, a 22-time Grammy winner and who many people think is one of the most influential musicians of all time, has recently been shunned by the media for his controversial remarks both on Twitter and in several interviews.           West has been dropped by several companies...

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Hope for the Holidays: Student actively donating to Toys for Tots, December 6, 2022.

Toys Spreading Joy

Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Alexandra Montero and Maddie Babcock | December 7, 2022

           With the holidays right around the corner, the spirit of giving back is in the air and it’s time for the annual Toys For Tots toy drive. Just one of Milford’s ways of helping the community, this program is run by local Milford Firefighters, Local 944.             Milford...

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Charity Collection: Milford Fire Department Displays Toys for Tots donation box downtown. November 16, 2022.

True Holiday Spirit: The Act of Giving Back

Gracie Brogan and Dabi Lee | December 6, 2022

          The smell of a homemade meal, the first tear of wrapping paper on a present, and the laughter of loved ones are things one might describe when it comes to the holidays. Unfortunately for families in need, this ideal is not a reality. Aside from a lack of gifts and company, many are even...

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From Our Family to Yours Light Show: More info on this display can be found at https://www.facebook.com/fromourfamilytoyourslightdisplay/, November 10, 2021.

Ready, Set, Glow

Krusinski Kares Annual Light Contest
Kylee Payne and Luci Cappello | December 6, 2022

          On the third year of Christmas, Krusinski brought a bright jubilee - as the holiday nears, Christmas lists are sent to the North Pole, holiday music plays on every radio station, and lights appear on almost every house. For the third year in a row, John Krusinski shines extra light on...

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