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Two Adopted Dogs: (Front) Chamberlain’s dog rescued from a junkyard in Miami, Florida. Neighborhood dogs playing and enjoying life. Photo Courtesy: Jessica Chamberlain

Pet Adoption, Who Rescues Whom?

The Importance of Rescuing and Saving our Furry Friends
Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | December 18, 2020

     The number of adoptions in animal shelters during the coronavirus have increased according to The Washington Post. As stated by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), about 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted in the United States each year. As the number of...

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Online teaching: Mr. Brian Dooling teaching period 6 freshman world history class this Friday, Dec. 4.

Online Learning

Foran Continues to Tackle Distance Learning
Maria Garbin, Staff Writer | December 8, 2020

     With the ongoing pandemic and the number of Covid-19 cases rising drastically during the last days, it’s easy to see that daily life has changed drastically, especially now with the change from in-person to full-time distance learning, which is drawing mixed opinions and feelings at Foran.  ...

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Happy Holidays: CJ Rumford, pictured center, celebrating last year’s holiday season with his family of 9.

Celebrating the Holidays During the Pandemic

Students share how they will spend the holiday season while also being aware of the Covid-19 guidelines
Katherine Parker and Madison Babcock | December 1, 2020

     During the holidays, students spend most of their time surrounded by the people they love, but because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many plans and traditions will change this year.      A school break is always a good time for students to spend time with the people they care about, or even...

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Enjoy smoothie bowls and more at CappuGino’s, 20 Commerce Park, Milford. Photo Courtesy: Ava Candido.

How Working a Part-Time Job Affects Students

Ava Candido and Olivia Connelly | November 30, 2020

     Many students have part-time jobs after school or on the weekends. This could greatly impact their grades.        Junior student Katie Ourfailian is an employee at ShopRite.       Ourfailan says, “I used to spend my money a lot on food and clothes and also a lot of stuff I didn't...

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A Time to be Grateful: An inspirational garden stone. Photo courtesy: Steph Galaburri, November 8, 2020.

The Season of Thanksgiving

Gratitude Around School
Stephanie Galaburri, Staff Writer | November 23, 2020

     The holidays are right around the corner and along comes the season of Thanksgiving. Students and staff express all that they’re grateful for this time of the year.      The season of gratitude is upon us and it can be difficult to find things to be thankful for with all the things going...

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Many people improve their mental health by getting out of the house and sitting at the beach. Taken November 16, 2020 by Devyn Weed.

Mental Health Awareness

Why is it so Important?
Devyn Weed, Staff Writer | November 19, 2020

     Spreading awareness about mental health is essential, as it is so prevalent in today's society. With everything going on in people’s lives, it’s important to keep their mental health in mind.      Many people are living with mental health disorders every day. The National Institute...

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Exit 40: Connecticut Turnpike at Old Gate Lane/E Town Road/Woodmont Road, Milford. Photo courtesy of Riann Yasona-Hooghkirk.

Tips for Winter Holidays During a Pandemic

Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden | November 18, 2020

     November and December have the busiest holidays of the year. With these events approaching, how can we stay safe from Covid-19 while we travel and enjoy these special occasions with our loved ones?      There are many limitations this year that prevent families from properly celebrating...

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Light box used to help cope with SAD.
Photo Courtesy: Mrs. Farrell; November 16, 2020.

How To: Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tatyanna Bun, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     As the seasons change  and the weather becomes colder, it is crucial to know about seasonal affective disorder and ways to help cope with it if you are an individual who experiences it.      Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that relates to the seasons changing....

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Chart showing the daily cases in the United States 
Chart provided by The COVID Tracking Project

Coronavirus: Then and Now

Amy Alicki, Staff Writer | November 9, 2020

     On March 7, 2020, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) broke out in Connecticut and what happened next no one expected. The virus, originating in China,  creates the whole world to shut down. What started out as a problem only overseas, turned epidemic, then turned pandemic. Looking back...

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Freshman Pia Delcegno (on left) and Kelsey Kiely (on right) social distancing and wearing their masks during the first week of school. 
Photo Courtesy: Pia Delcegno

A Fresh(man) Start to New Beginnings

Nicole Jones and Kailey Howell | October 23, 2020

     The beginning of an era, freshman year can be the most daunting one of all; a new school, new people, and this year, a pandemic. This year's freshmen are challenged with different transitions from middle school to high school and the pandemic hasn't made it easier.        Getting into...

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Though the Class of 2020 may look different than all recent years, Milford Public Schools is still finding a way to make graduation work for this year’s high school graduates.

The Fate of Graduation

Class of 2020
Anna Jani, Editor | June 4, 2020

        Today is June 3, 2020, and there is still no final decision announced to all about the condition and type of graduation for Foran’s Class of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory social distancing.          In an email titled, “Senior Update,” sent to all seniors at...

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Photo of Cone Zone, an ice cream shop in Milford,Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Shawn Gaul.

Ice Cream Shops in Milford

Shawn Gaul, Staff Writer | May 28, 2020

        With the warmer months coming and quarantine coming to an end, it is almost ice cream season. Milford has many locally owned and run ice cream shops that are great and offer a wide variety of choices. Some popular ice cream shops in Milford are Walnut Beach Creamery, Scoopy Doo’s, The Cone...

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