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 Located in downtown Milford, Scratch offers a variety of treats.
photo taken December 20, 2020

Scratch Baking: Eating Local

Victoria Koenig and Katharine Harrison | December 22, 2020

     When hunger strikes, look no further. Scratch Baking is a small local business with a big heart. Located in downtown Milford, it’s in the perfect location to satisfy appetites from 7am- 3pm Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, those with a sweet tooth can get their fix from 7am-1pm.    ...

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Senior, Isabella Ribera at the New Havens Fantasy of Lights in December 2020.

Winter Activities to Partake in at Home

Caitlin Ardito, Staff Writer | December 22, 2020

     It's that time of year when the weather becomes too cold outside. This can create a challenge of coming up with activities to do during this cold season with friends and family.       There are a ton of fun things you can do during the winter season, indoors and outdoors. Winter is the...

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BeyBlades still sold at Target in 2020, they offer a wide variety of the latest versions as well. 
Photo courtesy: Nicole Jones

Nostalgic Holiday Gifts

A blast from the past of childhood gifts
Nicole Jones, Staff Writer | December 22, 2020

     The month of December is filled with spreading cheer and the essence of giving gifts. During people’s youth they often dreamed about getting their top gift during the holiday season.       In 2006, that top gift was the Wii. The Wii is a gaming console that allowed kids and teens to...

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Photo is a picture of the giving logo of Salvation Army.Photo Courtesy of Laura Kruger, December 1st.

Salvation Army

A Time To Give
Melissa Santos, Staff Writer | December 16, 2020

     December is a wonderful month when people give back to one another, whether it is something big or small.The important thing is helping others, and that's what Salvation Army does.      The Salvation Army’s religious and social-service activities serve millions of men, women and children...

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A Magical Holiday Event: The lit up entrance decorated with Christmas lights to guide you into the rest of the light show.  Photo Courtesy: Kaitlyn Dalby, December 8, 2020.

Driving Through the Magic of the Holidays

Kaitlyn Dalby, Staff Writer | December 15, 2020

     Almost everywhere you go you can see people getting into the holiday spirit. People are starting to decorate and some are spending their time buying gifts for loved ones. Others may be visiting The Magic of Lights and The Fantasy of Lights.      This year many events for the holiday season...

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Photo Caption: Kayleigh Hackett displays her dress in her performance of Irish Step dance in 2013.

Honoring Heritage this Holiday Season

Mary Grace Weissauer and Seraiah LaPorte | December 14, 2020

     The holiday season brings a lot more than presents. It’s also a time for family traditions and friends during this happy and festive time of year. As many celebrate Christmas it is important to recognize others may celebrate other holidays, just as merry and bright.       In Jewish culture,...

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Christmas Tree Brownies. Photo courtesy of Lauren Ardolino, December 8, 2020

Whisking into the Holiday Season; Holiday Baking Championship is Back

Tori Matula and Lauren Ardolino | December 13, 2020

     The smell of pine trees and sugar starts to fill your nose as the Christmas season arises. Families start to bake holiday desserts, sit by the TV, and watch their favorite holiday show. Holiday Baking Championship is a show on Food Network in which adults compete against one another by making...

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A suggested online store: A store that is reliable and trustworthy to stop at: Sanaa Darden: December 7, 2020

Online Shopping Guide

Sanaa Darden, Staff Writer | December 9, 2020

     Online shopping is really big for adults and teenagers. Shopping online comes in handy for when you can’t find sneakers, shoes and clothes at the store. You can often get a better discount when you are online shopping.      Online shopping is going to be really handy this year since the...

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A Cinemark theater in Milford, Connecticut. Photo courtesy: Yusuf Abdelsalam, November 18, 2020.

Film Studios Attempt to cope with Economic Loss by Emphasizing on Streaming

Yusuf Abdelsalam, Staff Writer | December 2, 2020

     “Perhaps we’re glimpsing a future where cinemas aren’t flooded with films with infinite marketing spend,”this excerpt was from a BFI festival director according to the Guardian. The economy has gone into “forced hibernation” during the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic loss has been...

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This is a promotional poster for “The Mandalorian” featuring the main character Mando, a lone bounty hunter on a mission with his ship “The Lasercrest” in the background.

The Making of The Mandalorian

James Allen, Staff Writer | November 25, 2020

     The Mandalorian is the latest continuation of the Star Wars series, being its first live-action series rather than a movie like its predecessors. The Mandalorian received amazing reviews for its first season and even a few Emmys, and has just gotten a second season on Disney + which does not...

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Senior Emily McNulty standing next to Mickey Mouse in her mom’s arms in 2005.                                                      Photo Courtesy: Emily McNulty.

The Little Things in Life

Fun holidays to celebrate during November
Kaitlyn Dalby, Staff Writer | November 25, 2020

     During the month of November, the thought of the holiday season jumps into people’s minds. Many are unfamiliar with the small and fun holidays that occur everyday in each month.       Thursday, November 26 is National Cake Day. Nationaltoday.com recommends baking a cake with a couple...

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Celebrating Friendsgiving to appreciate them. November 9, 2019 Photo courtesy: Emily Jankura.

Stuffing and Turkey on the Table

Emily Jankura and Nicole Jones | November 25, 2020

     Many centuries ago the pilgrims sat down together to eat and cherish life. Throughout the years, these traditions have changed, but Thanksgiving is still widely celebrated.      As Covid-19 cases are still fluctuating  and travel restrictions have been put in place this holiday season,...

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