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A Furry Friend:  Barney, the shelter’s six month resident dog out of his kennel, January 12, 2023.

A Pet’s Second Chance at Life

Maia Matula and Elle Philpott | February 12, 2023

          “There are five homeless animals on the street for every one homeless human,” according to DoSothing.org.            Animal Control centers around the country help to get these animals off the streets and supply them with food and warmth until they can find a permanent family....

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Students Skiing: Students Alana Finlayson, Olivia Salai, Erin Schmitt, and Cameron Lefebvre on ski lift during last years trip, February 12, 2022.

Shredding on the Slopes

How the Ski and Snowboarding Club Gears Up for their Annual Trips
Haley Stroffolino and Gianna Weaver | February 9, 2023

          As winter approaches, over 100 members count down until the start of Foran’s Ski and Snowboarding Club for the much-anticipated trips to the mountains.            The Ski and Snowboarding Club started in 2000 by class of 2004 student James Malaney along with the club’s original...

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A Charity for the People: Keeping Milford Warm organization poses outside of City Hall with Mayor Ben Blake. November 21, 2023.

A Toasty Winter for Milford

Local Charity Provides Heating Families in Need
Chris Adkins and Joseph DeFreitas | February 8, 2023

          Keeping Milford Warm is a charity organization that aims to provide funding to low-income families in the city of Milford, Connecticut, to help them keep warm during the winter. The charity helps pay for heating in these families' homes to ensure that they are able to stay warm and safe...

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Helping Each Other Out: Freshman Jack Sullivan going over an assignment for English class with Cooper Fitzgerald, January 23, 2023.

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Mackenzie Posey and Kelsey Kiely | February 8, 2023

           Even the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference in someone’s day. Random Acts of Kindness Day is similar to, but not the same as World Kindness Day.             World Kindness day falls on November 13 and is a holiday that was formed in 1998 to promote kindness...

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Family Selfie: Mrs. Wunder and her family pose for a picture.

“For me, the job started and ended with the kids.”

Mrs. Wunder’s Retirement
Cynthia Pan and Fiani Lin | February 6, 2023

           For seven years, Mrs. Melissa Wunder has worked and significantly impacted the Foran community as the College and Career Advisor. On December 16, 2022, Wunder announced her retirement.            After raising her family for about 20 years, Wunder took action to pursue her dream...

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A Sustaining Snack: Sophomore students talk and enjoy their school-bought lunches. January 25, 2023.

Cafeteria Commotion

Milford Schools Return to ‘Meals for Purchase’
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | February 6, 2023

          The opportunity for free breakfasts and lunches in the Milford Public Schools district expired on January 9, 2023, when students and staff were “expected to [begin to] pay for those meals,” according to the MPS Upcoming News & Events for January 6, 2023 and Beyond.       ...

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American Red Cross: Milford’s American Red Cross office located at 1 Plymouth Pl, Milford, CT, January 21, 2023.

National Blood Donor Month

The Importance of Donating Blood
Rumeysa Bayram, Staff Writer | February 3, 2023

          The most essential part of survival is blood; without it no organ would be able to receive the oxygen or the nutrients needed to survive. Blood helps keep people warm and cool,fight off infections, and get rid of waste produced in the body.           Hundreds of patients around...

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Looking to Score: Jimmy D’Angelo advances the ball down the court. January 21, 2022.

Milford Recreation Basketball

An Inside Look at the 2023 Recreational Basketball Season
Kasen Lanese and Eli Gomes | February 3, 2023

          Every year, the Milford Recreation Department hosts a winter basketball league.This is where people of all ages can participate, there is even a high school league. Recreational basketball proves to be a great way to stay in shape for upcoming sports and have fun with friends.   ...

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St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital: This is what St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital looks like as it is located in Memphis, Tennessee and doctors are continuing to do incredible work to help fight and find a cure for childhood cancer. October 10, 2012.

World Cancer Day: How the Disease Affects Patients and Those Involved

Evan Kerzner and Austin Lermayer | February 3, 2023

          World Cancer Day is an international day that is recognized on February 4 to raise awareness for cancer. This day also encourages the detection, prevention, and treatment of all types of cancer. Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, and many phenomenal doctors and scientists...

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Healthy Heart: Model of the aorta found in classrooms, January 23, 2023.

American Heart Association Month

Improving Your Cardiovascular Health
Ellie Pasacreta, Staff Writer | February 2, 2023

          One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. In 2020, heart disease caused 697,000 deaths.             February is American Heart Association Month, a time where people can continue or start to focus on their cardiovascular health. The risk...

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The Moment of Truth: Punxsutawney Phil is raised up by his handler for all to see, moments before his verdict, February 2, 2021.

The History of Groundhog Day

How a Local Celebration Became a National Sensation
Annabel Wardman, Online Editor | February 2, 2023

          In the early morning of February 2, the entire nation will anxiously await a verdict declared by none other than Punxsutawney Phil. At approximately 7:25 am EST, the famous groundhog will either predict an early spring, or declare an additional six weeks of winter.           ...

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Daniel S. Wasson Field: Banner hanging high in remembrance of Daniel S. Wasson, December 8, 2022.

Remembering Daniel Wasson

How the Milford Community Carries on the Legacy of a Fallen Officer
Ellie Pasacreta and Gianna Weaver | February 1, 2023

          Everyone passes by the Daniel S. Wasson Baseball Field that hosts countless sporting events throughout the year, but not everyone knows the story behind Wasson himself.            Daniel Wasson was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who worked for the Milford Police Department for two years...

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