Ethiopia, the second-largest nation in Africa, has faced brutal battles over the last quarter century, but their most recent conflict may prove to be their downfall. Under the rule of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the country waged an intense 15 year war against the previous dictatorship,...

     This January, Alex’s Lemonade Stand will have funded childhood cancer for 17 years. Alex’s Lemonade Stand is majorly different from all other companies/nonprofits fighting against cancer because of the story behind it. A four year old girl diagnosed with cancer decided to start a lemonade...

     The Nobel Peace Prize winners were announced on October 8, 2021, and they were awarded for their bravery in journalism, particularly standing up for the freedom of speech in the face of adversity.      The winners are Maria Ressa of the Philippines, and Dmitry Muratov of Russia.   ...

     The annual Junior Woman’s Touch a Truck event took place on October 10 at Eisenhower Park. The event was from 11 am to 2 pm.      The Junior Woman's Club is an organization that has almost 80,000 members and 3,200 clubs worldwide. This club actively participates in community service opportunities...

     The last school year was challenging for teachers and students. With people in masks, distanced desks, and changes left and right, it was hard for many to see things going back to normal. However, Foran teachers getting back to their original classrooms sparks some hope.      When students...

     Local animal shelters were struck hard by the spread of Covid-19. The foundations that rely so heavily on volunteers are now struggling to stay afloat given pandemic restrictions.       Before Covid-19, animal shelters welcomed volunteers 12 and older, including senior citizens. Elizabeth...

     The Connecticut state House of Representatives passed a bill in early June with the goal of helping students’ mental health. This bill provides more mental health training for teachers and allows students to take up to two mental health days per year, starting January 2022.       Students'...

     As rampant unemployment and lost jobs ensued in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, communities around the nation as well as in Connecticut have had their labor force affected. While public places have loosened restrictions and unemployment is declining, there remains a pressing labor shortage.   ...

     About one in eight women (13%) are affected directly by breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death amongst women and is the most common type of cancer.       Despite this, research programs are still constantly in need of more funding.       On...

     The annual Porchfest in Milford, Connecticut took place on October 2, 2021, to the delight of many musicians and music listeners. Residents and travelers were treated to a day full of performances from local artists and bands, as well as various music genres and styles. The event took place in...

     TikTok has been extremely influential on high school students since the app's release in September 2016. A recent trend involves teenagers stealing items from public locations. The trend originated over the summer, when people began taking random items, dubbed “devious licks” off the street.   ...

     Recently, downtown Milford welcomed Nate’s Plates, a food business that serves prepared food for people at affordable rates. The service mainly focuses on school lunches for students and dinner for adults in a time crunch.      Nate's Plates opened on July 3, 2021, and is owned by Matt...