Winter sports have been successful in the past couple of years, with wrestling winning the state championship, boys basketball tying its best season ever with a record of 19-6, and other teams looking to continue that momentum. The boys’ basketball success led them to move from Division III to Division...

According to “Special Olympics Connecticut,” 97% of Connecticut public high schools offer Special Olympics Unified Sports Programs. Unified Sports is a program that pairs athletes with students with disabilities who are interested in playing sports. Every year, the state of Connecticut holds an...

 When students enter the gym, they’re greeted with more than just an activity; they’re met with Mr. Thomas Hair’s upbeat energy and welcoming smile. Hair has been teaching here for three years now, although it’s been a short time, he has made a big impact. Hair wanted to follow into the...

The sound of trays clinking and the excited chatter of sports fans fill the air as various sports announcers announce final scores. The restaurant is filled with celebratory cheers and exasperated murmurs, all stemming from whichever teams won and lost for the night. From chicken wings to hamburgers,...

Perfect Playdate opened on June 15, located at 163 Cherry St in Milford. The site offers a new, safe, and welcoming environment for children and families to attend and participate in hands-on/interactive activities. The program provides numerous play areas, events, and parent-friendly accommodations...

Jill Allen can make a sword. She can make a monkey. And she can make a dog, among other things. Of course, these aren’t real things and creatures she’s making, but rather balloon renditions. Allen has been making balloon animals for about two years. She got interested in making them when...

Every December, Lauralton Hall’s Victorian Gothic Mansion turns into a winter wonderland for one of the school’s biggest traditions, Christmas in the Mansion. The annual fundraising event began in 1990 under the leadership of then Development Director Mrs. Beth Griffin. The event was discontinued...

The smell of hot cocoa is in the air, red and green lights are illuminating the world, and the holidays are near. However, this time of year means something different for each person, whether it's in their sentimental traditions for Christmas or a whole different type of celebration. The new director...

As the holiday season approaches, excitement is building in Milford for the annual tree lighting. Friends and families are planning their trip to the Milford Green, where music, warm lights, and the smell of seasonal treats will welcome visitors. When the ginormous tree finally glows to life, it will...

Big discounts, a head start on holiday gift shopping, and supporting local shops. These are things shoppers of all ages can expect this Black Friday in Milford. It’s an opportunity for people to save money on holiday gifts while also supporting local shops. Shopping locally helps small businesses...

Parents facing food insecurity often struggle to balance work and family, leaving them stressed or overwhelmed.  Through the local school counselors, they can connect with Foran High School’s Giving Table, a program that provides the blessing of a hot meal, saving them time, money, effort, and that...

With leaves changing and fall approaching, seasonal sweet treats follow. Many Americans state that apple, pumpkin, and cinnamon are their comfort flavors during these increasingly colder days. Clearly, however, pumpkin wins the contest. The average millennial spends approximately $64 a month on pumpkin...