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En gardé, Prêt, Allez!: Foran Fencer, Aidan Riha, stands ready to fight his opponent at local tournament.

Milford Fencing

The Overlooked Sport Explained
Madison Ballard, Staff Writer | May 9, 2023

          The Milford fencing team is a welcoming team ready to bring in new members all across the local community. The combined Law and Foran fencing team is a place where high school students learn how to put the mind first in a physical sport. They have 4 seasonal tournaments         ...

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Fun in The Sun: Milford residents enjoying one of milfords parks, April 15, 2023.

What Milford Has to Offer: Summer Edition

Jack Beaupre and Jake Israelite | May 5, 2023

          This summer, Milford has a lot of activities to do, ranging from going to one of the 15 public beaches, picking up a new activity, or even participating in the Milford Recreation Playground Program.            Milford Recreation Supervisor Mike Dooling says, “The Summer Playground...

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The Raucci brothers stand with their beloved family: Rick Raucci and his brother join their family for a nice dinner at colony grill, September 2022.

Rick Raucci Leaves the Lion Pack

Nicole Howell and Jayden Wilder | May 4, 2023

          Mr. Rick Raucci, an English teacher at Foran High School, has made the decision to take on a new job as Regional Director of Adult Education for Western Connecticut. R. Raucci was a Foran graduate, class of ‘08  and has taught here since 2012. He continued his studies as an English...

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 Harborside Middle School: Downtown school could be closing due to the $1.8 million cut, April 25, 2023.

Milford Public Schools Budget in Crisis Mode

Parents demand reinstatement of $1.8 million spending request
James D'Angelo and Cian Carroll | May 3, 2023

             Parents, school board members, and students are up in arms about a Board of Finance (BOF) proposal to reduce the amount of funding the school board requested for its budget next year. The Milford Board of Education (BOE) proposed a $106.5 million budget for the coming school year,...

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Ready, Set, Go: The boys lacrosse team poses for a picture just before starting the race. April 29, 2023.

Dash for Danni

Kasen Lanese and Eli Gomes | May 2, 2023

          Danni Kemp was a former student at Foran high school who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), after getting hit in the head with a softball while playing in a game for Stony Brook University. Danni battled cancer for many months...

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Grim Reminder: Auschwitz-Birknau concentration camp as it stands in 2022, January 26, 2023.

Remembering the Holocaust in 2023

Atrocities are Still Fresh in Many People's Minds, 80 Years Later
Ollie Sawitsky, Staff Writers | April 17, 2023

          In the 1940s, and in the midst of World War II, the atrocities of the Holocaust were committed.            Six million Jewish people were murdered in systematic camps, and millions more were persecuted based on race, religion, sex, disabilities, and many other reasons. On Jan....

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	The Room Where it Happens: Special Education room at Foran, in which Special Education students find tools to grow and thrive, February 1, 2023.

Teachers at Foran Hope to Spread Light on Autism

A Look at Autism Awareness Day
Madison Ballard and Hailey Kuzma | April 4, 2023

          In the month of April, a common diagnosis affecting more than 200,000 Americans every year is recognized (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html). Autism Awareness Day helps bring attention to those who lie on the broad spectrum of autism.            Autism occurs in one...

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Presidents of the Past: A Look at Mt. Rushmore, honoring the greatest presidents in the history of the USA.

Presidents’ Day

Abraham Lincoln: “Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today”
Gavin Fanelli, Staff Writer | February 20, 2023

          The month of February is here and with that is the celebration of Presidents’ Day.  Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday which honors the presidents of the United States from the past to the present.            President’s Day is held every year on the third Monday of the...

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 Celebration: Rhonda Denet honors singer Aretha Franklin in celebration of Black History Month at the Milford Public Library, February 9, 2020.

Honoring the Struggles and the Triumphs

Examining the History and Celebration of Black History Month
Gavin Conte and David Maslar | February 16, 2023

          Black History Month is one of the most popular celebrations of people in the United States. It has been observed in the United States ever since President Gerald Ford officially recognized it in 1976.            Every president after Ford has continued to recognize the month of...

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Foran’s Favorite Rock: The class of 2023 follows a generational tradition of painting the large rock that sits outside of the bottom floor entrance, August 30, 2022.

50 Years of Lion Pride

Celebrating Foran’s 50th Anniversary
Grace Brogan and Dabi Lee | February 14, 2023

          With the arrival of 2023, Foran celebrates its 50th year, as generations of high school students have walked through its halls. Since Foran opened its doors in 1973, each class for the past five decades has left its mark. Students often pass by the sign claiming its first year in operation,...

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Pretty in Pink: Shoprite showcases their seasonal section getting ready for Valentine’s Day, January 24, 2023.

The History of Valentine’s Day

The Story of How The Day of Romance Came to Be
Lorelai Christy and Alana Finlayson | February 14, 2023

          Every year on February 14, people celebrate Valentine’s Day and show their loved ones how they care for them. There are many different traditions that people have on Valentine’s Day to celebrate their love for one another. However, the origin of the beloved holiday wasn’t so rosy.   ...

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Downtown Milford: Enjoying the beautiful scenery on a date, September 5, 2022.

Valentine’s Day: CT Date Spots

Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | February 14, 2023

          Valentine’s Day is an important time for couples to do something special and spend quality time together, which leads to coming up with date ideas and planning dates. Whether you’re “official” or going on a first date, there are many activities to do in CT during Valentine’s...

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