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The Mane Street Mirror

Abby Babcock

Abby Babcock, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Abby Babcock and I’m a freshman at Foran High School. This is my first year taking journalism. I picked journalism because I love writing and learning about the people and places around me. At Foran, I am involved in lacrosse and fencing. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and shopping.

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Ken Walker Field: Foran’s baseball field, dedicated to former teacher and football coach, Ken Walker. Walker was a coach and teacher for 38 years with the Milford Public Schools. He coached football, baseball and basketball. April 15, 2026. Photo courtesy: Abby Babcock

Those Who Came Before Us

Abby Babcock, Staff Writer | May 8, 2026

In many aspects of everyday life, people are honored in different ways. Sometimes, it’s a memorial bench. Others, it's a building. There are many types of memorials to keep someone’s memory alive and to educate others on what they achieved during their life.  

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Latest Coral Imports: The latest exotic coral up for purchase, February 2, 2026. Photo courtesy: Eliana Stockwood.

Taking A Dive Into the Community

Exotic Fish & Coral
Eliana Stockwood and Abby Babcock | April 13, 2026

If interested in adding a new touch of sea life at home, or just looking to improve the quality of life for one’s fish, Exotic Fish and Corals can fulfill all those needs and more. Located on New Haven Ave in Milford, Connecticut, they offer a wide array of marine life, including octopuses, axolotls,...

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Civil Rights: King at the Civil Rights March, August 28, 1963. Photo courtesy: Rowland Scherman (Unseen Histories).

Teaching the Dream

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Lasting Role in Equity and Inspiration in Schools
Abby Babcock, Staff Writer | January 16, 2026

Each January, schools across the nation pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., yet the true measure of his impact reaches far beyond a single day on the calendar. From classroom conversations to district-wide equity initiatives, Dr. King’s ideals continue to guide how educators...

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Helping Hands: Members of Gardens for Good help transport a garden bed up the stairs after building it. October 16, 2025. Photo courtesy: Maddie Babcock.

Grown to be Given

Gardens for Good; Foran’s New Club
Abby Babcock, Staff Writer | December 22, 2025

Established this year, the Gardens for Good Club is a philanthropic club that grows plants at Foran and donates them. The club is run by Ms. Callie Jackson and senior Maddie Babcock, and meets weekly on Tuesdays right after school in room 401.  Jackson says, “If you love plants, if you love the...

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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial: Memorial on the Milford Green dedicated to Civil War veterans. November 3, 2025. Photo courtesy: Abby Babcock.

Honoring The Heroes

Never Forget The Dedication and Bravery
Abby Babcock and Maddie Babcock | November 5, 2025

According to USAFacts.org, there are approximately 15.8 million veterans across the United States, with about 7,000 in the Milford area, representing about 14% of the city's population. These men and women have served in various branches of the military, spanning generations and conflicts, and they...

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