For the past 25 seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Bridgeport Islanders have called Total Mortgage Arena home. With their 25-26 season concluded, the team and AHL Board of Governors announced that the team will relocate to Hamilton, Ontario, and play at the newly renovated TD Coliseum for...

When approaching the green, golfers are met with two challenges: chipping and putting. Short game is where golfers waste the most strokes, mainly from flubbed or skulled chips, and multiple putts to get the ball in the hole. A lot of pieces come into play when it comes to the short game, such as proper...

Back in 2001, it began as a small take-out pizza spot on New Haven Avenue, evolving into a full family-owned restaurant by 2007, which is now known as “Jimmy’s Apizza.” Since the opening, they have been known for serving traditional New Haven-style pizza, attracting many local customers and...

Gambling is the practice of risking money and/or placing some kind of stake in a game or bet. As more online games begin to incorporate different forms of gambling, cases of youth gambling continue to rise. Mallory Schultz, a counselor at the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG), has expressed...

It all started back in 2001, when the Bridgeport Sound Tigers took the ice for the first time in the American Hockey League (AHL). Fast forward 20 years, May of 2021, marketing and team officials voted to change the name to the Bridgeport Islanders, due to wishing for a closer affiliation with the New...

It was nearly 10 months ago when the wrestling team captured its third Class M state championship, with a team score of 203.5, defeating Bristol and Berlin. They are bound, determined, and ready to run it back. Last season, the team finished with an overall record of 17 wins and two losses, and recorded...

For the past two and a half decades, Red Hall has been filled with leadership, faith, companionship, and optimism, all coming from one room, 207, the home of Mr. Austin Cesare. As head of the history/social studies department, Cesare displays passionate teaching through various advanced placement...

With the 2025 fall volleyball season kicking off, the Lady Lions are picking up where they left off. After a loss in last year’s playoffs, they’re hungry for another season. The team captains include three seniors: Nyah Boromei, Kylie Posey, and Aubrey Pippa. This is now their fourth season playing...

The sizzling sound of the frying pan reaches all ears, and the strong scent of bacon and sausage fills the air. Students hunch over countertops to add bechamel to their baked flatbread and proceed to add toppings like cheese, broccoli, peppers, etc. Miss Randy diligently moves from station to station...

Shining Bright: The sun shining down on a BMW Z3 Roadster at Gulf Beach. May 10, 2025. Photo courtesy: Joey Kerzner.   Side of the Beast: side angle of a BMW Z3 parked at Gulf Beach. May 10, 2025. Photo courtesy: Joey Kerzner.   Stick and Clutch: Driver POV when driving...

The Masters has been a tradition unlike any other since 1934. Augusta National’s iconic scenery has pleased the eye of many golf fans throughout the world. Many legends in this tournament have been awarded the noble prize of the green jacket. Legends such as Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Arnold...

Milford is known for its shoreline and harbor, many residents own boats and other watercraft to enjoy the summer sunshine. However, coming down to buy a boat can be a significant challenge in a lifetime.  Many consumers consider certain factors when buying a boat. Those factors include watersports,...

With Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, there is a lot more than just the game itself when it comes to a working standpoint. Since the Super Bowl is the largest sporting event in the U.S., many preparations have to be made for it to take place. Eric Kerzner, a Milford resident, has been with the...

January 20, 2025 will be a significant date in American history, as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. He is the second president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms along with Grover Cleveland.  The United States presidential inauguration takes...

With new drivers coming on the road, they need to learn complete control of their vehicle. One way that people can control a vehicle themselves is by driving a manual transmission car.  Many cars today on the road are driven in automatic transmissions, where the car shifts and controls itself. However,...

With the new hockey season commenced, the Connecticut Clippers Youth Hockey program is already making their mark at their new home, the Milford Ice Arena.  The Clippers are a new Milford hockey franchise that offers youth hockey from ages eight to 18, and they compete in the American Hockey Federation...