Homelessness isn’t just a problem in big cities: it’s an issue right here in Milford. “We have seen a really large increase with people who are experiencing homelessness within the shelter,” said Jennifer Paradis, the executive director of the Beth-El Center. The center has a community kitchen...

For the first time, both Joseph A. Foran High School and Jonathan Law High School have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll Gold recipients, marking a milestone for Milford Public Schools and its academic programs. The recognition, announced January 14, highlights the schools’ efforts to...

January 27 marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect and commemorate the lives lost during the Holocaust, to honor the survivors, and to reaffirm our commitment to remembering history so that such atrocities are never repeated. Izzakhar Larkin, a senior, believes people should know more about...

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...

The Rev. Adam Eckhart, senior pastor at the First United Church of Christ in downtown Milford, has taken on a unique mission of jogging down every public street in the city. Eckhart's challenge, which he's calling the “Milford All-Street Challenge,” began in early September. As of now, Eckhart...

There are numerous clubs available at Foran High School, offering students a chance to discover a new passion, such as cooking or skiing, make new friends, or even develop skills that go beyond learning in a classroom.   A Sample of Foran’s Clubs: Key Club:  Key Club’s main focus is...

William “Alex” Batts is a senior at Joseph A. Foran High School who succeeds whether it is outside on the track or inside the classroom. Batts has been running track since his sophomore year, and he has been named captain of the indoor and outdoor track teams. “Track has been the best thing...

Losing weight isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s also about creating healthier habits that last a lifetime. Whether it’s dropping a few pounds or making a significant lifestyle change, there are many ways to approach weight loss. Here are ten great ways to help lose weight and become healthier.   Create...

Foran three-peated the annual four-team holiday basketball tournament, continuing its reign as champs  Every holiday season, four teams go face-to-face in a basketball tournament hosted by Platt Technical High School. The competition includes Seymour, Platt Technical, Sheehan and Foran high schools....

Randy Colin (Miss Randy) is a hard-working, single mother who works as the bake shop teacher for Foran High School. She has a passion for cooking and baking, as it's been a big part of her life. She went to college for six years and she got an associate's degree in liberal arts, a bachelor of fine...

From Monday after-school practices to Friday night lights, the time and effort the Foran Lions put into succeeding shows in the 2-2 record despite facing upper-level teams. “We have the same confidence level after every game no matter what was in the past. If anything it drives us even more,”...