Last year, 7.5 million students were covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (National Center for Education Statistics). IDEA is a federal law that supports special education services for students with disabilities. The act was signed into law on December 2, 1975. National...

   The story of Marine Corps veteran John Nelson is one of many inspiring messages and lessons. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut before moving to Milford when he was five. When he was young, he went to school solely for the purpose of playing sports.  After working at a factory with his father,...

As a new school year starts, there are many new faces at Foran, including the freshmen class of 2028. With the transition from middle school to high school, they are entering a new chapter of their lives. The Foran community is responsible for making the freshmen feel comfortable for not only their first...

Every obstacle in life that makes people feel discouraged forms a “brick”. As more and more obstacles arise, they begin to build a wall.  “Behind the wall you have built is the real you,” says motivational speaker, game creator, and short film director, Anthony Valentine. This is a message...

          With 17 miles of shore, Milford is known as a coastal town. Despite the natural beauty of the ocean, the colors of the beaches often go ignored. Each beach has its own unique attributes, including color. Color is a perception that arises from the way our eyes detect different wavelengths...

          Ms. Rachel Pangu has made a career teaching her passions with both preschool and high school students everyday, all while working at the same school as her daughter.             Interior Design, Human Growth and Development, Child Growth and Development, Methods of Teaching and...

          The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) holds around 43,000 members, who are school counseling professionals. This association sponsors “National School Counseling Week” every year to shed light and show appreciation towards what school counselors do every day.     ...

           Horrific, inhumane, and cruel are all words that have been used to describe the Holocaust. From 1933 to 1945, six million Jewish individuals lives were taken by mass genocide, an event known as the Holocaust. Those who survived were liberated on January 27, 1945. This day is now recognized...

           According to the National Cancer Institute, two million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. The Coaches vs. Cancer program's goal is to unite people to defeat cancer. It is an organization between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Association of Basketball...

          Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have or are currently serving to recognize their sacrifice. November 11 is the day that the nation takes to acknowledge all individuals who served, or are currently serving in any branch of the military;  the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard,...

          With Halloween just around the corner, the people in Milford are beginning to participate in their annual traditions to get in the season's spirit. For many, Halloween is more than just pumpkins, costumes, treats, and scares, but it is also a time to bond with those who matter most.   ...