The arrival of flowery, fresh springtime brings the anticipation of salty, coastal summer. When living in Milford, spending time at the beach is a non-negotiable aspect of a classic summer pastime. Though swimming and spikeball are exciting, cracking open a new book while taking in the beautiful ocean...

Leprechauns, pots of gold, double rainbows, and clovers. St. Patrick’s Day is associated with all. However, the history behind these traditions is rich and complex. St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the death of a saint named Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland, and he did...

School lunches are a normal part of the school day, in which students are able to use as their break to converse with peers and fuel up for the rest of the day. However, students tend to overlook the people who prepare the lunches–cafeteria workers. Behind closed shutters, the aroma of food wafts...

Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the incoming year with different animal zodiac signs, celebrations, and traditions, with dates that vary depending on the year. The 2026 Chinese New Year will range from February 17 to March 3, and this year's animal is the horse. The history behind the...

The smell of hot cocoa is in the air, red and green lights are illuminating the world, and the holidays are near. However, this time of year means something different for each person, whether it's in their sentimental traditions for Christmas or a whole different type of celebration. The new director...

Matcha, bagels, and coffee pails—that's what the Drift Cafe has to offer. Come and visit on Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to 12 pm. The Drift Cafe is a brand new pop-up cafe truck run by two locals, Ben Bonessi and Griffin Gerardi. The cafe is based in Milford, CT, with its exact location dependent...