John Tartaglio receives Kennedy Center’s Vision Award
Martin D. Schwartz, left, President and CEO of The Kennedy Center, presented the 2014 Kennedy Center Vision Award to John Tartaglio of Milford. John Tartaglio of Milford, an inspirational speaker and...
View ArticleObituary: Monica Mary Barden Edwards, 79, of Milford
Monica Mary Barden Edwards, age 79, longtime Milford resident and devoted wife of the late Raymond J. Edwards, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home, surrounded by her loving family....
View ArticleObituary: Marie Melone, 87, of Milford
Marie Melone Marie Melone, age 87, of Milford, beloved wife of Dominick A. Melone for 67 years, died peacefully, with her family by her side on Sunday, May 11. Marie was born in Bridgeport, CT on...
View ArticleObituary: Elaine Plain Roberge, 72, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Milford
Elaine Plain Roberge, 72, of Spring Hill, Florida (formerly of Milford), passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Tampa General Hospital. She was born onOctober 23, 1941, in Stamford to the late Walter...
View ArticleObituary: Pompi Dellipoali of Milford
Pompi Dellipoali of Milford passed away peacefully Friday May 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to Louise (Zaccagino) Dellipoali. Pompi was born on December 14, 1924 to the...
View ArticleObituary: Dorothy Smith Harlow, 92, of Stratford
Dorothy Smith Harlow Dorothy Smith Harlow, 92, of Stratford, passed away May 8, 2014, after a lengthy illness. Born April 7, 1922, in Derby, she was the daughter of late Henry J. and Mary C. (Persico)...
View ArticleCoed summer beach volleyball league begins in June
The Milford Recreation Department is accepting teams for its Coed Summer Beach Volleyball Leagues. Team registration is on a first-come first-serve basis until league maximums are met or the entry...
View ArticleLawmen defeat Tigers
Jonathan Law defeated Daniel Hand, 8-3, in SCC baseball in Madison on May 12. The Lawmen are 13-2. The Tigers are 6-8. Tim Maher had two hits and an RBI to back Kevin Johnson, who improved to 6-0 after...
View ArticleJonathan Law netters move mark to 7-4
The Jonathan Law girls tennis team defeated Career High of New Haven, 4-3, on May 12. Law is 7-4. Career is 4-7. Singles: Lianne Maynard (L) defeated Tyla Goodridge 6-2, 6-3; Jada Wilborne (C)...
View ArticleForan girls defeat Sacred Heart Academy, 4-3
The Foran High girls tennis team defeated Sacred Heart Academy of Hamden, 4-3, on May 12. Coach George Noyes’ Lions are now 2-7 on the season. Singles: Monika Krah (SH) defeated Gabi Verdura, 6-3, 6-4;...
View ArticleBret Michaels to headline this year’s Oyster Festival in Milford
The committee said it wanted a special performer to celebrate the 40th year of the festival and Bret Michaels fit the bill. “This is a wonderful opportunity for fans to enjoy a free outdoor concert in...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club cuts ribbon tonight at new headquarters
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at its new headquarters at 59 Devonshire Road. The club’s new headquarters is within the old...
View ArticleBeatles tribute show at Law Saturday benefits Maren Sanchez fund
Residents can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in America with a special one night only concert event at Jonathan Law High School on Saturday, May 17, to benefit the Maren Sanchez...
View ArticleCity’s anniversary celebration includes parade, music and history
The City of Milford’s 375th Anniversary Committee has announced its “Celebration Week” schedule of events, which includes a parade June 15. The committee has focused the events on education, family,...
View ArticleForan’s Chacho wins game in bottom of the seventh
Tyler Chacho’s walk-off double powered coach Garrett Walker’s Foran High baseball team to a 5-4 victory over Shelton High at Ken Walker Field on Tuesday. The Lions (4-10) scored three runs in the...
View ArticleRelieve stress by watching an old movie
To the Editor: An simple but effective solution to help us cope with this stressed out, troubled and negative outlook many of us suffer from today. Answer: Watch an old movie especially from the 1930s...
View ArticleObituary: Monica Mary Barden Edwards, 79, of Milford
Monica Mary Barden Edwards, age 79, longtime Milford resident and devoted wife of the late Raymond J. Edwards, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home, surrounded by her loving family....
View ArticleObituary: Arliss G. Blake Jr., 75, of Milford
Arliss G. Blake, Jr., age 75, lifelong resident of Milford passed away at Bridgeport Hospital on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Born on November 25, 1938 in Meriden, CT., he was the son of the late Arliss...
View ArticleForan/Law lacrosse match was cathartic
To the Editor: Indigenous Americans have been playing the game of lacrosse since 1100 AD. According to aboriginal lore, the game is a “gift from the creator,” giving it significant sacred value within...
View ArticlePlymouth Men’s Club seeks donations for white elephant sale
The Plymouth Men’s Club of the First United Church of Christ (Congregational), 34 West Main Street, will hold its 60th annual white elephant tag sale on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m.t o 2 p.m. at the...
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