New group hopes to help people struggling with addictions and mental health...
A 5K Recovery FUN-Run & Wellness Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at the Walnut Beach Pavilion, 113 East Broadway. The event is sponsored by the new group,...
View ArticleStaneski targets sorry state of transportation in Connecticut
To the Editor: One of the consequences of bloated government is that the resources and attention are diverted from the basic functions that governments are supposed to perform. Exhibit A in this regard...
View ArticleMilford resident supports Maroney run in 119th
To the Editor: A couple of years ago I supported James Maroney’s successful run at his bid to be on the Milford Board of Education. James did a great job and I want to once again support him in his run...
View ArticleDebra Fellenbaum is Milford’s Employee of the Month
Debra Fellenbaum Deputy Registrar of Voters Debra Fellenbaum was named this month’s city employee of the month. After a review of all of the nominations, the selection committee unanimously selected...
View ArticleBattle of unbeatens goes to Mercy High
The Foran High girls’ volleyball was unable to use its height advantage to the fullest on Sept. 15, as the Lions saw a season-opening three-match win streak snapped by Mercy of Middletown, 3-1, at the...
View ArticleReader proud to support Maroney
To the Editor: I’m proud to support Representative James Maroney in the upcoming election for the 119th Assembly District. Representative Maroney has been an incredible advocate for our community, and...
View ArticleForan swimmers defeat Mercy High, 94-92
Foran High won two of three relays when coach Kristin Skuches’ Lions defeated Mercy High from Middletown, 94-92, in an SCC girls swim meet in Milford on Thursday. Emily Sportini, Erica Hanson, Sarah...
View ArticleOctober is domestic violence month
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every nine seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S. One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at...
View ArticleEastbound goes with a different kind of comedy: ‘Blame it on Beckett’
Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, will present the comedy Blame it on Beckett, by John Morogiello, directed by Kevin McNair. The production will run from Oct. 3 through 19....
View ArticleReferees, scorekeepers needed for rec hoop
The Milford Recreation Department is accepting application for referees and scorekeepers for its 2014-15 Youth Basketball League season. To be considered for a referee position, you must be at least 21...
View ArticleJunior Major League’s Thursday night thriller
Eli’s Tavern Braves squared off with the defending champion Pirates, sponsored by Precious Pet Sitting, in a Thursday night thriller in Milford’s Junior Major League Minor Division. The game had all...
View ArticleUpcoming events: Irish fest, carnival and more
Friday, Sept. 19 Movie night — Monthly Family Movie Nights are beginning. The United Church of Christ in Devon announces that on the third Friday of each month at 6 p.m. they will host a movie. Each...
View ArticleYMCA Fun Run — Sunday, Sept. 21
Join the Milford Prevention Council and The Woodruff Family YMCA’s Superhero 5k Fun Run and Family Day at 631 Orange Avenue in Milford on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is family...
View ArticleCoffeehouse season opens with Sheri Miller on guitar
Sheri Miller The Milford Arts Council Performance Coffeehouse will open its 2014-2015 season with a performance by Sheri Miller on Friday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. Singer/songwriter Sheri Miller has been...
View ArticleGuilford volleyball defeats Law
Megan Gritz had 21 kills and 18 digs when the Jonathan Law girls volleyball team dropped a 3-1 decision to SCC rival Guilford High in Milford on Friday. Heather Sherrick had 34 assists and 14 digs in...
View ArticleForan harriers top Jonathan Law, Lauralton Hall
The Foran High boys cross country team defeated host Jonathan Law, and the Lions’ girls squad bettered both Law and Lauralton Hall on Friday. Boys individual results: 1. Tyler Porcello (F), 18:05; 2....
View ArticleNoelle Labozzo finds back of net for Lions
Foran High lost to Guilford High, 4-1, in an SCC girls soccer game on Friday. Noelle Labozzo scored in the fifth minute of the second half. Haley Gluhanich had the assist. Carly Pala made 32 saves.
View ArticleMedication drop-off
Residents can turn in their expired or unused medication for safe disposal at the Milford Senior Center parking lot, 9 Jepson Drive, on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being held...
View ArticleMilford Historical Society to offer tours in October
The Milford Historical Society will be open every Saturday and Sunday in September and the first two weekends in October, including the Monday of Columbus Day, Oct. 13. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Suggested...
View ArticleResident hopes historic Milford home can be saved from demolition
To the Editor: As Milford winds down the celebrations of the 375th anniversary, preservationists of our wonderful city have another fight on their hands. Mr. Poland, owner of the Elijah Bryan house,...
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