Irish Heritage Society presents ‘Widows Paradise’
The Irish Heritage Society of Milford’s Tara Theatre will present Sam Cree’s “Widows Paradise” on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26. The three-act comedy is set in the 1960s. The play takes place...
View ArticleAnnual Firefighters Memorial Service Sunday in Milford
The Annual Milford Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Service will take place Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m. on the Green at the Fireman’s Monument/Bell. The annual service has been held rain or shine every...
View ArticleMilford Save A Date: July 12
Fowler picnic — The Connecticut Team- Mullet’s Marauders is hosting a picnic at the Fowler Building, 45 New Haven Avenue, Sunday June 28, 1 to 6 p.m. In addition to a picnic menu, an auction and a...
View ArticleState budget leaves many questions on the table
As someone who has battled two decades for more spending on transportation, you’d think I would be happy with the state’s new biennial budget. But when you drill down into the details, there’s reason...
View ArticleFree water safety program offered at YMCA
The Woodruff Family YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, is launching a program, Safety Around Water, to engage youth and educate parents about the importance of water safety skills...
View ArticleArtists needed for Fine Arts Doors 6 competition and auction
The Milford Arts Council is seeking artists to take part in the Doors 6 – Art You Can Live With event. Deadline for submission is July 1. Doors must be delivered to Milford Center for the Arts by Aug....
View ArticleSt. Gabriel’s hosts the Shamrogues Irish band on June 18
The Shamrogues, the largest traditional Irish music band in Connecticut, will join the P.V. O’Donnell Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Irish music session on Thursday, June 18, at St. Gabriel’s Parish Hall,...
View ArticleNursing students bring health screening to Milford Senior Center
The students in the Southern Connecticut State University’s Accelerated Nursing Program will be visiting the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, Thursday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to conduct...
View ArticleBrec Morgan displays art at gallery in Guilford
Milford artist and solo circumnavigator, Brec Morgan, is hosting a one-man show at the Greene Gallery, 29 Whitfield Street in Guilford. The show features paintings from the second half of his round the...
View ArticleDan Labich performs acoustic guitar at next River Street Wednesdays
The next River Street Wednesdays, a lunch-time city program, will feature Dan Labich performing acoustic guitar June 17. The program begins at noon in front of Milford City Hall. Labich will perform...
View ArticleFriday: HAN Network goes to the zoo
Camels are visiting the zoo for the summer, with rides available to visitors. Watch/Listen to the HAN Network’s shows Friday to learn more about what’s happening at the zoo. — Beardsley Zoo photo HAN...
View ArticlePotential heavy thunderstorms this evening
Potential severe thunderstorms could tie up the evening commute in southwestern Connecticut on Tuesday, June 16. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, followed by more showers...
View ArticleMilford college students in the news
Melissa Nelson was named to the Springfield College dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester. Nelson is studying accounting. Also named to the dean’s list were: Michael Buonaiuto, who is studying...
View ArticleMilford Police Report: June 17
Harassment Milford police issued an arrest warrant for Rebecca Goddard, 43, of an unknown address on June 11 after they concluded an investigation into a July 2014 complaint from a Milford resident...
View ArticleRaeven Grant receives Dr. Langner Scholarship
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Milford Young Women’s Club announced the recipient of the 2015 Dr. Helen Langner Scholarship for $1,000: Raeven Grant. Raeven is a senior who will be graduating...
View ArticleMan breaks into local deli, steals 2 bottles of soda
A Bridgeport man broke into Napoli Deli at 982 Bridgeport Avenue June 18 and stole two bottles of soda, police said. The theft landed David Lopez, 21, of Sylvan Avenue in Bridgeport with charges of...
View ArticlePolice warn of phone scam aimed at businesses
The Milford Police Department has received complaints regarding a phone fraud involving local Milford businesses. The caller claims to be from a local electric utility provider, pressuring business...
View ArticleWest Shore honor roll listed
The following students were named to the honor roll at West Shore Middle School for the second trimester. High Honors Grade 8 Alesna, Kristin Santos; Alyazeedi, Sarh Musaed; Anderson, Troy Matthew;...
View ArticleTurtles prompt some changes to Wheelers Farms Road apartment plan
Site plan changes to a proposed 180-unit apartment complex on Wheelers Farms Road have been prompted by an attempt to create a better habitat for turtles living on the property. At a June 16 public...
View ArticleDowntown Milford Farmers Market ongoing this summer
The Downtown Milford Farmers Market will start June 20 and run through Oct. 3. The market takes place Saturdays from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Corner Convenience, 58 River Street. The...
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