From Dr. Telka diFate:             Milford students in grades 1-12 submitted their creative writing entries in poetry and short stories over the past few months and twenty-eight students were chosen to be first and second place winners from fourteen different Milford schools. “The writing contest is held annually to encourage creative writing skills, to recognize  Read More

Milford residents can visit Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport for a reduced admission of $5, with proper ID. “Milford Day gives us the opportunity to say thank you to our neighbors who have continuously supported us throughout the years,” explained Gregg Dancho, zoo director. Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily  Read More

Milford police officer Michael Compare, an experienced distance runner, will be competing in the Rev-3 Half Ironman Triathalon on Sunday June 2, at Lake Quassy in Middebury. Compare said that he will Race4Chase, using the event to raise money for the Chase Kowalski Memorial Fund, set up by the parents of a 6 year-old boy  Read More

The right lane of Route 15 southbound is closed between exits 56 and 55 in Milford because of debris on the roadway. The state DOT estimates that the situation should be cleared within an hour.

From Platt Tech: When it comes to automobile diagnostic skills, the team of Michael Tracz and Giorgio Favia are hard to beat. Just ask the nine teams representing Connecticut Technical High Schools who faced the pair at the 2013 Connecticut Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition held on May 9. Not only did Tracz and Favia win  Read More

WHAT: The Milford Consortium for Childcare has room available in their summer camp program. WHEN: The camp runs weekly from July 1 to August 16, weekdays from 7:45 am to 5:15 pm. WHERE: West Shore Recreation Center on Benham Avenue. WHY: This cost-effective camp is fully staffed. Activities include inside/outside sports, games, arts and crafts,  Read More

Music director Peter DeMarco and the Saint Ann Parish choir and cantors will present a program of joyful music on Sunday  June 23, at 4  p.m. at Saint Ann Church, 501 Naugatuck Avenue. The program will take you on a musical journey from Lent through the beautiful season of Easter, culminating in the glory of  Read More