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Milford family honors legacy of 12-year-old daughter who died of cancer
In the wake of their daughter’s death, Lisa and Paul Lafferty of Milford started Cleats for Avery, asking the community to place soccer cleats in her honor.
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Milford family grieves loss of 12-year-old daughter, asks community to place soccer cleats in her honor
A Milford family is working through the grief of losing their young daughter to a terminal cancer tumor. Avery Lafferty was raised in Milford where she grew up surrounded by a loving family and a strong support system via her ski and soccer teams. She is described by her parents as a person who would bring people together and...
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Mayor of Milford proposes a stop to new smoke shops
The mayor of Milford is working on a proposal that would stop new smoke shops from opening in the city. Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio said the conversation of limiting smoke stops began after hearing concerns from residents of there being too many in the city. “This has been happening over the past few years, we’ve seen smoke shops opening...
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Milford mayor looks to stop new smoke shops from opening in the city
The mayor of Milford wants to stop new smoke shops from opening in the city and he says neighbors have brought up concerns about too many shops.
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Police arrest third suspect in brazen ATM theft at Milford gas station
In January, burglars broke into Galaxy Fuel on New Haven Avenue in Milford, tied the ATM to a small SUV and drove off with the cash machine. In the months since, police have arrested the three suspects. Police have released additional information about what happened on Jan. 30 when officers found the front door of the business ripped off and…
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Milford businesses embrace the heat amid a steamy summer
Businesses in Milford are taking advantage of the hot days hitting the Connecticut shoreline. The manager of Scoot and Paddle, Tyler Ortiz, said this year’s hot weather has been bringing in additional business. “It’s been a lot better than last year; we’ve been a lot busier,” Ortiz said. The shop provides rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, aqua lily pads,...
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Businesses take advantage of the hot summer season
A few places in the Milford area are seeing a business boom thanks to the recent uptick in temperatures.
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Women accused of spitting on security officers, biting a bouncer at Milford restaurant
Milford police made three arrests following multiple instances of assault at a neighborhood restaurant. The first arrest happened on Friday, when police say some officers were working at Stonebridge Restaurant as private security. Officers said around 11:00 p.m. on June 28, a woman punched a bouncer who was trying to remove her after she had gotten sick. When officers attempted…
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Man injured in Milford motorcycle crash has died
A man who was injured in a motorcycle crash in Milford on Sunday evening has died, according to police. The crash happened on Anderson Avenue near Chaucer Court just before 7:30 p.m. Police said a 25-year-old man was driving the motorcycle, lost control and crashed. He was treated at the scene and then taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where…
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Milford police warn of person pretending to be officer investigating counterfeit money
Milford police are warning residents about a recent scam that left one restaurant out hundreds of dollars. Police said someone called the Walnut Beach Creamery on Friday and said he was a lieutenant from the police department investigating counterfeit bills. During the call, investigators said the person on the phone asked suspicious questions about the business’ cash, where it was…
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Friends play 100 holes of golf in one day for ALS awareness
Tuesday started early for Cory Sullivan and Alex Litt. They golfed from dawn until dusk at Great River Golf Club in Milford.
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Friends play 100 holes of golf in one day for ALS awareness
Tuesday started early for Cory Sullivan and Alex Litt. They golfed from dawn until dusk at Great River Golf Club in Milford. “We went through a lot of golf balls today,” said Litt, who organized this fundraiser with his friend Cory. “Over 430 shots.” It was a marathon day of golf, but they weren’t playing for themselves. “My dad John,…
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Crash on I-95 in Milford crushes tractor-trailer
Two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 95 in Milford early Tuesday morning and the crash crushed the front of one of them. The crash happened around 3:32 a.m. on I-95 North near exit 38. Two people were evaluated at the scene and declined transportation to a hospital, according to the Milford Fire Department. Heavy-duty wreckers were brought in to remove the…
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CORR returns 125,000 pounds of oyster shells to Long Island Sound through restoration project
You may love the taste, but probably not the waste when it comes to eating oysters, but now a restoration project is coming full circle. Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration, or CORR, has been collecting discarded oyster shells for nearly a year. Now, the non-profit returned hundreds of thousands of shells to the ocean for the very first time. They…
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Activists call for Milford police firings as in-custody death investigation continues
A protest was held in Milford for Michael Brown on Saturday. He’s the man that died in Milford police custody earlier this week.
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Activists call for Milford police firings as in-custody death investigation continues
A call for answers and accountability. A protest was held in Milford for Michael Brown on Saturday. He’s the man that died in Milford police custody earlier this week. Protestors say the officers used excessive force and should be fired. “Justice for Michael Brown!” Chants from activists and community members demanding accountability in the death of Brown. He died...
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Officials release video of Milford police detaining man who later died in custody
The Office of Inspector General is investigating the death of a man while he was in police custody in Milford on Wednesday and has released video of what happened.
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Officials release video of Milford police detaining man who later died in custody
The Office of Inspector General is investigating the death of a man while he was in police custody in Milford on Wednesday and has released video of what happened. Milford police took Michael Brown, 52, into custody in the parking lot of the Big Y on Boston Post Road just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday while investigating a shoplifting complaint. The…
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Investigation underway after man dies in police custody in Milford
The death of a man while in police custody in Milford is under investigation. According to Milford police, officers found Michael Brown in the parking lot of the Big Y on Boston Post Road just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Brown was wanted on several warrants, and was also a suspect in a recent larceny at another grocery store in Milford,…