Milford News

Korean War vet Bob Vitale and wife Frances, of Stratford, get their meal at the Town of Stratford's 2013 Veterans Breakfast at Vazzano's Four Seasons banquet facility in Stratford, Conn.

Connecticut HealthBridge-managed facilities, including Newington Healthcare Center, will be able to impose temporary contract changes at least a little bit longer--the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has granted the company an extension until the next court date, which has yet to be set.

The first Connecticut officer to be charged with murder while acting in the line of duty has been found dead at the age of 41.

The work will continue until 3 p.m. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 31 and 5, a distance of more than 25 miles through lower Fairfield County as rush hour winds down.

Liz Squillace, of Bridgeport, owner of screenprinter Paradox, Inc. opened her business at the Arcade building in downtown Bridgeport, Conn.

Milford has just celebrated Earth Day, America's only - and still unofficial - holiday for the environment.

The City of Milford will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. All units and marchers are asked to assemble at the Daniel Wasson Field parking lot at 1 p.m. The City Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony will also be held on Sunday, also, in front of City Hall at 10 a.m. All are invited to attend the short ceremony.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal , Senator Chris Murphy , Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty today announced the award of two Fire Prevention and Safety Grants to assist Brookfield, New Milford and Stratford fire fighters in safely responding to emergencies.

It wasn't exactly business as usual, but the second morning without through train service on Metro North Railroad went fairly smoothly.

Connecticut commuters planned for long, slow trips to and from work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.

The message board said service was suspended, while the recorded announcement said service west of Bridgeport will be by bus.

Sharon J. Danosky, president of Danosky & Associates, is photographed in her office in New Milford, Conn., Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

In an updated alert sent to local media, Milford police identify Noah Kalafus, 19 and Samantha Pabon, 16, as "missing/endangered" persons and ask anyone with information to get in touch with police at 203-878-6551 or with Detective J. Salati at 203-877-1465. "Information was received that they may be traveling to either Oklahoma or Texas and most ... (more)

Milford Finance Director Peter Erodici calculates the new mill rate after the Board of Aldermen voted on the final 2013-14 budget Thursday night.

A West Haven man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing more than $300,000 from the estate of his late aunt.

A local woman who hasn't been seen or heard from since May 5 may be on her way to Maine or Pennsylvania, police said.

The final production of Square One Theatre's 23rd Season is the gentle comedy, Black Tie, by the prolific contemporary American playwright A.R. Gurney.

A colorful recycled skirt at the Environmental Club's annual Eco Fashion Show at Lauralton Hall in Milford, Conn.

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Winning pitcher Kelsey Spada had three hits and three RBIs to lead Stratford to a 7-3 win over New Milford in an SWC game Wednesday.