Local Services

Purple Pantry Boxes

How a Colorful Milford Staple is Redefining and Combating Food Insecurity Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Ed Belenski “I bet you’re looking for me.” I spun around. I had been meandering aimlessly around the warehouse on Naugatuck Avenue searching for the right entrance. It was a cold and windy October afternoon, and I had opted to leave my coat in the car. I couldn’t wait to get inside. When I turned around, I saw a woman shuffling toward me from the back of the warehouse. She was...

Education

Lauralton Hall: Empowering Women for Life

A Q&A with Head of School, Beth Coyne Article by Staff | Photography by Multiple How does Lauralton Hall approach the education of its students? A Lauralton Hall education empowers a young woman to excel in any endeavor, to find her own voice, and to be a bearer of Mercy to those in need. We offer students not only a holistic academic experience that develops the skills necessary for success in college and career, but also a supportive, caring, and fun-filled environment that nurtures a...

Arts + Culture

The Milford Arts Council

Meet the Organization Behind Some of Your Favorite Milford Events Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Ed Belenski You would be hard-pressed to find someone in Milford who isn’t at least peripherally familiar with the annual construction of the buoy tree that resides at Lisman Landing during the holiday season. Made entirely out of lobster traps and decked with buoys designed by Milford community members, the tree – still young in only its fourth year this past December – has become a...

Health + Wellness

Transforming Smiles, Changing Lives

How Opin Wide! Orthodontics Uses Innovation to Enhance Patient Care Article by Julian Saria | Photography by Ed Belenski For decades, Dr. Perry and Dr. Gary Opin have redefined what it means to care for patients. This father-son duo combines cutting-edge technology with genuine compassion to transform lives in Connecticut and beyond. Their practice, Opin Wide, constantly innovates excellence and community-centered care. Dr. Perry’s journey in orthodontics began in 1969 during his military...