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Also on today's calendar: Laura's Treasure Trove - SALE Friday & Saturday this week and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 2 Intruders Shot Man, Woman In Milford Homicide; ID Released: Reports (patch.com) — Milford residents are being reassured by police after a deadly home invasion on East Broadway left 69-year-old Frederick Werner dead and a woman seriously wounded. Investigators say evidence suggests the attack was targeted rather than random, and extra patrols are underway as detectives continue pursuing leads and ask the community for information.
2. The 8 latest developments worth watching across CT (darientimes.com) — A long-stalled plan to build housing at 460 Bic Drive in Milford is moving forward again, with Garden Homes now proposing affordable duplexes instead of a 257-unit apartment building. The Milford Inland Wetlands Agency is reviewing the revised application this month, as the city also weighs other major projects like converting a Wheelers Farm Road office park into more than 500 apartments.
3. Robert R. Abed (patch.com) — Milford is mourning the passing of 62-year-old resident Robert R. Abed, who died June 3 at Bridgeport Hospital. Family and friends can attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 13, at Saint Gabriel Church on Broadway, with arrangements handled by Gregory Doyle Funeral Home on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford.
4. CT Retail Closures Mount In 2026: See The Full List (patch.com) — Connecticut is seeing a wave of 2026 retail closures, and Milford is directly affected as Wren Kitchens on Boston Post Road has already shut its showroom and a Francesca’s location is slated to close. The article also details additional shutdowns from Apple, Walgreens, Stop & Shop, and other chains across the state, reshaping where residents shop.
📸 Beauty of a spot for relaxation, Morningside, Milford, CT —Lisa C.
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