Hey there, Milford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Milford player pockets $20,000 KENO win from local shop
Also on today's calendar: Free Family Open House – After-School, Learning & Activities in Milford and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lucky Milford Lottery Player Scores Big Prize (patch.com) — A Milford resident has claimed a $20,000 KENO prize from the Connecticut Lottery, with the winning ticket sold at Colony News & Lotto right in town. The win highlights another local success story while also explaining how KENO drawings and prize amounts work for interested Milford players.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Carol DeChello Massaro (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Here's What Diet Soda Does To Your Body: 7 Side Effects —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
William A. Springsteen Jr, 89, of Milford, CT, passed away on August 6, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
Breastfeeding Support: Expert Tips for New and Expecting Parents —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health Celebrates 35 Years —Jocelyn Murray Read on Patch
Songs and Stories this Thursday August 20th at the Woodmont Volunteer Library - 10:30am - 11:15am for children age 3-5 with a caregiver. This week Mrs Langely has another cute story to read to the children and of course, lots of singing and dancing too! Hope you can make it! (Nextdoor Woodmont)
Does anyone know of a hair salon that caters to a more mature clientele? My mother is visiting and needs someone to style her hair who can tease it very well to keep the set for a few days. (Nextdoor Devon/Walnut Beach)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time Seasonal in Milford. Apply here.
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time Seasonal in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange
Orange Country Fair: Floral Department Competition (orangectlive.com)
Tour de Faith: Guided Visit to Mevlana Mosque in West Haven (orangetownnews.com)
West Haven
Local Event: Women's Gathering with Yoga Nidra guided meditation (no poses) (patch.com)
Fairfield RTM to hear updates on speed cameras before proposing changes (nhregister.com)
Ok Milford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!