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In today's newsletter:
How high did the water get on Milford's shoreline streets?
Milford media students: ready to claim a $2,500 scholarship?
Also on today's calendar: AUDITIONS for 2026 A Winter Ballet - Nutcracker - Mark Your Calendars and 21 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Vic P.!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Sunday: Rain becoming steadier; windy, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milford streets flooded as nor'easter hits Connecticut shoreline (wtnh.com) — Milford residents faced knee-deep flooding on streets like Melba Street Saturday as a nor'easter pushed high tides onto the shoreline, triggering early warning sirens. With another high tide expected around midnight, officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roads while neighbors brace for more water through the weekend.
• Cable Council Offering Media Scholarships (theorangetimes.com) — Milford students interested in media careers can apply for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered by the Cable Advisory Council of Area 2, open specifically to residents of Milford, Orange, and Woodbridge. High school and college students in fields like film, journalism, or TV must submit a short essay and portfolio details by Dec. 1 via email.
Laughter is the Best Medicine —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Anyone have any recommendations for moving and installing a washer and dryer from North Haven to Milford? I'm also looking for someone to help move a few small furniture items. (Nextdoor Devon/Walnut Beach)
Yoga Hike at Turkey Hill – Orange, CT | WalkAboutYoga https://patch.com/connecticut/milford/calendar/event/20261010/a9a61574-ea68-4e30-9e63-d233dab35590/yoga-hike-at-turkey-hill-orange-ct-walkaboutyoga… (Nextdoor Downtown West)
Per Sé Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Power Plant Operator - I&C in Milford. Apply here.
The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Curriculum Director in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
West Haven approves 90-unit, market-rate apartment complex on Campbell Avenue (nhregister.com)
Inside Week 3 of CIAC football: Breakthroughs, change-ups and defending champions fall (nhregister.com)
Woodbridge
Woodbridge Selectmen Send $118.5 Million Beecher Road School Project To Referendum (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!