Hello Milford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How a Milford gym visit turned into a major fraud case
Why Milford police are probing dangerous attacks on a homeless camp
Also on today's calendar: Furry Scaly Friends Live Animal Show! and 19 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 53.
Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Broke Into Gym Locker, Stole Credit Cards, Milford Police Say (patch.com) — Milford police say a man broke into a locker at the local Planet Fitness, stole a member's credit cards, and used them fraudulently before being arrested. The Middletown resident now faces multiple larceny, identity theft, and credit card charges, plus a Rhode Island warrant, and was held on $258,500 bond ahead of a Milford Superior Court appearance.
• Milford investigating after reports of fireworks, rocks being thrown into homeless encampment (wtnh.com) — Milford officials are investigating disturbing reports of rocks and fireworks being thrown into a homeless encampment near the Lowe's store, allegedly sparking fires and vandalism with swastikas. The Beth-El Center says clients have reported escalating attacks since late September, and Mayor Richard Smith urges residents to share any information with Milford police as officers question two suspects.
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Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Obituary: Ernest R. Marchitto, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Ann Close Donohue passed peacefully Tuesday October 6,2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
John Rafferty Jr., age 64, of Orange, passed away on October 7, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Michael A. Cifarelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Question about lighting up an apartment with NO LIGHTS. We just moved into a Milford apartment which has no lights in the living room and main rooms. We will only live here 1 year. What's a suggestion to… (Nextdoor Downtown West)
Do we have any professional carpenters in the area? I have a dresser leg's upper part that broke while moving. Can anyone replace it? (Nextdoor Downtown West)
LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Orange. Apply here.
Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange
UConn football hits road looking for bounce back win (wtnh.com)
Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com)
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Police Urge Traffic Safety After 3 Fatal Crashes (patch.com)
Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Bridgeport Man: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!