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Milford Daily: COVID-19 Red Zone + Lottery Winner + Obits

Here are all the top news stories in Milford along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Milford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Sept. 11.


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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 66.


Here are the top stories today in Milford:

  1. Milford Remains In COVID-19 Red Zone, Vaccination Update: Milford remains in the red zone for coronavirus infections, according to the latest updates from the state Department of Public Health. (Milford Patch)
  2. Milford Resident Wins $10k Lottery Prize: A Milford resident is $10,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in town earlier this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery. (Milford Patch)
  3. Obituary: Ronald S. Williams, 65, of Milford (Milford Patch)
  4. Obituary: Brandon M. Roe, 30, of Milford (Milford Patch)
  5. Obituary: Ines P. Oze, 91, of Milford (Milford Patch)
  6. Obituary: Patrick Rey LaPenna, 23, of Milford (Milford Patch)

Today in Milford:

  • Fair Season Begins! September, Fall Fair! (9:00 AM)
  • Tag sale Daycare closing after 30 plus years (8:00 AM)
  • Multi-Family Tag Sale (9:00 AM)
  • Downtown Milford Farmers Market (9:00 AM)
  • Running Water for Africa 5K Race/Walk, 1 Mile Walk (9:00 AM)
  • Fantastic Fall Fair (9:00 AM)
  • JV FB Jonathan Law v. Guilford - Jonathan Law High School Sports (10:30 AM)
  • New England Guitar Society (11:00 AM)
  • 10th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2021 (11:00 AM)
  • 9-11 TRIBUTE Concert With Billy Joel's Original Band (7:00 PM)
  • Spirits of Milford Ghost Walk (7:00 PM)

Milford Patch Notebook

  • The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT: "We didn't let the rain stop us from having fun! #rainraingoaway" (Facebook)
  • American Legion Post 196: "Starting September 12th SUNDAY FOOTBALL $2.00 DRAFTS, FOOD AND RAFFLE PRIZES ALL RAFFLE MONEY IS DONATED TO A VETERANS CHARITY" (Facebook)
  • Milford CT City Hall: "A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held on September 11, 2021 at Milford Bank (33 Broad Street) from 10:00am-3:00pm. Walk-ins are welcome." (Facebook)
  • Pantochino Productions: "OCTOBER 16 at Pantochino Studio! #registernow #themakeupcurio #sfxmakeup #makeupartist #halloween #milfordct #connecticut" (Instagram)
  • Milford Arts Council, the MAC: "Don't worry there's still time to join these guys in the park. But don't wait too long! Tickets are going fast! Head to https://milfordarts.org/talbot... to get your seating circle or individual tickets today! Thank you to the..." (Facebook)
  • Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "It's always a good time support our local businesses!" (Facebook)
  • United Way Of Milford, CT: "HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? @tribusbeerco & @docksidebrewery have UNITED to support our United Way of Milford - 20th Annual Golf Classic! Join us on Thursday, September 16 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Tribus Beer Co. for a Beer Barrel Release! Tribus..." (Instagram)
  • Milford Arts Council, the MAC: "MAC's Firehouse Gallery Patio will be a WBA porch sign up today with Wendy if you haven't already!!! T-shirts available, too!!!" (Facebook)
  • United Way of Milford: "United Way is dedicated to building a better tomorrow for our community! A special THANK YOU to Tribus Beer Co for being a Bronze Sponsor at this year's United Way of Milford - 20th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 17! Your donat..." (Facebook)
  • Milford Prevention Council: "Who is walking this Sunday? There is still time to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-milford-challenge-4-tickets-157029013005" (Facebook)

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Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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